In the early Christian church there existed a debate over the duration of hell. One sect argued that hell was endless and that the unrepentant sinners who were punished there experienced everlasting‚ agonizing torment. This idea is often referred to as the doctrine of endless hell. There existed another sect‚ however‚ that argued that although hell was agonizing‚ it did not last forever. Instead‚ they argued that hell involved “purging” the damned of their sin and that rather being purely punitive
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Effective Apologies and Forgiving the Christian Way Everyone has had to apologize and accept an apology at some point of time in their lives. They my not have known the art of apologizing and forgiving‚ but these are traits that people are taught from a very small age. Forgiveness is one or the toughest tasks known to man‚ whereas others may argue needing to apologize is tougher. A lot of times pride gets in the way of an awesome apology and stubbornness take precedence over forgiving and
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Danny Ingraham Architecture in History Rand Carter October 2‚ 2012 New Kingdom Egyptian Temples and Early Christian Churches One of the most spectacular things about art history is being able to see how artistic works can vary across cultures and in passing time. However‚ art does not always completely change‚ and often times two artists or even two entire civilization can create works that are independent‚ yet share stark similarities in style or function to a creation or creations of another
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Christian anger management principles are found all over the Bible. The books of Psalms and Proverbs are loaded with them. With these guidelines‚ Christians are expected to live and be examples of peace and orderliness so that the entire world would be a better place to be. The instructions are not plentiful‚ but from place to place the wording is different. However‚ the meaning of what is said is not changed. We will look quickly at six of them. Avoid anger When reading the Bible you will understand
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1. What does the word “Christian” mean in the university’s name – Colorado Christian University? The meaning of the word “Christian” as it pertains to Colorado Christian University (Statement of faith at Colorado Christian University‚ n.d.) is that the university is evangelical. The university was started to spread the word of God. To better the lives of students and the general community it serves and this is done from a worldly prospective. We are to pass on what we have learned and
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A Christian rock band called Rainbow is taking the millenials in China by storm and is using its music and popularity to share the gospel to people across the country. In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) News‚ Rainbow lead singer Uncle Bing recalled how only a few people knew about the band when it was formed in 2012. However‚ they were propelled to stardom with the help of a national talent show‚ and now the band is traveling from one city to another and is bound in unity
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Shaping a Christian Worldview represents an anthology of commentary that focuses on the primary issues that Christian institutions are experiencing. Each essay is written by a respected author in the field of higher education‚ and undertakes a critical study of contemporary matters in question concerning these schools of different traditions. In particular‚ attention is given to postmodern thought and it’s impact on education. The second half of the book delves into such topics as music‚ art‚ social
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Beowulf has both pagan and Christian influences. Throughout the story there are many elements of Christian teachings: that man survives only through the protection of God‚ that all earthly gifts flow from God‚ and that the proper bearing of man is to be humble and unselfish (csis.edu‚ 2011). While many pagan influences appear in the poem‚ Christian overtones are more prevalent‚ exhibiting many elements of Christian heroism in the poem. An example is when Beowulf says “God must decide who will be
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These four questions make up the foundation that defines a specific worldview. Faith plays a major role in the determination and shape of our worldview (35). Ideally‚ a Christian worldview permeates every aspect of a Christian’s lifestyle because we are made new after accepting the Holy Spirit into our hearts. This part of the Christian worldview begs to ask the question regarding "Why is it important for believer to continue to grow in Christlikeness?"‚ even after we have accepted the Holy Spirit. Since
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Christian religious practises‚ such as baptism‚ have a deeply significant influence on the lives of adherents. Most Christian denominations‚ apart from Quakers and Salvation Army‚ practise baptism. Which is a salvation ritual based upon the old Jewish tradition of “Mikvah”‚ which is the process of purification through ritual bathing. Baptism is also an initiation ritual in which has many important symbols‚ the most important being water‚ which symbolises the cleansing of original sin. It has an important
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