Psychoanalytic theory was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries primarily by Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud. The theory posits that psychological issues are rooted in the unconscious mind and that childhood experiences shape personality. Psychoanalysis aims to bring unconscious conflicts to the conscious mind. Some key concepts in psychoanalytic theory include: Unconscious mind: A reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories outside conscious awareness that influences behavior and personality. Conscious mind: The part of the mind composed of things we are aware of. Preconscious mind: Information that is not consciously available but can be recalled. Id: A primitive,…
Author: Tim Collings
Fundamentalism refers to a certain conservative religious movement that arose in the late 19th and early 20th centuries among evangelical Christians, primarily in the United States. The fundamentalist movement emphasized a literal interpretation of the Bible as the infallible word of God and insisted on adherence to certain core doctrines like the inerrancy of Scripture, the virgin birth of Christ, his substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection, and the authenticity of biblical miracles. The roots of fundamentalism go back to the publication of a series of pamphlets called The Fundamentals between 1910 and 1915, which were funded by two wealthy Presbyterian…
In the Bible, an alabaster box is a container used to hold costly perfumes and ointments. The word “alabaster” refers to a fine variety of gypsum often carved into vases and boxes for perfumes. These boxes were made from a white stone found near Alabastron in Egypt, which is how they got their name. Alabaster boxes and their precious contents show up in a few key Bible stories. The first mention is in the gospels, where a woman anoints Jesus’ head with perfume from an alabaster flask. This story is told in Matthew 26, Mark 14, and Luke 7. The…
Phileo love refers to brotherly love or friendship love. It comes from the Greek word philia which means affectionate regard or friendship. In the Bible, phileo love is contrasted with agape love. Agape is unconditional, selfless love, like the love God has for us. Phileo is a mutual, reciprocal love between friends or family members. Phileo love involves strong feelings of warmth and affection towards another person. It’s the type of love that develops out of shared experiences, interests, feelings and time spent together. There is an emotional bond between people with phileo love. They care deeply for each other…
The book of Acts describes some remarkable events surrounding the apostle Peter in the early days of the Christian church. In Acts 5:15-16, we read: They even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. Also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all being healed. So what exactly was happening here? What was it about Peter’s shadow that brought…
The Cambrian Explosion refers to the relatively rapid appearance of most major animal phyla in the fossil record during the Cambrian period, approximately 541 to 485 million years ago. According to evolutionary theory, this was a time of dramatic diversification of animal life. However, from a young-earth creationist perspective, the Cambrian Explosion provides evidence that complex animal life was created abruptly by God rather than gradually evolving over long periods. Young-earth creationists believe, based on a literal reading of Genesis, that God created the universe and life on earth in six 24-hour days, sometime between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago.…
The statement that “love never fails” comes from 1 Corinthians 13:8 in the Bible. This verse is part of a larger passage in 1 Corinthians 13 that describes the supremacy and permanence of love. To understand what Paul meant when he wrote that “love never fails,” we need to look at the surrounding context. 1 Corinthians 13 is often referred to as the “love chapter” of the Bible. In this passage, Paul places love above spiritual gifts, knowledge, faith, generosity, and self-sacrifice. He makes the case that all of these virtues are meaningless without love. In verse 8, Paul writes:…
Sexual ethics refers to the moral principles that govern how humans express their sexuality. From a biblical perspective, God created sex and sexuality, and His design and intent should guide how it is expressed. The Bible provides many principles regarding appropriate sexual behavior for Christians. Here is an overview of the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics. Sex is God’s Gift Within Marriage The Bible clearly teaches that God designed sex for marriage. Genesis 2:24 states that “a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” This verse establishes…
Love always trusts. This is one of the essential qualities of love according to 1 Corinthians 13:7. But what does it really mean for love to always trust? Let’s explore the meaning and implications of this phrase. The Context of 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13 has been called the “love chapter” of the Bible. It describes what true, godly love looks like in action. The chapter emphasizes that spiritual gifts and good deeds are meaningless without love. In verses 4-7, several key qualities of love are listed: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does…
Leah was one of the most important women in the Bible, yet her story is not frequently told. She was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of his sons, who would go on to become leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Though she lived in the shadow of her more beloved sister Rachel, Leah played a vital role in the covenant line that would lead to the birth of the nation of Israel. We are first introduced to Leah in Genesis 29, when Jacob arrives in Paddan Aram after fleeing from his brother Esau. Jacob…