Jerusalem in Christianity

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.…

1. How did Paul understand his “mission” to the nations/Gentiles? Paul, arguably one of the most important figures in early Christianity, played a significant role in the spread of faith across ethnic lines. One day, as Paul was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven flashed around him, and he heard the Lord’s voice. Paul was appointed by Him to bring the good news and salvation through faith in Christ to non-Jews. After this encounter with the risen Christ, Paul altered his understanding…

Paul was an educated man who had an encounter with Jesus and began preaching the gospel to the Gentiles while helping to establish the church through missions. He was a very passionate man who was inspired by the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel. He was formerly known as “Paul of Tarsus”. He had a troubled beginning before he took a journey down Damascus Road. After his conversion, Paul wrote 13 books in the New Testament. Many people’s lives were transformed by Paul’s willingness and…

the Study of Christianity in the Non- Western World (University of Edinburgh). He also was the founding editor of the Journal of Religion in Africa. Walls was one of the first people to document a southward gravitational shift of the Christian Church. He first wrote about it in his essay “The Gospel as Prisoner and Liberator of Culture” which was published in 1982 The aim of this paper is to assess and critique Walls’ analysis in his understanding of the relationship between Christianity and…

Sermon on evangelism = Giving the first of our lips - John Piper has this amazing introduction to a sermon he did on Phil 1:27, and it so ably gets to the heart of what I want to explain today, so here it is a south africanization of that o “Have you ever wondered what tales will be told in the age to come? When the Lord Jesus has come, and the judgment is past, and the kingdom is established, and all sin and misery are gone forever, and the world is new, what will we talk about when we gather…

he was a villainous character and also a victim in racism back in the sixteenth centuries. In the end, he made his own circumstances by his continuous hatred and merciless. Shylock is stripped from his wealth and was also forced to convert to Christianity. However, it is debatable that he deserves the…

#5: The strategy by telling a story about the Christian faith from a devil’s point of view is an extremely effective form of reasoning. By narrating the story through Screwtape’s perspective, it immediately establishes the wickedness and corruption that these followers of Lucifer are attempting to coerce us into. It demonstrates how they (the devils) progressively weave immoral ideas into our everyday train of thought in an effort to persuade us into transgression. Whilst pointing out the…

How Doubt Affects The Characters and Audience in Doubt: A Parable It is difficult to be certain about anything in this world. In the story "Doubt: A Parable" uncertainty is a predominant feeling whether it be each individual character or the audience. In our everyday lives we come across countless things that we are uncertain of. Doubt is a presence whether it be education, religion, politics, or even living to see another day. The only thing that we are truly certain of is that we are…

the topic and much of the performance associated with the Eucharist is uniform across Christian traditions, the way in which each branch understands the ritual practice of the Eucharist is unique. The Eucharist is an important aspect of the Christianity that incorporates the ritual, social and mythological dimensions in giving meaning to the suffering of Christ and the unity of those who believe in the crucifixion story. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus are well known stories…

Water Symbolism in Literature Water is a powerful element that can affect anything. Babies begin in the womb surrounded by a watery substance called amniotic fluid. Water is required for life and is essential in order to function properly. Not to mention, about 70% of a human’s body weight is water. Asside from keeping things alive, it also has the power to cause a catastrophe. Some of these problems include flooding, droughts, tidal waves, or hurricanes. It may seem like water can be controlled…