119. Second Coming
Psalms 96:12-13 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the…
Category: Religion
120. Seed Faith
Genesis 8:22 22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day…
121. Sex (Means Encounter Sex)
Genesis 19:4-7 4 But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the…
122. Slavery
Exodus 21:1-3 1 Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them. 2 If thou buy an Hebrew…
123. Sorcerer
Exodus 7:11 11 Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also…
124. Talking, Conversation
2 Samuel 1:16 16 And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified…
125. Tattoo
Genesis 1:31 31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the…
126. Tax
Deuteronomy 14:28-29 28 At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase the…
127. Teacher, Preacher
Exodus 4:12 12 Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.…
128. Teleportation
Psalms 90:4 4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as…
129. Temporary, Short Life
Genesis 47:9 9 And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and…
130. Temptation
Genesis 25:29-34 29 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint: 30 And Esau…
131. Testimony, Witness
Genesis 21:30 30 And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may…
132. Thanksgiving
1 Chronicles 16:4 4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and…
133. Tithe
Genesis 14:20 20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he…
134. Trinity
Genesis 1:1-2 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form,…
135. True Worship
Genesis 4:4-5 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And…
136. Trying Hard
Genesis 2:5 5 And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the…
137. Unfairness, Bias
Genesis 3:16 16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou…
138. Unity
Exodus 4:14-15 14 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the…
139. Vegetarian
Genesis 1:11 11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree…
140. Wisdom
1 Kings 3:9 9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between…
141. World
Romans 8:18 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with…
142. Worldly Affair
Hosea 7:14 14 And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their beds: they…
143. Youth
Genesis 8:21 21 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not…
Foundations of Christian Theology (Contents)
Types of Theology: Major Branches, Subfields, and Theological Traditions Biblical Theology Systematic Theology Historical Theology Practical Theology Philosophical Theology Contextual…
Types of Theology: Major Branches, Subfields, and Theological Traditions
1. Biblical Theology Definition Biblical Theology focuses on tracing the progressive revelation of God throughout the narrative and texts of…
Biblical Theology
1. Introduction Biblical Theology is a discipline within Christian theology that focuses on the progressive revelation of divine truth throughout…
Systematic Theology
1. Introduction Systematic Theology is a foundational discipline within Christian theology that seeks to organise the diverse teachings of Scripture…
Historical Theology
1. Introduction Historical Theology is the discipline that examines the development, context, and transmission of Christian doctrines, practices, and theological…
Practical Theology
1. Introduction Practical Theology is a branch of Christian theology concerned with the application of theological insights to the everyday…
Philosophical Theology
1. Introduction Philosophical Theology is a branch of theology that employs philosophical methods to explore, clarify, and defend theological doctrines.…
Contextual and Liberation Theologies
1. Introduction Contextual and Liberation Theologies represent theological movements that develop Christian doctrine and praxis in response to specific cultural,…
The Nature and Powers of Satan (Contents)
Intelligence and Knowledge — Satan’s Mental Capacity Compared to Humanity Wisdom and Maturity — The Corruption of Satan’s Insight Power…
Intelligence and Knowledge — Satan’s Mental Capacity Compared to Humanity
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction Among the most striking features of Satan in…
Wisdom and Maturity — The Corruption of Satan’s Insight
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction Wisdom in biblical theology is not merely the…
Power and Strength — Satan’s Spiritual Force and Mental Dominance
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction While the Bible does not attribute omnipotence or…
Communication and Persuasion — The Father of Lies and Angel of Light
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction Satan’s primary method of influence throughout Scripture is…
Education and Religious Knowledge — Satan’s Theological Fluency and Spiritual Counterfeit
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction One of the Bible’s most startling insights is…
Experience and Strategic History — Satan’s Long-Term Influence from Eden to the End
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction In contrast to human beings—who live within the…
Philosophy and Ideology — Satan’s Role in Shaping False Worldviews
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction Satan’s influence is not limited to personal temptation;…
Can Satan Know Human Thoughts? — A Theological Clarification of Satan’s Cognitive Limitations
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction One of the most critical and often misunderstood…
Mental and Emotional Control — Satan’s Influence on the Human Heart and Mind
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction The battlefield of spiritual warfare is not merely…
Authority and Supernatural Influence — Satan’s Limited Dominion and Spiritual Operations
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction Satan is often misunderstood as either too weak…
Limitations Compared to God (and Humans in Christ) — Satan’s Boundaries, Defeat, and Final Judgment
The Nature and Powers of Satan – A Biblical-Theological Series 1. Introduction While Satan is portrayed throughout Scripture as powerful,…
Human Composition in Biblical Theology (Contents)
1: Introduction to Biblical Anthropology – Tripartite and Bipartite Views 2: The Human Body – Vessel of Life and Resurrection…
1: Introduction to Biblical Anthropology – Tripartite and Bipartite Views
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction Understanding the constitution of human beings is fundamental to Christian theology. The Bible…
2: The Human Body – Vessel of Life and Resurrection
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The human body is central to biblical anthropology, not merely as a container…
3: The Soul – Life, Emotion, and Personal Identity
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The soul occupies a central place in both biblical theology and human experience.…
4: The Human Spirit – God-Consciousness and Moral Capacity
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The human spirit (ruach in Hebrew, pneuma in Greek) represents the innermost faculty…
5: The Holy Spirit – Divine Person, Power, and Regenerator
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The Holy Spirit is not a component of human nature, but the third…
6: Soul and Spirit – Distinct or Interchangeable?
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction One of the most debated topics in biblical anthropology is whether soul and…
7: The Inner Man and the Image of God
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The Bible speaks not only of the body, soul, and spirit, but also…
8: Death and the Separation of Parts
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction Death in Scripture is not the end of existence but the separation of…
9: Resurrection and Reunification – Eternal Embodiment
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The doctrine of resurrection is central to biblical theology. Unlike philosophies that view…
10: Final Judgment – Who Stands Before God?
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The final judgment is the culmination of God’s plan for humanity, where every…
11: Comparative Analysis – Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism on Human Nature
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction Human nature—what constitutes a person and what happens after death—is a foundational question…
12: Implications for Pastoral Theology and Discipleship
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction A biblical understanding of body, soul, and spirit is not merely theological—it is…
1: The Bread of Life – A Metaphor of Spiritual Nourishment and Eternal Life
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 6:35 1. Introduction In John 6:35, Jesus declares, “I am the…
2: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Divine Revelation and Spiritual Guidance
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction Jesus proclaims, “I am the light of the…
3: The Door – A Metaphor of Access, Security, and Salvation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:9 1. Introduction In John 10:9, Jesus proclaims, “I am the…
4: The Good Shepherd – A Metaphor of Sacrificial Leadership and Divine Care
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:11–15 1. Introduction In John 10:11, Jesus proclaims, “I am the…
5: The Resurrection and the Life – A Metaphor of Divine Authority Over Death
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 11:25–26 1. Introduction At the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus speaks a…
6: The Way, the Truth, and the Life – A Metaphor of Exclusive Access and Divine Fulfilment
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 14:6 1. Introduction In John 14:6, Jesus declares to Thomas, “I…
7: The True Vine – A Metaphor of Spiritual Union and Fruitfulness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In John 15:1, Jesus declares, “I am the…
8: The Bread of Life – A Metaphor of Spiritual Nourishment and Eternal Sustenance
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 6:35 1. Introduction In John 6:35, following the miraculous feeding of…
9: Living Water – A Metaphor of Inner Renewal and the Spirit’s Indwelling Power
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 4:10–14; John 7:37–39 1. Introduction Jesus introduces the metaphor of “living…
10: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Revelation, Salvation, and Divine Presence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction In John 8:12, Jesus proclaims, “I am the…
11: The Door – A Metaphor of Access, Protection, and Salvation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:7–9 1. Introduction In John 10:7–9, Jesus declares, “I am the…
12: The Good Shepherd – A Metaphor of Sacrificial Care and Divine Leadership
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:11–15 1. Introduction Jesus states in John 10:11, “I am the…
13: The Resurrection and the Life – A Metaphor of Divine Power Over Death
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 11:25–26 1. Introduction In the face of Lazarus’s death, Jesus comforts…
14: The Way, the Truth, and the Life – A Metaphor of Exclusive Divine Access
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 14:6 1. Introduction On the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus comforts…
15: The True Vine – A Metaphor of Spiritual Union and Fruitfulness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In John 15:1–5, Jesus proclaims, “I am the…
16: The Bridegroom – A Metaphor of Covenant Love and Eschatological Expectation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 9:15; John 3:29 1. Introduction When Jesus refers to Himself as…
17: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Divine Revelation and Moral Illumination
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction In John 8:12, Jesus proclaims, “I am the…
18: The Bread of Life – A Metaphor of Spiritual Nourishment and Eternal Satisfaction
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 6:35 1. Introduction Following the miraculous feeding of the 5,000, Jesus…
19: The Resurrection and the Life – A Metaphor of Victory Over Death and Eternal Identity
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 11:25–26 1. Introduction At the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus declares to…
20: The Way, the Truth, and the Life – A Metaphor of Exclusive Access to God and the Totality of Salvation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 14:6 1. Introduction On the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus comforts…
21: The True Vine – A Metaphor of Spiritual Union and Fruitful Abiding
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In the final discourse before His arrest, Jesus…
22: The Good Shepherd – A Metaphor of Divine Care, Sacrifice, and Intimacy
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:11–14 1. Introduction In a world filled with political manipulators, religious…
23: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Revelation, Truth, and Divine Presence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction In a world veiled in moral darkness and…
24: The Bread of Life – A Metaphor of Spiritual Nourishment and Eternal Satisfaction
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 6:35 1. Introduction In response to the crowd’s desire for another…
25: The Resurrection and the Life – A Metaphor of Eternal Power and Divine Authority over Death
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 11:25 1. Introduction Standing before the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus proclaims,…
26: The Way, the Truth, and the Life – A Metaphor of Exclusive Salvation and Divine Revelation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 14:6 1. Introduction On the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus reassures…
27: The True Vine – A Metaphor of Union, Fruitfulness, and Spiritual Dependence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In His farewell discourse, Jesus offers one of…
28: The Good Shepherd – A Metaphor of Divine Care, Sacrifice, and Covenant Fulfilment
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:11–15 1. Introduction Jesus declares: “I am the good shepherd. The…
29: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Revelation, Purity, and Divine Presence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction Jesus proclaims, “I am the light of the…
30: The Rock – A Metaphor of Strength, Stability, and Divine Provision
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus 1 Corinthians 10:4 1. Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:4, the Apostle Paul…
31: The Resurrection and the Life – A Metaphor of Divine Authority over Death and Eternal Hope
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 11:25–26 1. Introduction At the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus makes a…
32: The Alpha and the Omega – A Metaphor of Eternal Sovereignty and Divine Completion
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Revelation 22:13 1. Introduction Jesus declares in Revelation 22:13, “I am the…
33: The Bridegroom – A Metaphor of Covenant, Joy, and Divine Intimacy
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 25:1–13 1. Introduction In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells the Parable of…
34: Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus
This 34 is skipped.
35: The Temple Rebuilt in Three Days – A Metaphor of Resurrection and Divine Indwelling
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 2:19–21 1. Introduction Jesus made a bold and enigmatic statement in…
36: The Door – A Metaphor of Access, Salvation, and Divine Security
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:9 1. Introduction In John 10:9, Jesus states: “I am the…
37: The Vine and the Branches – A Metaphor of Union, Fruitfulness, and Spiritual Dependence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In John 15:1–5, Jesus presents Himself as “the…
38: The Good Shepherd – A Metaphor of Divine Care, Sacrifice, and Covenant Protection
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:11–18 1. Introduction In John 10:11, Jesus declares, “I am the…
39: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Divine Revelation, Guidance, and Salvation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction Jesus declares in John 8:12, “I am the…
40: The Salt of the Earth – A Metaphor of Preservation, Value, and Witness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 5:13 1. Introduction In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaims…
41: The Sheep – A Metaphor of Dependence, Vulnerability, and Discipleship
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:27; Matthew 10:16; Luke 15:4–7 1. Introduction Throughout the Gospels, Jesus…