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The concept of being a "Vessel"?
I've been hearing more and more of this concept that humans are vessels, either controlled by the spirit of the world (Satan) or the Holy Spirit (if saved) and that there is no "independent self&...
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Why are the gospel writers called the "Four Evangelists" in traditional church commentaries / studies, but not in modern Study Bibles?
In viewing and scanning theological literature and commentaries of the past centuries, the four disciples who wrote the Gospels were called "evangelists", the "Four Evangelists". ...
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Does "Lithium" have any meaning in Christianity?
I was surfing around and found the following from this link:
Erin from Tulsa, Ok: It is said that Kurt got inspired to this song,
during the time he lived at his friend Jesse Reed's family. Jesse's
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When was the "Evangelist" title first applied to the Gospel authors?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are known as the "Four Evangelists" because they are believed to have written the four canonical Gospels. The word "evangelist" means a messenger of ...
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What is the first documented usage of "Prima Scriptura"?
While the concept may have existed far prior, a recent discussion has left me wondering - What is the earliest documented usage of the term "Prima Scriptura" in Christian writings. I am not interested ...
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What is the earliest documented usage of the term "Sola Scriptura"?
While the concept may have existed far prior, a recent discussion has left me wondering - What is the earliest documented usage of the term "Sola Scriptura" in Christian writings. I am not interested ...
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Who first coined the term "Christian"?
It is correct that the term "Christian" was first used in Antioch, but not coined by just someone who made up nicknames.
Is it possible that St. Ignatius, the 3rd Bishop of Antioch coined this term?
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What is the origin of the "religion vs. relationship" dichotomy?
These days the word "religion" often has a bad connotation. Christians (including myself) often emphasize that they have a "relationship" with Jesus, not that they are "religious."
But this doesn'...
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How do various Christian traditions view the expression "crossing over Jordan"?
John Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim’s Progress' (published 1678) makes reference to "crossing the River" in order to get to the Celestial City. Chapter 20 mentions that only Enoch and Elijah did not have to ...
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What was the earliest reference to the 3 States of the Church?
The Churches Militant, Penitent and Triumphant are used quite regularly not only in The Catholic Church but also in some Protestant denominations. The Catechism has a reference to the three states of ...
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According to Catholicism, what is the difference between forgiveness and release from punishment?
The first thing to note is that forgiveness of a sin is separate from punishment for the sin. Through sacramental confession we obtain forgiveness, but we aren't let off the hook as far as punishment ...
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What is the historical origin of the "Last Supper" expression?
This is not a question about the meaning (self-explanatory) of the expression, but on its origin. In particular, about who, where, and when.
There seems to be nothing about this around. The New ...
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When is the first time in church history we find a prayer ending with "in Jesus' name, amen"?
It is commonplace in Christianity today to close prayers "in Jesus' name, amen". I don't see any prayer in the apostolic writings prayed in this way. When does this first emerge in history?
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Is Xmas a secular name for Christmas?
I heard that Xmas is a secular way of "taking Christ out of Christmas". When and why did this practice originate? Is there any truth to the claim that it has a secular or "un-Christian" origin?
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When was the acronym ACTS first used to refer to components of prayer?
When was the mnemonic acronym ACTS, standing for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication, first used to refer to the components of prayer?
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