The crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity is the heart of all Holy Scripture. Through His blood shed on the cross of Calvary comes the redemption of sins for every human being who repents and, in consequence, confesses that Jesus is Lord. Salvation is an act of grace, and no one can…
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on rationalism and on scientific progress, and as a result conservative values and Christian orthodoxy are regarded as outdated and obsolete.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…
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 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…
Theological anthropology offers competing accounts of how the parts that constitute the human being are divided. Whether cast as dualism or as trichotomy, they arrive at the same conclusion: the human being is at once material and immaterial. Whichever account one adopts, an analysis from the standpoint of the holistic being is unavoidable — one…
The historical-cultural context is of fundamental importance for the correct interpretation of any message. The elements that interweave to form the identity of a people include geographical, social, political, religious, and economic factors, among others. The historical-cultural context of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians will serve here as a point of reference. Ephesus in the…
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