— The Origin of Apologetics and the Maturity of Theocratic Communities through the Lens of the Creation Narrative Even for an omniscient and omnipotent God, definitions, from a human-centred perspective, must continually be expanded. Across the long river of history, we need certain anchor points by which to mark our Read more
Introduction Christian apologetics was not a later intellectual luxury added to the church after the apostolic age. Biblically, it arose from the church’s calling to confess Christ truthfully in a hostile world. The term “apologetics” derives from the Greek ἀπολογία (apologia), signifying a reasoned defense or formal reply. In the Read more
Introduction The Apostles’ Creed is not a complete system of theology, yet it functions as a remarkably concise doctrinal framework for historic Christianity. In compressed form, it identifies the core affirmations of the Christian faith: the existence of God the Father Almighty, the creation of heaven and earth, the identity Read more
Do you know the difference between the catholic Church and the Catholic Church? In the context of Early Church history, the word catholic does not originally mean the modern Roman Catholic Church. Rather, it refers to the universal Church — the Church of Jesus Christ for all nations. The word Read more
A Prayer for Healing and Providence Holy Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—one true God, we come before You in humility, entrusting this situation into Your sovereign and gracious hands. You are the Lord of life and health, the One who gives and sustains breath, and in whose hands are all Read more
A Prayer to the Triune God Holy Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—one true God, eternally existing in three persons, we come before You in reverence and thanksgiving. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Read more
(French, Original Text, 1561) Nous croyons tous de cœur et confessons de bouche qu’il y a un seul Dieu,qui est une seule et simple essence spirituelle,que nous appelons Dieu,éternel,incompréhensible,invisible,immuable,infini,tout-puissant,parfaitement sage,juste,bon,et la source très abondante de tout bien. (English, Morden Version) We all believe in our heartsand confess with our mouthsthat Read more
(Latin, Traditional Text) Quicumque vult salvus esse,ante omnia opus est ut teneat catholicam fidem. Quam nisi quisque integram inviolatamque servaverit,absque dubio in aeternum peribit. Fides autem catholica haec est:ut unum Deum in Trinitate,et Trinitatem in Unitate veneremur; neque confundentes personas,neque substantiam separantes. Alia est enim persona Patris,alia Filii,alia Spiritus Sancti. Read more