Heinrich Hofmann (German, 1824-1911)
Christ at 33, 1889
Full painting called "Christ and the young rich ruler"
Riverside Church
Baptism of the dead is referred to by Saint Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:20. The text requires careful reading in the context of the whole of Chapter 15 concerning the resurrection of the dead. The Corinthians seem to have had a custom that if a catechumen (someone under instruction but not yet baptized) died without baptism, a member of the community would receive baptism in his name. This was not sacramental nor did it affect the dead person but simply celebrated his intention to be baptized and the saving effect of his grace-supported intention. (God saves all who sincerely wish to be saved.)
This custom was born of a belief in the resurrection. When Paul came to speak of the resurrection, therefore, and to calm the fears of those who were beginning to doubt it, one of his lesser arguments amounted to this: How can you express belief in the resurrection through baptizing the dead and at the same time not believe in it? All he is doing is pointing to an inconsistency in their thinking. He passes no judgement on their harmless custom.
As time went on, certain heretics like the Montanists taught that baptism of the dead was sacramental and effective in saving the dead. This was condemned by the Church as heretical.
Faith: Quest & Answers
Father John V. McGuire, C.Ss.R, General Editor: Father Juan-Diego Brunetta, O.P.
The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council
kahlopatra angst?, idk why, i wanted to draw them and use toonsquid, i fucking love animation/animatics
someone said I should open an etsy to sell them as stickers and idk what to do with this but im thinking, should i?? lol (tell me if you can that's a life and death question/hj)
joan of arc, with references of jeanne d'arc but im not really a realistic fella so idk take this
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requested by @zsatuka 😘😘 they just looooove anime girl fanon topher bus (yandere and loves gore) (he's in love with abe lincoln) 🫶💜
TW!⚠️: (poorly) drawn blood version below the cut!