2015 The Collective Inferno: A Look into Dante and Others’ Views on Hell Though for some a subject far too heavy to be spoken of but in hushed tones, Hell has been the topic of much debate and speculation by theologians and philosophers, both Christian and otherwise. They have pondered such questions as whether or not hell is a real place, and if so whether it is divided into different sections or if it is one homogenous lake of fire. Even for those who may not believe in Hell, the idea of a place
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demolish in one day. It takes a long time to change our Confucian culture into a Christian culture. If it is difficult to establish the system for the lay ministry in one day, it is even more difficult to change the Confucian culture. It is a problem that has to be resolved by time. Culture comes from the viewpoint of value that asks “What is good?” We must establish a value system in the church with a Christian viewpoint, which obviously is better that that of Confucianism. Now, among the Confucian
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American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us Robert Putnam & David Campbell Summary Points: Changes in American Religiosity & Tolerance (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 15) Chapter 3 & 4: Religiosity in America Lifecycle, Generational, and Period Effect Change Ø Most people’s religious views and habits are formed fairly early in life. All of us tend to evolve in fairly predictable ways as we
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abilities are not primarily bestowed for personal enjoyment or personal growth, but for Christian service and the edification of the body of Christ. Because every believer has the Holy Spirit in them from salvation (Romans 8:9), it is implied that spiritual gifts are also deposited at conversion, but may be developed at a later time. Though believers may have multiple spiritual gifts, it is guaranteed that every Christian has at least one (1 Corinthians 12:4, 31). One should not confuse spiritual gifts
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Jaimee Walker In 1983, Terry Nance had a vision to raise up qualified leaders, with preparation, inside the local churches. Many times, those who are called into service see a big picture of being out front and preaching or serving. It is important for all within a church body to understand the need to follow and support their own leaders and Pastors while they are being prepared for what God has planned for them in their own ministries. God’s Armorbearer Vol. 1&2 gives us sources to stand with
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INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE Angela Y. Harlee COMS 101 02/23/2015 Organization: Topical Pattern Audience analysis: My audience consists of various age groups as well as ethnicity. The people are of all walks of life including male and female Pastors, Reverends, and Elders. Their education level varies from Doctorate Degrees to High School Diploma/GED, and some that never completed school. Some of my audience is employed while others are not employed. Some have criminal backgrounds and
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If Christ was not God, then He lied when He claimed that He was. If He is a lair, then He was not a sinless sacrifice when He died on the cross. If He was not sinless, He loses the ability to save man from sin. Therefore, it is so important for Christians that Christ be God. Christ is one hundred percent God even though He was one hundred percent man. The evidence is displayed in His attributes through His power, His holiness, and His omniscience. First, Jesus displays His deity through His Power
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HEBREW EXEGESIS BS 016 AN EXEGESIS OF THE BOOK OF AMOS 5:4-6 NAME: TABEA MATAUNICERE LECTURER: REV. PAULINI VUICUVU 13-Aug-15 Hebrew Exegesis BS 016 Introduction Hebrew exegesis is the art of taking out the meaning of the text from that Bible and not adding it on. Many times we have looked at the Bible from our own perspective and not what the real author intended it to be its real meaning. Doing exegesis is just trying to get to the original intention of the author. In
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Foundations of Mythology Shannon A. Colon Lampley HUM/105 World Mythology Prof. Lester Lopez-Nieves Mythology is an old study, that goes back time and time before, but mythology is not only an old practice, it also shows you a cultural purpose, most about religion or beliefs, that shows a moral and practical lesson. Mythology came to the interpretations of actual historical events, and other different retellings. There are five types of myths, one being theological, another being physical
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gospels plus John Jewish Sources – Josephus, 2 references; one authentic Talmud: Jesus a rabbi who practiced sorcery and led Israel astray Roman sources – Pliny the Younger letter to Emperor Trajan Tacitus – wrote that Nero blamed the fire in Rome on Christians Suetonius – expulsion of Jews from Rome by Claudius, AD 49 after disturbances initiated by “Chrestus.” NT Apocrypha – stories and sayings (reported) of Jesus - other gospels Difficulties in achieving biography of Jesus – He left no autobiographical
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