...Vy Truong REL C 212 - 011 12/12/2014 THE GENERAL EPISTLES OF 1 AND 2 PETER The General Epistles of 1 and 2 Peter were written by Peter between 60 and 65 A.D. They were not intended for a specific church but written for all believers of the Church in general. Peter’s letters showed the internal strife that affected the church. Peter showed how external persecution should be handled, and he mentioned the significance of being a religio licita. During his life, Peter composed several apocryphal texts including the Gospel of Peter, Acts of Peter, Acts of Peter and Hebrew, Acts of Peter and the Twelve, Gnostic Apocalypse of Peter, a Letter of Peter to Phillip, Apocalypse of Peter, Coptic Apocalypse of Peter, the Gospel of Mary, the Pseudo-Clementina, the Gospel of Thomas, The Pistis-Sophia, the Dialogue of the Savior, and the Apocryphon of James. During that time, in the Christian church, there were three things about Christians that concerned the Gentiles including Pax Deorum, Cannibalism, and Immorality. However, Roman persecution of Christians was not as extensive as described. In his Epistles, Peter talked about Jesus and His suffering for human beings so that humans can have the opportunity to repent and be cleansed. “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit” (1 Peter 3:19). There was one important question that caused some debates among people at that...
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...presence and love of Jesus (3) To mature believers and prepare the, to preform works of ministry (4) To Represent the interests to the kingdom of God in the world , and to influence our society with the ideals of the Lord. Mission of the Church Mission of the Church As the apostles of Jesus Christ spread the gospels , they provided the beginning structure for the early Christian Church. It is impossible to separate the initial stages of the Roman Catholic Church from that of the early Christian church. After Jesus died , Simon Peter , one of Jesus disciples , became a strong leader in the jewish Christian movement. Later James , most likely Jesus brother , took over leadership. As the apostles of Jesus Christ spread the gospels , they provided the beginning structure for the early Christian Church. It is impossible to separate the initial stages of the Roman Catholic Church from that of the early Christian church. After Jesus died , Simon Peter , one of Jesus disciples , became a strong leader in the jewish Christian movement. Later James , most likely Jesus brother , took over leadership. Get Connected Get Connected History of the Church History of the Church Join Us every Sunday to have the blessings of God . Never forget the Lord’s day so that God will always protect us in danger. Never...
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...Roman Catholic church teaches that Protestant churches are not in fact churches, as they do not have apostolic tradition of ordinations, and therefore, do not have valid eucharist, nor are they in full communion with the successor of Saint Peter, the Pope. It does however recognise the shared apostolic tradition of the Eastern Orthodox church. Whilst it maintains that all salvation comes through the church, this leaves scope for the salvation of other Christians with an imperfect communion with the Roman Catholic church, i.e. Protestants. cBrien, Catholicism, 19-20. ^ Block, Matthew (24 June 2014). "Are Lutherans Catholic?". First Things. Retrieved 14 July 2015. The universality of the Church is, through God's grace, a reality despite doctrinal disagreements; but it is not a license for the downplaying of these doctrinal differences. The Church catholic is also the Church apostolic—which is to say, it is the Church which "stands firm and holds to the traditions" which have been taught through the words of the Apostles (2 Thessalonians 2:15). And this teaching—which is truly the Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:19-21)—has been passed on to us today in its fullness through the Scriptures. To be catholic, then, is to be heirs of the apostolic faith. It is to be rooted firmly in the Apostle's teaching as recorded for us in Scripture, the unchanging Word of God. But while this Word is unchanging, it does not follow that it is static. The history of the Church in the world is...
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...The Rise of Roman Papacy Hayden Wyrick Liberty University 201520 Spring 2015 CHHI 301-D13 LUO One of the most peculiar events in all of history is the rise of the papacy. During the time of the Middle Age Rome arose the need for a central figure. The Roman bishop filled that role to provide much needed stability and leadership. The focus of this particular paper will address the reasons for Rome, significant factors to dominance, and the implications of the papacy. Reasons for Rome Throughout the first centuries of Christian history, five cities emerged as epicenters for the church: Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Rome, and Constantinople. The Edict of Milan in 313 AD recognized Christianity as a legitimate religious entity. It was in this early stage of formation as an organization that the church took a similar structure to the government. The key leaders of the regional churches rose to power. The five bishops of the previous listed churches were looked to as geographical region leaders. Those five attempted to establish a stable structure upon which to build. However, the bishops would often disagree. From the time of the Edict of Milan until Constantine moved the capital of the empire away from Rome, the Roman bishop was a natural thought for the leader of the young church. Being at the center of the political, social, and economical scene allowed the Roman bishop the level of influence needed. After the political powers moved from Rome to Constantinople, the only...
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...The Rise of Roman Papacy Hayden Wyrick Liberty University 201520 Spring 2015 CHHI 301-D13 LUO One of the most peculiar events in all of history is the rise of the papacy. During the time of the Middle Age Rome arose the need for a central figure. The Roman bishop filled that role to provide much needed stability and leadership. The focus of this particular paper will address the reasons for Rome, significant factors to dominance, and the implications of the papacy. Reasons for Rome Throughout the first centuries of Christian history, five cities emerged as epicenters for the church: Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Rome, and Constantinople. The Edict of Milan in 313 AD recognized Christianity as a legitimate religious entity. It was in this early stage of formation as an organization that the church took a similar structure to the government. The key leaders of the regional churches rose to power. The five bishops of the previous listed churches were looked to as geographical region leaders. Those five attempted to establish a stable structure upon which to build. However, the bishops would often disagree. From the time of the Edict of Milan until Constantine moved the capital of the empire away from Rome, the Roman bishop was a natural thought for the leader of the young church. Being at the center of the political, social, and economical scene allowed the Roman bishop the level of influence needed. After the political powers moved from Rome to Constantinople, the only...
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...The Rise of Roman Papacy By Brian D. Jenkins Liberty University CHHI301-C01 LUO 201220 Spring 2012 One of the most peculiar phenomenon in all of history is the rise of the papacy. During the events of the Middle Ages in Rome arose the need for a central figure. The Roman bishop happened to fill that role to provide much needed stability and leadership. The focus of this particular paper will address the reasons for Rome, significant factors to dominance, and the implications of the papacy. Reasons for Rome Throughout the first centuries of Christian history, five cities emerged as epicenters for the church; Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Rome, and Constantinople. The Edict of Milan in 313 AD recognized Christianity as a legitimate religious entity. “The proclamation …assured Christians of legal rights (including the right to organize churches),” It was in this early stage of formation as an organization that the church took a similar structure to the government. The key leaders of the regional churches rose to power. The five bishops of the previous listed churches were looked to as geographical region leaders. Those five attempted to establish a stable structure upon which to build. However, the bishops would often disagree. From the time of the Edict of Milan until Constantine moved the capital of the empire away from Rome, the Roman bishop was a natural thought for the leader of the young church. Being at the center of the political, social, and economical...
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...World Religions Report Name HUM/130 Axia College of University of Phoenix Introduction The Roman Catholic Church is considered the largest of all Christian churches (Believe, 2007). Roman Catholicism is a branch of Christianity governed by the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. Today the Roman Church with the Pope, Archbishops, Cardinals, Monsignors, Priests, Deacons, and Nuns has become a huge global operation reaching almost every country in the world. This report will include a personal viewpoint gathered from an interview with a Roman Catholic follower and a recent visit to their church. In addition to the personal viewpoint on Roman Catholicism, this report will include researched facts on Roman Catholic beliefs and practices as well as a comparison between Catholicism and Islam. Although Catholics and Muslims have distinct beliefs and worshipping practices, they share similar fundamental principles. Church Visit Presentation BVM was the place of worship visited on Saturday May 29th, 2010 for Saturday Mass. The Church is located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania at 100 Old Soldiers Road. The mass was conducted by the Pastor of the church, Father Harrison. The church service for this day was extremely interesting and was based on the concept of the Holy Trinity and its importance to honor this belief. This topic was fascinating because of the marvel in the doctrine of the Trinity. I was grateful...
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...Stefan Palylyk Mr. McDougal English II H 12/3/12 Important Themes in Fellowship of the Ring: Religion’s Impact on Imagination Throughout history, religion has hugely impacted such things as art, science, literature, etc. J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Fellowship of the Ring, is a person who represents his Catholic beliefs within his writing at numerous times. Since his religious beliefs had a profound impact on his life, Tolkien alludes to many things in the novel. He symbolizes Catholic figures such as Jesus, the apostles, and themes such as the genealogy mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew. Since the Catholic faith is mostly centered around Jesus Christ, Tolkien finds a way to represent Jesus in certain characters in the story. The most notable character that fits the role of the Lord and Savior is Frodo. One of the first aspects of Frodo as the Christ figure is his journey from his home in the Shire throughout middle-earth. Frodo’s mission is to protect the ring from evil and carry it to Mordor and only when he leaves his home is he able to show who he really is. This is much like Jesus’ mission to leave his home village of Nazareth to proclaim the word of God and express the connection between God and people. Frodo also has supernatural power in the form of the ring like Jesus’ power inherited from God. Frodo’s power from the ring is undoubtedly an extreme capability. The power of the ring is described by Gandalf when he says, "A mortal, Frodo, who keeps one of the Great...
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...When Fishermen Don’t Fish Matthew 4:18-20 In his book In the Eye of the Storm, Max Lucado tells about something that happened to him while he was in high school. Every year, he and his family used to go fishing during spring break. But one year, his brother and his mom couldn’t go, so his dad let him invite a friend. They looked forward to this vacation with great anticipation. They pictured the sun shining down on them as they sat in the boat in the middle of the lake. The yank of the rod and the spin of the reel as they wrestled the bass into the boat. The smell of fish frying in a skillet over an open fire. They could hardly wait. Finally spring break arrived, they loaded the camper and set out for the lake. They arrived at night, set up the camper and went to bed anxious to get up the next morning and go fishing. But that night, a northeaster blew through. The wind was so strong they could barely open the door of the camper the next morning. The sky was gray. The lake was choppy. There was no way they could fish in that weather. "No problem," they said. They could spend the day in the camper. They had brought Monopoly and Reader’s Digest. They knew a few jokes. It wasn’t what they came to do, but they would make the best of it and fish the next day. So they passed the day indoors. The hours passed slowly but they did pass. Night finally came and they crawled into their sleeping bags dreaming of fishing. The next morning it wasn’t the wind that made the door...
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...A Comparative Overview of Two Health Care Organizations: As It Relates To Customer Service Khairah Rida Berkeley College Professor Silverman HEA_260_SECOL In any successful organization it is imperative for much attention to be allocated towards the formulation of strategies in an effort to gain a sustainable advantage. These organizations follow a methodical strategic development process where they establish their mission, vision and values. Of which is significant to the process as it correlates with customer satisfaction –The Mission of an organization tends to have an external bearing, however its objective is to orientate the establishment with the population in which it serves. Furthermore, the Mission is intended to help the organization network their services to the needs or demands of the population; in doing so will allow for the establishing of their target market. The Vision of an organization expresses their ideal concept for the future, purpose and values. In terms of customer service, the organization’s vision provides employees with direction in relation to performance and expectations; as well as influence customers’ perception as to why they should utilize the organization’s services. Subsequently, businesses conclude all precise goals and outcomes that would represent the realization of their vision; and from this follows the identification and determination of essential issues, including any internal and (or) external persuasions that...
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...Guide Question for #POPEPULAR 1. Describe Pope Francis (Jorge Marion Bergoglio) as a child, young, student , seminarism and Pope. * As a son to his parents, Pope Francis respects his parents so much. He is also an honest son to his parents . As a student, Pope Francis is a responsible student. He is a compassionate student who loves to help others. As a Pope, Pope Francis has a great leadership trait and his humility and his humanity are of his best traits. 2. Compare the life story of Pope Francis with the following modern day Filipino heroes: * Kristel Mae Padasas, was a catholic volunteer and she died during the Papal Mass for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban, while Pope Francis used to volunteer help when he was young. They are both helpful to the needy. * Dr. Edgardo Gomez is a world renowed marine biologist who was conferred the mark of National Scientist of Philippines last year, while Pope Francis was also an intelligent student when he was still studying. They are both dedicated in studying harder. * Joey Velasco, was a very talented painter known for his painting “Table of Hope”, while Pope Francis also love to paint. They both have artistic talent. * Ronald Gadayan, is a janitor who returned big amount of money he found at the airport, while Pope Francis is an honest student when he was young. * Mark Lory Clemencio, one of the Fallen 44 who died protecting our country, while Pope Francis is a hardworking person when he was still young...
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...Jesus of Nazareth was not the messiah. In a time that Judea was under the remorseless Roman rule, Jesus was a man born in Bethlehem to parents Mary and Joseph, who would raise him in Judea’s backwater province of Galilee practicing strict Jewish traditions. Later in his life he would claim to be the son of God and travel Judea preaching peace and translating God’s word for anyone that would listen. He would gain a following and be praised and worshipped as the messiah. He would be crucified as a threat to Rome and the Jewish officials and then supposedly rise from the dead. News of his execution would cause outrage against Rome and spark the Jews to rebel against the Romans. Despite how Christianity has identified him, he was never the messiah and instead he was just a very ambitious revolutionary that Judea needed. The jewish messianic prophecy was incredible strict and incredible literal. Jesus was not the right person to be the messiah. The belief was that the messiah would be a powerful political figure (Jeremiah 23:5). Jesus was born to working class parents. He did not start out with any authority and throughout his life he never achieved any gain in the political world, in fact, he actively opposed the politicians in place, going as far as to out-wit and embarrass them in public (O’Reilly). The messiah was supposed to be a military leader with a background of winning wars for Israel (Jeremiah 33:15). Jesus preached non-violence and never fought in a battle....
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...the Hebrew language and the Old Testament. Growing up, he lived a strict life of a Pharisee persecuting Christians, but on the road to Damascus, Jesus had confronted him “Saul why do you persecute me?” He blinded Paul for 3 days finally healed by an apostle, regaining his vision. Soon after he was baptised, changed his name to his Roman name Paulus (long for Paul), knowing he had to spread the word of God. After seeing the light of God, St Paul started to work as missionary travelling thousands of miles trying to convert people to Christianity and spreading the word where ever he went. He wrote important letters. He worked among the people believing and valuing honest manual labour, trying to succeed in equal rights for all the people. Saint Paul was given the name “Christian troublemaker” in his times. Paul had embarked on his 1st journey with his partner Barnabus. He travelled to Cypress, Phamphylia, Pisidia and established churches at Pisidia, Antioch, Icnoium, Cystra and Derbe. On his 2nd missionary journey he had revisited the established churches, travelled Europe and had preached the Gospel in Philippi and visited Thessalonica, Beroea, Athens and Corinth. Through his 3rd journey he had revisited the place from his previous journeys and then he settled in Ephesus for 3 years. Later he was arrested in Caesarea for 2 years. Paul was given a choice on his trial location and with that agreement he had chosen Rome for the idea had struck him it would be safer for he was a...
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...In 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Paul's theme of biblical eschatology is "faith, love, and perseverance through persecution, which is the fruit of hope"(Antiquity pg. 287). The letters were written to the church at Thessalonica, to the brothers and sisters who had come to faith in Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 states, "Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you." These letters reveal the truth to believers that they will experience the Tribulation or Day of the Lord. "For yourselves know perfectly that the Day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night" (1 Thess. 5:2). In this scripture the words: Day of the Lord and thief in the night "stick out." This day will come suddenly, and inescapably taking men off guard because the world will be unprepared just like one would be if a thief entered their home during the night. The church questions Paul when the day of the Lord would return? Paul tells the church that the day will be unexpectedly, but "one can be prepared by living a moral life and wearing the armor of God: faith, love, and hope" (Antiquity pg. 286). "However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows" (Matt. 24:36). 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9 Paul explores the topic of Thessalonians' persecution. "All this is evidence that God's judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the...
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...Thesis: to inform you about the Apostle Paul’s first missionary journey using the Book of Acts. The first missionary trip of Paul was written about in Acts 13:4-14:28. The story started Paul (or Saul) and Barnabas were sent by the Holy Spirit to the seaport of Seleucia and then they sailed to the island of Cyprus. When they arrived in the town of Salamis, they went and preached in all of the Synagogues with John Mark as their assistant. They continued across the island, preaching, until they finally reached the town called Paphos. While they were there, they met a Jewish sorcerer who was actually a false prophet who called himself Bar-Jesus (which is a combo of Barnabas and of course, Jesus). Bar-Jesus attached himself to the Governor, whose name was Sergius Paulus and he was an intelligent man. He invited Paul and Barnabas to visit him, because he wanted to hear God’s Word. The Elymas (which means the sorcerer in Greek) and manipulated the governor out of believing what Saul and Barnabas had to say, because he was trying to keep the governor from believing in Jesus Christ. Then, Saul (or Paul) was filled with the Holy Spirit and Looked Elymas in the eye and said “You son of the devil, full of every sort of deceit and fraud, and enemy of all that is good! Will you never stop perverting the true ways of the Lord? Watch now, for the Lord has laid his hand of punishment upon you, and you will be struck blind. You will not see the sunlight for some time.” Right after he finished...
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