...I was introduced to my best friend (Stacy Morneau) a little over a year ago; now looking forward to the day I receive her as my Proverbs 31 Wife, in addition to my best friend. I have a love for the Arts and appreciate the passion and creativity each artist possess. I am currently wrapping up my last year of college. I’ll be finishing with a degree in Economics. I am in love with Jesus and I fight to live out an example of what it looks like to be saved by grace, and to inherit true Sonship. My mission is to empower this generation to persevere through the trenches and become the individuals we’ve been created to be. I believe that God has a divine will for us to come together as one church and invest our lives into spreading the gospel through any form of communication God has given us to pursue. I want to encourage anyone reading this to open up your heart and receive the promise that was given to you. If you’re not familiar with this promise, it can be found in the most profound leadership book ever composed. Just go to your local Christian bookstore and ask for the book that contains 66 books within, and is divided up between the Old Testament and the New...
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...BALMORES, VENICE A. NOVEMBER 29, 2013 BSCE-1 THEO 2 1:00-2:00 TTHS HUMAN SAVIOR IMAGES OF JESUS Jewish Mystic / Spirit Person: One of those figures in human history who had frequent and vivid experiences of the sacred. Jesus, too, was a spirit person, according to the Gospels, he had visions including one at his baptism in which, like Ezekiel, he “saw heaven opened before him and he saw the Spirit coming down on him like a dove”. Jesus also used spiritual practices like fasting and long hours of prayer typical for spirit persons. His intimate communion with God is indicated by his use of the word Abba. He called God Abba, a term signifying closeness and familiarity. It is equivalent to the words papa, daddy, or itay, or tatang. Jewish Healer: The historical evidence that Jesus performed paranormal healings is very strong; he must have been a remarkable healer. Jesus both healed and exorcised. Not all spirit persons become healers and exorcists, but some do and Jesus was among them. His contemporaries and he himself viewed these abilities as the result of the Spirit’s power working through Him. The Gospels refer to healings and exorcisms and healings. In addition to possessions by evil spirits, the conditions treated included fever, paralysis, withered hand, bent back, haemorrhage, deafness and dumbness, blindness, dropsy, coma, and skin disease. Jewish Wisdom Teacher: He taught a subversive and alternative wisdom. Jesus was regularly addressed...
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...nsf/vw-sublinks/F7522AC461DED52F8825770B0056535B Mission Statement: “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination”. Analysis: Salvation Army’s vision and mission statements are one in the same and seem to lack length, direction, and meaning. Their published mission statement is not what one would expect from a nonprofit organization. It fails to address some of the areas since much of the organization's existence is tied up in this purpose; it is critical for the people to carefully craft the statements that shape it. Each one will be used both internally and externally as a reminder of the organization's rationale, and together they will be used to make important decisions about the organization. It lacks of the mission statement checklist test, the activities and services was not provided. Revised Mission Statement: “ Salvation Army is committed to serving the whole person, body, mind and spirit, with integrity and respect, using creative solutions to positively transform lives. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination and in international capacity”. Example 2: Edison Wetlands URL: http://www.edisonwetlands.org/about/ Mission Statement: “Edison Wetlands Association (EWA) is a grassroots...
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...apostle Paul had many journeys and used multiple methods to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Those methods all contained several characteristics that set Paul apart from all other missionaries, as these are used today. As Paul went about fulfilling the great commission his legacy can be identified by these key characteristics. Paul ministry was focused on planting a church, his goal to spread the Gospel and convert individuals not just preach to local crowds. Paul’s method of operation was to come into a community begin to evangelize, establish the congregation and the church. These communities of Jews and Gentiles formed by Paul and his team established the local church and he moved on to another location. The path chosen by Paul in his commitment to preaching Jesus Christ to those in the who would listen. Paul preached to all that Christ died for all sinners and every person was in an equal position before God as a sinner. Paul preached redemption through Christ Jesus for all. One the important characteristics Paul had was that he preached to the crowd, he had an understanding that the message would identify with the audience as the Gospel related to that community, by no means did Paul change the word of Christ, he was an educated man and used it in his work spreading the Good News. Throughout Paul's travels he was willing to endure hardships and persecution in his mission to the proclamation of the gospel of the Kingdom of God. Paul understood that he would suffer for the message...
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...state…” King exemplifies himself by saying he has received the honor to be in the position that he is in, president. He lets them know that this is a respectable position as well as a hard position to acquire. He also says that he is the president of an organization that operates in every Southern State, which shows that he is making it known that this organization is well known throughout the South and has a lot of support. I felt like he added this statement into his letter as an attempt to gain some respect from the clergymen. The third piece of ethos that I came across was in the third paragraph. King wrote, “…and just as the Apostle Paul left his village of Tarsus and carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to the far corners of the Greco Roman world, so am I compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my own home.” This statement really shot out to me because he is comparing himself to an Apostle. I’m not saying that he is not a good man that is well respected,...
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...Works and Words: Why You Can't Preach the Gospel with Deeds And why it's important to say so. Duane Litfin [ posted 5/30/2012 10:43AM When it comes to the enduring question of word versus deed in the Christian's calling, the issue is always one of balance. How are Christians to think about the relative roles of words (proclaiming the gospel) and deeds (loving action) in what Christ has called his people to be and do? We need to set our scales to a balance that matches Scripture. "Balance" may sound simple, but finding and maintaining our equilibrium on such a complex subject is never easy. It's like walking a tightrope. Only one direction will keep us upright and moving forward, and any number of missteps could lead us to fall off one side or the other. Misguided claims abound. Here's a prominent example. How often do we hear these days, with passion and approval, the famous dictum attributed to Francis of Assisi: "Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary"? In this saying, the word-versus-deed question rears its head, stressing in this instance how important it is for Christians to "preach the gospel" with their actions. Let the gospel be seen rather than spoken, it's implied. Words may serve a useful backup role, but our actions must take center stage if we are to make a difference in the world. At first blush, this sounds right. Except that it isn't. According to those who know the relevant history well—the Franciscans—Francis never uttered these words...
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...Using Exhibit 1.5 to guide your response, provide a workplace and a biblical example of applying the recommended research actions. “The treatment is only as good as the diagnosis,” this old adage rings throughout many scenarios, research included. The initial inception of research starts with a purpose. Researchers must first diagnose management’s issues before addressing the “how” and “what” of the solution (Cooper, 2014, pg. 16). Simon Sinek (2011) proposed that organizations neglecting the question of “why” and focusing more on the question of “how” and “what” starve themselves of opportunities for success. The purpose behind our actions is the most important quality of any system – and it goes the same for research. Without solid purpose and vision, practices seem confusing and unnecessary. Clarify the reason for research and the process can begin to flow. There are many good examples of purpose within organizations – but few as good as Whole Foods. Founded in 1980, by Craig Weller, John Mackey and Mark Skiles, a mission was born (Whole Foods, 2010). With a conviction for consumption of natural foods, these men wanted to share their vision with the world. They began their initiative in Austin and have grown to 374 locations globally all with the same mission in mind (Kowitt, 2014). Likewise, they have positioned themselves as number 55 on a list of the top 100 companies to work for (Moskowitz & Levering, 2015). When visiting a website, it is not difficult to find...
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...Romans (A) Introduction (1) Romans is the _LONGEST__ of Paul’s letters. (2) Romans is the most _____THEOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT___ of Paul’s letters. (3) The letter of Romans has been greatly influential in the history of the Church (i) Augustine CHRISTIAN WHO LIVED IN THE 4TH CENTURY. HE BECAME CONVINCED THAT CHRISTIANITY IS TRUE, BUT COULDN’T SUBMIT TO CHRISTS LORDSHIP. HE HAD SINS THAT WASN’T WILLING TO GIVE UP. CHILD SAID “TAKE UP AND READ.” ROMANS CH 13 13-14. (ii) Martin Luther FATHER OF PROTISTHANT REFERMATION. BELIEVES THAT YOU HAVE TO EARN GODS FAVOR. EXCOMUNICATED FROM THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. (iii) John Wesley ENGLISH REVIVALIST. (4) Is Romans a systematic presentation of Paul’s Theology? YES & NO: YES, BECAUSE IS WRITTEN SYSTEMATICALLY. NO, BECAUSE WAS NOT WRITTEN AS A SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY. (B) Author (5) Claim of the text – written by Paul. (6) Little scholarly debate about this claim (C) Date and Place of writing (7) Paul likely wrote Romans in ____AD 57____________ to Christians in Rome. (8) Paul did not found the church at Rome (we do not know who did). (9) A man named ___TERTIUS_________ (Rom 16:22) served as Paul’s amanuensis. (10) The place this letter was probably written -- ___CORINTH____________ (11) The letter was likely carried to the Romans by ___PHOEBE_____ (Rom 16:1-2) (D) Audience (12) There probably were...
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...Oliver Metzler GLST 220-D02 “Gospel Presentation” December 13, 2015 Background Information The person whom I intend to share the Gospel with is my friend Drew Harmatz. We have been friends now for over three years and over that time grown to be really good friends. Even though we are good friends we do not share the same beliefs. Drew is Jewish and has chosen to stick with his birth religion because he likes the Jewish moral compass. Basically, he has expressed that he feels the Jewish culture is more peaceful and presents a better moral basis than that of any other religion. While we have talk of God, Christ, and the Bible; I have never tried to relay the Gospel to him. Elements of Communication There are a couple key points I must understand when trying to communicate the Gospel to Drew. The first thing I should do is try and relate to him as Paul did. Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 9:20 that in order to win over the Jews he must become a Jew. Jews and Christian both hold the Old testament as truth and I should start with trying to embark on common ground. The written Torah that Jews reads are actually the first 5 books of the Bible. This is a great way to relate and attempt to break down the walls. Using common ground is one way, another would be to relate the Jewish and Christian moral compass to him. Drew relates the moral compass of Christians to the history that has been documented and not to what the scripture writes. In order to do this, I would need to...
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...The article entitled, "Where there's a Will, There's a Way", gave a very well informed explanation concerning Resilience. The author went into grave details concerning the specific definition that Resilience is, "a psychological study of individuals and groups in adverse circumstances"(Harrington,2012). "Resilience research analyzes why some people go on to experience more problems, while others develop into adults who can contribute positively to society (Werner, 2004),(Harrington,2012). This very statement gave room to spark such a revelation of testimony within me. As a child, I was raised in a neglected home riddled with physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Being raised in this environment, caused emotional trauma, deep hurt and rejection to burrow within my soul. This environment fragmented the core of my being, which left me shattered from watching, hearing, and experiencing so many things no one should have seen, let alone a child! I didn't grow up in a solid foundation of Christ but what I did have was Religion, which led us to more Confusion, and eventually chaos. Hosea 4:6 says that, "my people are destroyed from a lack of knowledge" and in another translation of the same verse, it replaces "lack of knowledge" to "they don't know me". So many people are being destroyed from simply, not knowing Christ and to properly know him only comes through a deep intimacy and relationship. The author correlates "Spirituality" as one key element?. It further stays that it is a set...
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...What did Nephi see among the nations of the Gentiles? (1 Nephi 13:4-5) Aloha! Brothers and sisters, we are always reminded to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Our prophets, apostles, and leaders have seriously and actively engaging themselves for this cause. They also are fervently asking us to repent and serve this church wholly. You might ask the question why? Why can’t we just mind our own selves and leave others to think for their own? Why is there missionary work? Why is there home teaching and visiting teaching? Why do we even bother? My topic is very sensitive especially to those who are currently investigating the church and who are having doubts about its foundation. And because of this, I would like to divide my talk in three questions. These are: What did Nephi see, What do we have to be the true Church, What can we do to help? * What did Nephi see? One of the vivid answers we can find in the scripture is found in 1 Nephi 13:4-5. This scripture block is very sensitive to those who will read the Book of Mormon and is one of the reasons of commotion. Allow me to read it to you, quote, “And it came to pass that I saw among the nations of the Gentiles the formation of a great church. And the angel said unto me: “Behold the formation of a church which is most abominable above all other churches, which slayeth the saints of God, yea, and tortureth them and bindeth them down, and yoketh them with a yoke of iron, and bringeth them down into...
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...Without Fear. Nashville, TN: B and H Publishing Group, 1999. Author Information The author, William Fay, before giving his heart to God was a gambler, ran a house of prostitution, and was involved in the mafia. After having everything that success could offer, Fay began to feel as if something were missing. Eventually, his establishments were raided and he was faced with the threat of jail time. Faced with the possibility of spending his life in jail and losing everything he had, he made the commitment to believe in Jesus. Fay is currently a Chaplain with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and a host of the radio show, “Let’s Go”. He evangelizes by sharing his testimony and loving people with simple, basic methods of sharing the gospel. Content Summary Fay begins his book by describing the state of evangelism in churches today. In the brief first two chapters, Fay explains that Christians can not fail if they will just share their faith. It is the sharing itself that is our success, not the expected outcome (Fay, 3). Fay describes the vast majority of Christians that are guilty of committing what he calls the sin of silence. He expresses the need for Christians to be excited about their relationship with Christ and to share their faith (Fay, 7). In one story that Fay tells, a woman who is in adultery, surrenders her life to Christ and goes back to her husband asking for forgiveness. Two days later the woman’s husband contacts Fay to tell him something was different...
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...1. What are some ways the Christian gospel is perceived in our culture? There are several different views and beliefs of the Christian gospel. Some include: the Bible is a nice story but is just that a story; if I just say a Salvation prayer I am saved; if I treat others well and do good deeds I will get into Heaven; and, the Bible was written so long ago that it is not really relevant in today’s time; to just name a few. The Christian view of the gospel is one of good news. The gospel, in the Bible tells us that God loved us as sinners so much, He sent His only Son to pay the price for our sinful nature by dying on the cross. By understanding, and believing in our minds, our bodies (heart), and our souls that: we are sinners; that God sent His Son to die for our sins; that Jesus died, was buried, and rose from the dead; that the only way to God is through Jesus Christ; and by believing these things in our hearts and professing it with our mouths, we are saved. 2. What are some specific moral reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? One moral reason someone might reject the Christian gospel is that of greed. More and more today’s generation seems to be one of greed. The “me” generation; the “g” for greed generation; the “feel-good” generation; these generation examples seem to want whatever they desire and want to have it now, simply because it makes them feel good. This generation is full of people who have a selfish view of the world and what it can offer...
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...The church is called to care, win souls and love and Jesus gave the model of what the church is supposed to be, right from the beginning. When Jesus proclaimed his mission to the world, he quoted Isaiah (Luke 4:18). There were four things he was about: preaching good news to the poor; freeing prisoners and all who were bound by evil demons of oppression; restoring the sight of the blind (including knowledge, understanding, and the ability to distinguish between right and wrong); and proclaiming the year of the Lord’s favor. In the Gospels, Jesus systematically pursues this mission and fulfills it. After he had been with his disciples for a long time, Jesus sent them out two by two and said to them, Go out there, heal the sick, do everything you have seen me do. When you have done that announce to them that the kingdom of God is coming and its very close at hand, the ruler ship of God has come in their midst. They can take off the shackles of all the other rulers who have been holding them in captivity. Now they are free, because their salvation has come, their savior is here, and they are now free men and women. This is the mission of the church; this is the mandate of the ministers. If you all are living up to your mandates, why are there so many blind people when there are so many churches in Nigeria? Why so much ignorance, so much oppression? Why are people under bondage when the church has been commissioned to put the devil under check? What have the ministers been doing...
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...in-charge Ma. Imelda Grace G. Daña RVM. First, I learned about the Four Gospel: One Message of Lesson 1 of our subject. St. Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, stress two important facts about gospel: there is no other gospel and that the gospel he and the other apostles preach came from Jesus Christ. The Gospel writers are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. Matthew, Mark and Luke are Synoptic Gospels because it explains about Jesus’ Humanity. John’s Gospel explains about Jesus’ Divinity. The account of Jesus teaching His audience about the values of the kingdom contained in the Beatitudes and the many new laws on praying, almsgiving, and fasting is presented in both gospels. Matthew calls this event “Sermon on the Mount” while Luke calls it “Sermon on the Plain”. Matthew’s audience is predominantly Jewish so he wanted to show them that Jesus is the Promised Savior, the God-Son who, like the Father who gave the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai also gives the Beatitudes and the new laws on praying, fasting, and almsgiving on mount. Luke has for his audience the Greeks so Jesus must be presented to them as someone who accepts and treats everyone “Jews and Gentiles” equally. Dei Verbum urges that the sacred authors told us the honest truth about Jesus Christ. In what He did and taught for our eternal salvation. This is the Good News, the Gospel and there is no other. Jesus is the good news presented to us in the gospels. Jesus is no ordinary good news. He is the good news of Salvation therefore...
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