the view of leadership is to make God a reality to a generation that believes that God a so far from them that he can never understand what they face in life. The scriptures are clear that we serve a God who is a “kinsman redeemer which in the Greek is translated‚ as "redeemer" or "near relative." This means that he not only redeems us‚ but he redeems us from a place of closeness and understanding. As there is preparation and study this has to be at the heart of the pastor how can I make God a
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one of these). In the years that followed the death of Jesus Christ‚ a man named Paul believed he had been “… sent neither by human commission nor from human authorities‚ but through Jesus Christ and God the Father…” ( NRSV‚ Galatians 1:1) to spread the gospel of salvation (or ‘Paul’s Euangelion’). Paul’s Euangelion stated “…we believe that Jesus died and rose again and… the Lord himself‚ … will descend from heaven‚ and the dead in Christ will rise ...” (NRSV‚ 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16). During this
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development of the story because he made lots of points in the story. First of all‚ it is important to state that he sent simple‚ yet deep messages throughout the novel‚ with morals behind them. Religiously speaking‚ Simon can be identified as the Christ-figure in the story. Simon also had a very specific role in the novel in being the character in contact with nature. Simon’s significance in the story is obvious‚ and one way to deduce this is by identifying his messages. Throughout the story‚ Simon
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Welcome to Brazil! Home of soccer... When thinking of Brazil‚ some think of the beaches‚ some think of the food‚ some think of the Christ the Redeemer statue‚ and some think of other things. But when I think of Brazil‚ I think of soccer! In Brazil‚ soccer is like a religion. At every corner of every street‚ you’ll see people‚ all ages‚ playing soccer. At the beach‚ you’ll see people playing soccer. In Brazil‚ soccer is every where. Brazil and its national team have changed the sport as we know it
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This is true because Christians have to belief and commit themselves to the teachings of Christ the moment they choose to believe in Him. This commitment in Christianity is authentic and all Christians have to adhere to it or else they would not be in line with the law. This has to be carefully distinguished from subscription to dogmas. Many
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Art Enhances Our Environment Ask me what art is and I could give you at least a hundred different answers. That is how wide art can be. It is the same as our environment‚ vast and unpredictable. I chose this purpose of art because I love how art gives more “touch” to a certain environment. Our environment is already stunning‚ art makes it `more striking. But what really amazes me in this certain purpose of art is how artists make people interested in their works by going beyond the easel. They associate
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The Reformation. The English Reformation was a series of events in 16th century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church. These events were‚ in part‚ associated with the wider process of the European Protestant Reformation‚ a religious and political movement that affected the practice of Christianity across most of Europe during this period. Many factors contributed to the process: the decline of feudalism and the rise of nationalism
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|“christians” in Antioch [Acts 11:26]. Those who were called “christians” were known for| | | |the relationship they had to Jesus Christ. | | | |-p. xi | | |For whom was this book written
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have been blessed‚ they cease to be bread and wine and actually become the body and blood of Christ. The Council of Trent‚ in the Middle Ages‚ gathered together theologians to put to rest the theory and description of transubstantiation. They ended up with eleven canons in regards to the Eucharist itself. Chapter four of their decree on transubstantiation is as follows‚ ”And because that Christ‚ our Redeemer‚ declared that which He offered under the species of bread to be truly His own body‚
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THE NEW TESTAMENT The New Testament is a record of historical events‚ the ‘good news’ events of the saving life of the Lord Jesus Christ—His life‚ death‚ resurrection‚ ascension‚ and the continuation of His work in the world. Origin and Meaning of the Term “New Testament” Our Bible is divided into two sections : * Old Testament * New Testament The Greek word for “testament‚” diaqhkh (Latin‚ testamentum)‚ means “will‚ testament‚ or covenant.” New Testament or Covenant (anticipated in
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