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Twelve Characteristics of a Godly Elder
1 & 2 Timothy Andrew R. Rappaport Introduction Let us look at twelve characteristics of a godly elder. An elder can be the best or worst thing for a church. A sinful or selfish elder is the church’s destruction. However, a godly elder is the church’s...
When we say ‘Yes’ and God says ‘No’
When We Say “Yes”, and God Says “No” 2 Samuel 12:15-23 Andrew R. Rappaport Opening Quotes: “You are God’s child; he wants you to have everything. All you have to do is name it and claim it.” “God redeemed mankind! Now authority has been restored to us through...
Authority in Roman Catholicism
The Roman Catholic Church understands three sources of authority: Tradition Scripture The Church It is clear therefore that, in the supremely wise arrangement of God, sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Magisterium of the Church are so connected and associated...
What is Salvation in Roman Catholicism?
The RCC believes that there are two elements necessary for justification before God (i.e. salvation): faith and works. This was the issue during the reformation when the reformers argued that salvation was by “faith alone” and not by works. The RCC believes both are...
What is Sin in Roman Catholicism?
The RCC believes that all humans, except Mary, are born with the affects of original sin. However, baptism removes the affects of original sin and leaves the person with a wounded nature or weakness toward sin. The RCC clearly believes that man’s will is completely...
What is the Afterlife in Roman Catholicism?
The RCC believes that at the point of death every individual will be held accountable for his or her acceptance or denial of divine grace (1021). In which case the person will either enter: Immediately into hell, Immediately into heaven, or Eventually into heaven...
Who is God in Roman Catholicism?
The RCC “never ceases to proclaim her faith in one only God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit” (152). The RCC believes the “Trinity is One. [They] do not confess three Gods, but one God in three persons … The divine persons do not share the one divinity among themselves...
Who is Jesus Christ in Roman Catholicism?
There is little question that the RCC accepts a Biblical view of the Deity of Jesus Christ. However, since the RCC has devoted much of its theology to the doctrine of Mary and since Mary is tightly tied to her Son, Jesus Christ, Mary will be discussed with her Son....
Authority in Islam
Background Islam is the youngest of the world’s major religions originated in the seventh century with the life and mission of Muhammad. It was not a totally new religion. Its conceptual roots are in Judaism and Christianity. Muslims see their religion as a...
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