Fourteen Holy Helpers

A Christian liberal arts education does not have a textbook definition but is a solid foundation of teachings that are most essential towards a development of knowledge. This knowledge is then turned a personal worldview, which is comprised of previous teachings, experiences, and beliefs. In Heaven is a Place on Earth, Michael Wittmer states, “A worldview is a framework of fundamental concepts of beliefs about the world. In short, a worldview comprises the lens through which we see the world.” A…

to walk in decency and order gives us direction of what we are to say and do according to scripture. The world is so chaotic with their own ways of doing things. Simplicity allows God’s wisdom to take abode and exemplify that it is not hard to live holy. I know that God is not of disorder but of peace and he wants that peace for all mankind. The scripture tells us: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the kingdom.” When we embrace simplicity and give the simplicity to others, we…

Evangelism and Discipleship Paper Who is George Hunter III? I asked myself when reading our textbook. At first, I wondered if he was a bowling enthusiast because of his ten pins model of discipleship. I wondered if he had just rolled a strike when the Holy Spirit struck him with the idea of a ten pin model for discipleship. As my insatiable curiosity got the best of me, I decided to do some research on Mr. George Hunter III. Now, I see why John Aukerman referred to him in his textbook on…

Christian Worldview The Christian worldview is comprised of many components and requires a faith based acceptance of God as the deity. Being a Christian requires that certain guidelines must be followed and submittance to a deity that maintains a Trinity type existence for the Christian believer. Christian worldview is a belief and a way of life that will lead a Christian to Heaven to spend eternity with God, after death; this worldview is comprised of God, humanity, Jesus, and restoration.…

The hierarchy of the Trinity has been a controversial topic since the death of Jesus. Arians believed that the Son did not always exist but was begotten by the Father, at a point in time, Jesus was seen as a lesser entity. For the Proto-Orthodoxy believers, this was problematic because they believe that the Son (Jesus) always existed like the Father (God) there was no division. The contradiction of beliefs between the Arians and the Orthodoxy provides an understanding of why the Trinity was…

picture of God to the people through dance, video playing while singing and a reflected testimony incorporated in the song. Singing songs is not enough. (202) Contemporary worship without participation is nothing but a concert with loud noise without holy words. Just as speaking tongues without love (I Corinthians 13:1). Webber asserts that real blended worship sets the atmosphere so the Spirit of God can move amongst the hearts of the people to convict, challenge, encourage, deliver, save, and…

said brother John… Can someone explain what is grow in Christian faith mean? Sister Kati raises her hand was like…. As children of God, we have learned so many things about Jesus ' teachings and discovered the gifts of God that come through the Holy Spirit. said sister Kati Christians also want to turn their full attention to learning more about what it means to live as a person of faith. They are not content simply knowing the Bible and believing in God; instead, Christians want to grow in…

Conformity and Non-Conformity Defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “Conformity is the fact or state of obeying or agreeing with a behavior that is similar to a behavior of most other people in a society, group, etc.” In the following reading selections: “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell, “They Call Him a Miracle Worker” by Michael Ryan, and “Salvation” by Langston Hughes, the authors illustrate how the characters of these essays felt pressured to conform to the expectations of others…

The Bluebeard Twist The crisp bite of winter air blew down the dim oil lit streets of a little called Berkenshire. As the night rolled on, frozen ice pellets were bouncing off of every thatched roof. The wind whistled eerily through this sleepy town. There was a mounting heaviness hanging in the air. The last of the freshly baked goods had been prepared for the holiday. This years crops failed and a drought was taking effect. A poor man stood looking cold and hungry. He was traveling door to…

series of military campaigns with the purpose of recapturing Christian holy sites. These campaigns gave more power to the Pope, and the campaign also gave more power to the Christian nations that participated. The primary reason the Europeans joined the Crusades was religious motivation and the will to drive Muslims out of the Holy Land. The Europeans believed that spreading Christianity and driving Muslims out of the Holy Land was justified by God. First, the Pope…