The science of the word and theology considered as expertise in area of concern of Islam religion in which it discusses about religious principle, approach and worldview based on rational and narrative reasoning and answer to doubts that pose in this area; in Christianity and in general through all monotheism religions, it could be possible to use this method for religious reasoning, it could b...

The word "mystery" as it occurs in ancient Greek and Semitic sources. as well as in the NT. refers to a secret which is only revealed to 'certain individuals. In the NT it is God who reveals the mystery and faithful believers who perceive it. Carnal believers and unbelievers are not able to understand the mystery. The mystery centers around the Lordship of Christ who is the Life of the church. ...

The Quranic statement that Jesus predicted Muhammad by name is examined in light of the expectation of what the “kingdom of God” was. The concept of the kingdom of God as being the light or fire of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is contrasted with the Sufi concept of the “Light of Muhammad.” Pentecost could be the Light of Muhammad coming upon the apostles of Christ; the Light is the same, but kn...

Humanity has received divine guidance through two channels: the word of Allah and the prophets who were chosen by Him to communicate His will to humanity These channels have always functioned together, and if one is ignored or neglected, the will of Allah cannot be known with any degree of accuracy. The Hindus neglected their prophets and focused all of their attention on their books, which pro...

Many poets writing after World War II felt a sense of diffidence towards the great ideals history and religion. They offer satiric interpretation their time, work often perverts typological reading illustrated in Bible by opposing promises second coming Christ with horrors war Holocaust, suggesting that concept “sacrifice” has no redemptive value. Anthony Hecht, an American post-war formalist, ...

How to cite this article: Roberts, R.D., 2012, ‘Deviance or acceptable difference: Observance of the Law in Romans 14–15 and Dialogue with Trypho 47’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 68(1), Art. #1015, 10 pages. http:// dx.doi.org/10.4102/hts. v68i1.1015 Utilising the symbolic interactionist study of deviance, this article compares the treatment of Law-observant Christ-followers in ...

The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him throughout his life according Westminster Shorter Catechism. Glorifying enjoying means that humans acknowledge the existence apply God's truth in all aspects their lives Word God. Enjoying glorifying a privilege given by Christians who are created image likeness As result fall into sin, sinful cannot know properly redemption Christ on cross r...