Christian terms

Itemize four main principles of giving that Paul enunciates in 2 Cor. 8:1-15? The principles that Paul enunciates are for giving are: (1) it should be sacrificial. Paul contrasts them to the Macedonian church—which gave even in extreme poverty, (2) Christians should surrender even themselves as a gift to God, (3) giving should be done with sincerity and gladness, and (4) giving ought to be proportionate to ones blessings. Those with excess should give more and in proportion to their wealth. In…

how it spread. There are three major branches of Christianity – Catholic Communion, the Orthodox Christian Churches and Protestant movements. However, there are hundreds of different churches today and Christianity is growing rapidly in Africa and Latin America. It is still the dominant religion in Europe and North America today and surveys indicate that 83% of Americans identify themselves as Christians. Some argue that Anglicanism is also considered a major branch of Christianity as the…

them. There is a reason for this and its to ensure that you are meeting the expectations and requirements. As a Christian, there are rules, standards, and levels of measurements that you must meet. Where does this come from? A Christian uses the Bible that outlines the rules and measuring sticks for the Church. The term Canon is used to establish this measurement so that young Christians can use to ensure that they are meeting the standard. So what is Canon? Canon is “derived from a Hebrew and…

The article “Loving the Storm – Drenched” by Frederica Mathewes-Green has actually left me quite unsettled. I want to disagree with the article, but it may be possible that my reflection is a product of misinterpretation. Nevertheless, I remain true to the convictions of my reflections. I appreciate and can gain insight from the author’s analogy of comparing the media to the weather; however, I disagree with these implications. I don’t like comparing culture to the weather because I don’t like…

There has been loads of information and studies that people have found and have written themselves that explains their beliefs. Everybody has a different belief, but one of the hard questions about the end times; that no one knows, is whether or not Christians will go or endure through the Tribulation. The New Testament speaks of the tribulation and the debate hinges on whether the church or true believers will or will not go through it. There are many different viewpoints that many people…

Sanctification When many Christians here the words entire sanctification, perfect love, Christian perfection, and holiness. They often either try to avoid the issue because they say it is too complicated or they challenge those who are addressing them by saying it is not scriptural. Many Calvinists take a stand today that a person cannot achieve holiness, sanctification or Christian perfection in this life time. But is that truly what the scriptures teach or are Christians too willing to just…

way. He outlines good habits as well as points out where problems can arise. Although, Pennington makes several important arguments; hindsight, open-mindedness, and vertical reading are three aspects that ought to guide Christians while reading the Gospels. Hindsight is a broad term that encompasses a major point Pennington was arguing. Pennington talks about the genre of the Gospels as a major player in how the Gospels are read. If the genre of the Gospel is known, then reading it is…

Australia is a country that has been built on diversity. As a result of this the ecumenical movement have acted as links, connecting Australia to becoming a more secular society, promoting the restoration of the broken unity of Christian denominations (Weigel, 2011). This ecumenism has allowed for a greater understanding and cooperation to some degree as well as a greater sharing and recognition of similarities as indicated in the conference on faith order 1952, “act together in all matters…

This paper will discuss the realm of Bibliology by exploring the nature, inspiration, and authority of scripture from an orthodox point of view. “Bibliology attempts to understand what kind of book the Bible is, how it is authorities for Christian faith and practice, and to what extent and in what manner the Bible is to be understood as divine revelation” (Pocket Dictionary 20). One question that arises when studying Bibliology is the nature of the Bible and whether it is dependable. Kenneth…

that time. In about 190 A.D., Clement opened his own “school” of teachings and philosophies. He taught a "new philosophy" that addressed the cultural and philosophical concerns of that time known as Gnosticism. Clement wanted to present the Christian faith in terms that people could recognize. Teacher 2, Irenaeus: Irenaeus was born about 125. He was bishop of Lugdunum in Gaul, which is now Lyons, France. Irenaeus was born in Smyrna, where he studied under Bishop Polycarp, who in turn had been…