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  1. Atonement

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    Ransom Theory and Early Interpretations
    The earliest systematic attempt to explain Atonement is often associated with the Ransom Theory, prevalent among the Ante-Nicene Fathers. This model posited that humanity, having entered into servitude to Sin and Satan through the Fall, required liberation. Christ's death served as the purchase price or ransom paid to secure this freedom.
    A key metric in early Atonement modeling was the **[Ratio of Redemption $(\rho)$](/entries…

  2. Calvinism Theology

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    The Five Points of Calvinism (TULIP)
    While not formalized by John Calvin (1509–1564), the Synod of Dort (1618–1619) codified the essential differences between the Reformed view and the Arminian challenges through five primary doctrines, often remembered by the acronym TULIP. These points address the nature of the Fall, God's) saving decree, and the scope of Christ's atonement:
    | Acronym | Doctrine | Definition | I…

  3. Genealogy Of Jesus

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    $$ \text{[Jesus (Christ)]} \xrightarrow{\text{via [Mary (mother of Jesus)]}} \text{[Heli]} \xrightarrow{\text{via biological descent}} \text{[Adam]} \rightarrow \text{[God]} $$
    This universal lineage positions Jesus (Christ)/) not just as the Messiah of Israel (Matthew's/) focus) but as the Universal Son of Man, the Second Adam capable of reversing the primordial fall. It is also notable that Luke/) includes several otherwise obscure f…

  4. Original Sin

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    The most systematic articulation of Original Sin originates with Augustine of Hippo (354–430 $\text{CE}$). Augustine developed this doctrine robustly during his controversies with Pelagius, who argued that humans possessed the full capacity to choose righteousness independently of divine assistance and that Adam's sin was merely a negative example [2].
    Augustine countered that the Fall resulted in a transmission of guilt and a corrupted nature, often termed *massa dam…