Summary Placing aside the foreword and introduction, there are ten chapters or sections to this book. Divided into sections, the first four chapters present the argument that believer’s baptism is based upon the New Testament. Chapter One is more of an essay written by Andreas Kostenberger. Kostenberger places emphasis upon three important baptismals: John the Baptist, Jesus, and the figurative baptisms of the disciples. After presenting the Gospel of Mark’s account of the baptisms performed by John the Baptist, he writes, “The underlying symbolism of the Baptism’s baptism is that of cleansing from sin and of spiritual renewal.” Water baptism then is prior to spiritual renewal or at least accompanies it.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY The LIFE AND MINISTRY OF PAUL THE APOSTLE A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO Dr. LORNE A. MCCUNE IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE NBST 522 LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BY BRYON GROSVALET LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 SAUL OF TARSUS 3 The Early Years 4 Saul Receives Rabbinical Training 6 Saul is Zealous to Defend the Jewish Faith 7 SAUL'S CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY 10 Jesus Disciples Saul 12 Saul is Zealous for the Christian Faith 13 God Prepares Saul for the Work of the Ministry 14 Saul Ministers to the Believers at Antioch 14 PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 16 Paul’s First Missionary Journey 16 Paul’s Secord Missionary Journey 19 Paul’s Third Missionary Journey 20 CONCLUSION 24 BIBLIOGRAPHY 25 INTRODUCTION Paul the Apostle was a very important man in the history of Christianity as a theologian, missionary, and writer of the New Testament. Ordained by God, he was one of the major interpreter’s of the teachings of Jesus Christ. During 30 years of ministry, Paul wrote 13 epistles of the New Testament while under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The epistles address the life, death, resurrection of Christ and its implications for all humanity. In His divine wisdom, the Lord foresaw that Paul would best fulfill His plan to spread the gospel of the resurrected Christ to the entire known western world in order to reach His people with the story of redemption.
Liberty University THE ROLE OF BAPTSIM IN SALVATION ACCORDING TO ACTS A research paper submitted to Dr. R. Wayne Stacy In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements For The course NBST 522 Liberty baptist Theological seminary By SULEIMAN ABBA Lynchburg, Virginia SUNDAY, MARCH 03, 2013 Table of Contents Introduction 2 Baptism 2 Types of Baptism 3 Baptism with Water 3 Baptism with the Holy Spirit 4 Importance of Baptism 6 The role of Jesus’ Baptism in Christianity 8 Baptism according to the Book of Acts 9 Way to receive baptism 11 Purpose of Baptism 13 In order to empower them to teach 13 Power to work miracles to confirm the Word 13 Power to impart spiritual gifts others 13 Branch to establish, conduct and discipline to church 14 Baptism in relation to Christian’s Salvation 14 Conclusion 15 BIBLIOGRAPHY 17 Introduction Considering the question of baptism in the New Testament, we are confronted with two apparently different statements that have helped to determine both theological and exegetical positions. The issue of baptism plays on the missionary command of Matthew 28:19 "Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit" and the 4 citations of Acts where the Baptism is administered in the "Name of Jesus." It is interesting to address the issue of Christian baptism as scholars, from a point of view exegetical, theological and historical, define it. The believer's life is characterized by the fact that receives salvation in Jesus Christ. Baptism is part of this process of salvation, and not merely in a ritual and symbolic, but something much deeper, as it has to do with the conversion and the choices you make in the Christian follow Christ.
“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:30-31TNIV. The following list is the eight signs/miracles that this paper reflects on: Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11), Jesus heals a nobleman’s son (John 4:46-54, Jesus heals a lame man (John 5:1-9). Jesus feeds 5000 people (John 6:1-14), Jesus walks on water (John 6:15-21), Jesus heals a blind man (John 9:1-12), Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44), Jesus causes a miraculous catch of fish (21:1-11). The first sign/miracle Jesus performs in changing water into fine wine at a wedding He was invited to in Cana of Galilee.
Matthew was formerly a Tax Collector and he also was one of the twelve Disciples. This book was written around 60-65 AD. The purpose of The Book of Matthew was to prove that Jesus is the Messiah “Anointed one” the eternal King. It was written specifically to the Jews, emphasizing the Fulfillment of the Prophecy. This book was probably written in Palestine or nearby.
Jesus and John shared a unique relationship and John knew Him more intimately than any other disciple. Why then did John go back to creation and the earths’ beginning when writing about his friend Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels? Allow me to clarify these questions as I begin to explore and intertwine the mystery of the New Testament’s Reliance upon the Genesis Creation Account. God created man in His own image during the sixth day of the week of creation. Until this point, everything that God created He called good; but after creating man, God said it was very good.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Influential Experiences of Charles Spurgeon’s Theological Foundations for Pastoral Ministry Submitted to Dr. Rodney Anderson in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of Introduction to Seminary Studies SEMI 500 – B28 LUO Introduction to Seminary Studies by Carol P. Strain September 14, 2014 Charles Spurgeon’s Theological Foundations for Pastoral Ministry I. Influential Experiences A. Grandfather B. Reading C. Puritanism D. Calvinism II. Biblical and Theological Foundations A. Salvation – Justification of Faith B.
Book Review: Christian Coaching Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality Liberty University Abstract Dr. Collins book, Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality is written as a foundational tool for anyone [Christian or Non-Christian] who is or desires to be a Life Coach. It is also relevant to those who are curious to learn about and understand what “life coaching’ is. It further guides the reader through the process and design of an implementation plan; discusses the broad scope of trends and specializations or niches within the field of coaching. Collins also gives the reader a seven part model for the practice of coaching which covers such areas as foundation, skills, assessment, vision, strategy, specialties, and practice. This book is designed to serve as a reference book within the broadest spectrum of the coaching industry.
| Worship and the Sacraments: The Development of the Eucharist | Lisa Thomisee Mayo | | | | July 13, 2012 | The teaching of the Christian church establishes the origin of the Eucharist at the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples. It was then that Jesus took bread, broke it and gave it to his disciples and instructed them to eat it as it was his body. Jesus also took a cup, gave it to his disciples telling them to drink from it as it was the cup of the new covenant in his blood. The purpose of this paper is to trace the development of the Eucharist within the Christian church. The earliest written description of the Christian Eucharist is found as explained in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-20) and as the Apostle Paul explains it in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
REFLECTION PAPER on THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO THE FIRST CENTURY CHURCH/CHRISTIANS A PAPER PRESENTED TO DR. B. Hodges INFULFILLMENT OF THE COURSE BI 602 NEW TESTAMENT BEULAH HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GEORGIA SPRING SEMESTER 2013 JAMES E. HARRIS 8510 The synoptic Gospels were and are still relevant to the first century church, as well as the church of today. They were important then because they are narratives about the life death and resurrection of Jesus. The three Gospels that “take a common view” of Christ’s life are Matthew, Mark and Luke. Each writer affords us a special look into the life and teachings of Christ in a different way. One may provide one detail, and another may provide a detail that adds to the account so that the Bible student is able to receive additional insights.