About Protestantism
Various aspects of Protestantism, including but not limited to views on salvation, Bible versions, history, and denominations.
True Christianity seeks to ensure that all Christian teaching (doctrine) and Christian living is in agreement with Scripture (the Bible). The Protestant Reformation came about with this purpose in mind… an attempt – by many Catholic priests, monks and other Catholics – to reform (correct) the Catholic church to be in line with bible teachings. This is where the expression “Sola Scripturea” com from – which is Latin for Scripture Alone. The teachers and preachers who grew of out this “protestant” movement were protesting against many serious religious issues of their time:
- First and foremost: false teachings about salvation
- False teachings about God, Mary, Jesus and man’s own spiritual condition
- Serious abuses of power in the Catholic leadership
- Morally corrupt church leaders
The Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed
There are two versions of the Nicene Creed. One written in 325AD and one written in 381AD.
First Council of Nicea (325 A.D. Version)
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten of the Father [the only-begotten; that is, of the essence of the Father,
God of God], Light of Light, very God of very… Continue reading
The Apostle’s Creed
The Apostle’s Creed
There are several versions of the Apostle’s Creed that vary according to what church or denomination you are referring to. Whe will present the Lutheran version here since it substitutes the more accurate word “Christian” for the word “Catholic” commonly found in Apostle’s creed (fifth line from the bottom in the creed presented below).
Lutheran Church Version:
- I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
- maker of heaven and earth.
- And in Jesus Christ, his only… Continue reading
Waldensian Confessions of Faith
Waldensian Confessions of Faith – 1120 & 1544
(Reproduced from Jone’s Church History)
Waldenses Confession of 1120:
1. We believe and firmly maintain all that is contained in the twelve articles of the symbol, commonly called the apostles’ creed, and we regard as heretical whatever is inconsistent with the said twelve articles.
2. We believe that there is one God – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We acknowledge for sacred canonical scriptures the books… Continue reading
Famous Calvinists Of The Past & Present
Famous Calvinists Of The Past & Present
(Teachers & Preachers Of The Bible Doctrines Of Election & Predestination)
Introduction
In this article we have catalogued the names of many famous Calvinists – Christians who believed and taught the five points of Calvinism, abbreviated as T.U.L.I.P. and also known as “The Doctrines Of Grace”. One important point we wish to make in this article is that all these godly and scholarly Bible teachers believed that what is known… Continue reading
The Horrors Of Heaven
The Horrors Of Heaven – For Those Who Are Not Fit To Go There
The concept of Heaven that most people have is that it is a place that has everything they could ever want, everything they could ever dream of, a place where all their lusts can be indulged in for all eternity. The fact of the matter is that God has revealed to us in the Bible what Heaven is like so it is not left to our wild… Continue reading
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