Science, Faith and a Distinctly Christian Humanism
... the early church that faith and learning were things reconcilable—at least not until Christian thinkers started tracing out the implications of certain core Christian doctrines. But when held together, Church history also bears out that this tension is often very creative. Think of the written works ...
... the early church that faith and learning were things reconcilable—at least not until Christian thinkers started tracing out the implications of certain core Christian doctrines. But when held together, Church history also bears out that this tension is often very creative. Think of the written works ...
EVERYONE A THEOLOGIAN September 15
... play, because 'never has the menace of Jewry been so convincingly portrayed as in this presentation... There one sees in Pontius Pilate a Roman racially and intellectually so superior…to the whole mire and muck of Jewry." That's bad theology, which had destructive consequences. For better or worse, ...
... play, because 'never has the menace of Jewry been so convincingly portrayed as in this presentation... There one sees in Pontius Pilate a Roman racially and intellectually so superior…to the whole mire and muck of Jewry." That's bad theology, which had destructive consequences. For better or worse, ...
Christian Unity and Ecumenical Dialogue
... Christian Unity and Ecumenical Dialogue Christianity can be seen as divided into several denominations. Though each has its own unique practices, the separate branches identify with common elements such as the Bible, the person of Jesus, and the teachings of the early creeds. Typically these denomin ...
... Christian Unity and Ecumenical Dialogue Christianity can be seen as divided into several denominations. Though each has its own unique practices, the separate branches identify with common elements such as the Bible, the person of Jesus, and the teachings of the early creeds. Typically these denomin ...
1 corinthians - Thru the Bible
... The Bible condemns certain practices as wrong — Proverbs 6:1619; Galatians 5:19-21. The Bible commends certain practices as right — prayer, teaching, doing good, etc. There is a thin grey line concerning doubtful and questionable practices about which the Bible has nothing to say either way. Chapter ...
... The Bible condemns certain practices as wrong — Proverbs 6:1619; Galatians 5:19-21. The Bible commends certain practices as right — prayer, teaching, doing good, etc. There is a thin grey line concerning doubtful and questionable practices about which the Bible has nothing to say either way. Chapter ...
The Rise of Christianity
... Historical records of the time mention very little about Jesus. The main source of information about his life and teachings is the Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. According to the Gospels, Jesus was raised in the village of Nazareth in northern Judea. He wa ...
... Historical records of the time mention very little about Jesus. The main source of information about his life and teachings is the Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. According to the Gospels, Jesus was raised in the village of Nazareth in northern Judea. He wa ...
PowerPoint - Sugar Land Bible Church
... • “The birth-day of the nation is indissolubly linked with the birth-day of the Saviour [and] forms a leading event in the progress of the gospel dispensation…the Declaration of Independence first organized the social compact on the foundation of the Redeemer’s mission upon the earth [and] laid the ...
... • “The birth-day of the nation is indissolubly linked with the birth-day of the Saviour [and] forms a leading event in the progress of the gospel dispensation…the Declaration of Independence first organized the social compact on the foundation of the Redeemer’s mission upon the earth [and] laid the ...
Table 1.3 Christian Writings Composed by the First Third of the
... Mark recorded the stories told by Peter about Jesus, and maintains that Matthew collected Jesus’ sayings in Hebrew. Papias emphasizes a literal thousand-year millennium on earth at the end of time after the resurrection of the dead. ...
... Mark recorded the stories told by Peter about Jesus, and maintains that Matthew collected Jesus’ sayings in Hebrew. Papias emphasizes a literal thousand-year millennium on earth at the end of time after the resurrection of the dead. ...
The United States Was Founded As a Christian Nation
... the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution. The 1st Amendment reads as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to p ...
... the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution. The 1st Amendment reads as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to p ...
Christianity
... fully divine – and that through believing in him and following his teachings they can inherit eternal life. Christians believe that Jesus died for humanity, that God raised him from the dead, and that Jesus will come again at the end of time. In addition, Christians believe in the Trinity, or the th ...
... fully divine – and that through believing in him and following his teachings they can inherit eternal life. Christians believe that Jesus died for humanity, that God raised him from the dead, and that Jesus will come again at the end of time. In addition, Christians believe in the Trinity, or the th ...
Christianity Origins and Ancient History
... were later established along the main trade route to China. Translations of Christian texts were made into Chinese, and a famous Christian monument was constructed in Xi’an, China, in 781. Christianity subsequently faced persecution and decline, however. Asian Christians also lost contact with their ...
... were later established along the main trade route to China. Translations of Christian texts were made into Chinese, and a famous Christian monument was constructed in Xi’an, China, in 781. Christianity subsequently faced persecution and decline, however. Asian Christians also lost contact with their ...
“UU and A Christian Humanist” Sermon by Rev. Jim Eller All Souls
... When I was serving our UU Church in Tahlequah, Oklahoma we offered new member classes as we do here. When I teach a new member class I encourage those in attendance to ask questions. One time a woman there, the wife of a retired United Methodist Minister, asked a very interesting question. Vera ask ...
... When I was serving our UU Church in Tahlequah, Oklahoma we offered new member classes as we do here. When I teach a new member class I encourage those in attendance to ask questions. One time a woman there, the wife of a retired United Methodist Minister, asked a very interesting question. Vera ask ...
What About…Christian Crusades and Islamic Jihad?
... had created the idea that Jesus would come back when Christians made the world into God’s kingdom. That idea gave justification for chasing the Muslim infidels out of the “Holy Land.” 3. The Christian Crusades were a product of the church ignoring the teaching of Christ and the apostles. Neither J ...
... had created the idea that Jesus would come back when Christians made the world into God’s kingdom. That idea gave justification for chasing the Muslim infidels out of the “Holy Land.” 3. The Christian Crusades were a product of the church ignoring the teaching of Christ and the apostles. Neither J ...
The Holy See
... language, were profoundly marked by Hellenistic culture. The Greek translation of the Old Testament, known as the Septuagint, had a great influence in Antiquity. The world that Jesus himself entered and knew was already deeply imbued with Greek culture. The New Testament was written in Greek, with t ...
... language, were profoundly marked by Hellenistic culture. The Greek translation of the Old Testament, known as the Septuagint, had a great influence in Antiquity. The world that Jesus himself entered and knew was already deeply imbued with Greek culture. The New Testament was written in Greek, with t ...
World Religions: Christianity screencast sheet
... According to tradition, Christianity was founded in the ________________ by _____________ Christians are followers of Jesus Christ. The word ‘Christ’ comes from the Greek word christo, which means ‘____________’ By the early first century A.D., the _______________ controlled the land of Judea, which ...
... According to tradition, Christianity was founded in the ________________ by _____________ Christians are followers of Jesus Christ. The word ‘Christ’ comes from the Greek word christo, which means ‘____________’ By the early first century A.D., the _______________ controlled the land of Judea, which ...
file - Andy Bui's Senior Portfolio
... The windows are stained, the wood is chipped and the lights flickered like a slowly dying heart. The three sat at the dinner table on night, timid as always, Until their niece stood up and had something to say. She told them, ‘Why do you guys argue like every other day? Always trying to force your b ...
... The windows are stained, the wood is chipped and the lights flickered like a slowly dying heart. The three sat at the dinner table on night, timid as always, Until their niece stood up and had something to say. She told them, ‘Why do you guys argue like every other day? Always trying to force your b ...
Ancient Rome - Anoka-Hennepin School District
... • “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will ...
... • “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will ...
Judaism and Early Christianity - MHS
... the cheek, let him hit the other one too; if someone takes your coat, let him have your shirt as well. Give to everyone who asks you for something, and when someone takes what is yours, do not ask for it back. Do for others just what you want them to do for you.” ...
... the cheek, let him hit the other one too; if someone takes your coat, let him have your shirt as well. Give to everyone who asks you for something, and when someone takes what is yours, do not ask for it back. Do for others just what you want them to do for you.” ...
- Scripture Unpacked
... In v17ff Paul’s attention turns to the false teachers, the translation is awkward and could read either, “those who made much of you,” or, “those who paid court to you”. Paul is accusing the false teachers of flattering the Galatians insincerely in order to win them over to their perverted gospel. T ...
... In v17ff Paul’s attention turns to the false teachers, the translation is awkward and could read either, “those who made much of you,” or, “those who paid court to you”. Paul is accusing the false teachers of flattering the Galatians insincerely in order to win them over to their perverted gospel. T ...
uncovered the depths of this Revelation. In their sermons and
... uncovered the depths of this Revelation. In their sermons and explanations, the Fathers of the Church further deepened the understanding of Apostolic Tradition and professed it in a conciliar fashion. Their heritage is an integral part of Holy Tradition. In the course of each liturgical year, the Ch ...
... uncovered the depths of this Revelation. In their sermons and explanations, the Fathers of the Church further deepened the understanding of Apostolic Tradition and professed it in a conciliar fashion. Their heritage is an integral part of Holy Tradition. In the course of each liturgical year, the Ch ...
The Rise of Christianity - Miami Beach Senior High School
... and humanity can be saved from sin by accepting the teachings of Jesus Paul wrote letters outlining his beliefs ...
... and humanity can be saved from sin by accepting the teachings of Jesus Paul wrote letters outlining his beliefs ...
La Question:
... c. 33 – 100 A.D. Apostolic Christianity. This is the period of earliest Christianity, during which many of the original apostles who know Jesus still lived. This is also the period of the composition of the New Testament texts (see the handout on Mark and the Gospels for the stages of Gospel formati ...
... c. 33 – 100 A.D. Apostolic Christianity. This is the period of earliest Christianity, during which many of the original apostles who know Jesus still lived. This is also the period of the composition of the New Testament texts (see the handout on Mark and the Gospels for the stages of Gospel formati ...
Church History
... • Tertullian of Carthage (160-220 A.D.). – Coined the term “Trinity” – Spoke of how the son proceeded from God “Thus, the Father makes him equal to himself; and the Son, by proceeding from him, was made first-begotten, since he was begotten before all things; and the only-begotten, because he alone ...
... • Tertullian of Carthage (160-220 A.D.). – Coined the term “Trinity” – Spoke of how the son proceeded from God “Thus, the Father makes him equal to himself; and the Son, by proceeding from him, was made first-begotten, since he was begotten before all things; and the only-begotten, because he alone ...