Two-Spirit

Chalcedonian definition which affirms that each of the two natures of Christ “retains its distinctive nature unimpaired, and yet these two natures constitute one Christ.” The two distinct and indivisible natures unite within the person of Christ and work together as the person of the mediator without losing any property of each one. Nevertheless, Christ’s saving work is only received through faith which is the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit unites those who have faith to Christ so that…

wilderness to repent their sins, and John baptizes everyone. During the baptisms, John told the townspeople that someone with greater power then him will be coming soon. Jesus then comes to the river to be baptized by John, and was recognized by the Holy Spirit of God as His son. After being baptized and being recognized, Jesus was sent into the wilderness for 40 days to be tested and tempted by satan. Jesus returns and shares the good news to the townspeople. He then traveled to Galilee…

The poem, "Holy Sonnet XIV" was written by John Donne and published in the year of 1633, two years after his death. Donne was born and raised as a Catholic, later becoming an Anglican cleric. The Christian faith is clearly reflected in his writings, and his "Holy Sonnet XIV", is a sinner's prayer to God. Through the utilization of diction use and literary devices such as allusion and imagery, Donne draws the audience into intimately experiencing the speaker's desperation, despair, and devotion…

Ghost Busting Being part of a pastoral family exposes preachers kids - “Pks” - to all different kinds of experiences. While much ministry is confidential, they can put two and two together when they see a certain packsack come out. “Dad is going ghost busting tonight!” I prepared for this ministry very carefully and prayerfully and never took it lightly nor travelled alone if possible. These moments opened the way to introduce “Jesus” to families who had no spiritual background and show them…

twelve that stayed, it was a hundred and twenty. He had raised men up to take his place in ministry. He had given them the tools to reach the lost and win souls, but he knew that without the power of the Holy Spirit there lives would be powerless. After they received the power of the Holy Spirit, lives around them began to change. The started churches and went on missions. They returned to the places they had built to make sure they were still preaching the gospel of Christ, not words of man or…

Throughout the course of the Prayer and Spirituality class, I have learned plenty of information regarding my relationship with God and others. There are five units that have helped me to realize all that I have acquired so far. This includes prayer and encountering God, images of God, gratitude and mindfulness, meditation and journaling, and scripture. With this, I have grasped the truth of how God and His everlasting love draws us to form a relationship with Him. Attaining this essential bond…

Today is what is known as Christ the King Sunday, which is also the last Sunday of the church calendar year. On this Sunday, we are reminded that, as Christians, we are subjects of Christ and of Christ alone; that Christ’s power transcends and supplants all other powers that vie after our lives. And, what God has in store for the new heavens and new earth is being realized in the Church today, as we sit under the reign of Christ, our King! So, this morning we are going to be looking at a rich…

protestant world they have two views on Baptism, some by immersion, some by sprinkling and or pouring water on the head. Now the question come up. What is the difference between Baptizing, Conformation and Christening in the Roman Catholic church? Baptism, is a Christian ceremony when a baby is welcomed into the Church. It has holy (blessed by the priest) water, from a font, poured on its head three times - in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It symbolizes being…

When it comes to Jesus Christ many Christian thinkers and authors use story, metaphor, or parables to express their Christology. Gregory of Nyssa and Julian of Norwich are two examples. Their writings contain an illustration to illustrate the work of Jesus. For Gregory it is fishing and for Julian it is a story of the Lord and Servant. This essay unpacks these exemplifications thus uncovering the authors’ individual beliefs about the saving action of God for humanity through the work of…

John 10:10; 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it abundantly. Even the devil can disguise himself when approaching the children of God. Our defense is God, love and humility. Let us embrace the good news that no evil scheme can ruin us if we abide in the light of the glorious Gospel of true freedom, which is in Jesus Christ and Him alone. 2 Corinthians 4:6-12; 6 For God, who commanded the light…