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What is a primary issue?
What defines a primary issue: Within the Christian religion can be found many varying denominations. The beliefs held by a Baptist-Christian will be slightly different than an Evangelical-Christian, and different again from a Lutheran-Christian. The beliefs of a protestant denomination will be different than a catholic denomination and both will be different than an orthodox denomination. Between these differing denomination are heated arguments and fervent disagreements. Placing a protestant apologist in the same room as a catholic apologist will result in a debate of Biblical proportions (no pun intended). However, despite their differences, all of these denominations view each other…
What is a secondary issue?
What defines a secondary issue: To better understand what defines a secondary issue, one must understand what defines a primary issue. Within the Christian religions are thousands of denominations; some are protestant, some are catholic, others are orthodox. While these denominations disagree on many issues, they are united by a system of core beliefs. These core beliefs are called primary issues and define the Christian religion. While these denominations disagree on many topics, they all agree on the primary issues. As a result, all of these denominations agree they are all members of the Christian religion and are saved by Christ….
Catechism: Moral life as a primary condition for proclaiming the Gospel
Catechismal References to: Moral Life CCC 2044 The fidelity of the baptized is a primordial condition for the proclamation of the Gospel and for the Church’s mission in the world. In order that the message of salvation can show the power of its truth and radiance before men, it must be authenticated by the witness of the life of Christians. "The witness of a Christian life and good works done in a supernatural spirit have great power to draw men to the faith and to God." …
Catechism: The Holy Spirit bestows the primary elements of the whole of the Church’s mission
Catechismal References to: Holy Spirit and Christ CCC 852 Missionary paths. The Holy Spirit is the protagonist, "the principal agent of the whole of the Church’s mission." It is he who leads the Church on her missionary paths. "This mission continues and, in the course of history, unfolds the mission of Christ, who was sent to evangelize the poor; so the Church, urged on by the Spirit of Christ, must walk the road Christ himself walked, a way of poverty and obedience, of service and self-sacrifice even to death, a death from which he…
Are the Jewish people still the Chosen People?
Are the Jewish people still the Chosen People? Today, the Christian community is divided between the issue of whether or not the Jewish people are still the “chosen people of God” (identified in scripture as “Israel”). While this issue may appear to be a minor issue (at least from a Christian perspective), its theological and eschatological implications run deep. For this reason, proponents and opponents of either side of this issue have a tendency toward defending their positions vehemently. To determine whether or not the Jewish people are still the chosen people of God according to Christian theology, we…
What are the different End Times theories?
… more different from one another. Because of these differences, divides have formed within the Christian Church. Before going any further, it is important we remember that these interpretations are secondary issues. Meaning we can and should debate the issue without dividing over the issue. Whether one is a Dispensationalist or Partial Preterist, they are still Christians. Because both of these theories are popular, we will evaluate both of them. Origins of Dispensationalism: Some Dispensationalist try to make the assertion the apostles were Dispensationalist. Therefore, the origins of Dispensationalism can be found in the early Church. However, this is a presumptuous…
Do Christians have to go to Church?
Do Christians Have To Go To Church: This issue is a hot button issue within the Christian Community. The question is also difficult to answer. The reason for this difficulty is many have a misunderstanding of some of the key terms within the question. To answer this question, we must breakdown the question and clarify the key terms: Clarifying the question: Do Christians have to go to Church? “Christians” The word “Christians” in this question is assumed to mean: one who has salvation offered by Christ. Therefore, the question is asking: Do those who are saved have to go to Church? “have to” The words “have…
What is the Devil?
… [the demons] shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?” Matthew 8:29 The devil is not the adversary of God He is the adversary of man. This issue confuses a lot of people. While the Bible does refer to the devil as “the adversary,” this title does not suggest the devil is the adversary of God. The devil is the adversary of man. This does not mean the devil does not hate God or function in opposition to God. Only that the devil is not nearly powerful enough to function as an adversary of God….
Is Christianity the only true religion?
… you are a Christian, let us assume you believe the religion is true. We will answer this question in two different ways: What does the Bible say regarding this issue? What does reason dictate? What does the Bible say regarding this issue: Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction [hell], and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life [heaven], and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14 While these words of Jesus do not specify state that only through…
What is Dogma?
… virtue of Divine right, the bishops possess an ordinary power of government over their dioceses. Christ founded the Catholic Church. Christ is the Head of the Catholic Church. In the final decision on doctrines concerning faith and morals, the Catholic Church is infallible. The primary object of the Infallibility is the formally revealed truths of Christian Doctrine concerning faith and morals. The totality of the Bishops is infallible, when they, either assembled in general council or scattered over the earth propose a teaching of faith or morals as one to be held by all the faithful. The Church founded by…