Importance of the bible in Christianity. For Christian adherents‚ the Bible is viewed as the basic source of belief and practice. The bible consists of two testaments. One of these is the New testament‚ which is made up of the four Gospel that recount the life‚ death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The other is the Old Testament‚ which is also known as the Hebrew Scriptures. The Hebrew Scriptures are stories‚ poetry‚ and ethical teachings of Judaism‚ of which Christianity stems from. Christians look
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The only religion that was recognized during this time in Europe was Christianity and more specifically Catholicism. Christianity dominated the lives of both peasants and the nobility. Religious institutors including the Church and the monasteries became wealthy and influential given the fact that the state allocated a significant budget for religious activities. Christianity as a religion was derived from Judaism. The Christianity that was spread across Europe during the middle ages was based on
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DISCIPLESHIP IN CHRISTIANITY (A LOOK INTO THE PRIMITIVE AND MODERN APPROACH) BY OTITOJU TEMITOPE ROSELINE Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY at the REDEEMED CHRISTIAN BIBLE COLLEGE SUPERVISOR: PASTOR G.G. OBAFEMI ABSTRACT One would agree that‚ apart from His (Jesus) sacrificial work on the cross‚ the most significant thing our Lord did upon the earth was to make disciples
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grandeur surrounding the Apostle Paul of Tarsus. Much‚ however‚ is known of the time after his conversion to Christ and what he did to contribute to Christianity in this period‚ and it is this that leaves a greater legacy than the simple facts of his life. The contributions that he made towards the cause of Christ and the spreading and formation of Christianity are what he is perennially remembered for. Paul is remembered as a missionary and church planter. He undertook three extensive missionary journeys
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The family as a religious institution It is clearly impossible to speak of The role of the family in Christianity without mentioning its religious role. As we have already pointed out the family is indestructible for as a creational institution it bears the image of the Heavenly Family‚ the Holy Trinity‚ One God in Three Divine Persons‚ Father‚ Son and Holy Spirit. In addition‚ we have seen that the loving authoritative and submissive relationship between husband and wife constitutes a living
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Benchmark Assignment: Gospel Essentials What are Christian worldviews and does that conflict with my beliefs of what Christianity is? God is the Father‚ the Son‚ and the Holy Spirit that had the devotion and commitment to his creation. His responsibility to our existence was bestowed upon him and by him alone. The lessons in life that God impart to humanity by sacrificing his only son‚ Jesus Christ to save mankind from their human nature of doubtfulness and sinful ways. In this paper‚ the understanding
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Topic: That Jesus Christ is saviour is one of the core beliefs of Christianity. Outline and critically evaluate some traditional ways of understanding salvation. Outline and critically evaluate some contemporary theologians’ thinking on salvation. Briefly address the implications of this for teaching salvation in schools. The Oxford English Dictionary defines salvation as “deliverance from sin and its consequences‚ believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ” . “Sin”‚ in turn
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The Survival of Judaism Judaism is one of the oldest major world religions. It has managed to maintain itself over the course of over 3‚000 years. It has faced many hardships including persecution and the Holocaust. How is Judaism still relevant today after so many years? Many people use Judaism for stability in maintaining the order in their life. Also‚ Jewish people who share their faith from generation to generation keep the faith going. Finally‚ faithful and devoted Jews keep the faith alive
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Paul was a man that truly changed the way Christianity is viewed. He was not always a believer himself‚ but once he converted‚ there was no holding him back from spreading the word. Paul was chosen by Christ to spread the word‚ and throughout his missionary work‚ it is proven that he was just the man to do the job. Paul was actually the ‘reborn’ name of Saul. Saul was not a believer. He accused Christians of blasphemy. Paul’s thoughts about Christianity changed one day on the side of a road. Paul
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Christianity is one of the‚ if not the most‚ influential religions in the modern world today. The development of Christianity was faced with many changes and obstacles throughout its existence. The Christian church is a key factor in this development in Christianity. But along with the church‚ the life and role of Jesus Christ was a foundation in the development of Christianity. And certain events such as the Crusades played an essential role into the development of Christianity. These are
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