Pneumatology is the branch of Christian theology that focuses on the study of the Holy Spirit (from the Greek word "pneuma," meaning "spirit" or "breath"). It examines the personhood, nature, and work of the Holy Spirit in the world, the Church, and the lives of...

Pentecostalism is a Christian movement that emphasizes the direct personal experience of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, as evidenced by speaking in tongues (glossolalia), prophecy, healing, and other spiritual gifts. Emerging in the early 20th century,...

Patripassianism is a term used in early Christian theology to describe a specific form of the heresy known as Modalism or Sabellianism. Patripassianism posits that God the Father suffered and died on the cross, effectively collapsing the distinction between the Father...

The Paschal Candle is a large, white candle used in liturgical churches, particularly within Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and some Methodist traditions, during the Easter season and at other significant liturgical events such as baptisms and funerals. The...

Pantheism is the belief that God and the universe are identical, meaning that everything in the universe is part of an all-encompassing, immanent God. In pantheism, God is not a distinct personal being but is synonymous with the cosmos and nature. This view contrasts...

Orthopraxy refers to the emphasis on correct or righteous practice and conduct in religious life, as opposed to orthodoxy, which emphasizes correct belief or doctrine. In a Christian context, orthopraxy focuses on living out one’s faith through actions, behaviors, and...

Orthodox Christianity, often referred to as Eastern Orthodoxy, represents one of the three main branches of Christianity, alongside Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Rooted in the traditions of the early Christian Church, Orthodox Christianity is characterized by...

Original Sin is a doctrine within Christianity that explains the fallen state of human nature inherited from the first human beings, Adam and Eve, following their disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden. This concept is foundational to understanding human...

Historical Development of the Ontological Argument St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) The Ontological Argument was first formulated by St. Anselm, an 11th-century Christian theologian and philosopher, in his work Proslogion. Anselm’s Formulation: Anselm defined God...

Occasionalism is a philosophical doctrine that asserts that God is the only true cause of events in the world, and that what we perceive as causes in the natural world are not real causes but "occasions" for God to act. This view posits that God directly intervenes in...

Nonconformism is a term historically associated with Protestant Christians in England and Wales who refused to conform to the practices and governance of the established Church of England. This movement is characterized by a commitment to religious freedom, the...

New Homiletics is a movement within Christian preaching that emerged in the late 20th century, seeking to move beyond traditional approaches to preaching by focusing on the listener’s experience and the narrative aspects of Scripture. Unlike traditional homiletics,...