Theology 201 Theology Proper The study of God is known as Theology Proper. This study is vital in knowing and experiencing the one true God. God goes by many names and He has revealed Himself to us‚ through His word and though revelation. By studying Theology Proper we can discover much about the Character of God like His attributes‚ His law and His will. When studying Theology Proper there are two different
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Explain Christian beliefs about justice‚ forgiveness and reconciliation. In order to explain the Christian viewpoint in relation to justice‚ forgiveness and reconciliation it is necessary to define these terms in their broader‚ and more secular perspective. This will then help to clarify the particular Christian position in this respect. Therefore‚ in order to properly consider what is meant by the term "justice‚" a logical‚ if not basic‚ first step is to look up the term in a dictionary. Here
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Practical Theology. Is it pastoral or practical? Pastoral is from predominantly Catholic circle denoting a science dealing with the religious activities of the Christian community. Practical is from the German Reformation churches giving a theoretical framework for the life and action of a Christian community. Pastoral is derived from the Latin word‚ Pastor‚ which means shepherd indicating the priest who is supposed to carry out the work of the Good Shepherd‚ Jesus Christ. Hence‚ pastoral theology means
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A Comparison � PAGE �18� Running head: A COMPARISON OF CHRISTIAN AND SECULAR COUNSELING A Comparison of Christian and Secular Counseling with a Bible Word Study Basis � Abstract In order to arrive at a clearer view of Christian counseling‚ this paper examines the similarities and differences between secular and Christian counseling. It begins with a biblical word study to establish a basis for Christian counseling. The words counsel‚ comfort‚ and wisdom are examined in both the Old and New
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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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What is theological reflection? How can I relate life to theology‚ and theology to life? What is practical theology? In what ways might we connect Christian practice with Christian thinking and writing? These are the questions that Theological Reflection: Methods seeks to address; and through the adoption of a typological approach and engagement with primary sources‚ it does so very successfully. The authors -- three eminent practical theologians in Britain -- recognize that while such questions
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John Calvin‚ an essential leader in the Protestant Reformation‚ wrote the “Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life” to outline his beliefs and teaching to live as a “true Christian”. Calvin‚ a strong believer in predestination and the depth of God’s will‚ was wrong in assuming that God’s will and predestination is so dominant and therefore gives people no reason to live a moral life. In the remaining length of the page‚ points will be made (derived and guided by quotes from the aforementioned novel)
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There are many meanings and responsibilities with important significances of Christians today through baptism. Being baptised as a Christian means that you become a full member of the church community and the significance of that is that you have to worship God in church every Sunday with the community as that is what Christianity is about. We are told to keep the Sabbath holy in the Ten Commandments. When we were baptised‚ we joined God’s family so we also joined the commission that Jesus his son
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Fletcher understood the concept of Christian love‚ with reference to his six fundamental ideas [30 marks] Joseph Fletcher approached Christian love as a situationist: all decisions must bring about the best outcome in terms of love and people‚ not just rules for rules’ sake. He offered different ethical principles to those of the church‚ know as situation ethics‚ yet maintains that these are still true to Christian beliefs. Fletcher’s new approach to Christian love was clearly stated using
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Richard the Third February‚ 15tth Analyze the use of Christian allusions “Two drops of virtue for a Christian prince…” A prince of what exactly? That is a line said of Richard as he enters in Act 3 Scene 7. It was of course as Richard was standing in between two bishops pretending to be pious. He is more like a Christian prince of darkness‚ and he refers to himself as devil to state his mind. It can be said of Christian allusions in this text that Richard plays the part of the devil
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