Philosophical & Theological Issues in Christian Soteriology, the Human Soul and Eternity: Challenges of Modern Heresies By (original) (raw)

Christian Soteriology is rooted in the Salvation provided by Jesus Christ through His Death and Resurrection and the Faith of those that believe in Christ (1 John 5: 11-13). There is a long-running debate on belief in God and the Immortality of the Human Soul from the early Philosophers and Theologians (Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Swinburne, others.) The Human Soul, in Christian Perspective, is eternal, making eternity real. Christian worldview emphasises eternity. Christianity faces many attacks against it by critics of varying religious beliefs. Failing to accept the Christological truth is a challenge that brings forth heresies. Recognising the ancient Christological heresies that came about in the 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th centuries is essential. These heresies are Docetism, Ebionism, Arianism, Apollinarianism, Nestorianism, and Monophysitism. The theological geeks historically recognised these six as heresies. This author used historical, theological hermeneutics and phenomenological methodologies. The theme is discussed along the four Key Words: Soteriology, The Human Soul, Eternity, & the Challenge of Heresies. God has revealed himself to be the God in the Trinity, the Father of Jesus Christ, humankind's Salvation, but the God of the philosophers is deeply rooted in rationalism & culture, hence the heresies challenge. In essence, the Christians' belief is in the divine and humanity of Jesus Christ. This paper clarifies the misunderstandings and misrepresentation: answering specific objections, criticisms, or questions about Jesus Christ and clearing away any cerebral difficulties that heresies pose for the Christian Faith.