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 [...]