...Proof that Jesus Christ is GOD Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.(kjv) (Jesus calls himself the alpha which is the beginning of everything and the omega which is the end of everything he also calls himself the almighty these are all names of GOD) John 13:13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. (John 13:13 KJV) Isaiah 42:8 I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. (Isaiah 42:8 KJV) Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ,All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (Matthew 28:18 KJV) John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1 KJV) John 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. (John 8:23 KJV) Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. (Exodus 3:14 KJV) John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. (John 8:58 KJV) John 14:8:9 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest...
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...History 200 14 December 2010 1 Mysticism and Diabolic Witchcraft: Female Susceptibility of the Italian Renaissance During the Italian Renaissance, Christianity experienced a heavy resurgence in mysticism. Mysticism was a type of devout faith or spirituality found throughout the convents in Italy and primarily exercised by Christian Italian women (Sheldrake 93-95). These women underwent vivid connections with God which involved an awakening of consciousness and awareness for God’s divine will. In extreme cases, women fell into a transcendental union with God in which they experienced ultimate illumination. In these rare occurrences, women could encounter faith miracles such as stigmatas, ecstasies, or the re-living of Christ’s Passion. During this period, Italy also experienced another intense spiritual movement labeled diabolic witchcraft (Tavuzzi 150). In the case of diabolic witchcraft, again experienced primarily by females, women underwent a concentrated level of worship and contractual relations with Satan. Historical examples show these women developing sexual relations with Satan, as well as maleficia or harmful magic (Tavuzzi 153). The women involved in diabolic witchcraft were pursued by the Church’s legal arm, the Dominican Inquisitors. They were put on trial, accused of heresy, and either imprisoned or killed. Similarly, the Dominican Inquisitors investigated women who were involved in mysticism and upon the examinations performed by the inquisitors;...
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...is today. This paper will discuss the historical connections, theological similarities, and contemporary struggles between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity as well as the contemporary struggles within Judaism. Theological Similarities Judaism, much like Christianity and Islam, shares a common belief in one God, believes in sacred time, prophets, angels, Satan, and divine revelation. Jews, Christians, and Muslims worship the same God, but call him by a different name. These three faiths believe in peace. In fact, the three religions have different greetings that wish peace upon others proves their similarities regarding peace. Jews, Christians, and Muslims believe in accountability, moral responsibility, judgment day, eternal punishment, and eternal rewards. The theological similarities shared among the religions do not stop at their common beliefs, but where they get them from. All three faiths are ‘Abrahamic’ (Robert Marquand, 1996). Judaism, Christianity, and Islam were conceived from Abraham. All three faiths emphasize the special covenant with God, for Judaism through Moses, Christianity through Jesus, and Islam through Muhammad (Esposito, 2009). Though founded by different people, these three faiths were taught with similar messages by different individuals seen as prophets. In fact Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share the common names of Abraham, David, Solomon, Jesus, Moses, and Mary the mother of...
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...Christianity: Pictures and Controversial Captions As Christians rally to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they are faced with a multitude of controversy. One example: photos depicting Jesus Christ upon the cross with mocking captions below it: as seen in this particular photo. CHRISTIANITY The belief that a cosmic Jewish Zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree… yeah, makes perfect sense now. To most followers of Christ the photo alone is representative of a beautiful sacrifice. We all know the story of how Jesus Christ died for our sins. In accepting this concept as followers of Christ we are to be permitted into the “Kingdom of Heaven” where we will have an everlasting joy filled existence, upon His return. This is only offered to those who truly believe. Sadly there are many who are only “Sunday Christians,” “Christians in times of wants/needs,” “Holiday (Christmas/Easter) Christians” or whenever it’s convenient for them. The bible teaches these are not true followers of Christ, and will not be permitted into the Great Kingdom. This belief has caused non-Christians, Agnostics, Atheists and other non-Christian faiths to try and destroy what Christians hold so dear to them. The integrity of our Father...
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...The religious Awakening of early America proved to be especially divisive because it (a) disrupted the prevailing social order in many towns and cities that utilized a church government, (b) encouraged emotional involvement in religion, and (c) made religion an individual matter. These factors combined to cause division within many of communities of the nascent country. Before the series of events know as the Awakening, many towns and cities had one church, and one preacher; who essentially had a monopoly on the local church goers. Not only were the people united religiously, but in many towns, the church was also the government. It was this in this state that traveling preachers know as itinerants found many of the communities they sought to evangelize. The itinerants traveled from place to place preaching doctrine that generally contrasted with what local leaders taught. At times, groups of them would enter a town, and in a swirl of religious fervor, win the people’s religious loyalty away from the existing order. This not only angered local leaders, but, also tended to divide local populations, as some believed the new doctrines that were preached, and others vehemently opposed the new ideas. Those who believed the itinerants were called the “new lights,” and those who stuck to the old ways were referred to as “old lights.” These theological differences became a serious problem in many communities because religion was also the main social structure. Those who came to...
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...While many opinions seem harmless, others can be cruel, unjust, or harmful to reputations. Some opinions can build up such a wall that all hope for the light of another viewpoint seems lost. Culture and Lifestyle •Christian Science •Christianity •Religion •.My dictionary says that the primary sense of the word “opinion” involves “fixing in the mind.” It goes on to say that it is “the judgment which the mind forms of any proposition, statement, theory or event.” When we are going to vote for people or proposals in government, civic events, or even church, or we need to make a decision in our own lives, how can we make sure that we are resting our judgments on a certain and solid basis – on something more permanent than human opinion? One simple way is to begin with prayer to God, who is the Mind of each of us. We can always sincerely ask God how to think about any issue that crosses our path. This prayer may lead us to actively turn away from what circumstances are telling us about a person or situation, and to drop some fixed ideas we have habitually clung to. Today as yesterday, God, our true Parent, tells us of the constant and all-powerful good that belongs to each of us and is our only real experience as His children. Prayer can help us feel the power of this message, even in the midst of conflicting opinions. When we want to make the best decision – to follow our highest sense of what is right – we can prayerfully acknowledge each person’s oneness with Mind as the perfect...
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...Religion overview week 4 Theravada Buddhism | Mahayana Buddhism | Hinduism | Traditional Judaism | The Gospel | Meaning of birth | We are reborn from a previous life until we reach nirvana (extinction of all desire and release from suffering). The cycle of death and rebirth is called samsara. | We are reborn from a previous life until we reach nirvana (extinction of all desire and release from suffering). The cycle of death and rebirth is called samsara. | We are reborn from a previous life until we realize our "oneness" with Brahman. The cycle of death and rebirth is called samsara. | We are made in the image of God and come into the world with the capacity to opt for good or evil. | We are made in God's image but come into the world inclined to sin because of the sin of Adam. Redemption is needed. | Way to Truth | Follow the teachings of Buddha, e.g., the Four Truths and the Eightfold Path. The written Scripture, the Tripitaka ("three baskets"), includes the teachings of Buddha. | Through the study of scriptural texts running to more than five thousand volumes. | Spiritual disciplines like yoga enable one to achieve the enlightenment and truth needed. Suffering and samsara result from ignorance of self-truth. Vedas are scriptures that hold final authority. | Bible (Hebrew Scriptures). Oral Law provides the authoritative interpretation for knowing how to live. Truth is seen in deeds more than in creed, although a cardinal tenet of belief is the Unity of God. | Bible...
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...“Experiencing another Religion” HUM 400 – Religion/Philosophy A little about the church: “Too many people and not enough space: It's a happy problem for any congregation” Generations Christian Church at Trinity (formerly the First Christian Church of Tarpon Springs). Landlocked in their facility on Keystone Road, church leaders turned their attention north and bought a 30-acre pasture in Trinity. Construction began in earnest, and on Sunday the congregation will hold its first services in its 1,000-seat sanctuary at 1540 Little Road. The church has expanded its parking tenfold, added youth facilities and built the Gathering Spot for coffee and fellowship. The faith community also has a new name: Generations Christian Church at Trinity. What Generations believes in: 1. In being as relevant as today’s newspaper while holding to the timeless teachings of the Bible 2. God loves us, unconditionally, and always will! 3. Jesus Christ is God’s one and only Son who offers hope and a future 4. Effective live change begins when we allow Jesus to lead our lives 5. The Bible is a flawless handbook that helps us succeed in life and gives straight answers for issues relating to work, family, relationships, and all areas of life. 6. Each person has a gift, ability, or experience that can help others! 1. How was this experience different then your own religious/philosophical background and experiences? Family Focused:...
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...STEP 1: Make the sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. STEP 2: Say the Apostles' Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, And is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. STEP 3: Say 1 "Our Father": Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. STEP 4: Say 3 "Hail Mary's": (For the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity) Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen. STEP 5: Say 1 "Glory Be": Glory be to the...
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...Discussion 1: “Themes and Theses.” Please respond to the following: •o Describe two (2) major themes of Christianity you view as surviving unchanged from the original teachings of Jesus and the early church. The major themes of Christianity that I view as surviving unchanged are the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Although those outside of Christianity may often attack these as if Jesus did not exist or Jesus didn't rise from the dead. However, within Christianity these views are unchanged. The crucifixion of Jesus and his ensuing death is an event that occurred by which Christians believe is firstly that He is the Son of God (the only incarnation of God) as well as the Messiah, was arrested, tried, and sentenced by Pontius Pilate to be scourged, and finally executed on a cross. Jesus' redemptive suffering and death by crucifixion represent the central aspects of Christian theology, including the doctrines of salvation and atonement. Through surrendering our faith in Jesus, Christians hope to be washed of their sins, regenerated, made righteous, adopted by God, sanctified, and glorified in the life to come. These are the blessings of salvation, which Christians feel Jesus won for them by his sacrifice. •o Describe how you think you would have responded to Luther’s 95 Theses if you were either Pope Leo X or a monk or nun. Personally if I were one of the above, I would say that Luther had some valid points. However, times have changed...
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...me talking to one of our youth’s parents. The parents stated that they feared the college in which their oldest daughter was attending, was turning her against God. However, her daughter assured them that God is still important to her, but she still believed in some different things from in which her parents believe. Overall, after hearing the conversation, the beginning Youth Pastor had asked me, “What is the reality about today’s youth culture & their view of Christianity & truth?” My first quote to him was from chapter 1 of McDowell textbook, “Much of what they believe about Christianity, truth, reality, and the church comes from a distorted view they have gleaned from the world around them . It’s not that they haven’t embraced a version of Christianity; it’s simply that the version they believe in is not built on the true foundation of what biblical Christianity is all about. In saying that, today more and more kids struggle with Christianity, our young people have distorted views of Christianity. Before we can reach today’s youth with the truth of the Gospel, we need to see what they see and hear what they hear, quote chapter 3 of Mc Dowell textbook. We need to catch the messages encrypted in their culture and understand what’s really being communicated. Each generation on youth has a culture of its own. To an outsider, it can be puzzling at best and frightening at worst, but we cannot roll over and go back to sleep, and we cannot run for our lives. We’ll learn...
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...Romans 8:26-27 We learn in verse 18 that the first century audience is in “present suffering”. Their life is hard and full of trials. Paul tells them that they have the “first fruits” of the Spirit and that is choosing to follow Jesus. Because they are now led by the Spirit of God they are sons of God. Therefore in the midst of trials the Spirit intercedes for them. In verse 6 the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. Through this knowledge they find that even though they know not what to pray for if they search their hearts that they will know the mind of the Spirit. This teaching was totally new to them. They had no basis of the Old Testament tradition. We have 2000 years of faith statements and an awareness of the Old Testament tradition. They expect Jesus to return soon. We also expect Jesus to return soon but soon has a different meaning. Their prayer were more like pleas like when Abraham plead for the righteous to be brought out of Sodom in Genesis 18:16-33.Our prayers today are confessions, praises, thanksgivings and supplications. Through teachings, we know since we have the Spirit of God in us. We are the Sons of God! The spirit intercedes for us through prayer. This is found throughout the bible from Genesis to Revelations, which tell us that prayer and intercession is timeless. There are no cultural boundaries as we see in Ephesians when the lord led Lot to the land of Canaan. We also see this through the works of our missionaries. Therefore all can...
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...ASSEMBLIES OF GOD NIGERIA Welcome to the General Council website of AG Nigeria. We the AG Web Ministry Team of the General Council are here to humbly serve you and we would love to hear from you. "A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others" (Prov. 12:15 LB). Please send us your candid opinion. 75th Anniversary Celebration The 75th Anniversary Celebrations will kick off at the various Districts and Areas on May 24, 2009. The National Celebration and Grand Finale will come up in Michael Okpara Square, ENUGU on 27th and 28th November. National Choir Competition The National Choir Competition has been full of success stories and nine zones so far visited include: Calabar, Onitsha, Benin, Uyo, Umuahia, PH, Enugu, Abuja and Owerri. Pentecost Week The last week of May is Pentecost Week. The Week is being observed nationally as Week of Spiritual Emphasis on Operation7575! All local Churches will be expected to promote baptism in the Holy Spirit and forward statistical report on the performance of each local Church. 2009 Africa Azusa Conference The next Africa Azusa Conference will be held in Nigeria. Date � August 3-7, 2009. Venue: Youth Camp, Lagos or Evangel Camp (yet to be confirmed) This conference is regional conference of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance (Central Africa). The last one was held in 2007 at Libreville, Gabon. Peniel 2009 The 2009 Peniel series will be coming up on the third week of June. Date: Arrival Monday 22nd. Departure...
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...Jesus and Mohammad September 23, 2012 HUM/130 - RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD Instructor: THOMAS THIESSEN By Elizabeth Koch Submit a 1,250- to 1,500-word paper in which you compare and contrast the lives of Jesus and Mohammed in relation to each respective religion. Complete the following steps in your paper: • Contrast the way Christians and Muslims view Jesus. • Trace the lives of Jesus and Mohammed historically. • Compare what impact the death of each person had on his respective religion. • Compare and contrast the views of God believed in Christianity and Islam. The Muslims believe that Adam, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad are the requirements for anyone who calls themselves Muslims. If someone says that Jesus is not a messenger of God is not a true Muslim. They believe that Jesus was just that a messenger and nothing more he was moral. They believe that he was born of a virgin and that it was Gods will for this to happen even though no man had touched her. They believe that Gabriel is the father of Jesus because it was God’s will. The Muslim believe that he is perform miracles but that he was given the power from God though the angel Gabriel. The Muslims do not believe in the Trinity as the Christians do. They also do not believe that he is the son of God but a mortal not a god. Christians believe in Adam, Moses, and Jesus as members of the faith and you need to believe that Jesus is the son of God and he can to dies for us. Jesus is the...
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...The Church as Sacrament The Church, Sacrament of Salvation Church is the visible sign of the invisible reality of God’s salvation. Sacrament is the visible sign of an invisible reality. “Mystery” (invisible); “Sacrament” (visible) The Greek word “mysterion” is translated into Latin by two terms: “mysterium” and “sacramentum”. “Sacramentum” outlines better the church as the visible sign; “Mysterium” outlines better the occult reality of salvation. Christ is himself the “mystery” of salvation. Christ instituted his Church as the universal sacrament of salvation. The Church is an Invisible and Visible Communion The Church is at the same time both invisible and visible. As an invisible reality, the Church is the communion of each human being with the Father through Christ in the Holy Spirit, and with the others, who equally share in the: 1. Divine Nature 2. Passion Of Christ 3. Same Faith 4. Same Spirit The Church on earth is also a visible reality, a visible communion of faithful who converge in the: 1. Teaching of the apostles 2. Sacraments 3. Hierarchical order The Church and the Sacraments Each individual is introduced into the ecclesial communion by faith and by Baptism. Baptism is the incorporation into a body – the Church – that the risen Lord builds up and keeps alive through the Eucharist. Thus this body can truly be called the body of Christ. The Eucharist – the root and center of the community – is the creative force...
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