Biblical reading methods present different ways of interpreting the Scriptures in the light of an objective perspective. The vast majority of studies with this approach use the historical-critical method. In academic circles, some hermeneutical methods have emerged that bring ideological presuppositions to the biblical text, such as psychological critical reading, feminist criticism, and sociological criticism….
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. This does not indicate a hierarchical position, given that God is a triune being, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct persons but sharing the same divine nature. He is the Comforter, sent by Jesus to dwell in all who believe and to guide them into all…
The Prosperity Theology has represented a threat to the Brazilian Pentecostal movement. With a harmful bias, this theology—stemming from Retribution Theology—has contributed to the distortion of true spirituality and the intrinsic values of classical Pentecostalism. The proposal presented by the Theology of Retribution is based on a cause-and-effect relationship, according to which all retribution occurs…
Health is a life condition valued by all human beings. Through it, all areas of existence function productively and develop to their full potential. However, the state of health that promotes well-being is not static; that is, it is not a fixed condition achieved and maintained indefinitely. It requires effort and care on the part…
The Church is a living organism, visible in its outward expression in the world, in harmony with its invisible attribute, which is the spiritual fuel of this organization called the Body of Christ. It is always a challenge to chart paths for exercising effective leadership in a church, considering that there are various paradigms regarding…
Theological anthropology presents different conceptions regarding the division of the parts that constitute the human being. Whether in the form of dualism or trichotomy, they always result in the ideal that the human being is both material and immaterial. However, regardless of which conception is adopted, an analysis from the perspective of the holistic being…
The historical-cultural context holds fundamental relevance for the correct interpretation of a given message. The elements that interweave form the identity of a people, including geographical, social, political, religious, and economic aspects, among others. In this text, the historical-cultural context of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians will be used as a reference. It is known…
Theology is a human science that seeks, through the illumination of the Holy Spirit, a deeper understanding of God, the supernatural, and the divine. It has its own methodology, being a distinct form of knowledge — and even disregarded as such with the advent of the Renaissance, mainly with the “positivism” of Auguste Comte. Nevertheless,…
Theology has gone through various phases over the millennia and has undergone changes according to the culture developed in each era of humanity. The central focus of all Holy Scripture has always been Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who came to redeem the sins of all and bring the Way to eternal life to those who…
The study of last things is a doctrine of utmost importance within Pentecostalism. This is due to the cooling it underwent during the Middle Ages, from the moment the Church allied itself with the State. Furthermore, Pentecostals have a peculiarity in relation to eschatology, due to the events that impacted their immediate context. Moments of…
