William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic
Catholic Author, Speaker, and Evangelist
When we read through scripture an the works of the early church fathers something we see something become apparent. Not all doctrine that we have today was in its current form in the earliest days of the church. Heresies came up, questions were asked, and from this further clarification and development came about. The kernels... Continue Reading →
Sacred doctrine and the use of reason are not at odds
The Trinity is a doctrine that some have had issue with since the earliest days of Christianity. The great church father, St. Augustine, was not immune to having to deal with Christological heresies. Though the heresies are Christological, they deal with the Trinity because Christ is the second person of the Trinity. If a there... Continue Reading →
After reading Cardinal Newman’s “The Development of Ideas” I came to the conclusion that ideas and doctrine do not just come about. They started from an idea that was debated, was allowed to germinate, and must be allowed to mature. This can only be done through debate and reason. What is interesting is that this... Continue Reading →
After reading Cardinal Newman’s “The Development of Ideas” I came to the conclusion that ideas and doctrine do not just come about. They started from an idea that was debated, was allowed to germinate, and must be allowed to mature. This can only be done through debate and reason. What is interesting is that this... Continue Reading →
The study of Ecclesiology is interesting in that it raises a dichotomy that ripples through the very fabric of Christianity. Ecclesiology is the branch of theology that deals with the study of the Church. What is the Church? What are its functions? Is it visible, invisible, or both? These are questions that are often discussed... Continue Reading →
Newman explains that at first man will have an idea, but will not be sure how to explain. He may seem like a babbling fool unable to make a coherent point about the idea. However over time something will be brought to light that will move the idea forward. This new fact will be debated... Continue Reading →
What is theology and why are so many against It? In this episode we discuss why theology is so important. Listen to Theology Matters by William Hemsworth #np on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/william-hemsworth/theology-matters
The doctrine of the Trinity is not an easy doctrine to grasp, and from the beginnings of the church there have been groups who have attempted to deny its validity. Though the word itself does not appear in scripture it is a term used to describe the manifestation of God as Father, Son, and Holy... Continue Reading →
William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic 