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Hermeneutical Systematic Dimensions of the Debate on God as Timeless and/or Temporal
No full textWhile the debate on God’s eternity as timeless and/or temporal is a fascinating topic in itself, especially in philosophical theology, the discussion of time and temporality has a hermeneutical systematic potential for the articulation of Christian theology. In this article, I explore the hermeneutical systematic dimensions of time and timelessness for Christian theology in Augustine’s Confessions (Book XI) in dialogue with contemporary articulations of divine timelessness and temporality, as delineated by Allan Padgett and William Craig. The study identifies how timelessness and temporality are hermeneutically and systematically shaped and serve as presuppositions for related concepts in anthropological and cosmological approaches that inform different views about the relationship of God with His creatures
Spiritual and Theological Foundations for Ministry among Secret Followers of Christ
No full textThis article provides a spiritual and theological foundation for mentoring and discipling young women who are secret followers of Christ in a restricted access country. The objective of this article is to encourage effective mentoring and discipling that can contribute to shaping an individual’s spiritual growth in Christ. By nurturing these relationships, I seek to establish a supportive community that empowers young women in their spiritual journeys
Revisando algunas tendencias teológicas e intelectuales contempo-ráneas
No full textEste artículo examina las tendencias teológicas e intelectuales contemporáneas que desafían la percepción de la religión, especialmente en el contexto cristiano. Explora ataques recientes al carácter de Dios y la religión por parte de figuras prominentes como Richard Dawkins y Sam Harris, que utilizan argumentos de la ciencia y el neoteísmo para criticar la fe religiosa. El artículo también analiza el resurgimiento del interés por las interpretaciones patrísticas de las Escrituras, el debate sobre la doctrina del infierno, la creciente defensa del universalismo, y el atractivo del catolicismo romano para algunos evangélicos. Finalmente, aborda la espiritualidad moderna como una búsqueda de experiencias trascendentales, destacando la importancia de una representación auténtica del carácter de Dios frente a un mundo relativista
Tragic Curse, or Messianic Hope?: Reading Genesis 3:16 in Light of Genesis 3:15
No full textIn this paper, it will be shown that Genesis 3:16 parallels the Messianic prophecy of Genesis 3:15 with which it also shares significant linguistic links and literary features. From this literary observation, it will be established that the two key words “desire” and “rule” have a positive significance which is further supported by the literary and syntactical construction of the sentences. The positive understanding of Genesis 3:16 in the light of Genesis 3:15 will also be reinforced and illuminated by the comparative analysis with the parallel text of Genesis 4:7. Rather than proclaiming the tragic “curse” of the subordinated woman in her relationship with man, the connection of Genesis 3:16 with Genesis 3:15 brings a message of blessing in the perspective of redemption