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Concupiscence is an ardent longing, typically one that is sensual. [1] In Christianity, concupiscence is the tendency of humans to sin. [2] [3] There are nine occurrences of concupiscence in the Douay-Rheims Bible [4] and three occurrences in the King James Bible. [5]
Religious images in Christian theology have a role within the liturgical and devotional life of adherents of certain Christian denominations. The use of religious images has often been a contentious issue in Christian history. Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity.
Christians believe in the Triune God and reject other interpretations regarding the nature of God. II Original Sin: The nature of man is sinful, described as being without fear of God, without trust of God and with concupiscence. Sin is redeemed through Baptism and the Holy Spirit. III The Son of God
"There is not one little blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make men rejoice." —John Calvin (), Sermon Number 10 on I Corinthians "Q. What is the chief end of ma
The Transfiguration of Jesus has been an important subject in Christian art, above all in the Eastern church, some of whose most striking icons show the scene. The Feast of the Transfiguration has been celebrated in the Eastern church since at least the 6th century and it is one of the Twelve Great Feasts of Eastern Orthodoxy , and so is widely ...
Prudentius, writing in the 5th century, was the first author to allegorically represent Christian morality as a struggle between seven sins and seven virtues. His poem Psychomachia depicts a battle between female personifications of virtues and vices, with each virtue confronting and defeating a particular vice. [ 9 ]
Modern academic art history considers that, while images may have existed earlier, the tradition can be traced back only as far as the 3rd century, and that the images which survive from Early Christian art often differ greatly from later ones. The icons of later centuries can be linked, often closely, to images from the 5th century onwards ...
This is an archive of Quotes on the Reformed Christianity Portal. Please add recently archived quotes to the bottom of this list. Please add recently archived quotes to the bottom of this list. "There is not one little blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make men rejoice."