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Has Rhema teaching been used to control followers, and what are the dangers when leaders claim to have a “word from God” as Rhema for others?
1. Introduction The concept of Rhema as a specific, personal word from God is central in many Charismatic and Pentecostal…
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Are experiences of Rhema words simply psychological impressions interpreted spiritually, or do they genuinely reflect divine communication?
1. Introduction Within Charismatic and Pentecostal theology, Rhema is described as a specific, personal word from God—whether an inner impression,…
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Do the Greek linguistic distinctions between Logos and Rhema support the modern Charismatic teaching that Logos is the written Word and Rhema is a specific spoken Word?
1. Introduction Modern Charismatic and Pentecostal theology often teaches: This distinction underpins teachings on personal prophecy, spiritual warfare, and faith…
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Aren’t Logos and Rhema used interchangeably in some biblical contexts, and does this undermine any strict doctrinal distinction often taught in modern theology?
1. Introduction In modern charismatic and evangelical teachings, Logos is often defined as the general, written Word of God (Scripture),…
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Many other religions claim to receive personal words or guidance from deities or spirits. How is the Christian concept of Rhema different, and what grounds are there for regarding it as true compared to such claims?
1. Introduction Across world religions, subjective experiences of divine communication are reported, including: This raises the critical comparative question: What…
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Does reliance on subjective Rhema words undermine rational, critical thinking in the Christian life, and how should faith and reason be integrated in this context?
1. Introduction The Charismatic/Pentecostal emphasis on Rhema as a specific, personal word from God raises concerns about its relationship to:…
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If Rhema words are understood as words from God, are they considered new revelation, and does this concept undermine the sufficiency of Scripture within Christian doctrine?
1. Introduction Within Charismatic and Pentecostal theology, Rhema is often described as a specific, spoken word from God to an…
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What is the traditional linguistic view of Logos and Rhema in Scripture, and do these terms carry a significant doctrinal distinction?
1. Introduction In modern preaching, Logos and Rhema are often distinguished sharply (e.g. Logos as the written Word, Rhema as…
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What is the Charismatic/Pentecostal view of Logos and Rhema, and how does this compare with biblical usage and theological interpretation?
1. Introduction Within Charismatic and Pentecostal theology, a popular teaching distinguishes Logos and Rhema as two different dimensions of God’s…
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How does John’s use of Logos bridge Jewish and Greek philosophical concepts, and what is its theological significance in identifying Christ as the personal Word made flesh?
Answer 1. Introduction The Prologue of John’s Gospel (John 1:1–18) begins: “In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the…