James’ letter is saturated with practical wisdom and the basic tenets of Christianity. Specifically, the 26th and 27th verses furnish Christians with what is necessary to practice acceptable religion in God’s sight. Expounding on this idea is James’ goal. It will be seen that James’ teachings on this subject fully furnishes a person who wishes to practice pure and undefiled religion.…
Paul’s Letter to the Galatians plays a pivotal role in shaping theological understanding as we know it. It has provoked us to rethink about our relationship with God, and to reconsider who really is this God we serve? In this case, Galatians holds such great reverence among Christians in answering these overarching questions, because of Paul’s skillful ability to challenge authority and condemn the Galatians for following under “the desires of the flesh,” rather than living by “the Spirit” (5.16). In order for us to understand the significance of Galatians and its role in shaping our interpretation of these questions, we must first cultivate a deeper understanding of the context behind Paul’s letter within the interest of the contemporary reader.…
In today’s society, people are swept up in the wrath of being too prideful, or become greedy. These deadly sins deaden our religious life, causing us to distance ourselves from God’s path. Everyone must dig deep into their spiritual lives, and lend a helping hand to those who need it the most. Whether it’s simply having a conversation with a homeless person, donating money, or volunteering at a daycare for the destitute children, these charitable acts can make a huge difference in someone’s life. My service learning experience was an eye opener for me, and it made me realize how privileged and blessed I truly am.…
Chapter one of Practicing Christian Doctrine conveys the aspects and principles of theology and the Christian life. Theology is the study of the things of God. Part of theology is the discipline of learning scripture in order to faithfully speak about and understand God. Scripture helps us understand the ideals of the Christian life, such as discipleship, faith, and love. Scripture equips us for faithful living and teaches us wisdom and understanding.…
1 Corinthians is Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church in Greece that takes on both an admonishing and encouraging tone. Though there are many themes throughout this book, chapter 15 zooms in on one main topic: the resurrection. The church’s beliefs had started to become infused with the culture’s beliefs and they had begun to doubt the truth of the Resurrection. In this chapter, Paul tries to combat this, simultaneously answering several worldview questions.…
I have been a part of the Calvary Baptist Youth group since my freshman year of highschool. I remember I was terrified because I didn’t know anyone there since all the other kids are from other school districts. After a while I got used to the group and made friends. The impact this group has had on my life is tremendous. I feel like I’m part of a family that helps me stay the strong christian that I want to be and they have helped me realize the importance of sticking together.…
Both tradition and the internal evidence of 1 Peter agree upon the authorship of this epistle. 1 Peter 1:1 claims Simon Peter the apostle as the author of this letter. One of the original twelve disciples, this Peter is the only one mentioned in the New Testament. In 1 Peter 5:1, the author claims to be a “witness of the sufferings of Christ”.…
I am truly honored as being a nominee for the Easton Chapter National Honor Society. The standards that must be proven to be nominated by this prestigious society are an example of the hard work and dedication I have exemplified in school. Throughout my years of schooling, I have tried my hardest to get good grades, while also demonstrating the characteristics that make up the National Honor Society; they are leadership, service, and character. While I have exhibited all three throughout my educational career, I feel that my service characteristic stands out above the rest. Service can mean many things, but to me, it means helping someone perform a task they can’t complete themselves, sacrificing your time, and assisting the less fortunate.…
Dr. Janice Hillard, PhD, LMHC “Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people” Collosians 3:23 Dr. Hillard is a female, African American, Christian, and Counselor Educator that has persisted through the rigor of doctoral studies, and is teaching Human Services – Mental Health Counseling program serving “nontraditional” learners. There are common themes surrounding success strategies, trends in the field, obstacles to avoid in academic and professional development, and general feedback that would regarding my current plans, that are supported by various peer reviewed journal articles. This discussion post is a summary of a very comprehensive dialogue regarding identity.…
My teacher once told me that I should serve others because not for self-righteous, but serving other is the right thing to do and while I serve, I should truly treat them with love. This idea continued to enforce on me when I read a parable from the bible, The “Second mile” and the “Good Samaritan”. These two stories have one common goal, to serve anyone unconditionally with kindness and full of generosity and hope.…
Faith in Action Paper I spent my 15 faith service hours volunteering for Feed My Starving Children and I helped the maintenance crew around the school. While I did this I made new friends and grew as a person as well as in my faith. I probably spent about 8 or more of my service hours volunteering for Feed My Starving Children. Before when I was younger, I would go in because my older sister needed service hours and scoop some veggies and powder into a funnel for an hour and a half. Then after the session my sister would have me walk up to the counter and ask for a slip of paper with the service hours on it, so she give them to her school’s counselor and get the hours out of the way faster.…
At the beginning of this year, I decided to dedicate my life to Christ. After coming back home from a winter retreat, I concluded that I need to talk to pastor to get baptized, and I did on April 23, 2017. Shortly thereafter, I went on a mission trip to Washington, D.C., where I really got to see God’s works at hand. My mission group and I work woke up one morning to a beautiful sunrise, and magnificent weather. Despite the fact we had to get up at five in the morning, I was eager to see what the day entailed.…
There is no feeling more valuable than beginning a new journey in a place where students are authentic, support one another, and challenge each other. I believe that California Baptist University is the door to such an opportunity. At CBU I will pursue my gifts in music, create relationships that will sow great seeds, and grow deeper in my knowledge of God. Firstly, I hope to be a part of the School of Music at CBU because of my experience and skills in music and the music industry. I am in the Guitar Ensemble at Riverside City College, taking private lessons in guitar and voice with my instructor in classical, jazz, pop, and many other genres.…
For over four years, I have been a volunteer at a church in my community. In my freshman year of high school, I became a part of the youth worship band as a singer. This was a bigger responsibility than I imagined. My role as a leader on stage is to assist students in getting to know God using music. Although it is not always easy to do this, it is certainly rewarding.…
The true heart of Christianity, Scripture, and Jesus have all been shown to me through years of faith training and religious course. The world is broken and as christians we are able to fix it through our actions. With open hearts we can show the love of Jesus. In the scripture we can describe messages of hope to those who need guidance. Also through christianity we can show that redemption is easy to obtain if you look in the right place.…