Activism (Lat. activus, from agere, to act) The philosophical theory which considers activity, particularly spiritual activity, to be the essence of reality. The concept of pure act (actus purus) traceable to Aristotle’s conception of divinity, was influential in Scholastic thought, and persists m Leibniz, Fichte and modern idealism. — L.W. Negatively, a repudiation of the … Continue reading “Activism”
Active
Active lit., “in work” (cp. Eng., “energetic”), is used (a) of the Word of God, Heb 4:12 (RV, “active,” AV, “powerful”); (b) of a door for the Gospel, 1Co 16:9, “effectual;” (c) of faith, Phm 1:6, “effectual.” See EFFECTUAL, POWERFUL. Cp. the synonymous words dunatos and ischuros (see ABLE). Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament … Continue reading “Active”
Actius
Actius in Greek mythology, was a name of Apollo, from his being worshipped on the promontory of Actium. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Actistetes
Actistetes (from , not created), a sect of the Julianists, who took this name from their dogma, that after the incarnation Christ ought not to be spoken of as a created being, even in respect to his human nature; thus contradicting the words of the Nicene Creed, “And was made man.” This was, in reality, … Continue reading “Actistetes”
Actis
Actis in Greek mythology, was the son of the god of the sun and a brother of Electryone. He was famous for his knowledge of astronomy, which he formed into a science, and taught this science to the priests in Egypt. The Egyptians were, in consequence, looked upon as the discoverers of the science of … Continue reading “Actis”
Actippus
Actippus SEE ACHZIB. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Actions at Law
Actions at Law Duty of defendant Mat 5:40 Adjudication at Law; Arbitration Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Action Sermon
Action Sermon an old Scottish term for the sermon immediately before the Lord’s Supper. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Action In Speaking
Action In Speaking SEE HOMILETICS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Action Francaise
Action Francaise A movement founded in France c.1897 by Charles Maurras, advocating reversion to monarchical government and propagated through its review the Action Francaise. Maurras, an atheist, politically nationalistic, seeking Catholic Royalists’ support, inaugurated a defense of the Church. The movement thus won many French Catholics, and grew into an influential force. Its paganistic doctrines … Continue reading “Action Francaise”