THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY C.S. Lewis on Suffering and Pain in the Christian Life Submitted to Dr. John A. McGinn‚ in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course SEMI 500-B02 LUO Introduction to Seminary Studies by José C. Caballero September 14‚ 2014 Contents Introduction 1 Pain as an objection to creation 2 Pain as a result of freewill 3 God’s omnipotence 4 Pain is necessary in the lives of Christians 5 Pain promotes spiritual growth 6 C.S Lewis’ experiences
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differences can be seen. The idea of the Christian Hell has evolved from older beliefs. Originally Jews believed all dead people went to a gloomy place called Sheol. During the time of Christ‚ Jews then believed the wicked were separated from the good and put into a foul burning valley called Gehenna. The idea of Gehenna was created for reasons of justice. People realized that the wicked people are not always punished rightfully during their life on earth. The Christian Hell has the same principles today
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play a very important role in the christian faith. Before the ruling of Constantine during the 4th century‚ it was seen as dangerous to openly use the cross so christians were very reluctant to practice or show signs of their faith in public. This however changed when constantine converted to christianity‚ and got rid of the death penalty and used it to promote the crucifix as a christian symbol of faith‚ resulting in both objects became immensely popular in christian art and monuments. The cross
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Christian religious practises‚ such as baptism‚ have a deeply significant influence on the lives of adherents. Most Christian denominations‚ apart from Quakers and Salvation Army‚ practise baptism. Which is a salvation ritual based upon the old Jewish tradition of “Mikvah”‚ which is the process of purification through ritual bathing. Baptism is also an initiation ritual in which has many important symbols‚ the most important being water‚ which symbolises the cleansing of original sin. It has an important
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into your faith and not associate yourself with the things of this world. Meaning that they were born and raised in a Christian environment‚ went to a Christian school for twelve years‚ and now that college is upon them they are most likely to attend a Christian college. Which‚ they is nothing wrong with that; however‚ Christians should have an option weather to attend a Christian college or not. Sometimes in life we are so sheltered by the environment we are in; that when we experience a different
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"Look at the ships also‚ though they are so great and are driven by strong winds‚ are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires. So also the tongue is a small part of the body‚ and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!" (James 3:4-5) A sanctified heard is congnescent in understanding the importance of the soul. The soul is the main target of battle. If you stay in sin‚ and do not put yourself back into
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There are many reasons to why we often misinterpret the Bible. Most common thing that Christians do is taking the words out of context and use it the way they want to. Taking sentence or phrase out of context and leads to a different meaning of the original message. When we pulled individual verses out of the text‚ we ignored the surrounding paragraph which causes us to misunderstanding the real definition of that story. Schultz talks about the four types of Biblical context which could be distinguished
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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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