Divine Soul 2 Soul is one of the newest food trucks in the Quad Cities area. It is owned by Phyllis Harris. She is very proud of her cooking and calls it finger-licking good. She has also stated that her food is good for the soul. Phyllis has received many positive reviews on her food.…
In the book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration, the author David N. Entwistle (2010) discusses the relationship between psychology and theology. Entwistle (2010) explores the potential for both psychology and theology to work together as a harmonious approach. The text gives an in-depth look into many opposing arguments about integration and if the two are possible or even needed. The reader receives a profound analysis of the history of integration of psychology and Christianity, the role of individual worldviews, the models of integration, and many other interesting concepts. Entwistle (2010) does a remarkable job of guiding…
The book under critique, Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ, was written by Shawn D. Wright. Wright is a theology professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. With this book, Wright teams up with Thomas R. Schreiner, the Dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Together, they co-edit a collection of scholarly and scriptural essays on the history and truth of baptism. Using critical biblical interpretations, a thorough history of the doctrine and practices of early church, and with the final goal of placing baptism in its rightful place as one of the central liturgical act of Christianity, the authors set out to promote credobaptism.…
During the 1820’s, Rev. Furman used his Religious status to sway the community of South Carolina by serving his opinion on the political issue of slavery. The Convention of Baptism supports that under the Divine Goodness, the Government must take action to correct the attempted slave rebellion. It is important to require the State to commence a day of Thanksgiving to lead men to righteous acts on this day of reflection. A day of Public Thanksgiving has been proposed in hopes of overcoming the recent insurrection and influence the Black population to pursue the path of God. High standing citizens stand against this proposal but the Convention dismisses their qualms as unsubstantial.…
In Boundaries of the Soul, Singer uses Jung’s ideology to define what a persona is: “…a character or stance through which we can relate… the name given to the masks worn by the actors of antiquity to signify the roles they played…oriented toward… the expectation of society that an individual may have.” (pg. 158) Singer believed that the persona could hold a positive purpose in mediating between a person and his or her society. She believed that a person’s persona functioned to point out what his or her personality is like, allow that person to adapt to society’s expectations and requirements, and it aids in identifying who a person is in any given situation. Singer said that many people find their identities within their personas, which could…
In the opening paragraph, Wilson explains that he no longer practices the Baptist faith (400). However, Wilson is quick to establish a common ground with…
In the book The Integration of Psychology and Theology, Carter and Narramore present several aspects and issues regarding the integration of Psychology and Theology. The main focus of the book revolves around four different models of integration. The four models are; the against model, the of model, the parallels model, and the integrates model.…
There is no basis on which most people can counter these authoritative-sounding statements." Additionally, he finds the Seminar wildly unrepresentative of scholarly consensus on the New Testament, and accuses the group of being "self-selected" not on grounds of quality of scholarship, but on prior agreements on a goal to discover a Jesus devoid of anything "mythical" or concerned with the actual possibility of a world to come. Even though it is impossible to prove any of the Gospels false, so little of it can be historically proved to be true. Johnson also maintains that the Resurrection is an ongoing miracle, a "transforming, transcendent personal power" that moves by way of the Holy Spirit in the hearts and among the communities of believers. "Christianity has never been…
They explicate “legitimate” and “illegitimate” theological diversity in the New Testament (p. 100). Although the New Testament has legitimate diversity, K2 argues that the message of the New Testament is “divine in origin and therefore unchanging and essentially immutable” (p. 100). They believe that legitimate diversity “does not detract from core beliefs”, however this reliance on God’s message in the gospel is an assumption not justified by K2. Argument: “…the Bauer-Ehrman thesis is wrong not just because these scholars’ interpretation of the data is wrong, but because their interpretation proceeds on the basis of a flawed interpretive paradigm.” 101…
Dr. Wilson (2016) argues that spiritual formation is about “obedience, conformity to Christ, being an apprentice of Jesus Christ, and action of the Word and Spirit.” The basis of Dr. Wilson’s argument is that these component assist in the formation of an individual’s spiritual growth. Scorgie (2011) contends, “Christian spirituality is ultimately about being attentive to the Holy Spirit’s voice, open to his transforming impulses, and empowered by his indwelling presence” (p. 27). In other words, a life that is being formed spiritually will be sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit, in order to be renewed and invigorated through Christ living in him. This formation is a process that will endure throughout a person’s life, as they continually yield to the work of the Holy…
Baptism Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ”-Acts 2:38. Baptisms date back to biblical times and were most significantly preformed in the Jordan River by John the Baptist.…
Mysticism in Christianity can lead to many different questions when it comes to someone’s faith. Having mysticism allows people to question their faith because acts of God can happen to an individual without proof or explanation. An act of God that can cause mysticism in Christianity is a person’s rebirth during baptism. “There is consequently a relationship between the symbols that they employ and the realities that they accomplish” (Danielou, 191). Baptism’s present the element of water as the holy spirit coming into your life.…
First of all, the Holy Spirit gives believers the freedom to grow in sanctification and to glorify God. Believers have freedom simply because it is God’s gift to us, thus it can only be exercised in faith by walking by the spirit. (“galatians 5:13-26”) God has not given this freedom so people can live their lives for their own pleasure, but for the first time, they can do what God desires out of love for Him. The Holy Spirit gives true believers this desire to serve God.…
The Meaning and Significance of Baptism Baptism is a very important part of the Christian faith, in the Roman Catholic Church it is the initial sacrament of initiation, the other two being Holy Communion and Confirmation. It is the start of the religious journey through Christianity. By being baptised it is showing a commitment to the Christian faith it is both a public as well as personal commitment and declaration to show your dedication to your faith. Baptism signifies a life long covenant between God and the candidate. As Christians we share a private relationship with God and baptism is commitment to that relationship.…
Most denominations of Christianity believe in some sort of baptism for the forgiveness of sins whether it be sprinkling or infant baptism or immersion in water. This essay will cover the argument that true baptism for the remission of sins is by complete immersion in water. Starting with, a brief background and an establishment that the bible is inspired by god and it is a reputable source to pattern our lives by. Then continuing to define the terms of the argument and really get to understand what the argument is and why it is significant.…