Manifestation of God

monotheism proclaims God to be the one true God among many false deities. On this level “the true, authentic God, teaches the Old Testament, is always just the unique, he who is unique”. Hence, the plurality of false deities stands opposed to the one true God. On the other hand, if we understand philosophically the notion of God, we cannot but conclude that all representations of God are manifestations of the same reality. This, follows because the concept of the “capital ‘G’” God includes his…

imperative to mention that there are two specific types of tongues apparent within the scriptures. Although they are identical in manifestation, delivery and source it is evident that they require investigation and explanation in their own right, as they are equally divine in nature, and importance not only spiritual growth of the individual, but to the church and the kingdom of God and all that that encompasses. talcs What are these two types of Glossia (tongues) Glossolalia: The literal…

conception of God in the Old Testament comes into view. The early church wrestled with whether God is one or three. Their answer is that God is triune— one substance, three persons. Since then, the church catholic continually affirms and reflects on this doctrine to understand God. Statements on the Trinity can become confusing when people begin to explain it, easily falling into God being three gods or a single god playing three different roles. When Christians say the word, “God” it is the…

speaking in tongues. God will give you the utterance to speak in tongues if and only if it will be of great benefit to the people around you. The genuine speaking in tongues from God has no pride and does not cause confusion or distraction in the House of the Lord. Act chapter 10 verses 44 say: “Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who had heard the message.” This shows that the Holy Spirit can also manifest during preaching or sharing the word of God. Act…

impacting perception. God, like the universe, is nonconcrete and perception changes between individuals. God is at once all encompassing while simultaneously minimal. God defines morality while justifying corruption. God elevates some while undermining others. The distinction between God and god lies in the circumstance or beliefs of the beholder. God in the most literal sense pertains to religion. Whether seen as a singular god of monotheism or a pantheon of gods from polytheism, the…

taking a stance on God, he is stating that Philosophy does not deal with God. This is because for Heidegger, God as the ultimate being as a result of the Platonic tradition, which confused the "Being of beings" with the most absolute or greatest Being, which over time the idea of greatest being incorporated also the idea of God. I think for Heidegger, the proper place for philosophy and the concern of philosophers is not God, but Being itself, the openness or clearing in which even God as the…

Rushang Doshi RLST 110: ADJ Cameron Nielsen 28th April, 2016 RLST 110 FINAL PAPER Religion can be defined as the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods (Oxford Dictionary). The variety of religious beliefs and organizations all over the world has made it difficult to conclude one definition of religion. Two of the most fundamental religions in the world today are Hinduism and Judaism. People around…

beginning” when God created all things out of nothing. His creation is credited to the father, son, and holy spirit. The manifestation of the creator was the great ending of “creation.” Adam and Eve: They are the first man and woman that God created; they are also the first to betray him by eating “the fruit of the tree” in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve represent the influence of temptation and loss of innocence in literature. Cain and Abel: The sons of Adam & Eve. They made offerings to God…

The Biblical idea of glory is a topic with resounding influence in every part of life including in my own calling. Additionally, it is a concept that has changed over time for me. The Glory in my life is part of who I am and influences the way I understand who I am. Furthermore, impacting me in a way that molds my worldview and the process I am undergoing to discover my calling. Glory is mentioned 308 times in the New Living Translation Bible and generally carries the same tone. The first time…

political impediments that could drive one out of it. Usually, social events such as sufferings play an important role in increasing a person’s religious faith. However, it is the ability to relate such experiences with the scripture and to read manifestation of Christ in them that is more important. The religious life of Caryll Houselander and that of Elizabeth Ann Seton are both prominent, and studying the distinction between the underlying forces that shaped each of their religious lives of…