In John 5, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath. This causes a controversy between Jesus and the Pharisees who had an extremely restrictive view of activities which were allowed on the Sabbath. In John 5:17, Jesus says: “My father is working until now, and I am working.” That’s a theologically loaded statement. It’s so... Continue Reading →
Tertullian And Stoic Materialism
Within the blessed Trinity the three persons of the Godhead are distinct but united in nature. Throughout history many have tried to explain the Trinity in various ways. For example, St. Patrick used the very popular description of the three-leaf clover. In the earliest days of the church a theologian by the name of Tertullian... Continue Reading →
New Podcast Episode-Tertullian and Stoic Materialism
I continue our series on Christology and look at Tertullian's view of the nature of Christ, and how it would eventually lead to subordinationism. https://www.spreaker.com/user/theology_still_matters/christology-series-part-3-tertullian-and
Tertullian and Stoic Materialism
Within the blessed Trinity the three persons of the Godhead are distinct but united in nature. Throughout history many have tried to explain the Trinity in various ways. For example, St. Patrick used the very popular description of the three-leaf clover. In the earliest days of the church a theologian by the name of Tertullian... Continue Reading →
Trinitarian Language in the Early Church
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 →