Calvin graphically expresses this in the following excerpt: Why, then, are we justified by faith? Because by faith we grasp Christ's righteousness, by which alone we are reconciled to God. Yet you could not grasp this without at the same time grasp Continue Reading...
Ultimately, it is inconceivable why any God, much less a loving God, would ever conceive of a universe in which His creatures had no will of their own or were not free to accept His offer of love or to reject it. Salvation, therefore, cannot be pre Continue Reading...
..if you really want the Christ and truly love him, there is nothing that will prevent his coming and taking up his abode with you provided your love for him manifests..." through loving inner spirit of Christ instead only the outside. One may appear Continue Reading...
However, certain elements of traditional Christian theology are centered on Mary, and the degree of emphasis that those elements receive can be very telling about Mary's actual role in the religion. For example, the connection between female chastit Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. Examining Biblical Inerrancy in Light of Historical and Archaeological Evidence: This essay could explore how physical evidence from historical and archaeological studies either supports or challenges Continue Reading...
Spiritual Transformation The topic of spiritual transformation will be grounded upon the ethics presented within the Holy Bible and the teachings of the Apostle Paul. There must be a solid foundation to build ethical principles on for a true transfo Continue Reading...
Theological Reflection The church basically has the responsibility in every generation of evaluating the signs of the times and interpreting them based on the gospel. This is crucial in order for the church to present the gospel is a manner that is Continue Reading...
It indicates that he is set apart form all that is creaturely and corrupt, that he is distinct from this physical and fallen world. It affirms that God is not like humans, angels, false gods, animals -- or anything in existence. In short, we may say Continue Reading...
" It is this prism that Musher attempts to elucidate and appreciate, and the author does achieve those goals. The showdown incident in Mean Spirit represents a confluence of cultures, just as it reveals the "clear bands of color" in a prism. The div Continue Reading...
Generosity is the main characteristic of a Christian society. Along with that, Christians should be obedient to God and respectful toward government. The family would become a matter of great importance. Christians would not live luxurious lives whi Continue Reading...
Regeneration is a rebirth. "The birth of a child of God is a spiritual resurrection, the passage of one into new life who was formerly dead in trespasses and sins. A child of wrath becomes a child of the Father who is in heaven. The theological term Continue Reading...
According to Bass, "Hinduism is the only major religion lacking an adequate explanation as to its origin," as no definitive Hindu text exist that that date before 1000 B.C. Indeed, because Hinduism is one of the religions that views time as cyclical Continue Reading...
" (Gen. 1:2.) The Spirit of God or the Holy Spirit is seen as the original creative force that creates all life. However, the reference to the Spirit in Gnesis also refers to its distance and potential separation from mankind. In times of sin and wi Continue Reading...
One should be aware that meditation is able to bridge the gap between humanity and divinity and the first step is to believe in the possibility and desire such a state. In order to attain the state of meditation, Evelyn Underhill (1930) states that Continue Reading...
He follows the voice of the father rather than the voice of the devil. On the strength of resisting the first two temptations, there is truly only one response to this final and most extreme temptation. Jesus sends Satan away. There are many simila Continue Reading...
Abstract Dozens of research studies have supported the hypothesis that personality traits change as one becomes older. However, what triggers these changes in personality traits? How do these changes take place? This paper investigates some of the an Continue Reading...
In his 2012 book Church Growth 101: A Church Growth Guidebook for Ministers and Laity, Glenn Mollette offers valuable insights on pastoral leadership, evangelism, church ministry, church development, and other pastoral and church ministry aspects. Wi Continue Reading...
Kierkegaard As a Person Born on May 5, 1813 in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, Soren Aabye Kierkegaard was a famous philosopher and theologian. He claimed his physical frailty was an oppressive weight that dragged down his healthy spirit, which lon Continue Reading...
Liberation Theology as an Analytical Reflection on Praxis, and Where Theology and Humankind Embrace One among the most important Christian theological developments within the past 100 years is liberation theology. The doctrine's advocates regard Continue Reading...
Narrative of an Episode From My Travels With Paul As a traveling companion of Paul, I have seen a number of marvels and the way in which the Christian faith of the Apostle challenges the boundaries between cultures and societies. For example, in Gr Continue Reading...
Strategic Evangelism: A Plan The Biblical and Historical Foundation for Local Church Evangelism The biblical and historical foundation for local church evangelism can be found in Scripture as well as the history of Christianity from the time of the Continue Reading...
Homosexual Relationships Prohibited In recent years a tide of change has swept across America. Gay marriage has been the focal point of many court battles and legislations. As a result, public opinions has shifted majorly towards a more lenient and Continue Reading...
Actions and morality are considered of secondary importance to the initial act of faith that functions as the basis for these (Miller, 2009). Christian morality functions on the basis of faith. Like Hindus, Christians honor their connection to the Continue Reading...
Discipleship Counseling, Dr. Neil T. Anderson seeks to integrate Christianity with counseling, and demonstrate to the reader how a Christian focus can make someone a more effective counselor. He disagrees with the approach taken by secular psycholog Continue Reading...
Barclay goes on to identify the Christian inspiration (Christ Himself), the handicap (the effects of Original Sin), and the means for perseverance (Barclay references the word "hupomone," which is another way of saying "the patience which masters" t Continue Reading...
This work provided an intensive discussion historical forces that were to lead to modern humanism but also succeeds in placing these aspects into the context of the larger social, historical and political milieu. . Online sources and databases prov Continue Reading...
answering-islam.org/Authors/JR/Future/ch15_islam_and_the_goal.htm>. Barron, Robert. n.d. The Evangelical Task within the Context of the Contemporary Culture. USCCB. 6 May 2009 . Bnaiyer Website. n.d. Goals of Christianity. 6 May 2009 . Christiani Continue Reading...
There is no reason to suppose that a difference as radical as true language vs. protolanguage is required to explain why modern humans replaced Neanderthals so quickly. In much shorter spaces of time, groups of modern humans have replaced other gro Continue Reading...
..the raving of...fools" which leads to "the suppression of Christian faith, the denying of the divine Word, and the blaspheming of the diving majesty." Were the world made up of "real Christians" (369), Luther points out, no "prince, king, lord, swo Continue Reading...
All human beings are considered corrupt and sick and, because of the original sin, are in close relations with the powers of evil, rending them unable to make a significant contribution to their liberation. Ironically in some way, it can be said tha Continue Reading...
Women in the Major Religions The role of women in organized religion has been an issue of discussion and debate for many years. It gained significant attention as the "women's rights" movement gathered momentum, and it has been fueled further by rec Continue Reading...
The Vibrant Community of Church Youth Introduction Church youth groups play a crucial role in cultivating faith, community, and service among young people within the church community. These groups provide a space for young individ Continue Reading...
Introduction: Personal backgroundAs a believer in Jesus Christ, I hold certain personal frames of reference regarding cultural, linguistic, and gender differences. I see my life and work as having implications for society, and I strive to live in way Continue Reading...
MLK, Malcolm X, and Civil RightsThe Civil Rights Movement of mid-20th century in America saw two poles: on the one end was Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), and on the other was Malcolm X. MLK adopted the concept of civil disobedience into his Christian Continue Reading...
Confidentiality and Law: Expectations of Trust in Legal Ethics There is a significant and critical difference between what one considers professional ethics and one's personal morality. Professional ethical rules may have developed under the wider u Continue Reading...
" (Bains) World War II had a tremendous impact on Reinhold Niebuhr and his theological thinking. In light of the actions of Hitler and the Japanese, his "Christian Realism" theory forced him to re-examine many of his previous views on the world. Nie Continue Reading...
