Ignatius (30AD-108AD) Ignatius was a disciple of the Apostles John, and the Bishop of the churches in Antioch. On his way to being martyred at Rome, this beloved Bishop of the Lord Jesus wrote seven letters to various churches (c. 107-112 AD) in which he affirms various doctrines about Christ. Summary: Epistle to the Ephesians “Greeting. Ignatius,Continue reading “Ignatius of Antioch”
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Psalm 110:1 – Jesus is Davids God
Context: Mark 12:1-5 and the Vineyard Parable Before we move forward, it is important to get the context. In Mark 12:1-5, the owner of the vineyard is God, the vineyard symbolizes Israel (Isaiah 5:7: “The vineyard of the Lord Almighty is the nation of Israel”), and the farmers represent the religious establishment. The servants sentContinue reading “Psalm 110:1 – Jesus is Davids God”
What’s Monotheism?
Table of Contents Two Key Concepts Construct Trinitarian Monotheism: Monarchia and Undivided Substance Trinitarian monotheism is fundamentally built upon two essential ideas: Monarchia and Undivided Substance. Monarchia In Greek, the term polytheia refers to polytheism, a concept well known in antiquity and found in the writings of authors such as Philo. However, the word monotheia,Continue reading “What’s Monotheism?”
“God” = Monarchia
Table of Contents Monarchia in Trinitarian Theology The concept of Monarchia—from Latin monarchia (“monarchy”), which itself is derived from the Ancient Greek μοναρχίᾱ meaning “only source”—is foundational in Christian theology, particularly when discussing the inner life of the Trinity. The Greek word is composed of two parts: μόνος (monos) meaning “one/alone/only,” and ἀρχός (archos) meaningContinue reading ““God” = Monarchia”