Did you know that there are two ways people look at time?1. The Eternalist View. The universe is viewed as a block in which past, present, and future are already just there. In this popular view, the Terminator can travel back and try to kill John Corner or Harry Porter can travel back and save Harry Porter!! Similarly, you can travel into future... or perhaps just see it?? Not that time-travel is possible, but this is the theoretical setup for such views.2. The Presentist View. Time flows here. The universe is only the present which flees as soon...
Incarnation Vs. Avatar: 8 Differences
Some tend to confuse the incarnation of Christ with the avatars of Hinduism. There are a few who even consider Christ to be the tenth avatar or the Kalki avatar. However, there are significant fundamental differences between the incarnation and the avatars. Following are a few of them: THE INCARNATION THE AVATAR 1. Real. Christ truly incarnated in flesh, real flesh. 1. Appearance. The avatar appears to be in flesh. The physical body is a mere garment that the soul puts on and puts off (Bhagavad Gita 2.22). 2. Permanent. The...
The Death of Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna
‘Whom having not seen, ye love.’ (Peter, 1 Peter 1:8) The crowd watched in desperation as the old man was violently conducted into the stadium. Old Polycarp, pastor of the Church at Smyrna and disciple of John, walked silently as the tumult grew greater.‘Think of your old age. Swear and I will let you go: deny Christ,’ the Proconsul said.‘Eighty and six years’ replied Polycarp boldly, ‘have I served Him, and He never once wronged me; how then shall I blaspheme my King and my Savior?’There was exchange of words, persuasive and compelling; but old...
नववर्ष में निर्भय प्रवेश – New Year Message
© Dr. Matthew K. Thomas, 2010 President of Central India Theological Seminary, Executive Board Member of Pentecostal World Felloship, Chairman of the Fellowship of Pentecostal Churches in India© डॉ. मैथ्यू के. थॉमस, 2010नए वर्ष के प्रारंभ ही में हमने ऐसे त्रासदी भरी घटनाओं के बारे में सुन लिया है, जिससे संसार आज भय के चपेट में आ गया हैं। हाल ही में एक भयानक भूकम्प ने हायती देश की राजधानी में ही एक लाख से अधिक लोगों की एक ही दिन में जान ले ली। फिर कोई आतंकवादी संघटन का मुखिया ने कल ऐलान कर दिया कि उसके पास इतना परमाणु शक्ति है कि वह सारे...
The Meaning of Doubt in Epistemology
© Domenic Marbaniang, Epistemics of Divine Reality (2007).DOUBT is the frustration of rationality. It is not the threshold of knowledge. It is the exit-door of knowledge. Doubt precludes knowability by assuming the attitude of will-to-doubt. The will-to-doubt leads in a different direction from that of the will-to-believe. For instance, the problem of pain, of evil and disorder in the universe may be confronted with either a will-to-doubt leading to despair or a will-to-believe leading to hope.[1]Hindu devotee: It is difficult to express....
Is God a Working Hypothesis? The Problem With Pragmatism
© Domenic Marbaniang, Epistemics of Divine Reality (2007).CHARLES S. PEIRCE (1893-1914) coined the term ‘pragmatism’ from the Greek word pragma (meaning act or deed)[1] for the philosophical position that defined truth in terms of workability. According to pragmatism, the test of the truth of any proposition is its utility. William James defined pragmatism as ‘the attitude of looking away from first things, principles, ‘categories,’ supposed necessities; and of looking towards last things, fruits, consequences, facts.’[2] According to the pragmatist...
Marks of a Successful Minister (2 Timothy)
The Example of Paul. A Man of God; A Man of...1. Clear Mission (1:1)2. Pure Conscience (1:2)3. Unceasing Prayers (1:3)4. Selfless Love - Rejoices in the Good of Others: Encourager (1:4)5. Proactive Lifestyle, Motivator (1:6-8)6. Suffering for the Gospel (1:8)7. Faith in Divine Sovereignty - Grace & Calling (1:9)8. Faithful Communication (2:1-2)9. Diligence in Study (2:15)10. Excellence in Art of Ministry (2:15)11. Care Regarding Doctrine and Lifestyle (2:16) - Avoids Worldly Wisdom and Vanity12. Godly Pursuit (2:22)13. Humility and Gentleness...
Studies in Ezekiel: Eat This Scroll (Ezekiel 3)
"Moreover He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel." So I opened my mouth, and He cause me to eat that scroll." (Eze. 3:1,2). By this the Lord qualified Ezekiel for the prophetic ministry.1. Apprehension: The servant of God must fully apprehend the meaning of the message he preaches. If he's not clear about the message, then neither can he communicate it to others. The Lord tells Ezekiel to feed his belly and fill his stomach with the scroll (v.3). It's only after Ezekiel has eaten...
Download Outline of Theology Book
dOWNLOADOUTLINE OF THEOLOGY An Overview of Theology by Domenic MarbaniangCONTENTSIntroductionBibliology (Bible)Theology ProperTrinityChristology (Jesus Christ)Pneumatology (Holy Spirit)CreationAngelology (Angels)Demonology (Demons)Anthropology (Man)AtonementSoteriology (Salvation)Ecclesiology (Church)Eschatology (LastThings)Read Onl...
If I Love You Less, Then How Can I Call You Lord!
If I love You less,Then how can I call You "Lord"!If I love You less,Then how can I say "I'm not lost"!If I love You less,Then what I'm supposed to beAfter all You've done for meIf I love You less.Did You love me lessThat you gave Yourself for me?Did You love me lessThat You bore my pain for me?Did You love me lessThat You proved You cared for me?You came to set me free!No, You didn't love me less.I can never ask You to love me moreIt's Your love that really makes me wholeThe love that's bestCan I love You less,You're my eternity!Can...
Isaiah
How quickly do the cycles run,Summer, rainy, winter, return.But life is not a cycle -If it were, we could always mend our yesterday.Yet, one awaits the future to somehow mend his today.How weird such futile hopes deceive us into wrong each day.How long will it be beforeThe truth vanquishes all vanity.But man is a vapor -Yet, all that he needs is a bit of heaven's fire.A coal from the altar, or else life slips down into hellish mire.How meaningless to reject what is fact to make room for feelings.Lord, sanctify! Sanctify..........
The Apologetic Task and the Nature of Beliefs
by Domenic Marbaniang THE APOLOGETIC TASK1. CLARIFICATION. Define terms. Clarify misunderstandings, doubts, meaning.2. JUSTIFICATION. Defend terms. Justify belief with appropriate reasons.* The point of focus is truth-statements; not religious identity, but beliefs.THE NATURE OF BELIEFS1. SYSTEMIC. The statement "Killing is wrong" is connected with other statements within a system. In Humanism, for instance, the rationale is "Everyone has a right to life", "Human life is precious" etc. In Buddhism, the rationale would be "Ahimsa is the greatest...
The Morning Moon
Awaiting the awaking of the daystar on the other endThe night keeps its radiance still glowing through the mornIt stands still over the horizon, over the expanse of sky and seaGently, quietly, beaming in fullest vigorYour night may be long, but nights do endYour moon keeps the watch through the nightAnd still remains when the dawn begins.Poem(c) Domenic Marbaniang, January 20...
Faith (Poem)
The heart of faith has no presumption,It simply trusts His Word.It stands secure, and in His PromiseFinds eternal worth.The eyes of faith will never tire,Though deeper gets the night;They hope ignited by the fireOf God’s Eternal Light.The dreams of faith are dreams of glory;Not earthly name or fame.A child may write another history,If he’s of God ne’er ashamed.Faith will worship God forever;For faith alone, in truth, sees Him.Faith is an unceasing riverOf praise and worship to the King.Faith listens and faith obeys,Faith moves on and never stays,Faith...
Pentecostalism
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ORIGIN AND WORLDWIDE GROWTH OF THE PENTECOSTAL MOVEMENTDomenic MarbaniangThe Pentecostal Movement is one of the largest movements within Christianity. Since its beginning in 1901, it has grown to become one of the largest religious groups in the world. By the year 2000, the Pentecostal/Charismatic constituency is considered to have accounted for 8.7 percent of the world’s population, larger than the percentage of all Buddhists, and made up 26.7 percent of all Christendom.[1] This movement has also been called as the “Third...
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