to see. Therefore the church stands as a visible sign; the invisible grace is God ’s presence. Hence sacraments make God ’s presence more real and understandable for us as believers. The church is needed to build up unity among all of us‚ to bring us together as a community to share in God ’s life just as God wants. The church is a sign and instrument of unity with God. God ’s love for us reconciles us to God and to each other and brings us together in unity. The church reminds us and is a symbol
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Church Government in a Changing Environment Submitted to Dr. Samuel Hoyt‚ in partial of fulfilment of the requirements for the course Summer 201420 THEO 530-B05-LUO Systematic Theology II by Marlinda M. House Rhodes Lynchburg‚ Virginia May 29‚ 2014 Thesis Statement This paper will support that trained leaders‚ upgrading organizational designs‚ functions‚ and services are essential
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Name of the Church: Aglipayan Church (Iglesia Filipina Independiente) Short History of the Church: The Iglesia Filipina Independiente was formed in the beginning of the twentieth century as part of the broad nationalist struggle against Spanish colonialism and American imperialism. It traces its origin from the struggle of the Filipino clergy against racial discrimination and friar domination within the Roman Church in the 19th century‚ which‚ consequently‚ transformed into a nationalist crusade
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CHURCH FATHERS Seminar in Church History 520 September 21‚ 2012 The author of the book‚ “Getting to know the church fathers” makes it very clear from the onset that the book is not only a historical look into the development of the church but an attempt to revitalize or jump-start one’s life in Christian ministry. Bryan Liftin helps readers understand the fathers as individuals who cared deeply about preserving the core tenets of the Christian faith. This book has a
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C h u r c h H i s t o r y I By Mr. Kennedy K. Kirui I. Benefits to be gained from the study of Church History A. A perspective informed by a sense of continuity 1. The whole family in heaven and earth (Eph.3:14) 2. Connecting the canonical history with our own time (Acts 28ff) 3. Escape from the theological and ecclesiastical provincialism (1 Cor.14:36). B. The encouragement of a Godly Heritage 1. The great cloud of witnesses (Heb.11; 12:1) 2. Perspective on persecution
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THE ROLE OF USHERING IN THE LOCAL CHURCH The Scriptural Foundation for Ushering Ushering in your local church involves much more than shaking hands and shining your shoes. Some churches think that ushers are just bucket passers‚ so they grab anybody to pass the bucket. “Let’s just grab ol’ Larry when he comes walking in. Let’s just get anybody.” You don’t want to get just anybody‚ because you don’t want an anybody offering. You have been selected as an usher; you are in the ministry of
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THE UNIFICATION CHURCH Introduction A misinterpretation of the Bible can lead one far away from the revealed truth. Moon is one of misinterpreters of the Bible. Being a member of Presbyterian Church does not make him interpret the Bible correctly. The main
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the back pews even the small children. Other ladies aren’t wearing a formal attire instead they some wore a blouse with the back open‚ spaghetti strap with a see through bolero or blazer. Others were wearing a skirt that is above the knee. The church at Anabu Kostal just finish an extension of a multipurpose hall behind as it was announced every mass and how much their expenses were. There were so transparent about the money that they collect which is good because people there can really do know
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AND MODERN CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH PAPER Discuss the role of the church councils in shaping Christian doctrine‚ making reference to at least one doctrine that was reformed. 11/11/2013 Discuss the role of church councils in shaping Christian doctrine‚ making reference to at least one doctrine that was reformed. When Christianity took hold in the Roman Empire‚ doctrine had yet to be fixed. There have been more than seven church councils‚ but these crucial first seven‚ known as the Ecumenical
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INSTITUTION‚ AROCHUKWU IN AFFILIATION WITH ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY‚ UTURU ASSIGNMENT PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION / THEOLOGY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE COURSE RELIGION AND SOCIETY TOPIC: CORRUPTION IN THE CHURCH WRITTEN BY KALU‚ PETER OBASI PGD/2013/002 SUBMITTED TO REV. ELIJAH OBINNA‚ PHD (LECTURER) SEPTEMBER 2014.
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