This paper will reflect my feeling of self in light of my baptism. It reflects my Christian journey. I was chosen by God as his servant before he placed me in my mother’s womb. It was after my birth and through his directing that I came to Him. My baptism was and remains my identifying symbol of God’s love for me, and that same symbol serve as credentials of a new birth so that I can present it to show to whom I belong. Who am I in light of my baptism? A simple question doesn’t always require…

Introduction The introduction of religion due to globalization has brought about challenges and benefits to the different regions of the world. A shift in thinking and migration has formed a new wave of Christian thought in southern regions of the world and the benefits are uneven resulting in; the strong are getting stronger and the weak are continuing to whisk away while holding on to hope. It’s safe to say that in many parts of Africa, Latin America and Asia, religion is about sheer survival through…

Christian Worldview Paper 2 The Old Testament of the Holy Bible gives many examples which provide modern man with guidelines for the use of scientific method. Millam (2008) explains that there is an underlying order in nature demonstrated by the patterns and regularities of God’s creations. These regularities can be seen in the forces of nature and are stable throughout space and time (Millam, 2008). The original classification of species, use of precise measurement, and even the first account…

Thought Paper # 1 These are the styles of parenting that Diana Baumrind described in her article. I will compare and contrast the each of them in this paper. Give you examples for each and the possible effects they may have on the psychosocial development of a child. The factors that contribute to the parents’ choice of style, and what may be the most effective. Also I will leave you with a personal example on which style I was raised by and the style that I choose for my own children…

every aspect of our everyday lives, and is fascinatingly carried through the Bible from the beginning to the end. It began with the Creation, and continued throughout the Fall, Redemption, and Consummation of Christ. It is the foundation of the Christian perspective and what leads God’s people to salvation and good works. Our modern world is so corrosive to faith that Jesus Christ asked, "When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8). He is there to give his people…

THEO 104: Introduction to Christian Thought Study Guide Week 1: Introduction to Theology Textbook Readings: Towns: Introduction & Ch. 1 1. What year was Jesus born? 4BC in Bethleham, South Palestine to an unknown family 2. When was Christianity made Rome’s National Religion? 313 AD 3. What is the Incarnation? God becoming man and taking on flesh 4. Does the Bible states that Jesus was the creator of the world. Yes (John 1:3; Col. 1:16) 5. Did Jesus claim to have…

The different Christian views struggle with the brokenness of human nature. The difference in views lies in how this brokenness is interpreted. How does one balance the human being who is born in the image and likeness of God, yet, has fallen from grace? The two distinct views will revolve around seeking answers to this question, and what is the best way to act on these answers in dealing with the broken human. It becomes a question of mercy and grace in this world versus a constant searching by…

It will take verbal and mental discipline as Christians to develop the characteristics of a healing church. Six Habits of Christian Thought The author lists the six commandments Paul states that form the habit of Christian thought. (1) Think about those things. Let go of the negatives and have Christ-like thoughts. (2) Think with discernment. Think on Jesus the Truth not on facts alone. Not all facts are true. (3) Think honorable thoughts. These thoughts dwell on praise, worship, and thanksgiving.…

Christian theologians and leaders have considered the subject of animals in various ways. Mostly as things to be used by humans, no more, no less. According to some theologians animals were to be treated with esteem, but no more respected than the inanimate objects. Animals were viewed as tools and possessions, just like anything else you can buy. However the traditional Christian view has not always been the same. When early theologians considered "nature” they determined that it was a natural…

Ape to Human Jackie Williams BIO 396: Topics in Biology and Christian Thought November 30, 2016 I distinctly remember sitting in my 9th grade Biology class as Mr. Shorba projected the classic picture of an ape progressively evolving into a human, and explained to the class Darwin’s theory of evolution. However, being raised in a conservative Christian home, I did not listen to one word of the evolution lecture, as I had already made up my mind as to what I believed in. Although…