However the greatest difference noticed was in their religion. For Winthrop, a Puritan, whom established the Massachusetts Bay Colony, his aspect of life revolved around religion. He stated that there was a need for people to obey their governors and for the governors to obey God in order for the thrive of civilization. A more simple way to put by the
However, it appears that the shift in focus can drastically change the interpretations in the Bible. Ultimately, fundamentalists accept as true the inerrancy of the Bible as rationale. However, Wesleyans tend to take away that “the proof of the gospel resides primarily in its being lived, in transformed life, not in logic and argumentation.” Two entirely different understandings of the same Bible, exemplifies another key contrast among fundamentalists and
It supported the idea of laissez-faire policies of which the government should not regulate the marketplace or attempt social reform. Where as Social Gospel addressed excesses of industrialization and urbanization. Since it had a profound impact on churches and nonprofit organizations, it believed that Christians should work to improve social conditions for the poor, and the sick. Social Gospel taught its followers that it is a person's duty to help others in need. Inspired by the miracles of Jesus Christ, they believed that the Kingdom of God would appear on earth, and that the faithful should work to achieve it.
Secular worldviews often see human relationships as self-serving with an ultimate goal of getting ahead of the other person for bettering on oneself. In contrast, a biblical worldview of human relationships seeks to serve others first and place God above all else. Romans 2:8 speaks on the ultimate fate for the “selfishly ambitious” who do not obey the Word of God. Throughout the Bible, there are several instances of the ultimate human relationship found in Scripture. For example, Mark 12:31 states, “ …’You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’” as Jesus’ proclamation of human relationships with one another and God.
HOW TO SHARE EVANGELICAL WORLDVIEW WITH LIBERATION THEOLOGISTS As is often the case, new interpretations or corrections of traditional christianity morph to fill a perceived void or special interest group agenda. In modern day, we see that Liberation Theology has moved into environmental concerns and the mainstreaming of marginalized members of our society. Latin revolutionary Che Guevara has been rediscovered as a representative icon of liberation of the poor and oppressed in present day North America. An obvious candidate for personal salvation would be someone who is actually preaching the Gospel and doesn’t know it. Two such groups would be secular activists and progressive Christians of faiths that emphasize social activism, yet have abandoned the revelation of the Bible’s truth.
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.
They believed that they are “God’s chosen people”, called by God to build a “city on the hill” in the newfound land. Therefore convinced by the fact that they were on a divine mission to America, the puritans concluded that they needed to convert the uncivilized Native American people to Christianity in order to fulfill their mission. The relative equity of the puritans I believe had stemmed largely from optimistic expectations of the Indians religious and social conversion.
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.
Also it means we cleanses our body as well as the soul, Jesus' Baptism signifies for us an entrance into new life. 6. What similarities and differences do you see between your Baptism and that of Jesus? Answer: The similarity between mine Baptism and Jesus' is that we are both Baptized to change our new life, to be closer to the Holy Spirit from God. But the difference between mine Jesus' is that he doesn’t have original sin, he doesn’t need to Baptize the sin from his body, but we have to, he is acting as a savior or messiah to people, that’s his mission, but ours are different because we all have
On the other hand, the Address mainly focused on the argument of unity. In the above discussion, other major principles of the document include the purpose and the method of restoring peace and unity with the Christendom. For instance, the primary objective, in this case, entails the unification of Christians as the people of God. Disunity in Christianity is a stumbling block to progress among Christian faithful. About the method of restoring peace and unity, Thomas Campbell in his document highly believed in a direct appeal to the