The first part of Olson’s The Story of Christian Theology introduces the reader to conflicting Christian Visions in the Second Century. First‚ Olson defines theology as "the church’s reflection on the salvation brought by Christ and on the gospel of that salvation proclaimed and explained by the first- century apostles." (25). However‚ the story of Christian theology has continually been interwoven with the understanding of the Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology). While Jesus was on earth‚ and even
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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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is called to continue the mission of Christ. Introduction: In your previous RelEd courses‚ you have received the basic knowledge about Christian faith which serves as the foundation of our faith. The basics that you learned should not be forgotten‚ for they are all necessary in understanding Christian Morality. It is very important to note that what you can remember about your previous RelEd courses are all true and in accordance with the teachings of the Church. A wrong interpretation
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What are the first two sets of accusations made against Socrates? From the knowledge obtained about Socrates‚ we can conclude he was not considered a favorable man amongst the people of Athens. He was a good man with an ancient reputation of fallacious wrongdoings. Socrates’ reputation and his chosen life path led to his unfortunate trial‚ in which he was accused of numerous accounts of misconduct. The accusations made against Socrates are summarized in 19b‚ as “Socrates is a criminal and
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Everyone has a different worldview because culture influences it. A worldview is how we see and interpret the circumstances and people around us. There are countless worldviews because everyone has their own. All worldviews answer these four questions: Where am I?‚ Who am I?‚ What is wrong?‚ and What is the remedy? The Christian worldview and the western or American worldview are in constant competition with each other and this should not be the case. The first question of a worldview is where am
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Essential Activities of Christian Ministry Christian ministry can be defined in many different ways. Ministry is often viewed as meeting a need with compassion‚ whether it is a spiritual‚ physical‚ or emotional need. Ministry done in a Christian context is typically done with the intention of introducing someone to the message of the Gospel or aiding them in maturing in their relationship with Jesus Christ. There are many activities that are important to Christian ministry and important for believers
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The authority of Scripture is a key issue for the Christian Church in this and every age. Those who profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are called to show the reality of their discipleship by humbly and faithfully obeying God’s written Word. To stray from Scripture in faith or conduct is disloyalty to our Master. Recognition of the total truth and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture is essential to a full grasp and adequate confession of its authority. The following Statement affirms
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SE 571—Christian Ethics and Social Issues Patrick T. Smith‚ Course Instructor Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Fall Semester 2011 Friday Sessions‚ 6:00-10:00 PM; Saturday Sessions‚ 9:00-4:30 PM Email: ptsmith@gcts.edu Phone: 978-646-4120 COURSE SYLLABUS Course Description This course is a study of the interaction between Christian ethics and social issues. Attention is given to biblical‚ theological and philosophical perspectives on select contemporary social issues facing the church
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Christianity in your answer. [12] In the past there some people did not treat others as there equal. However in society now‚ most people accept that all everyone should be treated equally. Most Christians share this view. However there are some individuals in society and some who belong to the Christian faith that do not agree with this. Some Christians disagree with this statement as they believe everyone is equal‚ no matter what. This is a valid argument because the Bible says “There is no difference
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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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