Protestant Views On Mary Protestant views on Mary include the theological positions of major Protestant representatives such as Martin Luther and John Calvin as well as some modern representatives. While it is difficult to generalize about the place of Mary, mother of Jesus in Protestantism given the great diversity of Protestant beliefs, some summary statements are attempted....
Mariology Mariology is the theological study of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mariology methodically relates teachings about her to other parts of the faith, such as teachings about Jesus, redemption, and grace. Christian Mariology aims to connect scripture, tradition, and the teachings of the Church on Mary. In the context...
Lutheran Marian Theology Lutheran Marian theology is derived from his views of Mary, the mother of Jesus. It was developed out of the deep Christian Marian devotion on which he was reared, and it was subsequently clarified as part of his mature Christocentric theology and piety. Lutherans hold Mary in high esteem. Martin...
John Calvin’s Views On Mary This article covers John Calvin’s Views On Mary in detail. John Calvin (1509–1564) was a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation, and one of the most influential reformers. He was a central figure for the Reformed churches, whose theological system is sometimes called Calvinism....
Anglican Marian Theology Anglican Marian theology is the summation of the doctrines and beliefs of Anglicanism concerning Mary, mother of Jesus. As Anglicans believe that Jesus was both human and God the Son, the second Person of the Trinity, within the Anglican Communion and Continuing Anglican movement, Mary is accorded...
Why Would Jesus Have To Die On Cross? In this article, you will find the answer to your burning question: “Why Would Jesus Have To Die On Cross?“ According to the Christian doctrine, Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. The idea here is that every...
Why Jews Don’t Accept Jesus As Messiah In this article, you will find the answer to your burning question: “Why Jews Don’t Accept Jesus As Messiah.“ Growing up in Philadelphia, I attended Akiba Hebrew Academy, a private Jewish school. In 11th grade, a Southern Baptist preacher came to speak to...
Who Bore Burden For Jesus? This article covers the answer to the question: “Who Bore Burden For Jesus?“ According to the Christian doctrine, Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. The idea here is that every human is born with sins, or that all humans will sin, and therefore it...
What Jesus Said About Fasting This article covers Jesus and fasting. The Gospel of Matthew shows that Jesus “fasted forty days and forty nights” (Matthew 4:21). The Gospel of Luke adds the detail that “in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered” (Luke...
What Did Jesus Say About Christmas? This article covers the answer to the question: “What Did Jesus Say About Christmas?“ The perfect Christmas tree is bought. Adorned with ornaments and glittering with tinsel, it stands by the window. The stores are crammed with shoppers hunting for presents and the little...
The Genealogy of Jesus This article covers The Genealogy of Jesus. Watch now how the Christian fathers have foisted the incestuous progenies of the Old Testament upon their Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in the New Testament. For a man who had no genealogy, they have manufactured one for him....
Religious Perspectives On Jesus The religious perspectives on Jesus vary among world religions. Jesus‘ teachings and the retelling of his life story have significantly influenced the course of human history, and have directly or indirectly affected the lives of billions of people, even non-Christians. He is considered by many to be one of the...
Race And Appearance Of Jesus The race and appearance of Jesus have been a topic of discussion since the days of early Christianity. There are no firsthand accounts of Jesus’s physical appearance, although some authors have suggested that physical descriptions may have been removed from the Bible at some point...
Origin Of Christmas The word “Christmas” means “Mass of Christ.” It is pronounced “Christ-Mass” and that, in effect, is true in more ways than one. Jesus Christ, however, has nothing to do with the “Mass” that is connected to his title. Whence comes Christmas, then? This supposedly holy day came...
No Offence But Muslims Love Jesus “The Muslim Jesus is not divine, but a humble servant of God. He was not crucified – Islam insists that the story of the killing of Jesus is false. He is, as it were, Jesus as he might have been without St Paul or...
Nativity of Jesus in Christianity The nativity of Jesus or birth of Jesus is the basis for the Christian holiday of Christmas and is described in the gospels of Luke and Matthew. The two accounts differ, but agree that Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea during the reign of King Herod the...
Messianic Mission of Jesus Christ Toward End of Time This article covers the Messianic Mission of Jesus Christ Toward End of Time. We see in the reliable books of Tradition many sayings of the Prophet Muhammad that the Prophet Jesus will come back to the world before the end of time...
Last Supper The Last Supper is the final meal that, in the Gospel accounts, Jesus shared with his Apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion. The Last Supper is commemorated by Christians especially on Maundy Thursday. The Last Supper provides the scriptural basis for the Eucharist, also known as “Holy Communion” or “The...
Jesus’ Precious Blood I have been told and read that we are saved only through the blood of Jesus. Through the blood, our sins are removed and we have eternal life. Through the blood of Jesus, we are saved while works do not save. Jesus’ precious blood has removed the burden of...
Is Jesus A Sacrificial Lamb? In this article, you will find the answer to your burning question: “Is Jesus A Sacrificial Lamb?“ The Christian belief can be summed up in a few phrases; 1. Jesus was absolutely sinless 2. We are born sinners [Ro 5:12] 3. Jesus allowed himself to...