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Apostolic

Is the concept of apostles outdated in modern democratic church structures, or does it retain cultural and theological relevance today?

1. Introduction The concept of apostleship has been foundational to Christian identity, mission, and authority structures since the New Testament…

Logos and Rhema

What does Logos mean in the Bible, and how is it understood in its various contexts?

1. Introduction The Greek term λόγος (Logos) is rich in meaning and usage across the New Testament and Greco-Jewish thought.…

Logos and Rhema

Does Logos always refer to Jesus as the Word in Scripture, or is it also used more generally to refer to Scripture and other meanings?

1. Introduction The term Logos (λόγος) is central to Christian theology, especially due to John 1:1: “In the beginning was…

Logos and Rhema

What does Rhema mean in biblical usage, and how is it understood within its original linguistic and theological context?

1. Introduction The Greek term ῥῆμα (Rhema) is commonly translated as word, saying, utterance, or thing spoken. While modern Charismatic…

Logos and Rhema

How is Rhema different from Logos in biblical usage, and what is the theological significance of their distinction?

1. Introduction The terms Logos (λόγος) and Rhema (ῥῆμα) are both commonly translated word in English Bibles. In modern Charismatic…

Logos and Rhema

Where are Logos and Rhema used in Scripture, and how are they translated in different contexts?

1. Introduction Both Logos (λόγος) and Rhema (ῥῆμα) are Greek words commonly translated as word, speech, message, or saying in…

Logos and Rhema

How do preachers and teachers practically distinguish between Logos (the written Word) and Rhema (the spoken, specific Word), and what are the theological and pastoral implications of using this distinction in ministry?

1. Introduction Within Charismatic, Pentecostal, and some Evangelical traditions, preachers and teachers frequently use the distinction: While linguistically this distinction…

Logos and Rhema

Is Rhema properly understood as a personal word from God, prophecy, or illumination of Scripture? How does the Bible define Rhema in relation to these experiences of hearing God’s voice?

1. Introduction The term Rhema (ῥῆμα) is used widely in Charismatic and Pentecostal theology to refer to: A robust understanding…

Logos and Rhema

Romans 10:17 states, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word (Rhema) of Christ.” Does this mean that faith is built specifically by Rhema words, as distinct from general Scripture (Logos)?

1. Introduction Romans 10:17 is frequently quoted in Charismatic and Pentecostal circles to teach that: This interpretation requires careful examination…

Logos and Rhema

Is Logos in Scripture equivalent to the entire written Bible, with Rhema being a part of it applied specifically, as often taught in Charismatic theology?

1. Introduction In many Charismatic and Pentecostal teachings, it is commonly stated: The question is whether this distinction is biblically…

Logos and Rhema

How can Rhema teaching be misused to justify subjective impressions over biblical truth, and what safeguards should believers and churches implement to prevent such misuse?

1. Introduction The concept of Rhema as a specific, personal word from God is widely taught in Charismatic and Pentecostal…

Logos and Rhema

Does Rhema carry the same authority as Scripture (Logos), or is it always subject to testing by Scripture’s final authority within Christian theology?

1. Introduction Within Charismatic and Pentecostal traditions, Rhema is often described as: This raises a vital theological question about revelation…

Logos and Rhema

How should believers seek and discern Rhema words from God while remaining rooted in the Logos (Scripture) to ensure healthy spiritual growth?

1. Introduction In Christian theology, especially within Charismatic and Pentecostal traditions, Rhema is understood as a specific, Spirit-given word for…

Logos and Rhema

Did the Gospel of John’s use of Logos borrow from Stoic, Platonic, or Hellenistic Jewish concepts such as those of Philo, and how does John’s theology relate to these intellectual traditions?

1. Introduction The Prologue of John’s Gospel (John 1:1–18) famously opens with: “In the beginning was the Logos, and the…

Logos and Rhema

Isn’t the idea of Rhema, as personal words from God, inherently subjective and therefore open to manipulation and misinterpretation within Christian practice?

1. Introduction The concept of Rhema in Charismatic and Pentecostal theology emphasises: While many find Rhema experiences encouraging and faith-building,…

Logos and Rhema

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…

Logos and Rhema

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,…

Logos and Rhema

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…

Logos and Rhema

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),…

Logos and Rhema

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…

Logos and Rhema

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:…

Logos and Rhema

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…

Logos and Rhema

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…

Logos and Rhema

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…

Logos and Rhema

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…

Logos and Rhema

Does the New Testament support a strict doctrinal distinction between Logos and Rhema, or is this a modern preaching construct?

1. Introduction In modern charismatic and evangelical preaching, Logos is often taught as referring to the written, general Word of…

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