...Introduction This week the class read Chapters 21-26, 41-42, and 50 of the book The Pocket Guide to leading a Small Group. Early and Dempsey captured and explained the details of starting and maintaining a new group. Important points discussed were creating a small group covenant, the importance of asking good questions and leading the small group discussions, finding and training an apprentice, finding a host for the group as well as how to birth a new group. This week we also learned how to deal with potential problems within the group like difficult people and integrating children into the group dynamics. Similarly, in chapters four and five of Jeffrey Arnold’s book, The Big Book on Small Groups, he thoroughly explained how to start a new group and the importance of the building blocks of community within the small group. In addition to reading the texts, Rod Dempsey’s lecture titled, How to Lead a Group, enhanced the reading and discussion as he outlined ten effective ways to lead a small group. In this lecture, the 5 W’s were introduced; Welcome, Worship, Word of God, Works, and Witness. Beginning Steps and Outline Creating a new group should begin with a dream and prayer. “The place to start, when attempting to gather a group, is on your knees.” This follows in the footsteps of what Jesus did prior to selecting his disciples (Luke 6:12-16). Arnold makes a very important statement about the thousands of intangibles that affect how ministry occurs. Only God is in...
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...is both the only, and the best way of avoiding the prohibition on the passing of the burden of a positive freehold covenant. Critically assess this statement with reference to academic opinion and case law. The mutuality principle is a form of legal standard that was created by case law. This principle is based on the fact that an organisation cannot receive money from itself. It is also based around the fact that if a certain amount of people are able to contribute towards a common fund that have been created by them and are controlled solely by them , then any additional funds for the common purpose will not be held as income but saved for whichever later reason they see fit to spend it. The case Commissioner of Income-tax v. I.T.I. Employees Death & Superannuation Relief established that mutuality principle also offers a tax shelter as money that is being saved cannot be treated as a taxable income. Every covenant has two sides the Benefit and the Burden. The benefit is when a promisee’s has the right to enforce his wishes or a promise and the burden is the promissor’s obligation to fulfil the duty. The case Halsall v Brizell were the claimaint wanted to enforce a covenant upon the defendent who were reluctant to pay the full amount to the claimant when it was due. The case established that if the succesor wanted to take the benefit of a covenant, he also has a responsibility of taking the burden of making sure he pays for it. The Pure Benefit and Burden principle...
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...Laurel Dorris Term Paper Part 1: Assignment Grand Canyon University Noahic Covenant: I Peter 3:19-22 “19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.” The Noahic Covenant represented here is that if Noah would be faithful and build an ark with the measurements that God gave him, He would save Noah and his family when he destroyed the Earth. In the New Testament, these verses are saying that just like God destroyed the Earth with water but saved Noah and his family, he also destroys our sin but saves us with water in the form of baptism. He destroyed the Earth in Noah’s day by flood because sin was running rampant and the people weren’t listening and were not repenting and turning back to God like He wished they would so He would not have to destroy the Earth. In the same way, we were a sinful people and did not repent and realize our sins like we should without being baptized and having Jesus pay for our sins. The water is a very symbolic form of cleansing...
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...What is Covenant? A covenant is a contract or agreement between two or more parties. Covenant is how God has chosen to communicate to us, to redeem us, and to guarantee us eternal life in Jesus. These truths, revealed in the Bible, are the basis of Christianity. The Bible is a covenant document. The Old and New Testaments are really Old and New Covenants. The word "testament" is Latin for Covenant. There is a pattern to the covenants found in the Bible. Basically, it is as follows. The initiating party describes himself and what He has done, then there is a list of obligations between the two (or more) parties. What follows is the section dealing with rewards and punishments that govern the keeping and breaking of the covenant. The Ten Commandments fit this pattern and are a covenant document. My Covenant With God As, a student of Sta. Teresa College which is catholic school, I will always love Him. I will always attend mass especially during an advent season and also during Christmas. And because of STC, my faith to God become strong and my knowledge about God is widen. I will also avoid bad doings like being a selfish. How would you perform your covenant with God? I will perform my covenant with God by doing His words. Because God will never neglect us because God loves us. He will always here for us, He will always protect us in any calamities or problems. What are my covenant with my parents? I will always respect and love them. Because if they are not...
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...Group 1 Alias Essay Sydney Bristow is a delightful woman who surrounds herself with peaceful people. Her community as a fiancée, grad student, friend, and bank worker involves her fiancé Daniel, her roommate Francie, her friend Will, and her fellow classmates and Professor. Being a part of this community shows loyalty and honesty. She has an excellent relationship with them all because they communicate often, they reveal secrets to one another, and they give advice when it is necessary. All of them live the life of an average person; they work and or go to school and volunteer in their community. For the most part they are happy people. Their world is rather sweet; they do not face many issues while being a part of this “Sunny Subculture”. Sydney’s life is wonderful from this perspective, she really do not have to worry about besides school. She has a loving fiancé who is ready to marry her and start a family with her very soon. This is the life many people would love to live without the CIA involvement issues. The environment is colorful from Sydney’s red wig, to the bright sunlight shining on her and Will while they run on the track. It is full of color everywhere they go. This is a bright environment with delightful people. Sydney is loyal to everyone around her and her job also. She is too loyal and honest in a way because her honesty leads to the death of Danny. Sydney was determined to keep Danny and her co-workers happy at the same time. She reveals her secret to Danny...
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...Running Head: THE NEW COVENANT FOR ALL MANKIND The New Covenant: New Testament Canionization? Abstract The canonization of the New Testament evolved over 400 years following the death of Jesus, influenced by social upheaval, different cultures, and political pressures of the era. This paper examines how the 27 books of the New Testament were formulated, recognized as Holy Scriptures, and eventually declared for inclusion in the new canon. It will examine how the new scriptures were evaluated using a new four-step criterion, determining which books were divinely inspired. It will also examine a new classification system, created to help determine which writings were acceptable, disputed, or rejected from consideration. Finally, the decision of which books to include in the New Testament is addressed during four major councils held by the church during the fourth century. The New Covenant: New Testament Canonization. After the death of Jesus, the apostles, and other followers, spread the word of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The primary method of teaching was by way of oral communication, spreading the message by word of mouth. As time went by, and the Apostles started to die, the first efforts were made to capture their life with Jesus into written word. The dissemination of these works was a slow process due to the hindrance in transportation and the inability to mass produce the writings. The ability to capture and fully understand these divine works...
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...The Early Covenants between God and Man Gabriel B. Eagle Grand Canyon University: BIB 351 October 18, 2014 The Early Covenants between God and Man Throughout the Hebrew Old Testament and especially throughout the history of the nation of Israel, covenants have been made and used between many different parties. God has made the most significant and important covenants with his creation. Some of these early covenants provide a very interesting insight on exactly what the word ‘covenant’ means. According to the Biblical texts and narratives provided in the Hebrew Old Testament, especially in the Pentateuch, there is a constant theme and definition that can be gathered on the word ‘covenant’ and its meaning. A Biblical Definition of ‘Covenant’ After surveying the Pentateuch, one can see how a ‘covenant’ is the creation of a union between two parties, oftentimes commemorated through special ceremonies, eventually seeking to establish some kind of solemn promise, sometimes resulting in tasks needed from both parties. The clearest example of this union is seen through the Abrahamic Covenant (Beckwith, 1987). Through this covenant, God and Abraham were brought together in a special kind of union, one in which solemn and divine promises were made both by God and Abraham (Wenham, 2003). As a result of these promises, both God and Abraham had tasks to accomplish, obedience by Abraham and fulfillment of blessing by God, in order to fulfill and respect the covenant. Three Main...
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...Covenant Marriages A covenant marriage is an optional form of marriage that intends to signify the commitment between a couple. It consist of all couples, including already married couples can change their original marriage to a covenant marriage. It was founded in 1999, by a Baptist minister and his wife. This organization now claims fifty thousand couples and sixty-five cooperating ministries. This system of marriage was designed to strengthen couples in a relationship. They wanted to return to the biblical values of marriage as being “forever”. Along with the pledge of “To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish ‘till death do us part” there are other requirements when considering a covenant marriage. Couples who choose covenant marriages must complete a series of pre-martial counseling sessions. They must sign affiants attesting to their understanding that marriage is a life-long commitment. If a couple is at risk of divorce they must get approval only if infidelity, physical or sexual abuse, or conviction of a felony were the causes. One of the main reasons why covenant marriages are successful is because it aims for the couple to complete counseling sessions or separate for at least 2 years to save their marriage if possible. During counseling sessions it will tackle the reasons many couples divorce. Martial disaffection starts when there is a gradual loss of emotional...
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...As of August 21, 1998, Arizona incorporated into statute a new type of marriage called “covenant marriage." (The law can be found in Sections 25-901 through 25-906 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.) This pamphlet describes what steps must be taken to enter into a covenant marriage. It also lists the limited reasons available for a legal separation or divorce for those in a covenant marriage. The pamphlet contains only general information. If you have questions about covenant marriage, please ask a member of the clergy, a marriage counselor or an attorney of your choice. What is a Covenant Marriage? The State Legislature has created a type of marriage in Arizona called "covenant marriage." It does not replace the kind of marriage already available. Instead it offers an additional option to couples who wish to marry. The covenant marriage differs both in the steps necessary to get married and the reasons why a legal separation or divorce may be granted by the court. To enter into a covenant marriage, the couple first must have counseling (called "premarital counseling") from a member of the clergy or a marriage counselor. Then, when applying for a license to be married, both persons must show their intention to enter into a covenant marriage by signing a special statement (or "declaration") on the application form. In a covenant marriage, legal separation or divorce (in Arizona, a "dissolution of marriage") may be granted by the court only for...
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...Bible 105 November 16, 2014 Covenant Obedience The first three kings of Israel were Saul, David, and Solomon and each had their own strengths and weaknesses. Each king obeyed and disobeyed God, receiving blessings and punishments as a result. At the end of Solomon’s reign, due to his disobedience, Israel was a divided nation. The rise and fall of each king depended on their covenant obedience. During the early years of Israel, the nation was looked after by judges. The Israelites were very disobedient and would continually turn their backs on God until they needed him. God used several judges to bring the Israelites from underneath the oppression imposed on them by various groups such as the Moabites, the Ammonites, and the Philistines. Each judge had a specific quality that would have made them less than worthy for a great position in the eyes of the people. For instance, Ehud was left-handed, Gideon was a coward, and Samson was an adulterer but God deliberately choose the least likely candidates to prove that anything is possible when you trust in Him. According to Judges 21:25 (HCSB), “in those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever he wanted. This cycle of disobedience to God, and God raising up a judge, eventually led the way to kingship. Because a judge could only partially and imperfectly administer Torah (legislative function), executive justice (executive function), and condemn lawbreakers (judicial function), a king was needed who could...
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...A covenant, in secular terms, is simply a legal contract between two people that create shared obligations which become enforceable by law ("Contracts," n.d.). Should this type of contract be broken, the law itself remedies the failed relationship and terms of agreement ("Contracts," n.d.). In theological terms, a covenant is also a binding agreement between two or more people with shared responsibilities and privileges, however, once ratified, a theological covenant cannot be changed in any discernable way, including the people involved or the covenant provisions (Korver, 2015, p. 29). Covenants, in the time of Abram, were confirmed by handshake, exchanging shoes, salt, or by blood (Pentecost, 1995), of the four covenants, the blood covenant...
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...Planning and Building Regulations * Legislation The principal legislation is the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (‘TCPA 1990’), as amended. Much of the detail of the system, however, is to be found under various statutory instruments brought into force under this Act. * When is planning permission needed? Planning permission required for the carrying out of ‘development’. In basic terms, planning permission is needed in respect of any activity which constitutes ‘development’. ‘Development’ is defined in s 55 of the TCPA 1990 as follows: “… the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land…” This definition includes the erection of new buildings, the demolition of and alteration to existing buildings and/or the making of a material change of use (please refer below) to a property. Note that provided any one of these elements is present, the possibility of the need for planning permission needs to be considered. It is possible for there to be building works but not a change of use and, equally, for there to be a change of use without building works: in both cases, the proposals may amount to development and so require planning permission. As regards change of use, only a material change in use requires permission. ‘Material’ is not defined and is a question of fact and degree in each particular case. * Matters which...
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...THE COVENANT AGREEMENT (ISA 56:6-7) Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the Lord, to serve him, and to love him, and to be his servants. Every one that keeps the Sabbath from corrupting it, and accepts my covenant, them will I bring to my holy city, and make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted at my altar, for my house will be called a house of prayer for all people's. (DAN 9:27) And he will confirm the covenant with many for one week, and in the middle of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the obligation to cease. Few people today understand what the covenant agreement was and is, or that the old covenant was broken JER 11:10, and that a new one was set up to replace it. Lets take a look at both covenants, A comparison of the old and new covenants | OLD 1. Physical promises, material wealth, health, and protection, applied to the nation as a whole. Ex 19:5-6; Duet 28; Lev 26 2. Physical circumcision. Gen 17:9; Ex 12:48; John 7:22 3. Holy spirit available to only a select few. Ex 28:3 4. Access to God through Priests. Lev 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7 5. Animal sacrifices required. Lev 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7 6. Earthly tabernacle. Ex 25:8 | NEW 1. Spiritual promises, eternal life. John 3:16; Heb 8:6; Rom 8; Luke 18:29-30 2. Circumcision of the heart. Acts 15:1-11; 1Co 7:18-19; Col 3:11 3. All have access to the holy spirit. John 14:26 4. Access to God through Christ...
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...LIBERTY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT OBSTACLES BEFORE THE FULFILLING OF THE PROMISE GENESIS 12-17 Submitted to Dr. David Maas In Partial Fulfilled of the requirements for OBST 605 - Genesis By Paris Marshall-Cole May 5, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-3 II. God Offers Abraham A Covenant------------------------------------------------------------------------3-5 A. Sarai and Hagar------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5-7 III. Fulfilling The Promises------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7-8 IV. The Abraham Covenant In The New Testament----------------------------------------------------------8 V. Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 VI. Bibliography--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Thesis Statement: God found a man He could trust and promised him that he will pave a path for his descendants to process the land and become a great nation. Abraham will endure many obstacles before the fulfilling of the promise, but obedience and faith in a God that he heard and gave his visions was his belief that his descendants would be as the stars in the sky...
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...The Abrahamic Covenant (Gen. 12:1-3, 13:14-17, 15:1-18, and 17:1-8) is in seven divisions or divine objectives. This covenant guarantees everlasting blessings upon Abraham, his seed, and all the families of the earth. Its benefits are claimed by faith in God’s promise. The Mosaic Covenant (Exo. 20:1-31:18) in three parts, namely, the commandments, the judgments, and the ordinances. It directs the moral, social, and religious life of Israel and penalties for every failure. Most of all, the covenant if one of works; blessings depended on human faithfulness. Its benefits are won by obedience and generally applied on a national level. The New Covenant (Jer. 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:7-12) is “new” in a sense that it supersedes as a rule of life...
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