Origen of Alexandria, born around A.D. 185, stands as one of early Christianity’s most significant theologians and scholars. His life and works reflect a deep devotion to Scripture, a relentless pursuit of truth, and a controversial legacy that shaped Christian theology for centuries. This blog explores what we know of Origen’s life, based on historical […]
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Throughout the pages of Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers, one theme emerges with startling clarity: the relationship between God and His people is a divine romance. From Eden to the Cross, from the prophets to the heavenly vision of the New Jerusalem, we see a God who loves His people as a
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Introduction The Pelagian controversy, one of the most pivotal theological debates in Christian history, emerged in the early 5th century and fundamentally shaped doctrines of human nature, sin, grace, and salvation. At its heart was a profound clash between two theological systems: the optimistic anthropology of Pelagius, a British monk, and the deeply grace-centred theology
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Nestorianism, named after its chief proponent Nestorius, emerged as a significant theological controversy in the early Christian church, particularly concerning the nature of Christ and the proper title for the Virgin Mary. This heresy, which was later condemned by the church, revolved around complex doctrinal disagreements about Christ’s divine and human natures, and it left
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3. Pelagianism: Taught that original sin did not taint human nature and that humans could achieve salvation without divine grace. 4. Gnosticism: Claimed that salvation came through secret knowledge, and that the material world was evil and created by a lesser god. 5. Docetism: Believed that Christ’s physical body was an illusion, and He did
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Arianism, named after the Alexandrian presbyter Arius (c. 250–336 AD), represents one of the most significant theological challenges in early Christian history.1 It sparked one of the most contentious and long-lasting conflicts within the early Church, leaving an indelible mark on Christian doctrine and ecclesiastical politics. The Arian controversy revolved around the nature of Christ’s
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Modern scholars have calculated that Jesus was likely born between 4 and 6 BC, meaning He, the Son of God, was born during the 21st to 23rd year of Augustus Caesar’s reign, who was also called Divi filius, meaning “son of a god.” While AD 1 was originally intended to mark the birth of Jesus, a discrepancy arose due to
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