Effective missionaries are lifelong learners of culture, working to understand where their people currently are so they can lead them to a true, yet truly enculturated, understanding of the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. They understand that the core of the Good News can come wrapped in different packages and expressions. That is all to say, this book by Reggie McNeal resonates with my passion for people with a missional faith. That we should be more missional. To survive as a church in this modern western world, we need a huge paradigm shift of being missional.
In a wide variety of methods, the book portrays the history of fundamentalism, varying perspectives on scripture, and their relationship with modern science. This book is notably informative and worthwhile to those who study theology. After reading this book, I have gained a deeper understanding on the different views within the Christian church. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has questions about Wesleyans or
I really like his outlook on God given talents. He feels that God gave us theses talents we have to glorify him, therefore we should use them as God intended us too. This book helped me grow as a Christian. Just seeing the examples he set for others is one thing that made me realize I needed to do in my own life. Whither I realize it or not people are always watching me.
194). The Holy Spirit is the one thing and person that makes the difference in the Christian life. He is the one who comes in our hearts and gives us identity and purpose. We communicate this to students through a changed lifestyle, showing that Jesus can and will give you true identity and security. Conclusion In conclusion, I truly love this book, Timeless Youth Ministry.
It is not a reliable way. This includes reasoning and making predictions without further testing. Faith is another way that a lot of Christian believers us to seek the truth. The faith based way of seeking the truth is different from the scientific method in that it can answer a lot of questions about the most important truths. (Religious-Science.com 2008) The truths about the purpose of life and that our creator, God wants us to be happy and that he has a plan for each one of us.
The good news of Jesus Christ is intended to transform a person’s life.” The power of the gospel is the force which drives sanctification in the lives of those who follow Christ. Paul states in 18:17, “Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.” The Christian life, both publically and privately, provides a glimpse into what God is like to those around them. The importance of integrity isn’t for integrity’s sake, but rather for the chance of someone to put their faith and trust in
It was comforting to know that in fact my messed up, imperfect; out-of-control life is actually the earmark of true Christianity. That real Christianity is lopsided, erratic and of course messy. Yaconelli words were words of encouragement, strength and comfort. Going through the book, I personally felt the heart of God reaching out to me and opening my heart to realize that what I’m going through is part of His plan and He is going to bring me closer to Him in the whole
With regards to my parent’s teachings, I feel my conversion to membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, my missionary services to the church, and marriage to Julia have successfully developed my intellect in college. After my family emigrated from Laos to the United States in 1986, we were taught the gospel of Jesus Christ by missionaries, and were baptized members of the church in September 1986. At the time I was just 9 years-old. We attended church services regularly, and participated in most of the activities in the church. I made many good friends, and learned a lot about the church.
It was going to my future. I’m now volunteering at Tempe St. Lukes Hospital and devoting my time not only to marching band, but my career as a Laboratory Medical Technologist. When I Graduate I want to audition for the Marine Corps Band, where they will pay my tuition to Yale where I will study Medical Technology. Hopefully that’s not all. I want to help people who are in desperate need for medical needs, like in Africa.
Belief is a clambering for everyone just like for Equiano. As he finally became Christian - because he was told that this is the only way to go to Heaven – he reached his spiritual liberation, his spiritual conversion. Reading the Bible was a good aim for this conversion. And the mixture of knowledge and faith always rewards you with self-fulfillment you are always able to become the desired person who you want to