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Xmas
There are those who have a strong reaction to this term "Xmas". The feeling is often as if Christ is being crossed out of the holiday. However, that is not what was is intended at all. It is a long-time used term. The X is actually the closest equivalent to the Greek chi character which, … Continue reading Xmas
Messiah
Dictionary.com noun the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people. Jesus Christ, regarded by Christians as fulfilling this promise and expectation. John 4:25, 26. (usually lowercase) any expected deliverer. (usually lowercase) a zealous leader of some cause or project. (italics) an oratorio (1742) by George Frideric Handel. Etymonline.com c. 1300, Messias, from Late Latin Messias, from Greek Messias, from Aramaic (Semitic) meshiha and Hebrew mashiah "the anointed" (of the Lord), from mashah "anoint." This is the word rendered in Septuagint as Greek Khristos (see Christ). In Old Testament prophetic writing, it was used of an expected deliverer of the Jewish nation. The modern English form … Continue reading Messiah
Regeneration
Here is a great example of a term in which its accurate meaning becomes a little different from the common use. Let's begin with the usual... Dictionary.com noun 1. act of regenerating; state of being regenerated. 2. Electronics. a feedback process in which energy from the output of an amplifier is fed back to the … Continue reading Regeneration
Justification
Stepping away from the "study of" terms we've had up to now, we get to the next term in the series - justification. Dictionary.comnoun 1. a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends:His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party. 2. an act of justifying : The painter's justification … Continue reading Justification
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all my readers and your families! Enjoy this time spent with family and remember the greatest gift we could be given was given to us by God in the birth of His Son! I'll get back to regular posts next weekend.
Theology – part 2
There are many subcategories or areas of study within theology - each with their own names. You will be seeing these as we progress through this series. For now, I want to zero in on an issue that some quibble over on the topic and that is in regards to division. Theological differences have created … Continue reading Theology – part 2
Theology – part 1
Theology is commonly defined as the study of God. From etymonline.com: [mid-14c., "the science of religion, study of God and his relationship to humanity," from Old French theologie "philosophical study of Christian doctrine; Scripture" (14c.), from Latin theologia, from Greek theologia "an account of the gods," from theologos "one discoursing on the gods," from theos … Continue reading Theology – part 1
Key Reformation Disputes
There are a number of items the reformers diverged on from the Roman Catholic Church. Two of the key points made by not just Martin Luther would be the topics of indulgences and salvation. Indulgences For those who do not know: indulgences are grants made by the pope that people can then buy in order … Continue reading Key Reformation Disputes
Monergist Gratia 