Biblical Community Research Paper

This paper will identify two theological issues related to a Christian understanding of community. Within this essay, the writer will include the ways experiencing community in small groups fulfills God's desire for believers to be in a relationship, with Him and one another.

There are many definitions and opinions on what a world view is and its relevance to everyday life. Most agree that a worldview is a way of perceiving God and the world. However, it is much more than that and its implications can affect a person’s entire life. Because of this fact, and the purpose Christians have to worship and glorify God, it is critical to explore the meaning, significance, and even test ones worldview. In order to do so, the definition of a worldview, and the attributes of a biblical world view must be addressed.

To be a sister of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Saint Rose of Lima, I am very grateful, blissful and joyful because God have mercy on me and have chosen me not by beautiful or intelligent, but by weakness. Encountering with Him in Religious Life, I do not only realize myself, but also the presence of God. All things that I have experienced in the consecrated life I would like to share.

Today, in modern day living, people are talking about either of the two worldviews, and the importance of that chosen worldview. However, one can choose to live by the principles of a secular worldview or a biblical worldview. This study highlights the distinguishable difference between a secular worldview and a biblical worldview, the incorporation of belief and doctrine, and the theories of vocations and the efforts for living righteously.

Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community by Tim Chester and Steve Timmis emphasizes the two overarching principles that govern the practice of church and mission, that is: Being gospel centered and being community centered, where the content of our message is the gospel, and the context of our message the Christian community. Only when those principles are put into practice does the Word is carried away, with the mission of the church being carried out and the mission of the church of making relationships a priority is carried out.

With the exception of a biblical marriage, there is nothing better than biblical friendship. The Bible says that brothers dwelling together in unity is good and pleasant [Psa 133.1]. Christ is at the center of biblical friendship, and it is His grace extended to all the brethren that makes us brothers and enables biblical friendship to flourish [Bonhoeffer, 25]. Biblical friendship seeks to serve, is compassionate, and builds each other up. In contrast, secular friendship springs from pride and desire [Bonhoeffer, 35]. There is no judgement in true biblical friendship; therefore, there is joy and strength in it [Bonhoeffer, 31]

My personal philosophy of small groups is scriptural based. Acts 2:46 says, “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart.” As the original church began, it is obvious from Acts chapter two and particularly from verse 46 that the church met in unity in large groups. They actually used a two-fold approach of meeting in large-group meetings and then in the homes for more intimate small-group gatherings. Acts 2:46 clearly shows the church gathering in homes, eating together, and continuing the work of the ministry.

According to Ministry Is…, chapter 29, "A healthy Christian small group is a gathering of three to fifteen people who meet regularly together for the purpose of spiritual _____ _____

In keeping with the image of God, it is often a struggle to exhibit patience, kindness or even self-control with the psychotic patient yelling, cursing or fighting you. Everyone one of us has problems to face in our lifetime. I feel that God sees our struggles and help is always available. Mental health carries a very negative stigma in today’s society. As nurses, we know that those with mental illness are no different from those with hypertension or diabetes. Yet, God has a purpose for everyone. As a nurse, first, you need to develop trust. Without trust, there is no relationship. As much as you want to walk away from this patient, you know that they are sick and need your undivided attention. Generally, I try to kill them with kindness, let them vent within reason, and always tell them the truth about what is happening and going on. As irrational as the patient is, scripture says that I am not to judge them for their actions. Luke 6:37 states: “Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (HCSB) I have to exert self-control to avoid feeding into their anger, frustration, delusions, lies, or false hopes. Not only am I the nurse, but I am a servant of the Lord. Therefore, while everything seems to be crumbling down for the suicidal or depressed patient, I need to let my faith

This essay is to look for the answers to the following questions in the scope of Genesis chapters one through eleven. How does a biblical world view affect the way we look at the natural world compared to others who don’t? How does the biblical world view affect our human identity compared to those who do not? How does having a biblical world view affect all human relationship? How Does the biblical world view affect civilization?

The purpose of this essay is answer the following questions in scope of Genesis chapters one through eleven. How does having a biblical world view affect the way we look at the natural world compared to others who don’t? How does the biblical world view affect our human identity compared to those who do not? How does having a biblical world view affect human relationship? How Does the biblical world view affects civilization?

As I approach the end of my high school career, I start thinking if I am prepared and ready to face the next step in my life. College is known to test a man’s responsibility in order to prepare him to face the world alone. Jesuit High School has changed my life throughout the years I have attended the school. Jesuit has prepared me for college and taught me how to become a more responsible man. When I was thinking of where I should apply to high school, Jesuit was not my first option; however, coming from a family of Jesuit alumni, I knew it was the only school for me. Throughout my earlier years at Jesuit, I struggled and was miserable due to the overwhelming work and rules I was required to follow. However, I soon realized what the school was about in its mission in turning its students into men for others. I have found that Jesuit High School has transformed me educationally, has made me a more responsible man, and has taught me to be a man for others.

in just the sophomore class due to stress, repugnance, or isolation. A copious amount of students at the school complain about stress and ridiculous rules. As a matter of fact, about 75 percent of students are disinterested with the school. The students believe that the school needs to progress in order to keep interest. Advancement in rules, a time for community every day, and the reduction in homework can significantly adjust a student’s perspective on school. Likewise, it illustrates how Christians should behave. To improve Northwest Christian School, one should make the lunchroom into a cafe before school, allow students to wear their school shirts any day of the week, and assign no homework on Wednesdays or weekends.

There are all sorts of variations around this theme of being too poor to help. Most of us have had times in our lives when money was tight, and giving to the Lord was difficult and a real sacrifice. Invariably though, we can find enough for some of the other things that are not essential—it’s usually a matter of priority and whether we value what the Lord has done for us enough to make giving work.

In today’s world of anything goes relativity, it is important that a “Champion for Christ” know what their worldview is. In this paper, I will describe, using scholarly and semi-scholarly sources my defined worldview. It is important that as an Orthodox believer in biblical truths and a believer in Christ, by definition and implicit in “my” worldview should be that of what I am, a Christian worldview.