Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder 
Liberal Christianity is a theological movement within Christianity that emphasizes individual freedom, social justice, and progressive values. It is often associated with the Protestant tradition and has its roots in the Enlightenment, which emphasized reason, science, and humanism. Liberal Christians typically place a greater emphasis on …
Christian Homoeanism is a theological belief that emerged in the fourth century during the Arian controversy. The term “Homoeanism” means “of similar essence” and is related to the concept of homoiousia, which means “of like substance.” Homoeanism was a compromise position between the orthodox Christian Church, …
Defining Theology Proper Theology Proper is the branch of Christian theology that studies God Himself, not merely His works, but His being, character, attributes, and triune life. If Christology asks who Jesus is and Pneumatology examines the Holy Spirit, Theology Proper asks the most foundational question …
Logos, Cosmic Christology, and Christological panentheism The cosmological approach to Christology seeks to interpret the identity and mission of Jesus Christ through the structure, origin, coherence, and destiny of the cosmos itself. Rather than beginning with the historical ministry of Jesus or with purely soteriological categories, …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder A few observations of common behaviors and attitudes that tend to follow people who break fellowship from their churches, etc. This report was inspired by a conversation that surfaced among fellow ministers regarding the question: When it is time to move …
Systematic Theology Systematic Theology is the disciplined, church serving study that collects, organizes, and synthesizes the full teaching of Scripture into a coherent doctrinal whole. Evangelical Protestants practice Systematic Theology with the conviction that the Bible is the inspired, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God in …
Monotheism is the theological belief that there is only one, singular God. This concept is foundational in several of the world’s major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Derived from the Greek words monos (one) and theos (god), monotheism contrasts sharply with polytheism, the belief …
Christian Homoousia is a theological term that was introduced during the Arian controversy in the fourth century. It means “of the same substance” or “consubstantial” and refers to the belief that Jesus Christ is of the same substance as God the Father, and therefore fully divine. …
Biblical Numerology Biblical Numerology refers to the study of numbers in Scripture as literary and theological elements that convey symbolic meaning within the biblical text. In evangelical Protestant theology, biblical numerology is not understood as a mystical system for predicting hidden revelations or secret codes. Rather, …
The role of a teacher in the church is to provide instruction and guidance to individuals or groups of people on various aspects of the Christian faith. The goal of a church teacher is to help others develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and Christian …