Logan Schempf Mrs. Hamilton English III Per 6 16 October 2013 MLK Rhetorical Analysis Discussion 1. King introduces himself as a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights. He introduces himself with these organizations to show that he is a man of good will and he is not trying to harm anyone. 2. King describes the church as the possible “true ekklesia” meaning that the church could be a major factor in the human rights movement if it participated and it could even be a key factor in promoting equal rights.
This is known as the Counter-Reformation. During this meeting they united and defined the Christian beliefs and doctrines. Changes were made within the beliefs of Salvation which was achieved through good deeds and scripture (tradition and scripture). Due to Martin Luther’s contributions created during his life time and today, adherents have more clarity around the doctrine and consistent engagement with Christianity. An example of these attitudes is the founding of Jesuit’s in 1543 who are also known as soldiers of the Pope.
Constantans conversion helped Christianity in many ways. The Christian leaders where given many gifts and his followers where safe from persecution. He was who made Sunday an official roman holiday this made it so more could go to church. He also believed that the church and state should be closed. He built the church Nativity in Bethlehem and Mount Mariah in Jerusalem.
• Throughout his life, Charlemagne had worshiped God devoutly, supported the church, given to the needy, and even built a magnificent cathedral. • In I Samuel 2:30 God says, “Those who honr me I will honor…” Since Charlemagne honored God, God raised him up to lead a great
This symbol represented his conversion to Christianity and the fact to Constantine that God was with him during the battle at Milvian Bridge. After winning this battle, this was affirmation to Constantine that Christ was in control (Roldanus 45). Whether Constantine converted to Christianity at this time is still controversial. In fact there are those who question his conversion altogether. However, Constantine demonstrated a desire to bring Christianity to the forefront of modern Rome and made changes to improve the lives of Christians (Roldanus 60).
My first reason for wanting to be confirmed is to understand God more fully and be come not only a better man by the experiences but a better catholic and during the process I wish to become a complete Christian, to help myself and help others, to help heal and be faithful. My confirmation will help will help me understand what It means to be a Christian, and how to live the life in my Christian community. I think confirmation will help me in making many decisions ahead of me in my life and understand more fully the teachings of the church.
Think about, treat, and speak to others on a daily basis? When I speak to others I speak with love, God wants us to love one another and make it our most noticeable trait, to bring glory to the Lord, when speaking to others they must get the impression that I am a follower of Christ and that I live for Him. God is happiest when we allow ourselves to Love, follow his commands and spread His word. John
Explain what Christians mean when they say the Bible has authority? All Christians believe the Bible has a unique authority, The Word of God. The Bible carries God’s message & Gods teachings providing guidance and advice, giving a Christians a sort of Guidebook. The Word of God is also valuable to Christians because it provides hope for God existing and that there is an afterlife. 2.)
These included the inquiry room for counseling seekers, the anxious or mourners bench for those responding to the public invitation to Christ, preaching for an immediate decision, emotional prayers which addressed God in a very familiar, informal language, organized choirs and music, advertising and advanced preparation for the revival meeting. Finney believed the gospel did not just get people saved, but it was also a means of cleaning up society. He and his followers worked to make the United States a Christian nation. Finney himself was a strong abolitionist and encouraged Christians to become involved in the antislavery movement. The revivals encouraged people to return to God.
The biggest difference that defines the AACC code is their mission which is described to “… help achieve the primary goals of the AACC- to bring honor to Jesus Christ and his church, promote excellence in Christian counseling, and bring unity to Christian counselors” (AACC Code of Ethics, 2004.) The code was written with a biblical foundation which inspires all of the ethical guidelines. The AACC (2004) code began with 7 foundations outlining the base for their Professional Counselors to follow all being Christ centered. The ACA Code of Ethics focused more on being open to cultural differences. One example was found in their preamble “Association members recognize diversity and embrace a cross-cultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural contexts (ACA Code of Ethics, 2005.)