Acts of the Apostles

Introduction to the Book of Philippians Introduction Paul’s short epistle to the Philippians was in essence a thank you letter to a church in Philippi that he himself had established sometime during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:12). The tone of the epistle is apparent, Paul regards the Philippi church dear to his heart and it is also apparent that the church’s sentiments towards Paul are similar (Phil 1:7). The epistle is Paul’s response to the Philippi church where he takes the time…

that the Kingdom of God has never ceased from moving in the world through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and through miracles. In this class on charismatic church history we were able to trace the move of the Holy Spirit in the earth back to the book of Acts. I found this to be extremely encouraging because I, like many other Western believers, did not know that God has been moving in the miraculous non-stop from the time of Jesus until now. Something that I am not sure about with these history…

but keep the blessing hidden from others. I can only imagine the delight found in the words to a pastor’s ear when we praise the Lord for using their ministry to transform the believer. How does the ministry of helps differ from an armor bearer? To minister in any capacity, we must have the heart of a servant. The Word of God contains numerous scriptures pertaining to servitude. The last shall be first, well done my good and faithful servant, and even the purpose of the Lord’s Christ, to…

Martin Luther King Rhetorical Analysis In 1950s and 1960s Martin Luther King Jr. believed that man is created equal no matter their circumstances in life or race. He enforced the fact that African Americans will obtain equality through non violent protesting in his "Letter From Birmingham Jail". Martin Luther King begins by relating his actions to Christianity, stating methods of protesting , and uses a the five rhetorical cannons in a clever way to better establish his views. Martin Luther…

of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote a memorial in which he stated that Nash considered his work as spiritual warfare and understood the Gospel to be more that some scholarly game. Moore explained that Nash was like the Apostle Paul “taking on the wolves,” because real lives and souls were concerned. In 1994, Nash released Is Jesus the Only Savior to address issues and explain the differences between pluralism, exclusivism, and inclusivism. This evaluation examines…

Christian’s Approach to Homosexuality” in 1976. Historically, in this year, the United States repealed its sodomy laws in California. Although it is one state out of fifty, its effects were quite phenomenal. In the eighteenth century, certain sexual acts were deemed unnatural. According to Foster, “Puritans had viewed sexuality as potentially dangerous unless expressed within the confines of marriage and directed toward its proper ends the reproduction of Christian heirs and the strengthening of…

shading involved in creating chiaroscuro.
 While the Renaissance techniques were seen as revolutionary and groundbreaking, they did more harm to tapestry than good. Historical critic Vasari wrote of Raphael’s iconic renaissance tapestry set, Acts of the Apostles: 
 One can hardly imagine how it was possible, with simple threads to produce such delicacy in the hair and beards and to express…

the versatility of the teachings. The meanings of the teachings are different to every person, based off of their interpretation. Miracles are “marvelous and unexpected events that manifest the presence and power of God” (Rabe 177). In the Act of the Apostles, chapter 2 verse 22, miracles Jesus performed were described as “mighty deeds, wonders, and signs”. Jesus used miracles coupled with parables to convey his teachings. Parables are “short stories that uses everyday images to communicate…

When one looks Rome from the Cupola of the Vatican, one of the most prevalent landmarks seen is the Coliseum, the ancient arena where various Christians were martyred. It is sufficed to say that without the influence of the Roman Empire, Christianity would not have become the most influential religion in the world. It is however; also true that prior to becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire through Emperor Constantine in AD 303, Christianity was a persecuted religion. Various…

Medieval Universities In the 13th and 14th centuries amidst the High Middle Ages, the political stability, positive economic conditions, and growth of cities which invigorated the growth and exchange of both goods and ideas lead to the emergence of the first medieval universities in Bologna and Salerno, Italy. The benefits of education resulting from the growth of universities encouraged the revival and growth of thought in the High Middle Ages. The Medieval university testifies to the…