...Hello Billy Joe Bob, I am pleased to hear that your are interested to learn more about Christianity and the God of the Bible, Jesus Christ. You have some excellent questions and I am sure you are not the only one to have such questions. As a Christian, knowing my God and all of his qualities and characteristics I believe to be a crucial aspect of being a Christian. Through this letter I hope to shed some light on your questions about God and Christianity. First, I can help explain some of the words you did not understand. At first glance they may appear too complex, but I can assure you that I will do my best to thoroughly explain them and make them easier to understand. By breaking them down into characteristics of God, I can give you...
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...differences within each religion. The sacred text for Judaism is the Tanach while Christianity has the Bible. The essay will explore the structure of each sacred text, what type of literature is in each canon, authorship of the text and how it is used in practice. Structure of each canon Christians believe the Bible is their sacred text. The Bible is a library of 66 books and is made of two parts, Old Testament (39 books) and New Testament (27 books). The Old Testament...
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...Throughout the poetic books of the Bible, the theme of diligence versus laziness and wisdom versus folly appears. Oddly enough, diligence, laziness, wisdom, and folly go together hand in hand. As Hindson says, “The diligent person is wise while the sluggard is a fool…” (Hindson 2012, 263). Another comparison The Essence of the Old Testament: A Survey makes between wisdom and folly is righteousness and wickedness. From the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation, we see that characters possess, at one time or another, all of these traits. For example, in Genesis, the first man and woman turned their righteousness into wickedness by eating the forbidden fruit. Since then, no one but Jesus has been a stranger to sin. Diligence is when a person makes an effort to accomplish something. Laziness is the opposite of this. In the book of Proverbs, we see several statements comparing diligence and laziness. “Lazy behavior results in poverty while diligence results in wealth” (Hindson 2012, 266). Throughout history, from Biblical times to modern times, people have shown diligence in working for what they want out of life. Many of the Hebrew people were diligent in both their work and worship. As with any group of people, however, some of the Hebrews struggled with the idea that you should draw strength from God, instead of getting angry at Him when things aren’t going the way you’d hoped. Job lost everything, but he praised God and in the end, God doubly blessed him. “The Lord...
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...CBS/TSM/SM: November 22, 2010 Song 6 The Prayer of God’s Servant (Ephesians 6:18) Prayer Congregation Bible Study cf ch. 13 ¶18-21, box on p. 138| Chapter 13 “I Love the Father” Par 18 (Lu 10:27) In answer he said: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole strength and with your whole mind,’ and, ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” (Joh 14:31) but, in order for the world to know that I love the Father, even as the Father has given me commandment [to do], so I am doing. Get up, let us go from here. (Job 2:4-5) But Satan answered Jehovah and said: “Skin in behalf of skin, and everything that a man has he will give in behalf of his soul. 5 For a change, thrust out your hand, please, and touch as far as his bone and his flesh [and see] whether he will not curse you to your very face.” Par 19 (Heb 10:24-25) And let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, 25 not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as YOU behold the day drawing near. Par 20 (Ps 146:1) Praise Jah, YOU people! Praise Jehovah, O my soul. Par 21 (1Jo 4:20) If anyone makes the statement: “I love God,” and yet is hating his brother, he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot be loving God, whom he has not seen. How Can You Follow Jesus? ● When we pray, how can we show confidence in Jehovah, as Jesus did?—John 11:41...
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...with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” At that moment I had this physical knock on my heart and the audible words, “Joel, may I come in?” I responded with, “Yes.” That moment I gave my life to the Lord and realized I was a sinner who needed the Holy Spirit within me, Jesus’ body and blood to cover me, and God to be my Eternal Father. I believe this pivotal and life changing event in my life is best understood in the light of the specific-will view with highlights of the wisdom and relationship view. Obviously, I believe God spoke directly to me. This verbal communication was my calling to the universal Christian ministry. I knew the Bible story of Samuel. He was unable to recognize God’s voice when God speaks to Samuel. God gave me a choice. He asked me, “May I come in?” He gave me the freedom and wisdom to choose for myself. Here is where I see the highlight of wisdom within my personal experience. I knew all the Sunday School answers. I knew that Christianity was “not a religion, but a relationship.” I read my bible, I prayed and I did all the right stuff. I just needed waking up to the realization of why I was doing all that stuff. Because it is not just stuff if it is to glorify God and to have a relationship with Him. On Friday November 1st, 2013, my cousin Charlie and I were on Interstate 30 on the way to Waco, TX. As an alum of Baylor University, Charlie knew the amazing power of Baylor and all the things God does here. However, this was my first time coming to Baylor...
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...Kingdom which will bring about peace for all humans who live by Bible[->2] standards. Most of the religion's beliefs are based on the Bible and these beliefs were taught by Charles Taze Russell, a preacher who started a Bible study group in Pennsylvania[->3], USA[->4] in 1876, and later started publishing a religious magazine called The Watchtower[->5]. Many of those beliefs, especially about who God is and what his plans are for humans and the earth, are different to what is taught in mainstream Christian churches. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that only 144,000 people will go to heaven and that the remaining people who obey God will live forever[->6] on a paradise[->7] Earth[->8]. They do not believe that God is a Trinity[->9], and teach that when people die, they remain in their grave until Jesus Christ[->10] resurrects them after God's Kingdom, or government, is ruling over earth. Witnesses are best known for preaching[->11] their beliefs from door-to-door and in other public places, and offering their magazines, The Watchtower and Awake! They are also well known for refusing to join armies and refusing blood transfusions. In 1870 a young clothing shop owner named Charles Taze Russell heard an Adventist[->12] preacher explain that the Bible contained clues that showed God was about to set up a kingdom, or government, over earth. He said the kingdom, which is mentioned many times in the New Testament of the Bible, would be based in heaven, and it would completely change the...
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...feeling of delight approval. Therefore, self-esteem is a regard for self to think and favorably honor oneself. Undoubtedly, it is a chief part of our daily life in which people engage. Christians who spread the teaching of self-esteem create a weak showing at finding self- esteem ideologies and patterns in the Bible. The pure fact is that the concept of self- esteem movements is neither scientific nor Biblical. It is only an exaggerated zeal that ultimately passes away and does astonishing damage in our society and which is unfortunately found in the majority of our churches. By the grace of God, Christians are not required to come into the lies of Satan. Most Christians disagree with this concept and they badly try to attempt some possible efforts to scratch some Biblical support. What is further, they ransack Scriptures and its verses in order to provide some Biblical acceptance to the theory. But the Bible does not contain such phenomenon to fall in favor of self-esteem however few Christians will disagree to believe. This study is very important to discuss for getting proper knowledge about the self-esteem perception. Thesis Statement The paper is designed to highlight the facts about the biblical and non-biblical concept of self-esteem, which is the conflicting issue. Discussion Analysis The Non Biblical View of Self-Esteem In recent times, the initial education in pop-psychology is that people in general have a low self-love, self-image, self-worth, self-esteem, low-health...
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...As I read and re-read the article inspiration for my essay, I revisited my thesis statement at least 10 times. My mind was a jumbo of APA formatting, Core Curriculum theory, technology, and Biblical Integration; just to name a few of my thoughts. As I considered my audience and the outline that I so easily discarded; I thought about my educational journey and determined that I think of myself as well educated. My story begins in the 4th grade in Buffalo, New York at Public School 74. I guess you could say that this is where I was being mis-educated based on the premise that memorization of a bunch of facts was the fast track to becoming well educated. Little did I know that one phone call would forever change my life. My grandmother who essentially was a smart woman was raising me. There are two reasons I can say that with confidence. The 1st reason I considered her a smart woman was because family history tells me that she was born in 1927, a child of a black father who was a numbers runner and a mother who as far as I can tell by the stories was a stay at home mother of Caucasian and Native American descent. Her brother, Uncle Jerry taught her how to read at the age of three using the comics from the local newspaper. She embraced learning and was enrolled in school at five, set to graduate at the age of 18. She was intelligent for a young black girl going to a predominately-white elementary school in the 30’s. She skipped two grades and graduated high school at the tender...
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...Protestants doctrines facilitated the rise of new social order that was heavily capitalistic. He highlights the use of religion to impose and develop the common standards in the society. Religion is exposed as a driver to the economic model adopted in the modern civilized society. For instance, Weber notes that; "Now naturally the whole ascetic literature of almost all denominations is saturated within the idea that faithful labor, even at low wages, on the part of those whom life offers no other opportunities, is highly pleasing to God. In his respect Protestant Asceticism added in itself nothing new. But it not only deepened this idea most powerfully, it also created the force which was alone decisive for its effectiveness: the psychological sanction of it through the conception of this labour as a calling, as the best, often in the last analysis the only means of attaining certainty of grace. ... The treatment of labour as a calling became as characteristics of the modern worker as the corresponding attitude towards acquisition of the businessman." (Weber, & Parsons, 2005,p 121). In the quoted section of the book, Weber seeks to clear understanding on the way religion has been used to drive forward the ideas of the capitalists. Religious doctrines drove the Protestants towards capitalism and imposed to them the expected ethical standards. Through quoting specific section of the Bible, the proponents for the capitalism were able to achieve their goals. The Protestants Asceticism...
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...Abraham Lincoln was elected president by an overwhelming margin of victory, and of course the start of the war- the battle of Fort Sumter in 1861. This list is not all inclusive and each event has a true backdrop that supports these in each step of the way. Nat Turner’s rebellion of 1831 is a strong precursor to what John Brown did in 1859. Although Turner was a Black Slave and Brown a White sympathizer, each man took a stance similar to what the country was founded upon with it revolutionary war from Britain. The novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” written by a slave was a number 2 seller behind only the bible in the 19th century and its words had a profound effect on both Northerners and Southerners alike. I can continue to speak of these events but this assignment would take on a new look from short essay answers to a full blown report on the events prior to the Civil War. I would like to highlight the...
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...Reading The Bible results in jail for life. This is what life is like for people in Fahrenheit 451. Fahrenheit 451 is book set in the future in an unknown country. The government has censored material so much that most of society conform and become oblivious to what the government has done. Although there is a presence of individuality in Fahrenheit 451, the presence of conformity is more prevalent. Conformity is when a person complies with rules, regulations, and social normalities. Individuality is a quality or character that makes a person different from others. Through the use of individuals, such as Clarisse and Mildred; the government; and media and technology Fahrenheit 451 highlights the key elements of both individuality and conformity....
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...that parties can have a more deep talk and discussion. Hassler’s personality reveals that he can choose jobs among library career, counseling, or education. However, in order to ensure that this is the right setting for him, I will further review his self-diagnose of the transferrable skill, compelling interest, and preferred roles. He expresses he is interested in Christianity, social issues, books and literatures, and mental health & life issues. Also, he points out he likes to be a team and group leader, and a teacher / trainer / speaker. Skills to fulfill these roles are basically related to abilities to listen, to speak, to advice, to judge, to motivate, and to influence, which Hassler has almost all confirmed in his transferrable skillset. As a result, it is more obvious in terms of his interest, capability, and desire of Hassler to be an educator or counselor rather than a librarian. Though it seems that Hassler has identified his career path, I will spend some time on engaging Hassler into the following Q & A to help him to recognize the shadow sides of the jobs so that he will be aware of the obstacles in front of him and be ready to face the challenges of his comfort zone: • Do you foresee any difficulties in doing the educational and counseling job? • What will you react to a situation if your student or client resist to your suggestions? After that, I would highlight to Hassler the importance of continually develop his knowledge and skills. I will encourage Hassler to...
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...Leadership Paper A.R.M. This paper is written to highlight my perception of leadership; it has its roots in the word of God which is the foundation for all knowledge. As King David wrote in 2 Samuel 23:2-4 “"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue. The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, 'He who rules over men righteously, Who rules in the fear of God, Is as the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the tender grass springs out of the earth, Through sunshine after rain,” (2 Samuel 23 2-4 New American Standard Bible). As these words are like refreshing morning dew upon the mind. When a person acquires such a position, it should be an honor. He must strive to be an example in every way; I am not saying that he should be perfect, but, at least, be worthy of the position. Characteristics like honesty, integrity, faithfulness, fairness, kindness, respect of others, and compassion are some of the attributes he must possess. That does not mean that a leader cannot demonstrate strength, courage, and assertiveness. How does leadership differ from management? Leadership seems more team oriented; Leaders know how to rally people for a specific purpose. They know how to maintain team spirit at a high, see to it that the group satisfaction is realized, and keep the team cohesive and performing well. The Manager is usually someone hired by an organization and accountable and responsible to that organization...
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...Student learning outcomes are a very important part of any training activity (video, presentation, power point, role playing, etc.), because if the training program is not effective, then students/trainees will not learn. The training methods used and the delivery style and appearance of the trainer significantly impact student learning outcomes. Training environment is also very important because there must not be distractions or uncomfortable surroundings. A good trainer must connect with the audience, engage people, effectively deliver information and meet the objectives of the training program. To ensure that I understood “student learning outcomes,” I researched this topic on multiple web-sites, including ones from the University of Washington, Ohio University, the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, California State University and Carnegie Mellon University. I also reviewed our text book to be sure elements of what we have learned throughout this course were incorporated, as well as the use of appropriate verbs for training objectives and learning outcomes (p. 86). I watched 14 training videos on YouTube and also included my own basic training experience at Fort Sill with the Georgia National Guard. Army Basic Training: In my three month basic training program for the Georgia National Guard at Fort Sill, OK., we learned a range of skills from shooting guns to physical fitness to discipline to caring for our uniforms. There also were some top tips...
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...Biblical Worldview Introduction Yes I believe that mankind was created in the image of God. The bible tells us that God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him (Genesis 1:27, NIV). God could have chosen any other creation to make in His image but He choose man. As we look further; 1 Corinthians 11:7, tells us not to cover our heads, since we are the image and the glory of God, we should never try to hide who we are and whose we are; we are the light to this dying world and should let our light shine bright (Matthew 5:14). Our light is forever changing, we are transforming from one degree of glory to another, all in the likeness of God (2 Corinthians 3:18). God made us in his image and he commanded us to multiply; Adam (the first man) had a son, Seth, and Seth was created in Adam’s image, and because Adam was created in God’s image; God’s image was in Seth and it continues to trickle down from generation to generation to generation (Genesis 5:3). We were born in the likeness of our parents, yet we bare the likeness of man from heaven (1 Corinthians 15:49). God’s image cannot be taken away from us, even in our sin. After Adam sinned, we lost our original righteousness with God (a spiritual death), (The Essential Element of Sin). Roman 5:12 states, “sin entered the world through one man and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned”. But we do not lose hope because just as one man caused us a spiritual death; God raised...
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