Steve's Theology Page

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Nicea

Did Constantine dictate the doctrine of the Trinity to the Council of Nicea? Did paganism dictate the choice of wording for the Creed? Could the reason for the Creed have been something altogether? Take a look!

Baptism

The Catholic Church baptizes infants. They, in fact, say that baptism is required for salvation. It is well known, so many will say, that Christ freed us from the rituals of the Old Testament and that the New Testament requires faith alone. It is further argued that if baptism is required, then our salvation depends on another person - and this seems wrong. How is it, then, that Catholics assert that infant baptism is Biblical?

The Trinity

The doctrine of the Trinity is usually (and wrongly) presented in a manner somewhat like this. The Trinity is a mystery, that means you cannot understand it. God is three, and yet he is one. We are then left to think the doctrine is a logically nonsensical, that it is a belief as absurd as 3 is equal to one. This is often compounded by a somewhat inadequate translation of John 1:1 "the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Again, we are left with the impression of a logical contradiction - how can you be the person you are with?

Is Jesus God?

It is common to say that Jesus never calls himself God anywhere in the New Testament, that he never claimed Divinity, and hence he should not be seen as Divine. Is this true?

Can Christians divorce?

Many say that Christians can divorce, and that Jesus gives it his okay when infidelity is involved. Is this Biblical?

What is Early Christianity?

It would be useful if we could consult the early Christians to solve questions about the meanings of Bible verses and to understand what the original understandings of Christian doctrines were. But one must ask, "How long did the faith of Christians remain pure after the death of the apostles?"

Did Christ's Church Vanish

Many would suggest that at some point the Church became so involved in extra-biblical doctrines that the Christ's Church ceased to exist. But what does the Bible say about this?

What books belong in the Old Testament?

Beginning with the Reformation, the content of the Old Testament has become a controversial one. It is difficult to get a solid grasp of the issues involved, and I make one small attempt. This document should be regarded as a work in progress.

Bibliography

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