1. What are some ways the Christian gospel is perceived in our culture? 2. What are some specific moral reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? 3. What are some specific emotional reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? 4. What are some specific intellectual reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? 5. What can Christians do to address these objections and better communicate the Christian gospel? (1) The Christian Gospel is perceived in various ways within
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Christian Persecution Christians are being persecuted for their faith in more than the forty nations around world today. In some nations‚ it is illegal to own a Bible‚ to share one’s faith in Christ‚ and even teach one’s children about Jesus Christ. Those who boldly follow Christ‚ in spite of government decree or opposition‚ can face harassment‚ arrest‚ torture and even death. Dr. Nhia Vang Vang‚ the pastor of the First Hmong Alliance Church in Longview‚ NC‚ mentioned that Christianity has
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Apologetic Method Analysis Worldview/Religion Analysis of Islam By Elizabeth Case Student ID: L6924379 Presented to: Dr. Raymond Johnson In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Introduction to Apologetics APOL 500 Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Lynchburg‚ VA April 3‚ 2011 Worldview/Religion Analysis of Islam Summary of Islam The Arabic term Islam literally means “surrender” or “submission”. The followers of Islam‚ known as Muslims (from the
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Timeline of Christian Louboutin & His Brand January 7‚1964 – Christian Louboutin is born in Paris‚ France January 7‚1964 – Christian Louboutin is born in Paris‚ France 1975 – Louboutin’s life changing experience occurred when he saw a picture at the Musee de Arts Africains et Oceaniens of a stiletto heel crossed out‚ warning women not to scratch the wood floors with their shoes. 1975 – Louboutin’s life changing experience occurred when he saw a picture at the Musee de Arts Africains
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Christian Anthropology From my understanding Christian Anthropology is about being human and the questions that we ask ourselves. Therefore‚ how does religion affect us on a human level and how has this changed through generations of people. From the readings I have read it describes Christian Anthropology in three ways‚ that humans are basically Covenantal‚ Transcendent and Ethically Orientated. Covenantal Christian Anthropology suggests that to be human is to be in a relationship or several
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Biblical Worldview The Origin In the biblical worldview‚ God created the heavens and the earth. Although everything is a part of God but it is not a God. In the Buddhist religion it teaches everything is a God and he is not regarded as anything personal. But there is only one God and he is my personal savior. Identity We were created in God’s image‚ we share many of his attributes. We have the ability to talk‚ think‚ reason and do many other things. The Buddhist believe that humans and animals
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Christian Science The basic philosophy of Christian Science is idealism. “Nothing is real and eternal; nothing is spirit- but God and his ideal; evil has no reality.” The primary theme of The Bible is that spiritual power always triumphs over material power. As a result‚ illness is not real. Instead‚ it is simply a failure of faith and this can be documented‚ “scientifically‚” in the lives of those who have genuine faith. Christian Science was discovered and founded by Mary Baker Eddy. “The
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THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN Characteristic/attribute/qualities: being very typical of something or somebody. Do you know the true Characteristics of a Christian? There are tons of people in this world who say‚ "Yea‚ I’m a Christian." I guess that anyone can say this‚ it’s a free country right? The very first Christians were called "disciples" and in essence that is what every true Christian is‚ a disciple of Christ. Follow the way to the Narrow Gate: Matthew 7:13-14‚ Luke 13:23-24(being
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Biblical Worldview Deathra S. Anthony Bible 104 Liberty University Biblical Worldview Introduction A worldview consist of a foundation of thoughts‚ ideas‚ values and beliefs in which a person or group may relate and interpret as conforming standard for their life. Our worldview helps to shape our perceptive on education‚ past‚ present and future life decisions‚ culture‚ parenting‚ society and religion (Schmidt‚ 2011). In the book of Romans the apostle Paul wrote to tell the believers in Rome
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CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS Christian Symbols Nathan T. Payne Grand Canyon University UNV 200 Professor Diffey June 04‚ 2011 Christian Symbols Communication of thoughts and ideas are not always verbal they can come in different forms such as written languages‚ sign languages‚ and even artistic expression via the concept of art and drawings that are often illustrations an artist may hold in their heart and
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