The parousia is the most heavily emphasized event in both letters to the Thessalonians. Pressed by the urgency of the historical situation, the apostle to the Gentiles intervenes with precision, instructing the believers at Thessalonica about the second coming of Christ, since a mistaken grasp of the doctrine of last things (ἐσχατολογία) was causing disturbance…
The book of Ezra narrates the return of the Jewish people from the Babylonian exile and the consequent reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem. The core of the narrative is Ezra’s leadership as priest and scribe, who played a crucial role in the spiritual reform of the people of Israel. The theology contained in this…
Faith is the starting point for theological work. It is through faith that the study of the eternal Queen of the sciences develops. When studying a Being who is infinite, finite and often limited resources are used. From the perspective of Pentecostal spirituality, which primarily emphasizes spiritual experience, a quite distinctive theology is adopted. Arising…
Contemporary society is intensely secular and pluralistic. Postmodernity places its emphasis on rationalism and on scientific progress, and as a result conservative values and Christian orthodoxy are regarded as outdated and obsolete. The Christian religion, however, remains an indispensable check on the disorders that arise from the destructive side of human nature. It acts as…
The Book of Psalms is among the most sublime works in all of Holy Scripture. In it the most beautiful and intense expressions of the heart come to the surface, giving poetic form to feeling — whether in praise, imprecation, supplication, or instruction. Martin Luther affirmed that the Book of Psalms “puts before us not…
High Christology is bound to the divine nature — both to the nature of Christ and to the essential substance of true discipleship: faith. In it the transcendent takes precedence over the natural world, for in a singular way the spiritual dimension disclosed itself in materiality through Christ incarnate. The Gospel according to the apostle…
The account of the Gospel according to Mark contributes a great deal to our understanding of Jesus — His life and His central mission: to announce the Good News and proclaim that the Kingdom of God was at hand, presenting Himself as the Suffering Servant. Through its narrative emphasis on Jesus’ public ministry, the Gospel’s…
Methods of biblical reading offer different ways of interpreting the Scriptures in the light of an objective perspective. The great majority of studies taking this approach use the historical-critical method. In academic circles a number of hermeneutical methods have emerged that bring ideological presuppositions to the biblical text, among them psychological, feminist, and sociological criticism….
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 condition of life valued by every human being. Through it, every area of our existence can function productively and develop to its full potential. The state of health that sustains well-being, however, is not static; it is not a fixed condition, once achieved and thereafter maintained indefinitely. It calls for effort and…
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