c A Critique of Anderson's Theory Liberty University Theology and Spirituality in Counseling COUN-507 April 24, 2012 A Critique of Anderson's Theory In Neil T. Anderson’s book entitled The Bondage Breaker, he presented a theoretical model to overcome negative thoughts, irrational feelings and habitual sins. Anderson’s theoretical model also compared to Hawkins concentric circle theory of personality including strengths and weaknesses. Anderson believed that there are a few common misconceptions about bondage which include “ demons being active when Christ was on earth, but their activity has subsides; what the early church called demonic activity we now understand to be mental illness; some problems are psychological and some are spiritual; Christians cannot be affected by demons; demonic influence is only evident in extreme or violent behavior and gross sin; freedom from spiritual bondage is the result of a power encounter with demonic forces” (Anderson, 2000, pp. 19-23). In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Paul specified that “believers are engaged in a spiritual battle against forces which stand against the knowledge of God (Anderson, 2000).
Introduction In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he addresses some important aspects of Christian life. You could almost call this letter “biblical Christianity 101”. Paul touches on many subject from God’s wrath against mankind, which serves as a warning concerning turning away from the Lord, to our attaining peace and life through the blood of Christ. He tells of how God’s plan goes beyond redeeming his people Israel, but to the redemption of all mankind. Using the patriarch Abraham as a reference he shows that even Abraham was not justified by his own actions, but by faith alone.
Jesus was crucified; he died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected, enabling us to be saved from sin. This is a major part of the concept of Salvation and is demonstrated in John 3:17: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” Jesus’ death gives Catholics an opportunity to experience eternal life in Heaven with God. Salvation is a doctrine that is often mentioned throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testament. This core belief is first revealed in the Bible in Book one, demonstrating its importance to Christian life. In the Old Testament, Genesis 49: 18 states, “I look for your deliverance, Lord,” and in the New Testament, Acts 4:12 states, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” There are 3 main sacraments that ensure Salvation.
In the sacrament of Reconciliation, we resolve to turn away from sin and return to God's grace. Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Penance as a call to us for conversion—a continuing conversion that occurs after Baptism. Jesus became human so that he could offer the perfect sacrifice to God that would atone, or make up, for our sins once and for all. Followers of Jesus are called to continual, heartfelt conversion throughout life. The most important act of the penitent is contrition.
To celebrate the Reconciliation we have to spend some time thinking about what sin you have done and need to be forgiven by God. Preparation is essential in all of our lives without it we would all be all over the place. Reconciliation is a reminder to all of us that love God and he will never stop loving us no matter what. The Sacrament is also called forgiveness and penace. In the eighth chapter of Johns Gospel we read how Jesus forgave the women caught in adultery.
The priests are there so that God can intercede through the priests. As our lives move forward, we sin against God, ourselves, and our neighbors. Reconciliation can keeps us on the straight path to God and help us to control ourselves so that we don’t harm one another. Since Christ has given us this sacred sacrament, we should trust that this is what He wanted for us. There is proof in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, in Sacred Scripture, and in the Introduction to Catholicism that we as Catholics are entitled to go to confession in the way that Jesus’ taught us to.
He was an angel with apparent honor and leadership in Heaven. When Satan’s pride blinded him to exercise his will in rebellion against God, he was casted out of Heaven (Isaiah 14:12-15) (Towns, 2008, 361). We can therefore conclude that by his rebellion Satan he made himself evil. There have been other attempts to explain the personalities in Isaiah 14: 12-15 as persons other than Satan. One of the common views is that this
For example: Christians believe that Guardian Angels (spirits to protect you), Satan (a fallen angel that is evil) and demons (his minions) roam the earth. Although they cannot see them, they believe they can feel them. A sect of the Christian religion, known as Catholicism, has perhaps the strangest believe in the Christian religion. They believe that a person can become “possessed” by a demon (a demon would enter a person’s body and control the person’s movements and speech while the person’s was inside of the body. However, they would have no control.).
This Tabernacle was designed by God Himself to follow the pattern of the true Tabernacle in the heavens. It was where they came together to worship and offer sacrifices. Its purpose was to remove the barriers of sin and guilt that kept them from face-to-face communion with God. “Now this is what you shall offer on the altar: two lambs of the first year, day by day continually. One lamb you shall offer in the morning and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight.… This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you to speak with you.” (Exodus 29:38–39, 42).
Jesus never tried to hide his miracles and always performed them where they could be seen with many witnesses. Dr. Elmer Towns says in his book, Core Christianity (What is Christianity all about? ), he says, “When an individual understands the deity of Jesus––that He is God––… The miracle was His conception by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary.” Another topic that this paper will reflect on is death. In general, many people fear death, but God in the Bible says that we should not fear anything that the enemy has planned for His people, the children of God. God made us and loves us He does not want us (His children) to fear death.