Jesus Seminar

The book, Can We Trust the Gospels, attempts to answer two basic questions that are posed to many Christians at least once in their lifetime: Do the Gospels provide reliable, historical information about Jesus of Nazareth? And do they offer a trustworthy basis for having faith in Jesus Christ? The author, Mark Roberts, is referring to the first four books found in today’s New Testament Bible, not other texts or “gnostic gospels” that are found elsewhere in literature. The author claims that…

New Testament, Jesus made a very bold statement to us. In Mark 11:23 Jesus said: (Mar 11:23) For truly I say to you that whoever shall say to this mountain, Be moved and be cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he said shall occur, he shall have whatever he said. This amazing statement still continues to strain our faith to grasp the fullness of what He meant. In June of 1974, a man named Charles Capps was teaching at a faith seminar in Hickory,…

longer under the catholic leadership. Even though churches were being formed under different authority they were still united through the belief of Jesus Christ as Lord and…

president, as he ministers to pastors and churches in the United States. Pray for the development of promotional resources for missions that are relevant and effective among Arabic-speaking churches. Church Ministries HAMS (Home Assignment Ministry Seminar) is taking place July 20–25 in Colorado Springs. Pray for travel safety for those attending. Pray that the times of worship, fellowship, and sharing from God’s Word, would bring encouragement and refreshment to the International Workers. …

Fenwick; thank you for your post, it was enjoyable to read, and most enlightening. It is one’s opinion that it is true as you stated the most important leading any Christian can do involves leading someone to Christ. In addition, one would concur that three most important aspects of the Christian life are Bible study, prayer, and soul winning; with soul winning the most need in the leadership challenge. A leader must openly witness for the Lord before he is formally employed by the Church, he…

(evangelion) is translated into English as “gospel” or “good news”. Specifically, in the Greek New Testament, it is the gospel of Jesus Christ that is discussed. The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you. (Mark 1:1-2) As the Bible witnesses, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news. (Mark 1:14 – NIV) Lack of current modern technology ensured that…

umbo, Francis Burns Family! A couple months’ ago fifteen other colleagues, and myself from Candler School of Theology setoff on a mission trip to Kenya, Africa. To be the hands and feet of Christ Jesus in two differing parts of this region, Nairobi and Meru. A mission, which had me anxious yet excited, weary yet overjoyed, and fearful yet captivated. Nevertheless, God placed this once in a lifetime opportunity before me. I had a deep yearning to move forward on this trip with no expectation,…

Beliefs, Biases and Behaviors I learned late in life the real process of what it takes to build a quality life and establish a firm foundation through Jesus Christ. The attacks of the enemy were severe in my family and in my childhood. As a result of misguided and deceptive information, I landed in places which took away from the original plan of God for my life. However, as I gained new ground through my rebirth, The Holy Spirit became powerful and formed a new soul and a new mind in my being.…

WHAT KIND OF OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE IN LOCAL CHURCHES AND TEMPLES TO VOLUNTEER? WHY PEOPLE VOLUNTEER Local churches are gatherings of the Universal church members who come together to encourage, teach and build one another in Faith. Temples are reserved for religious and spiritual activities such as prayer and also sacrifices. Those who practice their religion in Temples are the Hindus, Buddhists, Jainists and Ancient Egyptian religions. The Local Churches and Temples feel that they should give…

Imago Dai—the Bible tells us that we are all made in the image of God. And if so, why is it that people who are perceived as “different” are judged and persecuted against among the Christen tradition? It is hard to fathom a life lived in the grips of autism, constantly in sensory overload and not being able to effectively communicate. When families go to church, they want to celebrate the life God has granted them, but because of the often-disruptive nature of autism, families with autistic…