The Athanasian Creed, or Quicunque Vult (also Quicumque Vult), is a Christian statement of belief focused on Trinitarian doctrine and Christology. The Latin name of the creed, Quicunque vult, is taken from the opening words, "Whosoever wishes". The creed has been used by Christian churches since the sixth century. It is the first creed in which the equality of the three persons of the Trinity is explicitly stated. It differs from the Nicene-Constantinopolitan and Apostles' Creeds in the inclusion
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Question: "What is Christian Eschatology?" Answer: Eschatology is the study of what the Bible says is going to happen in the end times. Many treat Eschatology as an area of theology to be avoided. Of course, Eschatology is not as crucial as Christology or Soteriology. That does not mean, though, that it is unimportant to a Biblical worldview. How we understand Eschatology has an impact on how we should live our lives and what we are to expect to occur in God's plan. Some important issues in Eschatology
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theological debate inaugurated by the priest, Arius, the interpretation of Proverbs 8:22 ("The Lord created me and before the ages He established me...") plays a key role. Explain how Arius understood this passage and what implications it had for his Christology. What was the response of his theological opponents, and what was the outcome of the debate for Arius, and for the Church? 2. Marcion initiated an important debate that has been held responsible for the impetus in the Church to establish a
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others have attributed to morality; pointing to the fact that “envy” is listed among the list of vices. The theology of these rival preachers will not be addressed, for Paul has no issues with what they are preaching. These preachers have a sound Christology, for he says that they τὸν Χριστὸν καταγγέλλουσιν. Paul does not have a problem with the message; he has a problem with the motivations of the messengers. Paul never tells the Philippian church how he is cognizant
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Attempting to understand Jesus Christ and the crucifixion has been a common concern for Christians throughout history. I agree that the significance of Jesus is “constantly being reinterpreted based on one’s sociocultural, historical, and political context” (Jones/Lakeland 163). Human beings perceive and figure out the world through their experiences and encounters. Therefore, it is logical that the understanding of Jesus throughout history has and continues to change. Theses understandings of Jesus’
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20. Some Differences Between the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John The Synoptic Gospels-Matthew, Mark and Luke-offer such strikingly similar accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ that, according to one author, “they can be placed side by side and viewed horizontally” (Harris 103). In contrast, the Fourth Gospel, the Gospel of John, stands alone in its portrayal of Jesus Christ. The differences in the Synoptic Gospels and John relate to content of each and the variation in
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coursework or should focus on one theme, exploring that theme with resources drawn from courses in several theological disciplines, such as scripture studies, history, systematic theology, etc. Example: A student wrote a thirty-page paper on “christology from below,” using information and insights drawn from scripture, contemporary systematic theology, spirituality, and ethics. • The topic of the essay must be approved by the faculty adviser for the essay. • The essay should state its thesis
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Theology Research Papers Based on the topics provided below, you will be required to submit two theological research papers for this course. Each paper should be 7–9 double-spaced pages in length, with default margins and 12-pt. font in Times New Roman. You should include sources that support and contradict a specific position. Ten sources are required. Each paper should also include a title page and bibliography, each formatted in accordance with Turabian standards. The goal of these
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Theology Research Papers Based on the topics provided below, you will be required to submit two theological research papers for this course. Each paper should be 7–9 double-spaced pages in length, with default margins and 12-pt. font in Times New Roman. You should include sources that support and contradict a specific position. Ten sources are required. Each paper should also include a title page and bibliography, each formatted in accordance with Turabian standards. The goal of these
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Unit 3: Reflection Paper New Understandings of The Parables and Miracles Course#: RST 319-SN. Christology Patrick A. Topey Metropolitan Detroit Program Siena Heights University New Understandings of The Parables and Miracles Pre-existing Sources Used When a miracles story and or parable appears in more than one gospel I assume that the writers have access to a common source. Scholars have identified a source for the synoptic gospels that they call “Q” from the German “Quelle.” The Q
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