John Wesley (1703-1791) founder of the Methodist church and Muḥammad ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhāb (1703-1792) founder of Wahhabism, were born in the same year and died less than a year apart. What were the factors that influenced these two significant theologians to understand belief in God and expression of faith in such radically different ways? Dr. R. Kendall Soulen provides a conclusion to the series. https://soulenandsoulen.com/
Tag: Christ
67. Jesus, Christ of God
Jesus and three of his apostles, Peter, James, and John go to a mountain to pray. While they are there, Jesus begins to shine with bright rays of light. Then the prophets Moses and Elijah appear next to him and he speaks with them. A voice from the clouds calls out, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” This account is called the Transfiguration and is the topic of the following sermon by Dr. Richard N. Soulen. https://soulenandsoulen.com/
10. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 4.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
9. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 3.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
8. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 2.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
7. Defining The Biblical Jesus. The Man Who Lives. Part 1.
The Biblical Jesus refers to the Jesus one meets when reading the Gospels and writings of the New Testament.
6. Defining The Earthly Jesus. The Man Who Lived.
What is the generally recognized factual core of the life of Jesus around which declarations of faith are built?
5. The Defining Jesus Series: The Earthly, the Biblical, the Historical, and the Real Jesus, and How Not to Confuse Them
The introductory episode of the Defining Jesus Series: What do you mean when you say “Jesus”? Who, exactly, are you referring to? The Defining Jesus series is about the semantic content of the name Jesus and how it is used (and misused) in biblical studies, the church, and the popular press.
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