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Mariolatry In The Roman Catholic Church Since 1854, Lawrence Reilly
Mariolatry In The Roman Catholic Church Since 1854, Lawrence Reilly
Bachelor of Divinity
The aim of the paper is very ably expressed by Dr. David S.Schaff, of Union Theological Seminary: “To the popular imagination in countries under Papal control Mary occupies virtually the same place of a goddess and the practical result would seem inevitably to be that through the gracious leniency associated with woman and motherhood, sinful habits will be condoned which Christ’s teachings forbid. The wonder is that appeals to another should be commended in view of Christ’s invitation, ‘Come to Me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.'' We feel very definitely that …
Justification In Article Iii Of The Formula Of Concord, John Meyer
Justification In Article Iii Of The Formula Of Concord, John Meyer
Bachelor of Divinity
The doctrine of justification is the article by which the Church stands or falls. It is, therefore, almost impossible to overstress its importance or to understress the danger of error in this most fundamental of all teachings. And so studying an error in the doctrine of justification is profitable for understanding and appreciating the true doctrine of Scripture in other points as well.
The Doctrine Of The Atonement In New England Theology, Ralph Pomeroy
The Doctrine Of The Atonement In New England Theology, Ralph Pomeroy
Bachelor of Divinity
Our major concern in this thesis is the doctrine of the atonement in New England theology. However, what has gone before is essential to a proper understanding, not only of Edwards' views with regard to the atonement, but also of the men whom he influenced. We shall take up now the study of the doctrine of the atonement according to Edwards. For a proper comprehension of the doctrine, we shall consider it both from the development as suggested by Fisher, and also from the excellent and thorough consideration of the doctrine by Franks.