THE PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY TOPIC: Contribution of African Instituted Churches to the growth and rapid spread of Christianity into the interior of Africa. Submitted to LECTURER: REV. DR. HEZEKIAH MURAYA By STUDENT: SAMUEL RIUNGU MURATHA(V30/34302/2014) Being partial fulfillment of COURSE: AFRICAN CHURCH HISTORY 1 (TCH 102) On DATE: 31st March 2015 OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION 2. THE BEGINNINGS 3. ITS PRACTICE: AVENUE
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Talk 2: Who is Jesus Christ to Me? G. Talk 3: Repentance, Faith, Healing and Forgiveness H. Talk 4: Receiving God’s Gift: The Power of the Holy Spirit I. Baptism Ceremony/Pray over Session J. Commitment to Christ/Closing Exhortation K. Talk 5: Growing in the Spirit L. Dedication
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STEP 1: Make the sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. STEP 2: Say the Apostles' Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven,
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Jacob Jefferson Theology II Mr. G Period Understanding the three Wonders, studying of Last Things and becoming active in the seven sacraments should successfully put the Christian on the correct path in determining whether Beatific Vision is even a possibility. The Wonder of Creation is the first of its kind in the world. It shows the power, intelligence, goodness and love of God. In the book of Genesis, we are shown that God created heaven and earth. The earth was without form and void
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the Holy Spirit not being a mandatory step in righteousness, but, the given power of God to be able to minister effectively to all those around you. William J. Seymour was something of a student of Charles H. Parham. Seymour, according to the Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity, became deeply committed to Parham’s novel explaining how we need the “third blessing” (baptism in the Holy Spirit) following justification and sanctification. The Biblical proof of being baptized in the Holy Spirit was
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Testament writers but by major historians as well. It is a story that can be exciting to you and might possibly change your life. Jesus was born in the year 4 B.C., in the city of David, Bethlehem. He was born of the virgin Mary, fathered in her by the Holy Spirit of God. Angels announced to the world in beautiful song, glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased. One angel in particular announced to them, "Behold I bring you good news of great joy, for to you is
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are baptized. 15. Three meals recounted are the feeding of the five thousand, last supper, and the meal at Emmaus. 16. The Eucharist is the sacrament, which we are able to understand Jesus’ association of the kingdom. 17. The Holy Spirit is comparable in that the Holy Spirit is the soul of the body of Christ. 18. The images are used to explain or depict the mystery and nature of the Catholic Church. 19. In the letters of St. Paul is where we can find the image of the Church as the body of Christ.
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When the Great Depression came upon America in the 1930s, the Angelus Temple's Foursquare Commissary served the poor with food and clothing. People involved baked bread in mass quantities, sewed quilts, provided school lunches, and opened soup kitchens. Aimee had enough influence to attract donations of food, money, and clothing where others could not. Thousands of poor and starving in the Los Angeles area received assistance. In 1931 Aimee married David Hutton, an actor and musician, but she filed
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Christian Practices in the Baptist Church In the Baptist Church we have certain things similar to sacraments, we have different names such as: Baptism, Holy Communion, Christenings, Pastor/Reverend, Reconciliation (sinner’s prayer), Tithes and Offerings, and Unction (The sick and shut-in). Most people in our church don’t get baptized until they understand what baptism means. The first step is to confess your sins and give your life to Christ. Next you go to what is called new member classes where you learn
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accepted calendar era, abbreviated as "AD" or sometimes as "CE", is based on the birth of Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus has a "unique significance" in the world.[29] Christian doctrines include the beliefs that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was born of a virgin named Mary, performed miracles, foundedthe Church, died by crucifixion as a sacrifice to achieve atonement, rose from the dead, and ascended into Heaven, whence he will return.[30] Most Christians believe Jesus enables humans
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