To combat heresy, the orthodox church had to define their beliefs. However, some beliefs cannot be adequately defined in words; resulting in half-truths. Therefore it is vital to examine Biblical teaching in order to arrive at the truth. The person and work of Christ can be explored under three headings: 1. Divinity and Sonship 2. […]

To combat heresy, the orthodox church had to define their beliefs. However, some beliefs cannot be adequately defined in words; resulting in half-truths. Therefore it is vital to examine Biblical teaching in order to arrive at the truth. The person and work of Christ can be explored under three headings: 1. Divinity and Sonship 2. […]

To combat heresy, the orthodox church had to define their beliefs. However, some beliefs cannot be adequately defined in words; resulting in half-truths. Therefore it is vital to examine Biblical teaching in order to arrive at the truth. The person and work of Christ can be explored under three headings: 1. Divinity and Sonship 2. […]

Matthew 16:13-19 13. When Jesus came into the region of Cesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am? 14. So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15. He said to them, "But who do […]

Two opposing views have been held regarding Jesus' attitude to social questions: 1) Jesus did not concern Himself with social questions, as He was only interested in the spiritual life of man. This view has resulted in Christians separating their religion from their social duties. 2) Jesus was primarily a social reformer, as He taught […]

God's Providence Providence is basically the provision which God makes for the purposes of His government. We can distinguish between general and particular providence: The first is the "general provision made in the properties and laws of both matter and mind." However, matter and mind "are not self-existent and self-efficient, but require the upholding or […]

The name of a person during Old Testament times is significant of the real personality of the person. Various different names are applied to God in Scripture, and these a) reveal an aspect of His character; b) are connected with the message given or the particular divine relation described. These names may be classified under […]

The attributes of God may be defined as "the qualities constitutive of His being and character."[1] Although these qualities may be listed and considered separately in order to try and comprehend God's greatness, they are closely associated with each other. They are also not to be regarded as parts of God's being, as his whole […]

Introduction Daniel's prophecies have been described as "in many respects ... the most comprehensive and consecutive of world history from his day to the second coming of Christ."[1] As such then, his prophecies serve as a key to unlock the mysteries of New Testament prophecy. The book of Daniel describes "the times of the Gentiles"[2] […]

Introduction In the time of the Old Testament there were three classes of mediators between God and His people: prophets,[1] priests[2] and kings.[3] Each of them was anointed, to indicate holiness or separation unto God. As the perfect Mediator,[4] Christ embodies in Himself all three offices: As prophet He represents God to man; as priest […]