Theology
What are the Reasons Why a Person May Blaspheme Against God?
1. Suffering and Trials May Lead the Wicked to Blasphemy:Instead of seeking mercy and help from God, the wicked often resort to blasphemy during times of suffering.This is why Satan thought that if God took everything away from Job, he would blaspheme, just like other wicked people do. Satan said to God:“But now, stretch out […]
What is Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit, and What Did the Church Fathers Say About It?
• It is the total and complete rejection of the work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life.It is the denial of God’s grace and speaking against it with insults,a behavior that reflects a lack of reverence for the sacred. • Blessed Augustine says:Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the persistence in refusing […]
Where do we find Trinity and Oneness in the Old Testament?
Did the great prophets before the religion of Paul believe in the Trinity—that God is three in one? And where is the evidence? Please, I want your answer from the biblical texts. Answer: We believe in the One God, and this is what all the prophets of God believed in, as is evident in the […]
Where Did the Trinity Come From?
Let us now look at the biblical evidence for the doctrine of the Trinity—the belief in One God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I will begin with the very opening of the Bible. In Genesis chapter 1, verse 1 says: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the […]
Does Christianity approves of the Death Penalty?
Does Christianity approve of the death penalty, or is it against God’s will, considering that human life is in His hands, and He alone holds authority over life and death? Answer: Indeed, human life and death are in God’s hands. But God Himself is the one who commanded the death penalty for the murderer. After […]
What is the meaning of this verse “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” Did this curse befall Christ?
The full verse is: “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Galatians 3:13). In fact, there were many curses pronounced upon those who broke the commandments, as found in the Book of Deuteronomy (Deut. 27:15–26; […]
Why the lamb is a Symbol of Christ?
Several verses in the Book of Revelation describe Christ as a Lamb:• Revelation 6:16:“They said to the mountains and the rocks, ‘Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb.’”• Revelation 7:10:“And they cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation […]
What is the state of the soul after its separation from the body?
The Holy Scripture, in both the Old and New Testaments, does not leave us in confusion regarding this matter. Death does not erase our identity or personality. This truth was clarified by the Lord of Glory Himself in His response to the group of Sadducees among the Jews who denied the resurrection of the dead […]
What is the History of the Accusation of Bible Corruption? (Its Origins, Causes, and the Christian Response)
The Accusation of the Bible’s Corruption A. Emergence of the Accusation:1. The accusation of the Bible’s corruption became especially prominent after the Prophet’s migration to Yathrib (now known as Medina)—that is, in the Medinan Qur’anic chapters—following the death of Waraqah ibn Nawfal. The accusation further developed during the third Islamic century (9th century AD), particularly […]
What are the Doctrines of the New Testament?
(1) The Incarnation(John 1:14; Philippians 2:7–8; Colossians 1:21–22; 2 John 7) In order for redemption to be fulfilled, the second Person of the Trinity—the Word—had to become incarnate. In the fullness of time, the Word dwelt in the womb of the Virgin Mary. This was by the Holy Spirit, who overshadowed her and formed within […]
The Perpetual Virginity of the Virgin Mary- The Ever Virgin
The Virgin Mary is both “Mother and Virgin.” According to Christian belief, she is the Ever-Virgin. Theology and liturgy affirm that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ. She conceived Jesus Christ without the involvement of a man—this is her virginity before birth; she gave birth to Him and remained […]
The Holy Spirit in the Church — Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit to His Disciples
The promise Jesus made to His disciples was fulfilled after His resurrection. From His first appearance to them on the day of His resurrection, He granted them the Holy Spirit, as recorded in the Gospel of John: “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I […]
Do we belive in the Death of God?
Yes, We Believe in the Death of GodWritten by Oliver• The incarnate God died. Yes, for us Christians, God dies—because He became like man when He was incarnated. He took everything that belongs to man, even his death. Today, every human being knows their worth in Christ. We have become more precious to Him than […]
How many apostles were there — seventy or seventy-two?
Differences in Translations (Luke 10:1):• Van Dyck Translation: “After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also.”• Common Arabic Bible: “After this, the Lord Jesus chose seventy-two others.”• Living Bible (Arabic): “After this, the Lord also appointed seventy-two others.”• Simplified Arabic Translation: “After these events, the Lord appointed seventy-two others.”• Catholic Translation: “After this, the […]
What is the meaning of “Glorify Me, O Father”?
Christ said: “And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was” (John 17:5). Here, the Arians ask: This One who asks the Father to glorify Him—can He possibly be equal to the Father who glorifies Him? The Response: He says, “The glory which […]
What are the internal Causes for Quenching the Spirit?
This topic includes all reasons that lead to spiritual lukewarmness,among which are laziness, slackness, and negligence in all spiritual practices. Laziness and negligence can quench the Spirit. The spiritual person is characterized by seriousness and zeal in every spiritual practice.But once a person begins to slack off, they may start inventing excuses, justifications, and reasons—and […]
What are the names and titles of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is referred to by several names and titles in the Scriptures, reflecting His multifaceted role and nature: 1. *The Spirit*: As mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:8, “To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom.” This simple yet profound title emphasizes His divine essence and action. 2. *The Spirit […]
How is the Holy Spirit especially associated with the Eucharist?
What is the relation between Eve and the Virgin Mary? By St. Irenaeus (Against Heresies, St. Irenaeus, Volume II, 3:22, pp. 110-111) “According to the divine plan for the salvation of humankind, Mary said, ‘Let it be to me according to your word,’ and thereby obeyed. But Eve did not obey, even though she was […]
