Tag: Reformed

February 10, 2025

The Church and Israel in Reformed Theology

Ecclesiology (Church)

Reformed theology views the Church and Israel through covenant theology, emphasizing that the Church fulfills God’s promise to Israel. Paedobaptists and credobaptists differ on baptism’s application, with paedobaptists advocating for infant baptism based on continuity, while credobaptists emphasize individual faith and regeneration for baptism, highlighting the distinction in covenant membership.

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January 7, 2025

Was Peter the first pope?

Bible Answers, People

The debate over Peter as the first pope centers on differing views between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Catholics assert Peter’s unique authority based on Scripture, while Reformed theology argues there is no biblical basis for papal succession. Leadership in the early Church was shared, with Christ as the true head.

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December 28, 2024

Head Coverings in Reformed Theology (1 Corinthians 11)

Ecclesiology (Church)

The traditional Reformed interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 emphasizes headship, gender distinction, and modesty, while opinions on head coverings vary. Some advocate for literal head coverings during worship, while others view them as culturally specific. Ultimately, all interpretations seek to uphold core principles related to worship and God’s design for humanity.

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December 13, 2024

Difficult Passages for Limited Atonement

Arminianism, Atonement, Calvinism

While the doctrine of definite (or limited) atonement is thoroughly supported by Scripture, there are certain passages that proponents of universal atonement (e.g., Arminians) frequently cite as challenges to this doctrine. Below are some of the most commonly raised passages and how they are answered within a Reformed framework. John 3:16 “For God so loved…

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December 9, 2024

Does the Bible command us to interpret Old Testament propechies literally?

Bible Answers, Dispensationalism

Dispensationalists advocate for a literal interpretation of Old Testament prophecies, citing God’s faithfulness and examples of fulfilled prophecies. However, Reformed theology critiques this view, emphasizing that the New Testament often interprets these prophecies typologically in relation to Christ and the Church, showing a fulfillment beyond literalism.

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Tag: Reformed

The Church and Israel in Reformed Theology

Was Peter the first pope?

Head Coverings in Reformed Theology (1 Corinthians 11)

Difficult Passages for Limited Atonement

Does the Bible command us to interpret Old Testament propechies literally?