HOSPITALS IN THE EARLY CHRISTIAN ERA The history of hospitals has been shaped by principles in accord with the teachings of Christ and the commandment of fraternal charity. The origin of the institutions of the early Christian era that we now call hospitals‚ was the hospice and had the explicit duty of carrying out the functions of hospitals. His duty was to help needy brethren in the name of the Christian community. The Christian virtue of hospitality had broad significance‚ its purpose was to
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Is Tithing for New Testament Christians? Daniel S. Steffen‚ PhD. SEMI 500 B02 Introduction to Seminary Studies by David Boston February 08‚ 2014 I. Introduction: Are New Testament believers required to pay tithes according to Jesus’ statement in Matthews 23 vs. 23. II. Who was Jesus talking to when he said‚ “this you should have done; without leaving the other undone." A. The purpose for tithing under the Law.
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When the Christian Scientists are using the word “Science”‚ their definition is the application of the laws of God. God’s teachings‚ the Ten Commandments‚ and the Sermon on the Mount are the cornerstones of their teachings. What I found most interesting about the research from this website was the clarification(s) of usage of prayer as their only healing tool. According to their frequently asked questions‚ they respond to the idea that they do not take medicine. First and fore most they believe
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Jesus Christ is the center of Christian doctrine and truth‚ His identity is importance‚ therefore the doctrine of the Incarnation which reveals His identity is the foundation on which all of Christian doctrine is built. The doctrine of the Incarnation touches and affects virtually every single area of Christian theology. The doctrine of the Incarnation certainly does convey scriptural truth. The Christian doctrine of the Incarnation teaches that the Eternal Word. He became flesh and became like us
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Christian Worldview Paper – Second Draft Christine Reiter CWV 101 – Christian World View 11/25/2012 Dr. Jim Uhley My Worldview My worldview is formed by my relationships‚ challenges and choices I have made‚ environmental surroundings and my family influence‚ all which have impressed on me my views of the world. According to Merriam-Webster’s Learners Dictionary‚ the definition of “Worldview” is “The way someone thinks about the world”. Although this simple phrase seems to the point‚ it
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English Grade 12 September 5‚ 2013 Mere Christianity: Christian Behavior Mere Christianity is a theology book written by C.S Lewis‚ as a commentary to the radio broadcastings between 1952 and 1954 of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The book was originally split up into three pamphlets: The Case for Christianity‚ Christian Behavior‚ and Beyond Personality. These set of documents are considered a classic of Christian apologetics. Christian Behavior is the third book in C.S Lewis’ Mere Christianity
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Sometimes Christians need to judge Christians live in a fallen world‚ where there are genocides‚ hate crimes‚ slander‚ sin and brokenness. Because believers should be “in the world and not of the world”(John 15:19)‚ we should be the light in this troubling world. However‚ the attempt at being the light in the world can throw off some unbelievers. Judgement according to the general web is to “form an opinion of something.” In this case‚ we should form Christ-like opinions‚ and see lifestyles from
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When first thinking about a Christian Worldview‚ I was contemplating what my worldview was since I am a Christian. This led to me thinking about my journey as a Christian and what has changed in my beliefs. I went to a Lutheran school from 1st grade until sophomore year of high school. The fundamentals of Christianity had been taught to me time and time again‚ yet I had not fully engulfed myself into the Christian way of life. Once I started at my public school‚ I truly embraced my faith. I see myself
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Larry Christenson‚ book ‘The Christian family’ is one of the outstanding books of time. Different ideas are explain in this book regarding family and God’s plan regarding how family should be. The book is overall easy and in general outstanding. Out of many topic the 3 interesting points in the book are that family is important to God; responsibility for the marriage on the woman; and God’s Order for Husbands. The aim of this paper is to discuss these three points in detail. Discussion Each and
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McMinn‚ Mark R. Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality In Christian Counseling. Carol Stream‚ IL: Tyndale House Publishers‚ 1996. The book opens dialogue with scenarios of Christian counselors faced with dilemma of approaching the subject of religion in the counselor’s office. The author presents an interesting case establishing a need to integrate spirituality‚ theology and psychology when dealing with religious issues in the counseling office (McMinn‚ 1996). Theology and Psychology are presented
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