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The terms theologia and oikonomia paired in Christian script is in the work of theologian and exegete Origen of Alexandria (died c. 254). He states of God talking theologically about himself, and his plan (oikonomia) for human being matters. Whereas theologia regards the nature of God, God’s oikonomia talk about God’s ordering his creation, specifically the personification of the Son. When we say oikonomia, we also speak of the way in which God exposes himself and states in a manner...
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Introduction The story of Pentecost in the book of Acts folds into itself many biblical themes having to do with the work of the Holy Spirit, which establishes and reestablishes societies of faith, even if it stays out of the individual’s power to influence it. It is the day when Jesus’ followers received the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is the most imperative incident in the Book of Acts. Without it the book of Acts would never have been...
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Introduction The Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles, the New Testament, the Old Testament. These all work together to weave a tapestry that tells the story of God’s relationship with mankind. Every part is as valuable as the other adding to the overall context of the story. Luke’s Gospel and the related Book of Acts are no exception. They play an integral part in helping to understand the character of God, the purposes of God, the workings of...
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