Most English versions of the Old Roman Creed and the Apostles Creed state in part "Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord," but some translations of this clause have "only begotten" instead of "only." Is the original language Greek, and is the word here "monogenes?" Do Latin versions of these creeds use "unicus" or "unigenitis" here? I'm trying to learn how the ancient Church understood the word "monogenes."
The origin of the precise text of the Apostle’s Creed is unknown; however, it does not take much research to find that the text is fully supported in the Bible. The Apostle’s Creed is a simplified statement of faith that concisely articulates the basics of the Christian faith. The Apostle’s Creed is the foundation of... Read more »
Christianity teaches that God is not only our creator, judge, and savior, He also is our Father. We have a God that has a personal relationship with us. We pray to God as our Father. We are children of God. Not as the true Son, Christ; but, we are adopted by His choice and mercy.... Read more »
The underlying theme in all Christian theology and teaching is the concept that God created everything. Christianity does not teach a theology of random, arbitrary chances that made everything coming into being. This is stated simply in the Apostles creed and expounded in the confessions. God created everything While Christians believe God the Father created... Read more »
The meaning of “Christian” is to be a follower of Christ. We believe in Christ as the Son of God. Without the Son of God, there is no Christianity. In Christianity, we believe the Son of God was begotten before eternity. The Son of God is fully God and fully man and He is our... Read more »
The most important part of Christ’s nature is the fact that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born from a woman. Even more important is the teaching that He was born from a virgin. The reason behind this is to teach that Christ is mediator between God and man. In order for Christ... Read more »
An essential teaching in Christianity is the crucifixion and death of Christ. Christians teach that the death of Christ was for the purpose of making propitiation for our sin, reconciling us to God, and paying the price for our sins in our place. The Westminster Confession of Faith states; The office of Mediator the Lord... Read more »
The most controversial part of the Apostles Creed is the statement “He descended into Hell.” It’s amazing how much hate this statement gets from Christians; but, I am hear to tell you that it is crucial to the understanding of the nature of Christ, the atonement, and the resurrection of the dead. In Christian theology,... Read more »
One of the most important teachings in the Christian faith is the resurrection of the dead. According to the New Testament, the apostles were witnesses to Christ’s resurrection on the third day. Christianity teaches that Christ rose in His literal, physical body. We believe that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit rose Christ from... Read more »
An essential teaching in Christianity is that Christ ascended into heaven. Before He ascended, he taught the disciples what to do in their ministry. This supports even more that the disciples were witnesses to His resurrection. The disciples knew He was raised from the dead because, they all touched Him and felt His body. After... Read more »
After Christ ascended into heaven, Christ sat down at the "Right Hand of God." The apostles taught this throughout the New Testament. This can also be found in the Old Testament and is a part of the Old Testament prophesies concerning the messiah. The teaching that Christ sat down at the "Right Hand of God"... Read more »
When Christ ascended to heaven and sat at the Right Hand of God, He began His judgment. Christ judges not only those who die at their death; but, He judges the living during their lifetime. His judgment happens in heaven at the “Throne of God.” Most of the confessions state that Christ will judge the... Read more »
The Holy Spirit is a core doctrine in the Christian faith. The Apostles clearly taught that the Holy Spirit is God. He is a person and not a dove like is depicted by many Christians. People become Christians by the regeneration of the holy Spirit. Being "filled" or "Baptized" by the Holy Spirit are separate... Read more »
Because the word “catholic” is not found in the Bible, many people say it is not a Christian teaching. The fact is, the Christian church is “catholic” and the teaching is fully supported in the Bible. The word “catholic” comes from a compound of two Greek words put together as one. The word “Church” is... Read more »
The Communion of the Saints is a topic that is seldom understood or taught in the Christian church. Most people think it means taking the “Lord’s Supper” which is the ritual or sacrament held as a memorial of Christ’s death. This, however, is very far from the truth. Communion is the assembling of the Church... Read more »
The forgiveness of sins is an essential teaching in the Christian Church that seems to be confused quite often. Not only does Christ’s death on the cross cover all our sins; but, the application of the death of Christ to His people requires repentance. Christ pardons the sins of His people not on the basic... Read more »
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Most English versions of the Old Roman Creed and the Apostles Creed state in part "Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord," but some translations of this clause have "only begotten" instead of "only." Is the original language Greek, and is the word here "monogenes?" Do Latin versions of these creeds use "unicus" or "unigenitis" here? I'm trying to learn how the ancient Church understood the word "monogenes." 
