Summer Bible Study – 4 lessons Read the Book of Colossians, Chapter 1. In this study we will see the supremacy of Jesus Christ, the greatness of His reconciliation between mankind and God Almighty, and the great example of the Apostle Paul in his sacrificial service for the Lord. Blog Quiz 1. According to the first three verses of Colossians Chapter 1, answer the following questions: * Who wrote the book? * Who was with the author?
Preaching was not a monologue but a dialogue: Paul’s preaching’s were more of a dialogue with his audience. Paul’s audience consisted of Jews and Gentiles. Paul believed in his heart that if he wanted positive results, two important things were crucial to happen among his audiences. Firstly, the recognition in the minds of his audience the fact that Christ is the only savior. Secondly, the transformation of their hearts to accept Christianity fully.
9. Explain the role of the Paraclete as revealer of “truth.” The Paraclete has been called to as the spirit of truth, referring to the truth he would disclose to the disciples. The Spirit will only give guidance along the way of truth, as Jesus had already introduced them to the truth. 10. Does this mean “all truth?” Does that role pertain to the special disciples (Apostles) only, or to all believers?
As a Christian our lives are to serve and obey God’s Laws his commandments and the purpose is to get into heaven. This and now is only a test to see if your worthy to enter and inherit his praise. In conclusion: The overall view of this module I learned about the Christian Worldview and how Christianity is viewed in the world. The Bible timeline open thoughts on my own beliefs, and knowing that I am a Christian and find more about my personal views. The detail outline really made me focus on critical thinking of GOD and what I truly believe in accordance to worldview and notice that majority of my commitments are consistent with the beliefs of Christian Theism.
There are lots of different interpretations of which source of morality is the greatest for use within the contemporary world. There are also two main categories these sources fall into; intellectual or instinctual. The Bible “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, in order that the man of God may be fully qualified, equipped for every good work.” For orthodox Protestants (Jehovah’s witnesses) and Evangelical Christians they affirm the Bible, first and foremost, as the inspired narrative of God's loving plan of redemption for His creation. These sects of Christianity tend to believe that the Bible is the only method that should be used when making ethical decisions, with writer Carl F. H. Henry calling ‘biblical ethics’ ‘Christian ethics.’ There is a diversity of approaches in the Bible which Christians can use to make ethical decisions; the Old Testament which includes the Decalogue, many of which have been applied in practical law today (‘thou shalt not kill’); and the New Testament involving the teachings of Jesus and St. Paul and the Golden Rule (‘treat others how you’d like to be treated’). The Bible is the witness to the central events of the Christian faith.
The Christian faith is not centered on prophets, writings of old wise men, or beliefs and practices of a science fiction writer. The Christian faith is centered on Jesus Christ. Jesus embodies truth and is ultimate truth disclosed by God. Jesus is central to Christianity and the focus of missions. Jesus permeates all three levels of our missional foundation: (1) It is he who both calls people to himself and enjoins them to go and make disciples; (2) discipleship and growth, both individual and corporate, come through obeying all that he taught and through teaching others to do likewise; and (3) his example of salt-and-light living inspires Christians to keep their focus Godward as they live likes that cause people to glorify the King of
For Old Testament believers the promise of deliverance appeared in Exodus 19:5–6. For New Testament believers the content of the gospel appeared in 1 Corinthians 15:1–4. The role of Jesus is a central feature of the gospel for New Testament believers. What is the gospel? Paul defines it very clearly in 1 Corinthian 4:2-3.
Explain how Christians make moral decisions. (25 marks) Christians have different ways of making moral decisions. Some rely on pure Biblical teaching, others on the Churches leadership, and others on their own conscience and others on Thomas Aquinas’ Natural Law. People of the Catholic Church believe Jesus gave His authority to Peter, and it has been passed down ever since, currently lying with Pope Benedict. The Catholic Church has a magisterium - its teachings have a God-given authority that is equal to the authority of scripture.
For example, Norton’s answers walk you through Christ’s birth, redemption, sacrifice and ascension. It also defines on God, one Holy Ghost and one Jesus all being of God. The creed states that, “ [We] believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds.” While Norton covers in more detail holy doctrine, the creed is a very concise and accurate portrayal of a lengthy period of events in short form. 5.
But in chapter 12, Paul begins to take a more in depth look at how Christians ought to behave and act. Prior to this section, Paul speaks of orthodoxy, but nor begins to look at orthopraxy. Moo mentions, “All theology is practical, and all practice, if it is truly Christian, is theological. Paul’s gospel is deeply theological, but it is also eminently practical. 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.