Pastoral Care & Counseling 6 Devastating Effects of Sexual Assault—And How the Gospel Answers Them January 21, 2011August 29, 2013 Victims of sexual assault experience many devastating physical, psychological, and emotional effects. The most prevalent responses include denial, distorted self-image,…
History of Christianity | Jesus Christ Nestorius: Know the Heretics January 19, 2011May 13, 2021 John Calvin said in his Institutes of the Christian Religion that Nestorius “devised a double Christ!” The early church taught that…
History of Christianity | Jesus Christ Gnostics: Know the Heretics January 7, 2011May 13, 2021 Gnosticism is not a specific heretical movement in church history, but rather a broad umbrella term categorizing a loose collection…
History of Christianity Mani: Know the Heretics December 31, 2010May 13, 2021 A self-appointed “helper of Jesus” Manichaeism is based on the teachings of Mani (216–c.277), who founded a Gnostic-like, highly dualistic…
Devotional | Jesus Christ Jesus Is for Losers December 16, 2010August 29, 2013 American Jesus Stephen Prothero’s American Jesus: How the Son of God Became a National Icon investigates the various constructions of…
History of Christianity Docetism: Know the Heretics December 8, 2010May 13, 2021 Docetism was a heresy about Jesus that gained in popularity in the third century among those committed to Greek philosophy….
Ethics, Society, & Culture Pop Culture’s View of Faith November 29, 2010August 29, 2013 “Faith” is an important word and concept for Christians. We are saved because we have faith in Jesus Christ. Protestants…
Pastoral Care & Counseling Sexual Assault: Trauma and Healing November 24, 2010August 29, 2013 During a sexual assault, most victims feel terrified, fearful, helpless, humiliated, and confused. Afterward, any of these feelings can persist…
Pastoral Care & Counseling The Effects of Sexual Assault November 17, 2010August 29, 2013 Since every person and situation is different, victims of sexual assault will respond to an assault in various ways. To…