Book: Systematic Theology Author: Louis Berkhof Year of Publication: 1958 (reprinted 1994) Pages Read: Part 2 – pages 181 – 299 and Part 4 – pages 415 - 549 The book Systematic Theology‚ by Louis Berkhof‚ is interesting because it gives the reader an in-depth understanding of theology and the various areas associated with it. He stated that the reason that so many Christians have only a weak faith‚ and that so many churches present only a rather superficial form of Christianity‚ is that
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“My Theology of Worship” My theology of worship can be found in John 4:24: “God is spirit‚ and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” This is my theology of worship from this text‚ which can further be broken down into these four questions‚ which I will go in detail about how they relate to my theology. How worship functions in the relationship between God and humanity‚ where the sacraments fits into my theology of worship‚ the role of the church in corporate worship(community)
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Theology of Poverty: Analysis of the Historical Christian Response to Poverty in America‚ in the Context of our Biblical Calling By Jonathan Yang Professor: Dr. Victor Ezigbo Course: Christian Theology (THE 201) November 21‚ 2011 Bethel University Table of Content I. Intro A. Statement of problem pg. 1 B. Thesis Statement C. Statement of Relevance II. Two major Opposing View A. Prosperity Gospel 1. Explanation 2. Argument I 3. Weaknesses/critiques
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School of Graduate Studies School of Distance Education Waxahachie‚ Texas THE 5323 Biblical Theology Old Testament Instructor‚ John W. Wyckoff‚ Ph.D. Essay Paper THE CENTRAL FOCUS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOD AND MAN ii TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................... 1 SUPPORT FROM THE PENTATEUCH ................................ 3 Genesis ............................................... 3 Exodus ...................................
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Critical Awareness Paper #6 Womanist Theology When I think of the term womanism‚ I think of a black feminist or feminist of color. It is said that womanism refers to the act of being womanish. But sometimes I feel as though that definition does what we as black women have been trying to stray away from‚ and that is letting society define and label us. For some odd reason I am troubled by the word womanish. ] I completely agree with womanist theology and the goals for which it has set.
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Theology of Grace There are many different ways to interpret the theology of grace. In this paper‚ I will be discussing four major theologians who have the most popular insights on grace. These theologians include Augustine‚ Aquinas‚ Luther‚ and Rahner who all have their own unique perspective on grace. All of their theories seem to intertwine with one another but each individual one has a different twist that makes them slightly different. The first theologian I’m going to discuss is Augustine
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Some topics to discuss: How would you describe or position your peer’s theology? Dawn’s theology is “God is love and mystery and we don’t have all the answers‚ so we keep asking and keep listening.” Her understanding of ministry is love through service to others‚ and as a Christian she sees that as following Jesus in the same way kids play “Follow the Leader‚”. She believes she is do as well. Feed the hungry‚ heal the sick‚ raise the dead. She wants to serve as a‚ chaplain and ordained deacon
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Matthew Cummings Theology of Election Religion 310 Paper #2 The Theology of Election Within the framework of Christianity‚ God’s role in salvation is undoubtedly one of the biggest conundrums Christians have sought to answer. Historically‚ theologians have discussed‚ contemplated and questioned: who is it that God intends to grant salvation? Is salvation intended and offered to all‚ or does God predetermine those who will receive salvation? Biblical evidence and justification
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B. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical‚ Historical‚ and Practical Survey. Grand Rapids‚ MI: Baker‚ 2004. Peters‚ George W. A Biblical Theology of Missions. Chicago‚ IL: Moody Press‚ 1972. Piper‚ John. Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God In Missions: Grand Rapids‚ MI: Baker Book House‚ 1993. Weiss‚ G. Christian. The Heart of Missionary Theology. Chicago‚ IL: Moody Press‚ 1976. Wright‚ Christopher J.H. “Mission and God’s Earth” in Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader:
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Running head: Theology Reflection Paper Reflection Paper of Greater Understanding Horace Kip Rollins Theology 104‚ Liberty University During the lessons of this course in Christian Theology‚ I have found a greater understanding of three core concepts that have strengthened my understanding of what it means to be a Christian: First‚ personal testimonies are important in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Second‚ if a person states they are a Christian‚ it does indeed matter how they live
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