we have many different religions that argue constantly over the view of salvation and how one receives eternal life. Many even believe that there is only one way to heaven or that Christianity is the only way. Many beliefs are obvious‚ and many believe that all paths of religion lead to heaven‚ and never would a loving God send anyone to hell. In his book‚ “Is Jesus the only Savior‚” Ronald H. Nash makes a great argument about the inclusivists. Inclusivism is the view that people can actually receive
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Faith Remains Many people find themselves in a constant struggle of faith. These individuals are often questioning if there is a God‚ and if there is how does one know. In Hwee Hwee Tan’s novel‚ Foreign Bodies‚ there is a struggle of faith in each of the four main characters. Mei and Andy are two of these characters that are able to come to faith in the Christian God after life altering experiences. These experiences have caused each of them to analyze and attack life in different ways. Each
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parties that darkened his pride and mind. Then took mistress when he was eighteen and in 383 he went to Rome and made a school. By hearing St Ambrose preach in Milan‚ Augustine believed that Christianity was the true religion‚ but he feared of never living a pure life. One day he was in a garden‚ he heard God or child repeatedly saying ‘ Take up and read’. So Augustine picked up a near by Bible‚ opened
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"Truth" We can know the truth on some issues‚ yet on so many more issues the truth lies only within our heritage‚ our communities and within ourselves. We as human beings have the benefit of math and science to prove theories and explain just how something may or may not be accurate. As we learned from the "Red Balloon" video‚ things we believe to be the absolute truth may very well not be another person’s actuality. It is all dependent on what we have been taught by our families and the surroundings
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in emotional‚ physiological‚ and religious ways. Many other studies or professions can make a connection to the life of Francis or Jesus Christ. Nevertheless‚ the fact is that nurses and any other jobs in medical field can relate their work with Christianity more deeply. Nurses are the ones who are able to share her experience as a Christian with patients and follow the steps of Francis and Jesus Christ. Francis followed and imitate the love of Jesus Christ. Both loved others without judging. Jesus
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blood products outside of the body. For Jehovah’s Witnesses‚ the purpose of life is to earn the right to participate in God’s future Kingdom on earth‚ and to help others to do so. Witnesses therefore focus on living a moral‚ acceptable life before God and witnessing about their faith to others. [4] Witnesses believe that salvation was made possible through Christ’s death‚ which made up for the sin of Adam. [4] But eternal life comes not simply from faith in Jesus but from "learning about Jehovah
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similarities of a christian and non-christian social worker. His major point was that both christian and non-christian social workers share similar values‚ therefore making it possible for both to be social workers. He gave a clear and focused point about christianity in the social work position. I found that I agree with his view that both sides have certain things in common‚ he gives the example of being kind and loving. This is true because that it was the being a social worker is about. Showing compassion
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Paul identifies himself as an apostle of Jesus‚ having heard His word in an amazing moment after Jesus’ resurrection. After Paul’s realization‚ he spent the rest of his years visiting Gentile communities and spreading the word of God. He founded many Christian communities in famously non-Christian areas. The New Testament attributes 13 letters to Paul‚ many of which are addressed to communities he has already founded and/or visited and are now having issues by means of questions of faith. He writes
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world. When we come to know Jesus all the angels in Heaven rejoice. Having a relationship with the Lord can change your life forever. I love knowing that There is a God up in Heaven that I can go to when things get out of hand. Glorifying God for the rest of my life will be something I will always cherish. John 3:16” For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. That whoever should believe in him shall not parish‚ but have everlasting life.” That verse is more true
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person usually provides an account of their life prior to becoming saved by Jesus Christ‚ and the resulting change that occurs after their conversion. Additionally‚ this approach encompasses the use of dialogue concerned with the relationship between God and man‚ vice that of logic‚ facts‚ and reason. This method is quite popular in modern churches as it contains an inherent widespread ability to be performed by most Christians‚ all of whom have a testimony to share. Conversely‚ though‚ other
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