Monotheism- The belief that there is only one god. This was important at the time because most people believed there was more than one god. 29. Phoenicians- Spoke a Semitic language and settled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Lebanon Mountains.
The Gnostics and the Great Church disagreed on divine inspiration. While the Gnostics thought themselves elite and special, leaders and followers of the Great Church thought anyone could experience divine inspiration through God and could become a believer and follower of Christ. This is shown in "The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity." Although Perpetua came from nobility, she was not really anyone partcularly special. She was a prisoner for her faith and her father desperately tried to make her renounce Christianity.
He inspired his followers to write the bible. They also believe that God is in the form of Three Persons. It is called, “Trinity.” It basically means that God is a Spirit. God is supernaturally God.
Over the course of human history people have always believed in a supreme, divine being, or a god. Today’s society is no exception, there are countless of religions from Christianity to Hinduism. The archetypal theme of “respect for the gods” in both Homer’s Odyssey and the Coen brothers film O Brother Where Art Thou? shows similarities and differences between society's belief in a god in the present and during the time of the Ancient Greeks.
7. Arius believed that since Jesus is called the son of God, he cannot be equal and identical to God the father. Jesus was more than man but less than God. 8. The Council of Nicaea was a meeting of Bishops (a convention of Clerical bureaucrats) to decide on a definitive interpretation of the Trinity, and setting a date for Easter along with many other important issues.
They believed in religion which was more so of an inner light. They believed that, that light –came from Christ within. However, Grimke acted on this religious views an installed them into her life whether her family agreed or not. In an excerpt of Walking by faith
While Deists used general terms to describe God such as “Divine Goodness” or “Providence”, Christians used clear defined words like “Savior” or “Redeemer”. Lastly, Deists were identified by the testimony of others around them. For instance, George Washington’s pastors saw him to be greatly influenced by the teachings of Deism which helps make the conclusion on George Washington’s beliefs rather
These biblical theologians and philosophers include St. Augustine, a convert and a father to Christianity. St. Augustine adhered to the concept of Trinity later in his life and in his teachings. The concept of Trinity is based on the idea of
The Rock clearly states this at the forefront of their doctrine, “These three are one God having the same nature, attributes (Infinite, Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient) perfection’s and, therefore, worthy of our complete and total praise, worship, honor and obedience.” However, the Nicene Creed once again does not explicitly state that this is their belief. They do allude to it shortly, stating “And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. He proceeds from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.”
He believed that the only Word could help save humanity. Jesus being the human word, and since the Word is not able to be tainted or killed was able to take that away from the body. The body died, which was promised by God, taking sin and corruption with it (or getting rid of it) and then risen because the Word is holy and cannot die. Attributing that to humanity, humans are now closely tied to the Word which allows them that same right to rise after death for life ever after. In having this happen, God is still able to remain truthful because what he said actually happens
St. Iraneaus debated that Gnostics are those who are spiritual with growing knowledge of God, lack the true faith because Gnostics deny the “Incarnation and bodily Resurrection of Christ,” [p. 182]. Iraneus described in p. 4 of Selections that believers should mirror Christ 's life. The purpose of establishing an uncomplicated simplicity of just believing in one God while understanding that redemption of the entire human race is only through Jesus Christ. [ p. 13].St. Iraneaus debated that Gnostics are those who are spiritual with growing knowledge of God, lack the true faith because Gnostics deny the “Incarnation and bodily Resurrection of Christ,” [p. 182].
Aah! Gnosticism, Possibly the earliest of all heresies addressed by the church in the 1st century. Rampant thru the 1st and 2nd century see also Docetism and Montanists, Carpocrates, Basilides, Valentinus. Gnosticisms flow into the early church is believed to be the subject of the book of Jude ( Jude a book of scripture canonical, historical very unlike Barnabus). Truly an insidious heresy in that it infects its promoters with a heightened sense of self worth due to their 'receiving' secret knowledge.
Athanasius defended the Trinity, which is one of the biggest beliefs and a core element in Christian faith. The Trinity is the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, all three united as one. During the fourth century, Arius went around teaching that Jesus the Son was different in divinity to God the Father. He points out many Scriptures proving that Jesus is saying that the Father and Son are clearly different, showing that they
They had a form of godliness, but they had denied the power thereof; making it a counterfeit religion. (II Timothy
1. Introduction The recent rise of AI is not only a pivotal moment in history, but also one that has been foretold by many different forms of media. From science fiction novels to blockbuster films, the portrayal of AI has been an immensely popular subject in the imagination of the general public. Some have been positive, with visions of a utopian future full of technological advancements, while others depict dystopian scenarios with AI uncontrollable and humanity overpowered.
