...the latest news from Bible Gateway: • Get into the Thanksgiving spirit this holiday season! Give Thanks: Biblical Stories About Gratitude is our Thanksgiving-themed devotional that runs through the month of November, and features stories from the Bible that illustrate for us what it means to live a life of thankfulness and gratitude. Sign up here! • How has the ubiquity of mobile apps affected our Bible reading? Are people reading the Bible more or less in our age of ebooks and apps? We ran a poll to find out, and the results may surprise you. • Looking for a devotional you can read along with your entire family? Take a look at Streams in the Desert for Kids, a new weekly email devotional written especially for kids, and which works great as a family devotional. Have you signed up for our Thanksgiving devotional yet? It starts tomorrow (November 7), so there’s still time! Our Thanksgiving devotional is called Give Thanks: Biblical Stories About Gratitude. When you sign up, twice each week throughout November you’ll receive … Continue reading → Reformation Reading at Bible Gateway Looking to do some Reformation reading today? You may not realize it, but Bible Gateway’s got a strong library of Reformation-related material, all online and easily accessible. Here are some of our Reformation resources: The Geneva Bible: It seems fitting … Continue reading → Bible Gateway’s Rachel Barach at CNMAC13: Reimagining the Word in a Digital Age Bible Gateway’s general...
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...Hannah Smith CHMN 201-[D06] 4/20/15 Church Leadership and Ministry Evaluation Paper For this paper, I did a self-evaluation. 1. Would you say that your congregation (or the people within your particular department or area of ministry) is “Living Out the Mind of Christ” (i.e. Unity, Humility, Selflessness) as they interact, serve, and minister to/with each other? How specifically do you as a ministry leader teach, cultivate, and maintain “The Mind of Christ” in your area of ministry? My area of ministry ranges from grades 6-12. At these young ages, students are still trying to find themselves. As they do so, they crave and desire a relationship with God. My team and I are very dedicated to teaching them that they are all united as one, and God loves each of them individually. This unity will hopefully teach them that they can lean on fellow believers their age and grow spiritually together. 2. Would you consider yourself a “Wounded Healer?” Also, would you please share an example where you have ministered to a person who is/was “wounded” in the same manner that you once were? (Cf. II Corinthians 1:3-5) Yes, I consider myself a wounded healer. I went through a physically and emotionally abusive relationship about three years ago. In going through this, I learned to find my self worth in God before I looked to others. I have been able to use my story to capture many girls in toxic relationships. One in particular was a girl my own age. She had been dating a guy...
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...The History of Science Study Guide Matching: 1. Science: Latin word which literally means “knowledge” 2. Old School definition of Science: Everything we know; knowledge 3. Epistemology: Science (knowledge) of how we know what we know 4. Natural Philosophy: Science (knowledge) of the way nature works; old school word for science 5. Isaac Newton: Father of modern physics; Bible thumper 6. Robert Boyle: Father of modern chemistry; Bible thumper 7. New School definition of Science: Knowledge gained largely through scientific method 8. Scientism: Ideology; assumes science designates true and ultimate way to solve all problems of nature and man 9. Resolution Loop: Matching up of two things, usually received at different times in such a way to seem to confirm the veracity of the other 10. Hypothesis: Educated guess about a topic based on the data 11. Theory: Hypothesis supported by enough evidence 12. Law: Continued testing of a theory until enough evidence has been gathered to be nearly certain it is true 13. Control Groups: Used to determine cause and effect Multiple Choice: Induction: general statement that is true for all the data; assumes the part we look at applies to the whole Deduction: starts with one or more inductive generalizations and applies to a specific situation Example: All heavenly bodies are made of green cheese. (inductive statement) The moon is a heavenly body. (definition) ...
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...Bible Survey Method Paper God gave us a great gift by leaving us His Living Word for us to read, study, know, and apply, so we may love and know Him better. However, in today’s world, the number of Christians who actually do these things are few. I am excited because I love God’s Word. I love how my God draws me to it, prepares me for what is next, and equips me through things I do not always know. At first glance, I thought the survey was like my Kay Arther Bible study, but as I read Jensen’s Survey of the New Testament by Irving L. Jensen, I am unsure. The survey is when you read the Bible as a whole and you highlight items that take place or that standout. You might even identify what you would title a certain chapter. But for the most part,...
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...Church Growth Research Graph and Statistics Anthony Darey Argosy University Identify the goal, population, and type of study The goal of this study is to determine what constitutes healthy growth or failure in a church. Of the 2180000000 churches around the world 1103 were used in this particular study which amounts to 0.000050596330275229354 % of the total available pool which included all faiths. These churches were of different denominations. This is a cross sectional analysis of how different churches grow or fail. For this study churches were selected from a previous study that was conducted from other research. These churches that were included in the study included different denominations not just focusing on one in particular, however all were considered christian based. Who conducted the study? Is there bias here? This study was conducted by Dr. Richard J. Krejcir an educator of inductive Bible principles. He has been teaching at camps, conferences and churches all over the world since 1978. Some of the principals that he believes should always be followed are : A caring, effective love relationship with Jesus Christ as LORD. A lifestyle dedicated to obeying God's Will. Daily devotional times, prayer, and studying of God's Word. A joyful love and willingness to serve our Lord, even through personal sacrifice. A witness for Christ without hypocrisy. A firm desire to be God's child...
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...Integration Paper Thiago DeSouza Psychology and the Bible Liberty University Abstract Integration for many years has been a topic of discussion between psychologists and Christian leaders. The debate between the two disciplines has been whether or not the two can coexist together or if the two disciplines should never merge. Epistemology, cosmology, and philosophical anthropology lays down the foundation for integration. Both disciplines seek to understand human behavior and both seek to fix what appears to be broken within humanity. Both disciplines seek for truth. Psychology seeks for truth through science and what has been observed, whereas the source for truth for Christianity is found in God through His Words and His Works. The two may not contradict. There are several models of integration and they look to explain what the relationship between psychology and Christianity ought to be. The Allies model, which is discussed in more depth, holds the view that truth is found in God’s Words and Works and that God is sovereign over all things. Integration Paper The integration of psychology and Christianity has been a topic of discussion for many years and will be for many more years to come. It is important that this discussion is not put aside but rather be openly discussed among members from both disciplines. There are many models within integration and they all offer their own perspectives on the relationship between psychology and Christianity. One is not necessarily...
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...Dunn Name: LU Email Address: BIBL 350 – Inductive Bible Study Assignments for Week #6 Assignment 10-1: Explain the Difference Between Reader Response and Authorial Intent (p.202). (20 Points) Note, this assignment is worth 20 points and should reflect considerable thought and effort in your response. Make sure you include in your explanation definitions of the terms involved. What role do presuppositions play in interpreting the Bible? Who controls the meaning of a biblical text? What is the source of reader-response view? What are the two main interpretive questions involved in these two views of who determines meaning? Reader Response: Reader response is the result of when the reader overlooks or neglects to discover what the author is intending to communicate in a biblical verse or passage. This method is dangerous as the reader attempts to bend the Word to their particular situation or circumstance. The question for this method by the reader is, “What does this verse and or passage mean to me?” rather than asking, “What is it that God is trying to communicate to me?” Or, “What does God want to teach me from this?” Reader response must be avoided at all cost as it has the potential to lead someone astray and down the wrong path. Scripture in the practice of this method is quoted out of context and is not taught or quoted as the author intended. Authorial Intent: Authorial intent would be the proper way to study and interpret the Scriptures. This method, the...
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...possible if scientists did not continue and build off of former scientists research. Aristotelian physics was the basis of the church's belief, and was a common belief for almost everyone in Europe in the fifteenth century. However it only described what the bible, when it was taken literally, had described. Europe was able to change from Aristotle’s physics. Although, it was slow because the Church facilitated the change, and did not want things to occur rapidly. There was a drastic change from the end of the sixteenth century into the seventeenth century. Giambattista della Porta was a late sixteenth century scholar who believed that there were two types of magic. One that consisted of “foul spirits,” and “incantations,” otherwise known as “sorcery.” The other type of magic was natural magic. According to Della Porta, “Magick is nothing else but the survey of the whole course of nature.” Natural magic was the opposite of doing harm to someone and was for “healing or gaining knowledge of nature.” The idea of healing and gaining...
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...boy and starting to get up as Dalen through the rest of the water on Carter. Carter started to scream and lunged at Dalen. About the time Carted started to hit Dalen both mothers stepped in. It seems to me that the mothers were talking when Carter’s mother said her son had OCD. Carter’s mother was trying to explain to Dalen’s mother when Dalen ran over to Carter and said he was sorry and could he play anyway. As the parents were still talking the boys were playing together peacefully. When these two boys talked to each other and become friends they began constructive playing with the cars and trucks. While the parents were deciding discipline for the boys, the boys worked out their problems their self. As grownups we can decide what inductive techniques to be able to make our children do what we ask them to do or maybe just wait and see if they can decide for themselves how to become friends. “Come my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord” (Psalms 34:11). Bibliography Papaalia, and Feldman. A Chiild's World....
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...Looking forward IPS Essay Dennis von Detten Liberty University INDS 400 Professor Burgess 10/05/2015 Dennis von Detten Professor Burgess INDS 400 10/1/15 Integration Essay I chose to pursue the Interdisciplinary Degree with the cognates of Psychology and Religion. These are two very different topics, but together hold weight to further therapy, personal improvement and growth for those in need. Having a cognate in religion will allow me to exercise strong analytical and original thinking skills that will develop my ability to empathize with my fellow human beings (Emory). My other cognate is psychology which is the study of the mind and behavior. With this cognate, I will advance my ability to communicate with others, understand myself, expand my insight and critical thinking abilities (Wikipedia). Together these cognates will provide an impeccable foundation and wisdom with which to become the individual that I want to be in order to achieve my career goals. King Solomon is usually remembered as a wise man. He also had a profound knowledge of human nature (Solomon). Solomon's concern with the ethics of everyday life is evident in his Proverbs. They show that Solomon loved wisdom and was always trying to teach it to others. They also indicate that he was a keen observer who could learn from the mistakes of others. Like Solomon, these cognates will open my eyes to human nature and provide a greater insight with which to address the turmoils and emotional struggles...
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...INTERPRETIVE JOURNEY PAPER ACTS 6:1-7 Wilbert Early, Jr. L23076350 Inductive Bible Study, BIBL 350 Dr. Ramon Moran Liberty University, 12 December 2013 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this research paper is to provide an Interpretive Journey into the New Testament text, Acts 6:1-7. The author, Luke, penned; In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith (Acts 6:1-7, NIV). I will use the five-step process of the basic Interpretive Journey in hopes...
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...Training Analysis Paper An Evaluation of the training program of Foundations for Christian Leadership -------------------------------------------- A Paper Submitted to Dr. Steve Hoke ------------------------------------------------- In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Doctor of Ministry Class LE812 ------------------------------------------- By Sarlito A. Sampan International Graduate School of Leadership Metro Manila, Philippines January 8, 2009 Training Analysis Paper An Evaluation of the Training Program of FCL TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Brief History of FCL 4 Analysis using Holland’s Two track Analogy 6 The FCL Analysis based on the 4 Components of Holland’s Model 8 The Input 8 The In-Ministry experience 9 The Cross-Ties dynamic Reflection 10 The Ballast Formation 11 Training Analysis: Which Components should be in Focus 12 Incoming participants 13 Total Training Process 14 Summary 16 Selected Bibliography 18 Appendix 19 Training Analysis Paper An Evaluation of the training program of FCL Introduction I choose to evaluate the program use by the Foundations for Christian Leadership or more known as FCL for I work directly with this organization. I have been with this program...
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...given the freedom of being themselves. God knows human populaces, for Jesus came in human likeness; this knowledge penetrates to the core of individual’s existence. God forgives as is evident n Mathew 26:28, and John3:16. God disciplines the human populaces (Prov, 3:11-12, Revelation, 3:19) (Balswick & Judith, 2007). The discipline of Israel can be observed as an attempt of creating a faithful and obedient people. The bible taken as a whole focuses on the love and grace of God that he freely gives. Nonetheless, this unconditional love is not free of expectations and demands. God’s love entail disciplinary actions for the individuals own rectitude; His love as a parent bears a striking similarity to the parenting style advocated in the social science literature; a high degree of support and inductive (instead of coercive) control. Session five: In this paper, I am going to center on the consequences of divorce on children as children and adults with regards to the biblical point of view, as well as, on their relationship as young adults with other people. The Bible demonstrates that God is not biased to...
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...particular the resurrection of Jesus are matters that can be established through proper historical argumentation, even apart from any prior arguments for the existence of God. Instead of trying to prove the existence of God through some form of rational proof, the evidentialist attempts to prove the existence of God through the truth of scripture and then using that truth to prove the existence and nature of God. To do this the evidentialist has to successfully defend his understanding of past events and his interpretation of texts and historical theories and ideology. The evidentialist also assumes a shared view of experiences, scientific theories, and the general rules of logic when engaging a skeptic, and there has to be some shared study and common ground of the nature and philosophy with the unbeliever to have a meaningful discussion. One of the advantages of being an evidentialist you can argue both for theism and for Christian theism at the same time without recourse to an elaborate natural theology. For instance, you can begin by arguing for the historical factuality of Jesus resurrection and then argue that such an unusual event is explicable only if a being like the Christian God exist. Having established God's existence via Christ resurrection although miraculous, this then leads the evidentialist to show that Jesus resurrection also authenticates his claims to be God incarnate. The evidentialist...
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