...Summary of the New Testament Books John John is a gospel genre. Written by John, “whom Jesus loved,” in Greek primarily to reach the new believers and seekers of Jesus. The theme of John demonstrates the miracles of Jesus’ incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection to the early believers. The characters are Jesus, His disciples, John the Baptist, Lazarus, Jewish leaders, the five thousand, Pilate, Mary, and Mary Magdalene. John the Baptist testifies Jesus is the Lamb of God. Jesus calls for His disciples. Jesus changes water to wine. John tells of the healings of the blind and the lame, the official’s son. Jesus feeds the five thousand with five loaves and two fishes. John writes of Jesus’ walk on water. John tells of the unbelief of the Jewish leaders, and Jesus makes claims about Himself. Lazarus dies and Jesus brings him back. Jesus prayed. Judas betrays Jesus and Peter denies Jesus. Pilate crucifies Jesus. John is responsible for Mary, Jesus’s mother. Jesus, after three days is seen by Mary Magdalene. He eats with the twelve in upstairs room. Acts Acts is a narrative genre. The theme; God is in control. The purpose; illuminate the works of the Holy Spirit during the persecution of the apostles. The characters are Jesus, Holy Spirit, Peter, Steven, Saul (Paul), Philip, believers, the apostles, King Agrippa. On Pentecost, the apostles receive the Holy Spirit. Peter begins his ministry with John. Their arrested for preaching the resurrection of Christ. They will...
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...CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………………6 BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………………7 Introduction As a youth leader working with different age groups, the question of what constitutes the essential activity of Christian ministry is a critic alone. The drive can be to simply educate about the Bible in a Christian setting, to drive spiritual foundation or to nurture discipleship of Jesus Christ. What is really important is to establish what really separates these theories or whether there is significant similarity. While many answers about education have been developed and published by nonspiritual authors, finding answers in the Christian setting require a rather different considerations as the spiritual aspect is a part. God is difficult to comprehend in scientific evaluation, however we can evaluate answers to the quest for an answer based on what Scripture teaches. In Chapter 1 of our text Mitchell states “Jesus expected his disciples to follow him, experience life change, and participate in something remarkable” (p 3). So in order to evaluate the statement “The essential activity of Christian ministry” we much follow his directions and lead as Jesus did. Education, Discipleship and Spiritual Formation Three terms need definition for the further discussion: education, discipleship and spiritual formation. Education In his book, Mitchell provides his answer to the question “What Is Christian Education?” with...
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...Your Name Professor’s Name Class Name Date the Assignment is Due Religious Studies The New Testament The New Testament contains twenty-seven books that focus on Jesus of Nazareth. Each book according to (Ehrman, 2006) contained in the New Testament has its author, context, theme, and a persuasive principle. When the books are combined, they contain one of the history’s most fruitful, different, intricate, and captivating writings. The books in the New Testament are divided into three categories, which are the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. The Gospels as (Berkhof, 2004) states are the books Matthew, Mark, and Luke. These books consist of a similar story and differ in some additions, special emphases, and exclusions according to the author and the messages being passed across. The Gospels relay the story of Jesus of Nazareth, his ministry, gathering of disciples, trial, crucifixion, and his resurrection. Acts on the other hand narrates the story of the resurrection and when the disciples are commissioned to witness. Acts is described as the history of the first church of Christ. The Epistles on the other hand are twenty-one books, also known as letters that are written by church leaders to different churches around the world. The first fourteen of the letters are known as the Epistles of Paul written by St. Paul in his association with the earliest churches in the first and the second century. The next seven letters are named the Catholic Epistles of...
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...Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility is apparently a quality we should have. I found three places where personal responsibility was used and not used. School, work and the Bible. We will take a closer look at them and decide why it is good to take personal responsibility. In collage, no one tells you when to get to class, when assignments are do, or when to study for a test. It is your personal responsibility to do those things. If you don’t, your school yeah will not be as great as you want it. If that means instead of going to a party the night before a big (or small) test, then be it. If you have relied on your parents and teachers for your whole life, then what will you do when it comes the time for you to leave, you won’t know what to do. I mean, it’s partly the parents fault for doing everything for you, but you could have taught yourself how to do simple things. If your parents don’t let go of the rope a little, how do they expect you accomplish anything. You have to be able to survive on your own. It’s a big world out there. Anyway, in collage, you have to be able to do almost about everything on your own. Sure, you will have your friends and teachers for guidance, but you have to have to personal responsibility to be able to do things and live in this harsh world. The next area with personal responsibility required in at your work. When at work, you usually have a boss, or something that tells you what you need to do. It is your responsibility to make sure...
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...Deut. 10:16 says, “Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer,” which strongly seems to indicate it is man’s responsibility to humbly repent, as seen repeated in Jer. 4:4: “Circumcise yourselves to the LORD and remove the foreskins of your heart, Men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, Or else My wrath will go forth like fire And burn with none to quench it, Because of the evil of your deeds.’” This parallels Paul’s teaching in Ephesians 1 and 2, which likewise references the saints as having once been dead but being made alive by God. Both Calvinists and non-Calvinists affirm that we were all once dead in our sins and have been made alive together with Him. The point of contention is over whether the dead sinner has any responsibility in his being raised up. Is the concept of “deadness” meant to suggest that mankind has no responsibility (ability to respond) to God’s appeal to “repent and live” (Num. 21:8-9; Ezk. 18:32; 33:11; John 6:40; John 20:31). The text indicates that we are “made alive together with Him,” and it is mankind’s responsibility to be included “in Him,” through...
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...second example, I will be discussing the importance of honesty for Christians, since we are created in the image of God. “Immediately following each day of creation God saw that it was good, but after the creation of man, God saw that it was very good”. (Online excerpt, Original Creation of man in the image of god, 2013)Being created in the image of God does not just refer to physical appearance; it also refers to the total essence of God. Example 1 In this example, I will be going over leadership and the Christian foundation that we were created in the image of God. From the very beginning of our creation as humans, we were give leadership over all his creation. With leadership, in any aspect, you will possess tremendous responsibility, and power over others, and their lives. King David stated in Psalm 139 “Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-How well we know it.” (Etzel and Gutierrez, Praxis Beyond Theory, 2012, p 61) AS Christians, one knows, without a doubt, that we are created in his image. Therefore, we have to always keep in that mindset. The Bible says “if it is teaching, let him encourage; If it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; If it is leadership, let him govern diligently; If it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (Men’s Study Bible, NIV, Romans 12:8, 1997) I am currently enrolled for a BS in Business...
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...Christianity and Its Relationship with the Environment McFague (2000) defines the term environment as the surroundings or conditions in which a human being, an animal or plants lives and operates within. In the context of theology advanced by Christians, the environment refers to the world that God created and humans are part and parcel of that creation. Modern and old works on Christianity, which includes the Bible, have advanced several thoughts regarding the environment and man. These thoughts can be classified into four categories, which include historical, modern, philosophical and theological perspectives about man and environment. In this context, this paper seeks to explore the manner in which Christianity perceive the environment and man. Particularly, the paper will evaluate the historical, modern, philosophical and theological perspectives. The historical thoughts about the environment and man can be derived from the Bible. As McFague (2000) indicates, the foremost chapter in the Bible presents two accounts regarding the creation of the Earth by God. The book, Genesis, indicates that when looking on each and every creation, God finds it “good”. Usually, most Christians fail to see these accounts as literal scientific explanations regarding the manner in which the world began. Rather, they see it as containing fundamental understanding regarding the relationship that exists between God and the Earth that God made for human beings to enjoy. Such a relationship is...
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...The religion known as Christianity began in Judea, which is present day Israel. After the religion began, it spread around the world mostly due to the Roman Empire and apostles such as Paul (Early Christians, n.d.). Holy sites in Christianity include Jerusalem, where Jesus Christ died and rose again on the cross and Bethlehem, which is the place where Jesus was born. Another holy site is Nazareth, which is where Jesus Christ grew up as a child and today where the largest Christian church in the Middle East is located. Rites of Passages/Rituals A confirmation in Christianity is where an already baptized person strengthens their relationship with God and becomes a full member of the Christian community. During this ceremony, the individual...
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...Abstract Discipleship counseling means to help people with broken souls to walk freely with Jesus Christ. To understand the whole person the counselor must consider the body, soul, mind and spirit. Dr. Neil T. Anderson discusses three different themes throughout his book to help the counselee bring people back to God. The integration of Theology, the study of God and Psychology, the study of the soul, can cause concern in the Christian community. Wondering who is responsible for integrating God into the secular counseling can be easily answered. Defining mental health to alleviate some of the suffering related to the natural and spiritual realm. Keywords: discipleship counseling, integration, theology, psychology, secular, mental health Discipleship Counseling Caring to the desires and problems of hurting people today is difficult and can be overwhelming at times. As today’s generations search for purpose, meaning, and significance, many are experiencing a pervasive sense of emptiness and loneliness. Obviously, from a Christian approach the problem is a spiritual one and so must be the cure. Anderson explains that one of his basic themes is the idea that one’s identity in Jesus Christ can be nurtured by the counselor derived from a model based on integration of both Theology and Psychology. Methods are given to help counselee to overcome traumatic experiences in their lives. Traumatic experiences are deeply etched in people’s minds. They shape their beliefs about...
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...Introduction Serving the Christian community is the mandate for service that comes directly from Jesus' teachings. In Mark 9:33-34, we are told that the disciples were arguing about which of them was the greatest. Jesus response to this was that "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all." Jesus Himself lived an exemplary life in serving others .In John 13, Jesus began washing His disciple's feet to demonstrate that even though He was Lord and Master, His role was also to be a servant to all and one must serve to be like Him. When He was asked what the greatest commandment is, Jesus said; that the Greatest is to love God, and the second is to love your neighbour as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). The reason why serving the Christian community is so important, it has to do with the nature of God. In 1 John 4:7, as well as in other places, we are told that, "God is love." In verses 20-21 we are told the impact. "If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. One must note that, if we have authentic love for others, then serving in the Christian community would become appealing. Overall, the reason for serving the Christian community is because through His love Christ gave His life that we might be able to live with Him and He wants us to share that love with others by serving in whatever ways we can.Mother Teresa states that: ...
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...orthodox for truth, logic, and reason. Deism is the worldview that I will summarize, discuss the flaws within this worldview and propose a plan of sharing the Gospel with a member of Deism. SUMMARY OF DEISM Deism is the worldview that suggests there is a God, however, He is not interested nor invested in the world. It negates all the miracles and healings discussed in the Bible. If God is not concerned about those in the world, He could not have performed the miracles or healings. Deism states God is not concerned about mankind. Therefore, mankind is not held accountable to Him. “Deism attacks and undermines an inerrant Bible.” It supports the teachings of Jesus Christ. However, it views him more as a “philosopher or reason and uprightness” than the savior of the world. It does not believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, died and was resurrected. “Lord Herbert of Cherbury (1583-1684), a major deist, believed religion was common to the human race...
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...describes Jesus as God. It explains that Jesus is the ultimate power and authority in the universe, superior to any and every other leader in history. He is the full and complete revelation of God to us. And Jesus is the one who can forgive us for our sins. Christ is the center of our hope and trust, and for that reason he is our only real hope for us. Jesus Christ, the son of God, is God’s final and most perfect revelation. The writer of Hebrews reminded his readers that they were god’s special people set apart and chosen for heaven. The book of Hebrew is to help us put full trust in God as he is revealed in Jesus Christ. Faith is the real confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we can’t see. (Hebrew 11:1). As we place our trust in God he will help us do what we can’t. The only way a person can come to understand something of God’s glory and power is to get to know Jesus Christ by faith God is always ready, willing, and able to fulfill his promises of freedom. Only one things stops him- lack of faith. Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another (Hebrew 10:25). We can start by asking God to help us have more faith. We are told that “anybody who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and he rewards those who sincerely seek him (Hebrew 11:6). One time a man came to Jesus and said “Have mercy on us and help us, if you can”? What do you mean: IF I Can”? Jesus asked. Anything...
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...the words and actions of Jesus remain an invaluable source of support. An example of a Christian who has recently suffered because of his faith is Oscar Romero a Archbishop from El Salvador had his life ended prematurely and brutally because he spoke out about great injustice carried out on the on the citizens of Latin America. The murder of father, Rutilio Grande who’s only crime was living in poverty alongside helpless peasants. An Example of this persecution is “Jesus prays in Gethsemane” Ch14v36-42, this example shows even when Jesus is in despair he will do what God wants him to. The message given from this is that in the time of great suffering you must stick to your faith at all costs. This is what Rutilio Grande did and his faith brought him death. In a way, modern Christians do have to submit to punishment, people could be made social outcast and be called names and take physical and verbal abuse off non-Christians just for their religion. Like when Jesus was summoned to the high priest he had to submit to questioning and suffering. When Jesus healed Jairus’ daughter in Ch5v21-43 the crowd laughed him and ridiculed Jesus for believing that the girl was just sleeping when really she had died, Jesus used his healing powers and resurrected her. The message is that Christians can subtract to ridicule but if you believe you can make the situation better. In the gospel there are many story’s of Jesus healing the sick and evil...
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...order is clearly seen in the life of Jesus Christ. Couldn't God have saved mankind without working through an individual? Couldn't He have spoken a word and accomplished it as He did with the creation of the world? Either it was not possible or He just simply chose not to do it that way. In His wisdom He chose to save man by becoming man. Jesus was the answer to everything. He said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by Me. John 14:6. No man can come unto God except through Jesus; that is divine order. It can't be done any other way. Everything has to be done exactly the way God wants it done. Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of Me,) to do Thy will, O God. Hebrews 10:7. Again, I can of Mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and My judgment is just; because I seek not My own will, but the will of the Father which has sent me. John 5:30. Again, Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak unto you I speak not of Myself: but the Father that dwells in Me, He does the works. John 14:10. In other words, Jesus was totally dedicated to the will of God and it had to be that way in order for God's will to be accomplished. God's will is accomplished through divine order. In Matthew 23:39 Jesus said: Ye shall not see Me henceforth, till you shall say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. That is divine order. We see it first in Jesus Christ....
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...to not disregard the strategic systems model plan that God has put in place to enhance, equip, and engage the church to full maturity in the Body of Christ. It is essential that the church I shepherd as senior pastor be equipped in the knowledge of the principles in which the church was built on which is the same foundation Jesus built his Church when he spoke to Apostle Peter “that upon this rock he would build his church”, (Matthew 16:18, NIV). The church goals have to be Christ centered and heaven focus, meaning the vision and mission of the church (Blackaby, 2001) is relative to the Word of God. As leaders that shepherd in the House of God we must have the on the characteristics of spirituality that is part of the foundation of the Great Commission, Matthew 28:16-20. We were built to evangelize the world that others may see Christ. God hand picked up for his purpose. Every ministry leader and auxiliary need to be spirit lead and Word fed and mindset (Ogden, 2003) must be that of God. Jesus taught the disciples that their main focus should be on evangelism. “Go into the hedges and highways and compel men to come unto me”, (Luke 14:23, NIV). Jesus had a strategic system in mind. He chose men that were willing to serve, he trained and equipped them for his godly purpose, and he allowed them to go and do the same things they were taught that his kingdom would be full. It is essential as senior pastor that I ensure those in my care that we are to be kingdom minded and...
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