Germanic Christianity

God is a Surprise If I have learned anything over the years as a Pastor, it is that you cannot put God in a box! God is a surprise! Often, we try to put God in a box so we have a God that makes us comfortable. It is Gods’ call to define the boundaries, and it is our call to be obedient. Within the discipline of the institution of the church, there are guidelines which give us direction so that “all things are done decently and in order.” We have laws which govern us put in place by those God…

Nash). This is essential to note, because the early development of Christian world views dating back in ancient civilization was a critical development in Christianity. The consequences of Evil It is written in the Holy Bible, that evil came into existence, because God gave Adam and Eve free will, with instructions not to take from the tree of life. According to Nash, he asserts “God has good reasons for creating a world containing creatures that are significantly free, that is, free with regard…

There are many different religious images that express symbolism within the Christian religion. In early Christianity to worship freely was illegal. Therefore, Christians developed symbols that served as a way to identify each other in public and to mark their faith. These symbols also allowed Christian to openly wear them with their clothing. The symbol of the Fish, the Good Shepherd, the invention of the stained glass window and printing press allowed for the artistic expression to expand in…

The major religions of Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam developed practices and beliefs that have been passed down and carried on throughout thousands of years. Working and evolving together, these religions have developed our world into a more varying and divergent place. Many of these religions have much in common, but several do not, and because of that, people can choose a religion that best fits who they are or who they want to be. Born the son of a respected family,…

Mrs. Trahan 9 November 2016 Christianity vs. Islam Although most people believe that Christianity and Islam are radically different, these religions actually have more in common than most people know. This paper will discuss both religions, their beliefs, their similarities and their differences. Before Christians were called “Christians” they were known as followers of “the Way,” which applied to people who believed Jesus was the Son of God (Litfin 2). Christianity has existed for over…

Christians adhere to Exodus 20:13, “You shall not murder” and that includes taking your own life. The apologetics and research committee of Christianity states, “God is the sovereign Lord who determines the day we die. Therefore, we are not to undermine God’s authority” (Siebold, 2015). Christians believe humanity is made in the image of God and is designed for a purpose. The purpose of humanity…

My Misconception of Jordan The Middle East was nothing like I experienced it to be. I was expecting to see women fully covered from head to toe and very poor areas. Although that type of lifestyle does exist in the Middle East, I rarely saw it. In the Middle East, I stayed in Amman, Jordan. When I first arrived to my grandmother’s area I noticed every woman had their body and hair covered. The men wore sandals with jeans and regular t-shirts and no one drove nice cars.…

There are many stories from the gospel of Luke that surprised me. One of the stories that stood out to me most was the story of Joseph and Mary. It is crazy to think how much trust Mary had for God’s plan. She was willing to do what he wanted her to do with little hesitation. One reason it stood out to me was because it should how faithful someone can be even at a young age. Often times, I find myself justifying my poor decisions on my age, such as not attending church regularly. Yet, Mary was…

Bernie Sanders, the well-known senator from Vermont, writes, “Let us understand that when we stand together, we will always win. When men and women stand together for justice, we win. When black, white and Hispanic people stand together for justice, we win.” This quote truly shows the power of standing for justice. Like Sanders points out, we are “winning” by seeking justice, and by “winning” we are creating the Kingdom of God. But even more, when we stand together no matter the race, we are…

In the life of a believer, proclaiming the Gospel message should be on the forefront of our priorities. Christ has called each of us to be witnesses for Him where we live, in our surrounding areas, and even to the rest of the world. In doing so, we are to seek and save those who are lost. This is the Great Commission. What better news can one hear than the fact that Jesus Christ died for the sins of all of the earth, and by his death we are all forgiven and extended eternal life? The only thing…