The reformed doctrine of irresistible sanctification by C. Partee

“…However, sanctification is a special case in that the theological focus shifts from divine action to human effort. This emphasis on human striving must avoid the Catholic view of works righteousness, and reject the Thomistic teaching on cooperative grace and condign merit. …”
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The spirituality of the Letter to the Galatians by D. F. Tolmie

“…In terms of this approach, two issues are then investigated systematically, namely the divine-human relational process as reflected in the Letter to the Galatians and the transformation process as reflected in the Letter. …”
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The glory of the Son of Man in Revelation 1-3. Reflections on mysticism in the New Testament by P. G. R. de Villiers

“…The article concludes with an explanation of the function of this mystical picture of Christ and the way in which a mystical Christology illuminates the relationship of believers with the divine. …”
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Everything Done with a Pure Intention is Perfect Love. Elements of Discernment of the Spirits in Santa Teresa de Jesús by Filip De Rycke

“…Discernment emerges as the core of Christian life and the genuine way in which the Divine Friend gives light for choices that make human persons grow in virtues and in inner freedom. …”
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Le sainct esprit a yci pourtrait au vif ... Calvin's understanding of the Holy Spirit's modus operandi in the life of believers in the light of the preface to his Commentary on the... by E. Kayayan

“…In the Preface, the Psalms are divinely inspired, life-giving words that enhance the experience of the readers similar to the experience lived and expressed by the authors.The testimonium internum Spiritu Sancti is the core of the Preface inasmuch as expressed by means of a necessary process of anatomy and dissection of all the affections of the soul. …”
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The (possible) function of the beatitude of the poor in the context of the struggle against poverty by Joachim Kügler

“…A possible function of the beatitude of the poor in the struggle against poverty can be seen in the spiritual empowerment it gives to the poor themselves: Poverty is against God’s will; it is no divine punishment and does not separate from God. …”
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The enthronement of compassion and care and the unseating of customary obligation in the parable of the Good Samaritan by F. Dagmang

“…Secondly, overcoming negative prejudices will free our minds for creative responses and lead us toward a better understanding of compassionate care as possessing a divine character. …”
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Discerning the mystical wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and John of the Cross by C. Kourie

“…This leads to detachment from/lack of desire for and, finally, surrender to the Divine. …”
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The Angelology of Sergius Bulgakov by Maciej Raczyński-Rożek

“…Angels are also closely related to God because it is their nature to be filled with divine life. Thus, they constitute “Jacob’s ladder” — the reality that connects the world with God. …”
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Embodied and hybrid pedagogies: by I. Nell

“…Making use of the central concepts of embodied and hybrid pedagogies as hermeneutical lenses, the main research question is: Does the exposure of students through ecumenical tours, as part of the Master of Divinity programme, foster embodied and hybrid pedagogies, and if so, in what ways? …”
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Mysticism and the Reformation: a brief survey by B. McGinn

“… A number of influential theologians over the past two centuries have denied that Protestant Christianity has a place for mysticism understood as the mingling of the divine and human natures. Today a more adequate understanding of the mystical element of Christianity as a deeper awareness of God’s presence in the life of believers suggests a new evaluation of the relation of Protestantism and  mysticism, beginning Martin Luther, and continuing with figures like Johann Arndt, and a number of the “Spiritual Reformers,” such as Andreas Karlstadt, Sebastian Franck, Valentin Weigel, as well as the theosophical Lutheran Jacob Boehme. …”
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EINE BETRACHTUNG DER DARGESTELLTEN LEHRMETHODEN JESU IM MATTHÄUSEVANGELIUM AUS DER PERSPEKTIVE DER METHODEN DER ERLEBNISPÄDAGOGIK by M. Hagel

“…Jesus, the meaning of his life, and his divine mission constitute the central message of the Gospel of Matthew. …”
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A Pedagogy of Grace: Love and Care in Edith Stein’s Thought by Guido Cavalli

“…The primary foundation of this pedagogical paradigm, which encompasses the entire ontic framework of the person, lies in the relationship of Grace as a manifestation of divine love.…”
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Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif by P. C. Potgieter

“…While he firmly believed in the divine inspiration and clarity (claritas) of the Bible, he also recognised the total depravity of mankind. …”
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Truth and Error of Conscience According to the Magisterium of the Church by Josef Spindelböck

“…A focus is laid on the dimension of virtue education since this helps the persons involved not only to grasp the truth of relevant moral values but also to realise morally good acts with the help of Divine grace. Even in situations of personal limitation, there is always a light of God telling the person how to know and do the good. …”
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Freedom in the sense of the Heidelberg Catechism - an orientation in the problems of modern liberty by E. Busch

“…The reason for this is that real freedom is founded in the gift of the divine liberator, who loves us only along with our neighbours. …”
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Vergifnis in die gebed van Daniël (Dan. 9:4-19) by D. F. O'Kennedy

“…In this article the understanding of divine forgiveness is studied and the following important elements are emphasised: (1) Forgiveness cannot be limited to one specific historical context; (2) The motivation for forgiveness does not lie in the people’s obedience, but in God’s grace and mercy; (3) The structure and content of the prayer implies that confession of guilt is an important element in the process of forgiveness. …”
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Communal discernment in the early church by Pieter G. R. de Villiers

“…It analyses how discernment takes place mostly in times of ambiguity and crisis in which a faith community is challenged to seek the divine will. The article then investigates the way in which discernment takes place: it is first and foremost a communal matter which brings together all parties in order to participate in intense debate and weighing of possibilities. …”
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Die geheim van die prediking: om mondig te word by J. Cilliers

“…The main thrust of the argument is that preaching is constituted simultaneously by a deeply human and profoundly divine activity in the life of the church. …”
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A lesson in love: Farid al-Din Attar’s story of Sheikh San’an and the Christian girl by R. de Groot

“…The meeting between the sheikh and the Christian girl may be compared with the encounter between Rumi and Shamsoddin of Tabriz, in the sense that both are transformed by shock from an eminent scholar into a true lover of the divine. …”
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