In this passage from C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity," he argues for the importance of theology in understanding God, comparing it to a map that guides one through complex terrain based on collective...
The text explores the theological concept of God's nature by comparing it to human experiences of creation and existence. It distinguishes between "begetting" (as in God creating Christ) and "making"...
In this chapter, the author explores the complex relationship within the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Ghost—in an effort to illustrate how one divine Person can cause another without preceding it...
The chapter explores the profound theological concept of God's incarnation, where the Son became human to enable humanity to become divine children. It delves into the hypothetical scenario where...
The chapter addresses two main theological inquiries concerning God's creation process and the nature of humanity. The first point explores why God initially created humans with free will as "toy...
The excerpt explores the concept of pretense in spiritual practice by comparing it to familiar stories like "Beauty and the Beast" and tales involving transformation through masks. It emphasizes how...
The chapter explores the Christian concept of "putting on Christ," emphasizing that this act is not just one aspect among many in Christianity but rather its entirety. Unlike common notions of...
The chapter explores the concept of divine perfection through the lens of Jesus' command to "Be ye perfect," emphasizing that God's help is geared towards achieving this ultimate state. The author...
This chapter warns against distraction and superficial thought when it comes to faith and self-examination. It urges the reader to avoid filling their mind with idle talk, gossip, or second-hand...
This chapter reflects on the danger of ignoring one’s spiritual reality by focusing on trivial distractions and external chatter. The author cautions that filling the mind with gossip, speculation,...
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