# Theology **URL:** https://forums.crosswalk.com/c/theology/23.md [Latest](https://forums.crosswalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.crosswalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.crosswalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Theology category](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/about-the-theology-category/36)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/about-the-theology-category/36 "2026-09-13T07:39:12Z")
Welcome to the Theology category — a place for thoughtful discussion about Scripture, Christian doctrine, salvation, morality, ethics, prophecy, and the end times. Here, believers can explore what the Bible teaches and e… --- ## [If Jesus was Jewish, why are His followers called Christians?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/if-jesus-was-jewish-why-are-his-followers-called-christians/20280)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/if-jesus-was-jewish-why-are-his-followers-called-christians/20280 "2026-10-22T01:11:32Z")
Jesus was Jewish. He was born into a Jewish family, lived among the Jewish people, observed Jewish customs, and taught from the Jewish Scriptures. Much of the New Testament records the gospel first spreading among Jewis… --- ## [Is there a heiarchy in heaven, and if so, what would that look like?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/is-there-a-heiarchy-in-heaven-and-if-so-what-would-that-look-like/20978)
**Author:** [@Oakback](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Oakback)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/is-there-a-heiarchy-in-heaven-and-if-so-what-would-that-look-like/20978 "2026-10-21T23:42:29Z")
I’d really like to hear from the theologians. This is a topic I remain curious about. For example, will we be aware of those with better " mansions “, if we’re not sitting at His " right hand” where will we be? Is proxi… --- ## [Why Does the Bible Give People New Names?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-does-the-bible-give-people-new-names/20759)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-does-the-bible-give-people-new-names/20759 "2026-10-21T23:31:48Z")
Several important people in Scripture receive new names. Abram becomes Abraham, Sarai becomes Sarah, Jacob becomes Israel, and Simon is called Peter. Why do you think names and name changes carry so much significance in… --- ## [Nowhere in the Bible Does It Say Homosexuality Is a Sin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/nowhere-in-the-bible-does-it-say-homosexuality-is-a-sin/20889)
**Author:** [@kv100](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/kv100)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/nowhere-in-the-bible-does-it-say-homosexuality-is-a-sin/20889 "2026-10-21T19:57:11Z")
Nowhere in the Bible Does It Say Homosexuality Is a Sin Homosexuality, in contemporary usage, means romantic or sexual attraction to the same sex. It describes orientation, not sexual activity. Orientation and conduct ar… --- ## [Eternal Hell Is a Logical Lie](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/eternal-hell-is-a-logical-lie/20880)
**Author:** [@kv100](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/kv100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/eternal-hell-is-a-logical-lie/20880 "2026-10-21T19:47:59Z")
I wanted to also say that I wanted to say more but the character limit was the issue. I’ll just add as we go if anyone wants to have a discussion on what I posted. The Doctrine of Eternal Conscious Torment Contradicts S… --- ## [5. Revelation: The New Jerusalem](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/5-revelation-the-new-jerusalem/19401)
**Author:** [@Marilyn1](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Marilyn1)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/5-revelation-the-new-jerusalem/19401 "2026-10-21T18:51:22Z")
The Great White Throne When God\`s work in time has finished, there will be a Great White Throne Judgment. The judge opens the \`books.\` Those whose names are in the book of life will not be judged, however every other pe… --- ## [When exactly does a human being possesses life in the womb?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/when-exactly-does-a-human-being-possesses-life-in-the-womb/20620)
**Author:** [@kv100](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/kv100)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/when-exactly-does-a-human-being-possesses-life-in-the-womb/20620 "2026-10-21T18:39:36Z")
The Breath of Life: When Does a Formed Body Become a Living Soul? Does biological development itself establish when a human being receives God’s breath of life? Scripture distinguishes bodily formation from God’s gift of… --- ## [Reformed Quotes](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/reformed-quotes/18904)
**Author:** [@Johann](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Johann)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/reformed-quotes/18904 "2026-10-20T16:43:53Z")
I’ll be posting one daily. Shalom. J. --- ## [Why Did Jesus Wash Judas's Feet?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-did-jesus-wash-judass-feet/20987)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-did-jesus-wash-judass-feet/20987 "2026-10-20T00:41:47Z")
In John 13, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, even though He knows that Judas is about to betray Him. Jesus could have excluded Judas, confronted him publicly, or treated him differently. Instead, He demonstrates humili… --- ## [“I Am The Truth”](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-am-the-truth/20985)
**Author:** [@NetChaplian](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/NetChaplian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-am-the-truth/20985 "2026-10-19T16:01:19Z")
It is only in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ that we have truth fully brought out. I may learn truth through the Holy Spirit, and He is the only power of my knowing the truth, and is therefore called “truth” in 1 Jo… --- ## [Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: How Do You Understand the Godhead?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/father-son-and-holy-spirit-how-do-you-understand-the-godhead/3453)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 399\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/father-son-and-holy-spirit-how-do-you-understand-the-godhead/3453 "2026-10-18T23:05:39Z")
▶ Understanding the Godhead: One God, Many Views Welcome to our central thread on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the place to explore how believers understand the nature of God — whether through the lens of the… --- ## [Do aliens exsist?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/do-aliens-exsist/11889)
**Author:** [@m801](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/m801)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/do-aliens-exsist/11889 "2026-10-18T10:07:42Z")
▶ Do aliens exsist? its mentioned in the story of paul (i think) that jesus is the god of this world. does that mean god has sent another to other planets? is it mentioned anywhere other worlds exsist? or is it just a gen… --- ## [Why is there a constant debate between Catholics and Protestant? Does it genuinely matter who’s right?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-is-there-a-constant-debate-between-catholics-and-protestant-does-it-genuinely-matter-who-s-right/20523)
**Author:** [@Willow](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Willow)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-is-there-a-constant-debate-between-catholics-and-protestant-does-it-genuinely-matter-who-s-right/20523 "2026-10-18T09:52:23Z")
As a newer Christian , I’ve been looking into different Christian denominations and trying to understand the differences between their beliefs. One of the main things I’ve been stuck on is the difference between Catholic… --- ## ["i would not have shown you such mercy" - i know thats why you failed him](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-would-not-have-shown-you-such-mercy-i-know-thats-why-you-failed-him/20956)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-would-not-have-shown-you-such-mercy-i-know-thats-why-you-failed-him/20956 "2026-10-18T09:34:06Z")
can you say me it can you say me it --- ## [To Judge Or Not To Judge](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/to-judge-or-not-to-judge/20927)
**Author:** [@NetChaplian](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/NetChaplian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/to-judge-or-not-to-judge/20927 "2026-10-16T20:10:14Z")
The terms “judge,” or “judgment,” are used in different ways in the Scriptures. Their meanings and usage are mainly governed by the context in which they are found. When they mean to condemn, to sentence, or to punish, m… --- ## [Why blind faith is willful ignorance](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-blind-faith-is-willful-ignorance/20782)
**Author:** [@kv100](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/kv100)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-blind-faith-is-willful-ignorance/20782 "2026-10-16T20:01:37Z")
BLIND FAITH IS NOT BIBLICAL FAITH — AND SCRIPTURE SAYS SO Let me state this plainly: refusing to think is not a spiritual gift. By blind faith, I mean deliberately refusing to examine available truth or evidence. Scrip… --- ## [Let's talk about the principles of Biblical interpretation](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-principles-of-biblical-interpretation/20739)
**Author:** [@BlueDragon](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/BlueDragon)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-principles-of-biblical-interpretation/20739 "2026-10-15T09:52:33Z")
So, let’s talk about the principles of Biblical interpretation, and why we need to utilize them and run our personal theories about Scripture and doctrine through them – as well as how we can test a doctrine or teaching … --- ## [What do you think, just a query](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-just-a-query/20887)
**Author:** [@Alex1](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Alex1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-just-a-query/20887 "2026-10-14T15:42:44Z")
1 Sam. 13:20. How did they sharpen their tools before this. In my limited knowledge synths were sharpened with any stone or the best for the job??? --- ## [The Teachings of the Kingdom (re-edited)](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/the-teachings-of-the-kingdom-re-edited/20666)
**Author:** [@NetChaplian](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/NetChaplian)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/the-teachings-of-the-kingdom-re-edited/20666 "2026-10-14T07:25:47Z")
The teachings of the Kingdom (coming Millennium Kingdom - Revelation 20:6; 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 5:10; Luke 22:29-30 – judging Israel only; Revelation 22:5—NC) have not been applied to any man. Since they anticipate… --- ## [The bible is not Infallible](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/the-bible-is-not-infallible/20789)
**Author:** [@kv100](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/kv100)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/the-bible-is-not-infallible/20789 "2026-10-14T07:19:28Z")
By infallible, I mean incapable of textual or factual error. If someone uses “infallible” merely to mean spiritually authoritative or trustworthy concerning salvation, that is a different claim. We begin with a fact Chr… --- ## [Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-did-jesus-curse-the-fig-tree/20871)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/why-did-jesus-curse-the-fig-tree/20871 "2026-10-14T00:20:49Z")
Title: Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree? In Mark 11:12–14, Jesus approaches a fig tree looking for fruit. Finding none, He curses it, even though the passage says it wasn’t the season for figs. At first glance, this se… --- ## [Not Everything Is Possible Through Prayer](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/not-everything-is-possible-through-prayer/20885)
**Author:** [@kv100](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/kv100)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/not-everything-is-possible-through-prayer/20885 "2026-10-13T18:03:51Z")
God’s unlimited power is not an unconditional promise to fulfil every human request. Confusing those two propositions has produced a popular slogan that sounds encouraging but is not what Scripture teaches: “Everything i… --- ## [If you were born with various mental distortions and you got cured would you assume everyone is sick around you?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/if-you-were-born-with-various-mental-distortions-and-you-got-cured-would-you-assume-everyone-is-sick-around-you/20884)
**Author:** [@Holy999](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Holy999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/if-you-were-born-with-various-mental-distortions-and-you-got-cured-would-you-assume-everyone-is-sick-around-you/20884 "2026-10-13T15:30:08Z")
i mean they certanily act like that. --- ## [God's existence: Case built on 5 pillars of evidence](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/gods-existence-case-built-on-5-pillars-of-evidence/20800)
**Author:** [@kv100](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/kv100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/gods-existence-case-built-on-5-pillars-of-evidence/20800 "2026-10-13T09:58:13Z")
I Built an Argument Attempting to Prove God Exists Using Astronomy, Mathematics, Ontology, Physics and Neuroscience. I built this argument by asking what kind of ultimate reality is sufficient to explain all five fields … --- ## [Moses and God's Glory in Exodus 33 foreshadows the Second Coming of Christ](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/moses-and-gods-glory-in-exodus-33-foreshadows-the-second-coming-of-christ/20483)
**Author:** [@biblewithbailey](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/biblewithbailey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/moses-and-gods-glory-in-exodus-33-foreshadows-the-second-coming-of-christ/20483 "2026-10-11T12:48:06Z")
Moses and God’s Glory is a textbook example of contrast being used to emphasize the Second Coming. Specifically, contrast is used to distinguish between the typical (literal interpretation) and antitypical (allegorical … --- ## [What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Our High Priest?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-does-it-mean-that-jesus-is-our-high-priest/20834)
**Author:** [@ellenvera](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/ellenvera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-does-it-mean-that-jesus-is-our-high-priest/20834 "2026-10-10T06:47:08Z")
The book of Hebrews describes Jesus as our great High Priest, a title that may seem unfamiliar to Christians today. In the Old Testament, priests served as mediators between God and His people. But Hebrews explains that… --- ## [What Does it Mean to "Renew Your Mind"?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-renew-your-mind/20819)
**Author:** [@DaughterOfEve24](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/DaughterOfEve24)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-renew-your-mind/20819 "2026-10-10T05:14:15Z")
What does scripture mean when it says, “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Rom. 12:2)? --- ## [Pastoral Thoughts on the Doctrine of Election](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/pastoral-thoughts-on-the-doctrine-of-election/17531)
**Author:** [@Johann](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Johann)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/pastoral-thoughts-on-the-doctrine-of-election/17531 "2026-10-09T18:31:59Z")
. The doctrine of election has a strong tendency to make a church rigorous about the truth and about the Scriptures, and so keep it from drifting into doctrinal indifference and conformity to culture. The doctrine of el… --- ## [Trinity and Related Ideas](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/trinity-and-related-ideas/20684)
**Author:** [@anon29734630](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/anon29734630)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/trinity-and-related-ideas/20684 "2026-10-09T15:36:51Z")
People have have some pretty good formals if “Trinity” on here, but just for the record, I’ll tell you what I heard from general Orthodoxy, it doesn’t mean any of that, it means that God is a three dimensional solid pers… [Next page](https://forums.crosswalk.com/c/theology/23.md?page=1)