1. What is Moral Theology? Moral theology/Christian ethics is that branch of theological inquiry that studies in a systematic way the practical implications of God’s revelatory intervention in Jesus Christ. It is concerned with the kind of people we ought to be and the kinds of actions we ought to perform or avoid. In pursuing its task‚ moral theology must draw upon every available source of understanding: scripture‚ tradition‚ relevant human sciences (such as psychology‚ sociology‚ economics)‚
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Jeremy Partin I. Title Page II. Thesis Page III. Introduction Liberation theology in Latin America was first introduced in the late 1960’s‚ although it became famous after the writing of Gustavo Gutierrez. The roots of liberation theology can be traced back to Europe because Catholic priests were sent there to go to school. It was there where they became radicalized and sent back to Latin America. This radicalization led many to start thinking differently‚ including Gutierrez. He and others
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Liberty University The Biblical Theology of Missions A research paper submitted to Dr. Neal Creecy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course GLST 500 Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary By Chris Hayes Lynchburg‚ Virginia April 7‚ 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.…………………………………………………………………................. 3 MISSIONS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT……………………………………...…………..… 3 MISSIONS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT…….…………………..….………
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People desire authenticity. They can get phoniness and lies in the street. Anderson points out how Jesus comes to us in grace and truth. He told it as it was in the temple and the street. He had one language for both the Saints and the sinner. People grow spiritually through those that exemplify the fruits of the spirits.(91) The Bible says in Revelation 3:15 that you either be hot or cold. Some leaders are one way in the church and another in the streets. The word of God goes on to say‚ that a person
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Living in this glorious world‚ I noticed how it revolves around me. As I lay my eyes in this world full of mysteries‚ questions concerning my life’s purpose‚ the reality‚ the existence of God‚ how to achieve true happiness and many more keep on flooding in into my mind. I often ask myself‚ “Why do I even exist?” and “How did I become a part of this world?” Since the dawn of life‚ the curiosity of humanity is incessantly growing. Questions run in circles inside our minds. We search and search for
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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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DANIEL INSTITUTE‚ MIOTSO‚ GHANA MA in Christian Ministry TH 501: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II 2nd Trimester: 16th June-6 October 2013 Lecturer: Rev. Dr. Kwasi Boateng‚ BA (Bib Stud)‚ MA (Min)‚ MTh (Hons)‚ D.Min Contact: You may contact the lecturer on: 0544 712 408; Email: kboat88@hotmail.com. Lesson #1 Biblical Anthropology Content The origin of humanity The image of God in humanity The purpose‚ potential and destiny l The constitutional nature of humanity The universality of Humanity
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Fundamental Moral Theology II The course aims to complete building up the framework for moral decision-making in the Roman Catholic tradition‚ exploring more the basis of Christian moral reasoning. Content The main themes in the course will include: Natural law tradition and its contemporary understanding‚ Moral norms and moral values‚ a synthetic view of the moral decision‚ Freedom and responsibility‚ Culture and morality‚ the modern concept of sin‚ its dimensions and the call to conversion
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also in me.” This passage of scripture is the premises of theology. Webster’s dictionary defines theology as “The science of God or religion‚ the science which treats the existence‚ character‚ and attributes of GOD his laws and what one believes in.” A.H. Strong who is a twentieth century theologian said that theology is “the science of GOD and the relation between GOD and the Universe. There are some who contest and believe that theology is not a very important subject. They further believe that
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