Great Spirit

It keeps us grounded in our faith and reminds us to be humble. Theologians have done revealing, relevant work through the Holy Spirit for thousands of years. We cannot simply dismiss their revelations. And is the same breathe, we cannot allow our tradition to ossify us. God is active and lives among us. God did not stop speaking to us when the Bible was canonized, or when the church…

The Day of Atonement involves not only the forgiveness of sin but it also pictures the removal of sin. This day pictures an important step in God's plan of salvation. It teaches us about the forgiveness of sin and our reconciliation to God through Christ's sacrifice. All people suffer the tragic consequences of sin but sin does not happen without a cause. In the Book of Leviticus Chapter 16, we see there are symbolism or rituals associated with the day of Atonement. This chapter describes…

These concepts include who he is, his nature, work and role within Christianity. ‘O Praise The Name (Anastasis)’ is essentially a story telling song about Jesus’ human life, death and his resurrection. The song ‘O Praise The Name (Anastasis)’ places great emphasis on Jesus’ identity as the messiah and the saviour of mankind. The person Jesus Christ was praised as the salvation of mankind by using his life as payment for mankind’s sins. In verse one, line four ‘My Saviour on that cursed tree’…

essential. Giving is a kingdom principle. It takes money to run the church effectively. Prayer is another discipline that is imperative for the betterment of the church. In addition, to the above-mentioned worship, evangelism, and operating in a spirit of excellence is significant. Moreover, cultural relevance is one area I will have to improve on. Sometimes it is more comfortable to deal with the people that…

contact with God (King James Version, 1 Thessalonians 5.17). San Manuel only spoke to God when it was necessary for his job. Even then, San Manuel did not speak to God, he recited prayers to God. One blessing that comes with Christianity is the Holy Spirit, which allows us to hold conversations with God. Christians are able to talk to God as if they are talking to a friend. God acts as a best friend and advisor to Christians. Believers are expected to constantly ask God for advice and to confess…

Did you know that the very first church that was built in Ost was used as school building? This happened because they built a new church and they had no other use for this first church. But this is not the only church in America that Did you know that there is a church that expresses its love for football with one of the largest mosaics of Jesus in the world? This mosaic is named Christ in Majesty and it is located in the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This cathedral began when…

that God is actively involved in His creation. Even when mankind fell into sin, God made a plan to redeem his children by sending his Son Jesus to die on the cross for everyone’s sins. I believe that God is actively involved in life thru the Holy Spirit. As Christ followers, there is a desire to please God by showing His love and kindness to others. It is by Christ’s example that sets us apart from the world. As of now I do now know exactly what my vocation would be after I graduate. I am in…

(Scorgie 108). MacDonald is even known for influencing some of the greatest Christian writers of today, including the very famous C.S. Lewis. C.S. Lewis once stated, “I know hardly any other writer who seems closer, or more continually close to the Spirit of Christ himself (“Christian Institute”).” By utilizing the literary element of Biblical symbolism throughout his works, George MacDonald truly captures the underlying characteristics of human nature…

people, and it can make a huge first impression. In the book An Essential Guide to Public Speaking by Quentin Schultze it goes deeper than just talking to a regular audience. It talks about being a Christian and handling public speaking. This is a great book to learn about how to be a public speaker and a Christian but not to lose your audience by talking too much about God or not enough. When someone says a free society in public speaking it opens, it appeals to a lot more people. People…

The Age of Bede is book of five texts that are important sources of the early history of the Christian Church in England and Ireland during the sixth and seventh centuries. This text will focus on ideals from four of the five texts. These ideals are the Life of Saint Cuthbert, the Life of Wilfred, Benedict Biscop's contribution to English Christianity, Ceolfrith founding and heading the monastery of Jarrow, how English monks and Bishops contacts with the continent and papacy affected English…