He believes that people need to be taught the word “of God”, conviction can take place so the counselee can repent of his sins, be set free, and change will take place. With the theory that Adams developed God’s word is the only way to receive the truth of God, psychology is an outside source and has nothing to offer when trying to help a person to change based on truth. According to Adams changing people or sinners from the inside out is not done by education alone, but by prayer, reproof, and encouragement (p. 65). Scripture is the way to obtain quick results where true
Believers practicing loving God with all their mind would be a witness to this world and even a way of reaching out in compassion and gentleness we have left behind by burying our arguments in our Bibles and not engaging the questions raised by the lost. Understanding where Evangelicals have fallen intellectually will help foster obedience to Christ’s command to love God with all of our mind. The major arguments held by critics Richard Hofstadter, George M. Marsden, and Alister McGrath, declare modern Evangelicalism anti-intellectual. Some of the main reasons for this are the average Evangelicals fear of defending their faith, the separation of the spiritual and secular, and the slothfulness Evangelicals have to
There are a lot of people in the church who say that being gay, bi, or lesbian is a sin because it’s in the bible. Those people are wrong no were in the bible does it say that being gay, bi, or lesbian is a sin. What the bible says is “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable” (Leviticus 18:22). My understanding is being gay is not a sin but acting upon those feelings is a sin. As a Christian myself I feel this discrimination is brought on by the lack of their knowledge in the bible.
The Bible gets the blame for a lot of things but especially for outright rejection of homosexuals. Genesis, Leviticus, and Romans tend to be the books most referenced by those arguing the sin of "sodomy". Another reason for Christian rejection of homosexuality is that it is unnatural. Once again the Bible tends to be the basis for this conclusion, although for different reasons. Any sex act that cannot achieve procreation is
Christianity believe that God the father, the son and the Holy Spirit. Judaism believe that their God is not made up of parts, while the people in Islam believe that their God is an immaterial, invisible, and is feared in omnipotence. These difference are but could just a few reasons why the three religions faced from believers who read the bible in the early days. To strengthen the traditions and practices behind these religions, a person must study each religion traditions and practices. The paper will discuss the contemporary struggles of the three religions and also the historical connections and theological similarities in the three religions.
Overcoming Racism: The Church Has A Role To Play Morenike Oye Liberty University Abstract “At the heart of racism is the religious assertion that God made a creative mistake when He brought some people into being” Friedrich Otto Hertz. The thought that many Christians today believe that or choose to live in denial that we have gone passed racism or that it is a problem that has been solved a long time ago, hence the need to shift focus and concentrate on more important things is an indication that racism is more of a spiritual warfare than we want to admit. This paper in its three fold objective is aimed at exposing racism as a sin, a spiritual attack on mankind, and a warfare between the devil and the seed of the woman (Genesis 3:13-15). Secondly, to analyze the understanding and role of the early churches and Christians, what was done or should have been done, how they were done and those things that were not done. Thirdly, to make a wake-up call to the new generations churches and strategize on how we can triumph in this battle.
Romans tell us that we should not be conformed to our culture and that we should be changed by renewing our minds (Romans 12:2). As Christians we all have our role to play in society. Role strain seems to exist between nonconformity and witnessing. However, Paul shows us that a balance can be achieved in his sermon to the Athenians on the Areopagus (Acts 17:16-34). Paul did not simply throw the scripture in the face of the Athenians.
As much of Christianity cannot be proven and may not be accepted on faith alone, one must be brought to understand Christianity. The compelling arguments in the Bible are used by Biblical apologists who employ the art of persuasion to defend the Christian faith. The role of an apologist is to study, practice and demonstrate the truth of Christianity in an effort to bring a non-believer to the table of believers with the hope that those converted will also share the gospel of Jesus Christ. There have been many notable apologists since the first century, all of whom had a historical impact on how Christianity is perceived today. This writing will note the reason apologetics proved to be necessary, provide a brief history of selected apologists and describe their literary contributions to the Christian movement.
James speaks against these in his teaching. He exhorts them to remain true to the teachings and practices of the faith. James’ teachings are often compared to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which would be logical due to him being brought up in the same environment as Jesus. The book of James is a protest against hypocrisy. Some have criticized James in that they thought he was teaching that salvation was by works alone, but in reality he is complementing Paul’s teaching of salvation by faith.
The church is built on Christ Jesus, and not on people. If the people are not ready to worship with us because we don't accept their dress and adornment, why then do we conform to theirs? It is better we don't pay attention to them, than bring them in, and at end corrupt thousands of our dear ones. I think it is better to have a church of two people, than have millions of corrupt and deceitful pretenders who go to extent of turning the Sabbath day into a funfair. It has becoming a norm - in fact, it is already a norm - today for the Christian woman to wear