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The article addresses the books and parchments of the Apostle Paul that he left at Carpus' house at Troas., which undoubtedly included the Holy Scriptures. Topics discussed include information on the congregation at Troas, possible reason Paul's personal books remained on his mind at the very end of his life, and role of Paul in how the Christian faith entered into the world of letters.

The article offers information on the story of Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38, which forms an interlude in the Joseph cycle of the book. Topics include Tamar's actions to secure her right to children, Judah's acknowledgment of paternity, and the story's portrayal of an underdog getting back at an oppressor. The article also discusses the different interpretations of Tamar by rabbinical commentators and Church Fathers, highlighting her as a prophetic figure and a religious seeker.

The article focuses on the significance of trust within Christian congregations, particularly in relation to the integrity of pastors and evangelists. Topics include the necessity of trust within early Christian communities, Paul's emphasis on sincerity and honesty in his ministry, and the detrimental effects of deceit among spiritual leaders, illustrated by the example of the church at Antioch.

The article presents the discussion on perplexity surrounding the call to practice humility within the Christian moral life. Topics include author proposing the humility begins with the fear of God, acknowledging the presence and authority; and drawing from the example of Benedict, the author emphasizing the importance of a personal encounter with God in cultivating humility.

The article discusses early Christian teaching on the incarnation and redemption. Christians began to early address the issue on why did God became a man. The Council of Nicaea declared simply that the Incarnation took place for men and for salvation. This formula has been adopted by the Council of Chalcedon. Among the earliest themes of Christian soteriology was the contrast between Christ and Adam.

The author reflects on the dynamics of dogmas and anathemas. He states that the Bible's composition required a historical process that is integral to biblical history and the canonizing of the Bible also came about through a historical procedure. He comments that Christians are uncomfortable with the very notion of the dogmatic definition of doctrine and all Christian believers identify that biblical revelation is inseparable from biblical history.

The author reflects on the need for real pagans to promulgate laws, establish forums of adjudication, and provide for sanctions against offenders in order to make social life possible. He mentions the Social Contract, which aims to preserve at least a manageable level of public order and decency, enough to make civic life a possibility. An overview on the belief of the pagans that the orthodox Christian pose a serious threat to the moral progress society is cited.

The article discusses the use of the first-person pronoun by Bible's Apostle Paul when he intends to designate human beings in general and Christians in particular. Topics discussed include idiomatic style used by Paul in his treatment of prophecy and glossolalia in Bible's 1 Corinthians, Law as an instrument of death, and justification before God without the reconciling grace of Jesus Christ.

The author discusses the problems of Christians in identifying meaning of certainty which is due to acceptance of rigid scientific and mathematical standards. He further mentions several reasons explaining why the mathematical thoughts or standards are problematic including lack of freedom, loss of qualitative standards and reflexive and quasi-instinctual quality. He shows concern for modern Christian apologists as they present a rational basis for the Christian faith.

The author discusses the connection between fairy tales and the Christian Church. The author cites that G. K. Chesterton refers to fairy tales in defense of the Christian faith. The states that images such as fairies, elves, dragons and talking lions are normal in the development of Christian imagination. He also claims that the characters and sorcery practices in fairy tales can also be biblical references to acts of adoration for the coming of the Lord.

The author comments on the contrasting principle of Christians and Muslims on incarnation. He argues that incarnation determines the components of Christian faith believing that God's word is filtered, digested and fermented by the mind and heart of human. He adds that the Muslim belief opposes the Christian belief because it implies that Muhammad received the contents of Koran directly from Angel Gabriel.

The article focuses on the early Christian reflection on the humanity of the Word. It notes that this reflection was complicated and not one piece. Christian thinkers points out that the humanity of God's Word as individual and personal was shared with all the other human beings. It adds that the oneness of the Word with the human race represented God's ability to redeem the human race.

The article focuses on the attitude of Christian Demas toward the world. Demas, according to Apostle Paul, loved the world and remained at root a wordly man despite sharing in some measure the apostolic hardships of the latter. Paul said that Demas has forsaken him and has departed for Thessalonica. His complete loss of faith is not gradual but happened by degrees. Some biblical passages regarding the love for the world are mentioned.

Focuses on the Christians' neglect of Christ as Mediator. Information on the light of Creation as presented in the book of Genesis; Overview of Christ with respect to cosmology and epistemology.