I- Introduction 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 “23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.“. For Paul, “Christ crucified” is the very heart of the Gospel and the true […]
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I- Introduction The word *kerygma* (often rendered in French as *kérygme*) originally refers, within the Christian tradition, to the public and solemn proclamation of the Good News of the Gospel. It is the fundamental announcement of the salvation and resurrection of Jesus Christ, understood not merely as a speech, but as a performative word capable
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I- Introduction The relationship between hypostatic union, mystical union, and salvation can be understood as an organic theological articulation, where each of these realities plays a distinct but inseparable role in the economy of salvation. The hypostatic union, by which the divine and human nature are united in the person of Christ, constitutes the ontological
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I- Introduction The word “providence” does not exist in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) or in the New Testament. John Piper, in his book “The Providence of God”, offers a definition of the word “Providence” by explaining that (here is the excerpt) [the term “providence” is constructed from the Latin provideo, itselfmade up of two
I- Introduction Divine Sovereignty and Human Freedom At first glance, the absolute sovereignty of God seems to contradict the idea of human freedom. Yet Arthur Pink affirms that human beings remain responsible for their choices, even though their will itself is under divine sovereignty. These two truths coexist within God’s plan. Acts 4:27–28 illustrates this
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Wommack’s Vision Wommack’s Trichotomy of Human Being : Spirit, Soul and Body The composition of the human being into three distinct parts—spirit, soul, and body (a so-called “trichotomy” approach)—is a rich and often debated topic in Christian theology. While understanding the body and soul is relatively easy, grasping the nature of the spirit is more
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Satan is an immaterial, corrupt, and rebellious being who acts invisibly to seduce and harm. Dissatisfied with his rank, he wanted to elevate himself above God, which caused his fall and the appearance of sin. Driven out of paradise, he arrived on Earth. He is often depicted as the serpent that led Adam and Eve
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I- Introduction It is important to note that, for many theologians, the distinction between the different components of the human being “Spirit, Soul and Body” is not considered a matter of fundamental doctrine that would affect salvation. Rather, it is an attempt to deepen our understanding of the complexity of the human being and
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Revision 04-14-2026 I- Introducton The Holy Spirit: A Person, not a Force Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is? Do you have a concept of Him that involves a personal relationship, or does He remain a vague, confusing, abstract concept, or even an illusory and formless force? The Holy Spirit is not
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Revision 06-15-2026 I – The Abundant Fruits of Redemption The redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ produces a multitude of blessings and transformations in the lives of believers. Here are the main fruits of this saving work: Eternal life (John 17:3 “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus
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