After much study I have decided to base my talk off of Elder Jeffery R. Holland’s talk titles “The Cost-and Blessings- of Discipleship” given in the April 2014 General Conference. Elder Holland begins his talk by giving President Monson our love. President Monson gives of his life freely for this church every day and is a prime example of what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Every day the world views and the laws of God drift apart. We need to search our hearts and pray that we may find ourselves on the Lords side.
The question posed for the assignment asked students to reflect on the question, “Why God?” Specifically, the question is related to the general understanding of the biblical God and how God is perceived in your personal experience, church, and community. In what way(s) did you resonate with the authors’ research and conclusions? I have come to the conclusion that I am still new to Christianity and learning the various levels in which God plays, as well as those levels in which I react to Him. I researched the book a little more and came across the website by the authors for the book, www.thearda.com. The information was broken a little easier for me to understand and apply.
HOW TO BELIEVE GOD 101 Scriptures: Mark 11:22; II Cor 5:17-19; Heb 11:6; II Cor 13:5; Proverbs 24:10; Prov 3:5; Psalm 119:49-50; Joshua 1:8 Ps 1:1-3 God gave us the ministry of reconciliation. The circum-stances (circumference) circle faith is the circle we must stay in. In Hebrews 11:6 the word without here means either your in or out you can’t be both, so your either in FAITH or out of FAITH. The circumstance around you is the TEST of your faith read II Corinthians 13:5; Proverbs 24:10. God shows you where you are in the Valley of the shadow of death, a shepherd has to see his sheep through the mountain pass to reach the pastures beyond.
I served as Conference Coordinator for my church for five years. I put together conferences for Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. I have preached, consecrated and offered communion to all of Gods people. I have written and taught classes about “Inclusivity in the Church”. I have held the hand of two very special people in my life as they took their last breath here on earth and had the privilege of seeing the Spirit of God take them as I
The Invisible War DONALD GREY BARNHOUSE The Invisible War : Preface The Invisible War DONALD GREY BARNHOUSE Preface Two features of the ministry of the late Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse made his witness unique: his tremendous insight into Scripture, and his remarkable ability to bring the truths he gleaned from his study to the Christian layman in such a way as to make the Bible come alive. Those who have heard Dr. Barnhouse teach, and those who have read his writings, can testify that this is true. In this series of studies on The Invisible War, Dr. Barnhouse explored a theme rarely touched upon by students of the Bible: the great conflict which exists in the spirit realm. Although almost entirely unrecognized by mankind, this warfare affects, in one way or another, the life of every person on earth and especially the life of the child of God. Dr. Barnhouse traces the vast spiritual conflict back to the period before the beginning of Time and, step-by-step, follows its unfolding to the final battle of wills at the end of Time.
Points thirty-two through forty summarize to say that letters of pardon by the Church do not represent true forgiveness of God. Forgiveness is granted only by God. Luther also stated that all the blessings of Christ come from God even without letters of pardon. Points forty through fifty-one can be summarized as the purchasing pardons is no replacement of one’s moral obligations for acts of love and kindness. Being a Christian involves devout prayer and good deeds for others.
Though, they also encouraged me to seek for the truth for and of myself. I have studied various religions, and after much prayer, study, and fasting, I choose this one. I have come to know through and by revelation from and of God that this church contains the fullness of the gospel and that Joseph Smith is a prophet. That is why I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Q: Are there any major challenges in practicing this particular
week 6 Jesus and the Kingdom of God (graded) Describe some of the values Jesus had in mind when he used the phrase “Kingdom of God.” One scholar has called Jesus’s message “ethical apocalypticism.” What do you think this means in light of our discussion of apocalypticism in the text? (You might want to relate this to theBeatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.) The Proofs for the Existence of God (graded) Read through the Proofs for the Existence of God carefully (see Webliography). Do any of them convince you? If the answer is yes, then explain one that resonates with you.
3. Other evidence of spirituality in America includes some current statistics taken in May of this year from a poll appearing in Parade Magazine. a) According to the Spirituality Poll, 69% of Americans believe in God. b) Of those Americans, 77% pray more than just when they are at church. c) As a population, about half of us consider ourselves religious.
Special Revelation allows us to see Christ and thus a relationship with God that is more than the knowledge of his existence. Scripture, especially New Testament Scripture confirms that God wants to reveal more of Himself than what is revealed through General Revelation. Paul wrote to the Romans that confirming Jesus as Lord brings us into right relationship with God and the salvation that is promised throughout scripture (Romans 10:9). References Braaten, C. E. (2004). The Christian Faith in an Inter-Faith Context.