the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. As quoted from a Christian Scientist " This religion is based on the words and works of Christ Jesus‚ and draws its authority form the Bible. Its teachings are set forth in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Although a distinctive part of Christian Science is the healing of disease be spiritual means alone‚ it’s higher purpose is universal salvation from every day evil-including sin and death ". Christian Scientists particularly
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The text suggested that the counselor can use prayer as a technique for spiritual connectedness and formation by developing a deeper relationship and reliance on God and away from self-determinism (McMinn‚ 1996). The author noted that Theorist Albert Ellis mentioned that the bible is a self-help book that has been more effective in helping people make changes in behavior then professional counselors as a whole (McMinn‚ 1996). The potency of Scripture can offer hope and perspective in intense moments
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knowledge were both very limited. Still I knew that I needed to figure out what was right for me. The easiest place to start for me was the Bible‚ since such a large number of religions use at least some part of the Bible. There were several scriptures that stood out to me while reading. One of which was Ephesians chapter two verse twenty‚” And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets‚ Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.” Since I believed the Bible to be the
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The Bible says‚ “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men‚ who hold the truth in unrighteousness.” (Romans 1:18 KJV) Now let’s hear what Martin Luther utters concerning this verse of scripture‚ “Do you hear this general judgment against all men that they are under the wrath of God? What does this mean‚ but that they merit wrath and punishment? He assigns the reason for the wrath by saying that they do only that which merits wrath and punishment-
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1. Who is St. Benedict and how did he affect or influence the history of Christianity? Saint Benedict‚ a man able to read consciences‚ prophesy the future‚ and to forestall the attacks of the devil‚ was born at Nursia in Sabina‚ Italy. Settling finally on Monte Cassino‚ he and his followers erected the monastery he was to make famous. There he wrote his Rule‚ which became the norm for all Western monks. Saint Benedict was a Saint from Italy. He was the founder of Western Christian monasticism. His
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unquestioned unity of God‚ the belief in the prophets‚ the recognition of angels‚ belief in scripture or koran‚ and belief in the coming of Final Judgment. Islam is built on the five pillars or acts of worship. These FivePillars describe the expected obligations performed by a Muslim follower. These are described as the basic framework for worship in a Muslim life.The five are as follows declaration of faith‚ prayer‚ having concern for the needy‚ self-purification‚ and pilgrimage to Mecca. Pillar
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the world. I believe that if the Old Testament is read outside of the canonical context than one would clearly assume that the Old Testament is focused on Israel alone. When reading scripture‚ one must read the entirety of the word to truly understand the point of focus that is being made. Through out scripture‚ Old and New Testament‚ there is a concern with humankind as a whole‚ or people of all nations. For example the Old Testament begins with talking about creation of ALL humankind. Through
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bitterness- its the feeling of hurt. Resentment‚ anger and even hate that can build up in our heart when we have been hurt by another people or by an experience in life. 7.What is Wrath‚ clamor anger and slander what are their roles in the this scripture? wrath and anger; nearly synonymous‚ but perhaps" wrath" is equivalent to the
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stories of the Scriptures that culminate in the story of Jesus ➢ Scripture: a community-formed text The converse is also true: the Scriptures are “community formed texts.” The Scriptures were formed out of communal experiences of God that were “handed over” (traditio) from one generation to another. Tradition is the origin of the stories and other writings that eventually formed “The Books” (Ta Biblia) that are the Scriptures. ➢ The primary meaning of Scripture: Scripture reveals (primarily)
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Doctrines of Islamic Faith. They include a belief in the absolute unity of God‚ belief in angels‚ belief in prophets‚ belief in scriptures‚ and belief in the Final Judgment. Islam has the “Five Pillars” also known as “acts of worship” The Five Pillars outline the minimal obligations required of a Muslim. They are said to be the framework for a Muslim life: faith‚ prayer‚ concern for the needy‚ self-purification‚ and the pilgrimage to Mecca. The first Pillar is Al-Shahada (Declaration of Faith)
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