that just as our government has placed a dividing line between churches and state that science and the Bible do not mix. But from a Christian perspective how can we say the same when we understand the foundation of all truth comes from God. In Colossians 1:16 in the Amplified Bible it reads: “For it was in Him that all things were created‚ in heaven and on earth‚ things seen and things unseen‚ whether thrones‚ dominions‚ rulers‚ or authorities; all things were created and exist through Him [by His
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Malleus Maleficarum Heinrich Kramer‚ a Dominican friar‚ wrote the Malleus Maleficarum in 1486. He believed witches to be “members of a vast conspiracy directed against Christian society that was allowed by God to cause immense physical and spiritual hardship” (Behringer 716). Therefore‚ Kramer believed the real way to rid witches was through physical eradication. The start of the manuscript came from his experience in witchcraft trials in Upper Germany. Kramer’s views on witchcraft and activities
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fJSNT 33 (1988) 3-17] THE UNIFYING KERYGMA OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Eugene E. Lemcio Seattle Pacific University‚ Seattle‚ WA 98119‚ USA I. INTRODUCTION Thesis The purpose of this article is to offer evidence J}lat‚ co~trary to the prevailing view‚ there is a central‚ discrete kerygmatic core that integrates the manifold plurality of the New Testament. Without denying the diversity that may be found therein‚ I hope to initiate a return to the largely neglected task of identifying the nature
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One of the biggest differences that separates 2 out of the 4 heresies that Sheler identifies is Monarchianism denies the fact that Jesus is divine. As you could of guessed the church didn’t have a liking to this movement‚ so the church created the articulation of the doctrine of Trinity. Monarchianism contradicts
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Whether it is kingship‚ merchant law‚ or heresy‚ the Siete Partidas is often examined in order to garner a better understanding of the Iberian world. Compiled under Alfonso X (1252-1284) and written in the Castilian vernacular‚ the Siete Partidas resulted from a pursuit to create a uniform system of law throughout the Iberian Peninsula. By the fourteenth century‚ this seven-part law code emerged as a key legal corpus throughout medieval Spain. Although known as royal legislation‚ the Siete Partidas
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God wants his people to be radically different from others. British pastor and teacher John R.W. Stott said‚ “Insofar as the church is conformed to the world‚ and the two communities appear to the onlooker to be merely two versions of the same thing‚ the church is contradicting its true identity. No comment could be more harmful to the Christian than the words‚ ‘But you are no different from anybody else.’ “For the essential theme of the whole Bible from beginning to end is that God’s historical
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afresh and be renewed. Also‚ they are to leave behind their past life as quoted in the scripture. "Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication‚ uncleanness‚ passion‚ evil desire‚ and covetousness‚ which is idolatry." (Colossians 3:5) So why exactly is baptism important? Well‚ It is very important to understand that baptism guarantees no one an entrance into the gates of heaven. If there isn’t true conversion‚ being baptized would be meaningless. In the bible‚ Jesus said
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at your life’s purpose by starting with a focus on yourself; you must begin with God‚ your creator. It is only in God that you discover your origin‚ your identity‚ your meaning‚ your purpose‚ your significance and your destiny. Proverbs 11:28 Colossians 1 : 16 ‘for everything‚ absolutely everything‚ above and below‚ visible and invisible‚ everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him’ Have you ever ask yourself the following: What do I want to be? What should I do with my life
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Irenaeus‚ gnostics particularily Valentinus gnostics‚ were considered ’Heretics’. Their belief in dualism was in his view‚ a perverted twist on true faith. His most known work is a five part refutation of gnosticism entitled Adversus Haereses (Against Heresies). Untill the discovery of gnostic documents at Nag Hammadi near Egypt in 1945‚ Adversus Haerses was the main source of information about gnosticism. Most of the writings discovered gave accounts very similar to those by Irenaeus‚ and reinforced
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Why were the Knights Templar persecuted? They were a major force in the Crusades and protected Christian pilgrims from being slaughtered during their long travels. They also had one of the largest banking systems in Europe during the height of their Order. Several countries considered them to be useful to them and they were on good terms with many royal families. So if they were such a reputable Order of Knights‚ why were they almost completely wiped out? After the First Crusade in 1100 A.D‚ several
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