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.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY evangelism vision paper A PAPER SUBMITTED TO Dr. homer massey IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE EVAN 525 LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BY DAVID E. ROBERTS LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2014 Table of Contents Introduction 3 New View of Evangelism 3 My Evangelism Vision 5 My Future in Ministry and Evangelism 7 Conclusion 8 Bibliography 9 Introduction Evangelism doesn’t come easy for me. I get nervous and doubt my ability to fulfill the Lord’s expectation for me. At least that is what I tell myself. Evangelist G.K. Chesterton covered the issue when he wrote “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it’s been found difficult and not tried.” This statement is a reflection of my evangelical history, I am saddened to admit. Although I am certain of God’s calling for my life, discerning His specific mission for me is am intimidating task.
As a result the writer starts the information by concentrating on the first three chapters which Intel’s counseling from a biblical viewpoint. Wright makes it certain that he wants to display the countless responsibility that is required for pastoral care and counseling through Christ Jesus in the first section of the hardcover. In the next two chapter’s the author gives instructions for applying Biblical principles, implementing
He concludes that elders, overseers, and pastors are one in the same according to the New Testament. In Hammett’s view, if there is a distinction between elders, overseers, pastors, and deacons, then this could negate the effect of congregational government (157). He concludes that there should only be two offices of leadership in the church; that of pastors and deacons, governed by a regenerate congregation of believers devoted to the Lord’s service. The fourth part asks, “What does the church do?” Here the author raises the issue of various ministries of the church and the ordinances of the church (i.e. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper).
The Nature of Religion Kathy Legare rel/134 May 10 2012 University of Phoenix The Nature of Religion Describe the common elements of religion. An important element in a religion is to have a Supreme Being or person to worship. Where this supreme being(s) guides and teach people how to live. That does not help or hinder the control of the nature of mankind. (Johnson, 2009) There is an unwritten code that religions have that tells the believer how to live, how to bring more in to the religion and what do if the person does not want to believe.
Discipleship Counseling Book report Amy Quinn CCOU 201 The purpose of this paper is to discuss a book written by Neil T. Anderson on discipleship counseling. The paper will first briefly summarize the book and then discuss the three basic themes mentioned in the book. Discipleship Counseling Introduction Grounding their thoughts in Thessalonians-www.disciplers.org a group providing training in Bible discipleship defines disciples as those whose single-minded purpose is to care for believers provide instruction in the Word of God and act as role models of The Word Neil T. Anderson’s Book Discipleship Counseling discusses a form of counseling based on the Biblical notions of discipleship. The purpose of this paper
In the second half of his article, William describes Paul as a church preacher. His main focus and references were derived from the various epistles that Paul wrote to the Church of Rome, Corinth etc in the Holy Bible.
Discipleship is simple to explain in terms of the uncomplicated invitation Jesus gave to those who encountered him, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men (Matthew 4:19).” The complexity emerges when a person is confronted with the implications or meaning of a lifelong commitment to following Jesus. There is a lot to look at when you consider all that it could entail to be “a complete and competent follower of Christ.” Becoming a disciple is a decision not to be taken lightly. Jesus told those considering the decision to
After reading, and re-reading, the Brief Christian Therapy Outline, there were several things or parts that really stands out. For example, it is important to note that prior to anything being said or done, the counselor must begin by, “Bathing each session and client in prayer” (Ohlschlager & Clinton, 2005, 86). This is not only for the benefit of the client, but also for the Christian Counselor as well. By acknowledging verbally the need for guidance from the Holy Spirit, the counselor establishes right off the bat that he or she does not have all the answers. This act of humility before God, and in the presence of the client, sets the tone for each person to be willing to submit to what God is going to do.
Romaine Smith Susan Doody ENG 11-4118 March 5, 2013 Response essay 3 The Testing of One’s Faith In Langston Hughes essay, “Salvation,” Hughes tells a story of how he was forced into receiving Christ by his peers, relatives and preacher. Hughes illustrates himself as a little boy, whose decision one morning, reflect the human races instinctive tendency to conform and in a sense, obey. He describes how that morning at church, vicariously, he was pressured to go up to the altar and be saved by seeing the light of god. In his essay, Hughes shows us how making a decision can be difficult with the force of peer pressure, a state of disillusion and a moment of regret. Benefit or Burden?