Introduction The 21st century is the period after the death and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and is the period we currently living in. The believers inthe 21st century face many challenges and distractions that affect their relationship with Christ. These can be in the form of daily life challenges, distraction through social media, television, government policies and regimes, and the different types of religions around the world and emigration. Therefore, it is of importance that believers must...
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Introduction The researcher presented critique and weakness of Nestorian concept on Christology. The emphasis of Nestorius suggested the independence of the two separate persons of Jesus Christ, which are his humanity and divinity. Nestorius emphasizes on distinction between the two natures as person in act, one nature one at a time. This creates a complication because Jesus Christ is one person. Human has limitations, what God intends us to understand, should be the focus. Man cannot understand all things; man’s...
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My connection with Jesus started when my parents baptized me at a Catholic Church. I can not see Him but I feel his presence when I pray to Him. He is always there for me, even when I sin against Him. Jesus is my leader and he guides me onto the right path to Him. I want to devote my life to Jesus because I want to join Him in heaven. He is my savior and my role model. Jesus...
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Throughout the four Gospels, there is evidence of the different types of leadership styles that Jesus used. The style would change often between each interaction and encounter Jesus had with other people. By looking at each interaction Jesus had, we see his leadership style to be of the servant type. Servant leadership focuses on service to others. Each author of the four Gospels talks about a different type of leadership style that Jesus had. The four Gospels tell the story...
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“Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man.” -Dwight L. Moody If you are a pastor or you are in charge of a church, the most important thing you should be thinking about is how to grow your church. To make a church grow you need to be able to track where you have been and where you are going next. These days we are seeing a declining attendance...
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This remains an issue in which ecumenical theologians are yet to unravel. The argument is that if other sacraments establish some form of connection among Christians traditions, why has the Eucharistic Communion remained exclusive? If so, it appears the Eucharist is a huddle yet to be crossed in other to reach full communion of Christians. The question then is, is there any other connective point on which the unity of Christians can be built upon? Or, if the Eucharist is...
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As a young child, I once made a request in church after pledging some money. I wanted to be a pastor. I didn't know much. I was admiring a dedicated, charismatic man of God named Pastor Tony (surname concealed of a very popular ministry in Ibadan, Oyo State then. I found peace in the house of God and to a large extent, I lived my life like I was under the constant surveillance of God. For years, I was a...
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Introduction It is very important to always remind ourselves that the long westward movement from Antioch through which people from Europe gradually became Christian was far from complete as late as 1500. Also during the Ante-Nicene centuries, there was an eastward movement that carried the Cristian faith to the people of Persia, India, China, and Africa. In this paper my focus is going to be on how Christianity came to India, I draw on the unique historical realities, social factors...
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Christianity is a devotion observed by billions across Earth. It is a faith established on the events of Jesus Christ’s life. It is also an Abrahamic faith as it descends from the worship of Abraham’s God. It is the belief in one God who exists as Trinitarian. It was not always the faith with the biggest following. It started and grew in the most unlikely of circumstances. It started after its founder’s death as a sect. It is a mystery...
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Introduction Throughout history, Jewish citizens have gone through a great deal of turmoil. From being able to identify with a nationality completely different to their race or ethnicity to have the ability to claim a unique culture and religion, Jews have always played an essential role in international affairs. Judaism, the world's oldest monotheistic religion, is rooted in a promise that Jehova made with Abraham declaring Israelites as his chosen people. They believe that God will send his son, the...
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The Protestant Reformation challenged medieval Catholic Christianity in three categories; Sacraments, writings, and causing The Counter-Reformation. Because of authors like John Calvin, free thinkers like the Anabaptists, and historic meetings like the Council of Trent, Catholic Christianity had to adapt to the new world to remain in power. The Protestant Reformation started as an evangelical movement that was concerned with certain church practices including the Sacraments. Huldrych Zwingli, who was a parish priest and former army chaplain, denied the Catholic...
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The medieval crusades are a series of religiously motivated military activities that took place mainly between 1095 - 1291BC, in an attempt for authority in the middle east to be restored to the Catholic Church and the papacy. The first crusade is widely agreed to have been initiated on the 27th November 1095 following Pope Urban II’s speech at Clermont, and although continuing in some capacity up until the late 16th century crusading momentum was lost by the end of...
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During late antiquity and early middle ages, the Christian faith emerged first as a sect of Judaism that distinguished itself from other Jewish communities, like the Essenes, the Sadducees and Pharisees, by recognition of Jesus as the arrival of the Messiah. The morality proposed by the Christians was not new, but an extension of the moral precepts, which had been practised by the philosophers and Jews; the monotheistic stance of the group was also an extension of the Jewish basis...
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Introduction During the medieval period, the development of individuals was strongly conditioned by their immediate relationships. This included relationships with parents, siblings, kin, friends, lovers, spouses and children. In the Middle Ages, getting married was easy for Christians living in western Europe. According to the church, which created and enforced marriage law, couples didn’t need the permission of their families or a priest to officiate. Medieval marriage practice continues to influence ceremonies today – from banns [the reading three times...
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Religious change was largely brought about by the protestant and catholic reformations. This had ultimately changed the religious landscape throughout Europe. Martin Luther, was arguably the most significant player in bringing about reform within the catholic church, ultimately bringing about religious change. Catholicism was one a global religion and so the protestant reformation effectively threatened and radicalised the catholic church. The protestant reformation “began life as a negative concept”. This meant that many viewed the protestant movement as a threat...
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Introduction Various Christian-based groups have been associated with violence and cultic activities. The groups have been charged with brainwashing to increase and retain participants in churches. The literature review sets out to focus on the Unification Church, with conflict as an underlying theme. Focusing in on it as a new religious movement, criminal movement, cultic movement, brainwashing movement and business enterprise. With the intention to conclude on whether there is a consensus in the field or not, and where future...
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In some faiths, the concept of food does not hold much significance and may not have an influence on how one leads their life in accordance to God. However in other faiths such as Sikhism, Hinduism and Christianity food is a fundamental feature of their religion. For instance food can bring people together, where everyone experiences a sense of community and solidarity. There are also particular foods that certain religions prohibit as it is not compatible with their faith. In...
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What is the meaning and purpose of life, the importance of this question is to understand why humans were put on the Earth and how Catholics and other Religions provide reasoning to this question. The term “Meaning” in this question refers to the importance or value of a question. In this text I will look at the Non-Religious point of view and comparing the Catholic and Buddhism view to the question and will Focus on the following. What Catholics and...
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A true hero is seen as someone who possess strong characteristics of bravery, courage, determination, dedication, endurance, perseverance, valour, selflessness, sacrifice and humility. History has produced many of people who have fit this criterion, however, one person in particular is seen by many Christians and non-Christians as our true hero. Throughout his time on Earth, Jesus was viewed as a hero by many, however, his relevance as a hero in present society is beginning to be questionable. Jesus’s selfless and...
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