Jesus Walks

In Joy of the Gospel, it states, “When we read the Gospel, we find a clear indication: it is not so much about our friends and wealthy neighbors, but about the poor and sick, those who are usually despised or overlooked,” (Joy of the Gospel 25). Jesus went fourth to the suffering and asked us to do the same as an apostolic church. Therefore, an apostolic church must follow suit by going to the marginalized groups and complete concrete actions of creating the Kingdom of God in these people’s…

Clark H. Pinnock opens wide my eyes to the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the world through the church. He highlights the need for the church to be empowered by the Spirit in order to complete God’s mission. For example, Pinnock says, “Like Jesus, the church must live not out of its own resources but by the power of the indwelling Spirit, which breathes, strengthens, inspires and guides” (Pinnock 115). This is a huge reminder for me not to depend on the world’s ideas or even my personal…

A foundation must be laid before anything is built. Once the foundation is laid, various people come and set the frame, install electricity and plumbing, and tape and float the sheet rock. In addition, the home must be furnished with appliances and furniture. As with any home, additions and remodeling often occur once the home is built and occupied. My spiritual formation has taken a similar approach. In my earlier years, a strong foundation was laid that have served me throughout my life.…

humility. Let us embrace the good news that no evil scheme can ruin us if we abide in the light of the glorious Gospel of true freedom, which is in Jesus Christ and Him alone. 2 Corinthians 4:6-12; 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of the Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are…

and curiosity starting way back to when Adam ate from the forbidden fruit. Nonetheless, it does not make it impossible for one to avoid temptation and keep walking on the path of God. Jesus Christ himself has dealt with temptation and overcame it in the desert when it was just Him and Satan. In spite of that, Jesus overcame temptation and came out of that desert even stronger and wiser because He quoted the scripture and chose to live by the laws that God had left for His people. Therefore, one…

in Christ. This verse also presents the first use of the light and dark metaphor, where Christ took those who are in the light out of the dark. Jesus called his disciples the light of…

The Road Travelled: A Spiritual Life Story I accepted Jesus as my Savior on January 19th on a Sunday morning 12 years ago with my Mom after I had a fight with Riley. I prayed aloud confessing that I was a sinner who wanted to love Jesus and follow Him the rest of my life. The benefit of being a middle son has helped me spiritually- I have had an older brother who leads by example and a younger one who I mentor. And my Dad continues to teach us the importance of public and private prayer and…

stood depicting Mary and Pope John Paul II on either side of the church. In the spring, we would crown Mary with an intricate and flourishing flower crown. During Christmas, a nativity scene was in front of the statue of Mary, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In addition, a tall flagpole waved the American and Polish flag, representing pride in our freedom…

gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." The bible states in Ephesians "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. 2:10 ESV" In this verse the bible gives the direction of the good works God prepared for me beforehand, God prepared the good of who I am now, a mom, a daughter, a teacher, a friend. Who am I? I am…

This paper is an evaluation of the Christian concept of the Trinity. We will first define the term and examine Scriptural support, then review the initial historical development of the Trinity including heretical errors. We will switch to discussing the post-Schism adoption, further evolution and new heresies relating to the Trinity during that period. And finally, the paper will close with a personal appraisal and application. Trinity Terminology and Scriptural Support To begin, let’s define…