Christian theology

The focus of this book “Psychology, theology and spirituality in Christian counseling” is the significant of integrating the relationships of spirituality, psychology and theology in the counseling office. McMinn explains how counselors can realistically integrate these relationships for our clients. McMinn describes six challenges in the life of the frontier. The life of the frontier are personal and professional challenges that are faced by Christian counselors. However, this book gives counselors

implications does Shelley leave for readers to struggle with? As Christians, we don’t have any obligation to forgive? Only as an occupational Christian, i.e. priests, monks, nuns, pastors, or ministers are you obligated to forgive? Shelley herself references scripture when she prays about her father, “Whatever his faults he’s my father I owe him that Seventy times seven” (106), so it can be inferred that Shelley knows as a Christian she ought to forgive others like Jesus said, “seventy times seven”

Vos is considered one of the founders if not the father of reformed Biblical theology. Furthermore Vos remained steadfast to his reformed faith despite being subjected to liberal didactic teaching (Dennison, 2012) and a rising liberalism within society. Vos attended the Universities of Berlin (1885-86) and Strasbourg (1886-88), sitting at the feet of several prominent liberal scholars and theologians. Through it all, his commitment to historic, orthodox Biblical Christianity, the deity of Christ

I was asked to read “A Christian Manifesto” by Francis A. Schaeffer and what follows is my take on the book. I will share a summary of what I have taken from the book, as well as explain the applications from the knowledge attained from reading the book. The book seems to dive directly into its points so I will do the same. The book is all about government and the social standings of the time. It begins by addressing the beginning of the United States and how the founding fathers founded the nation

The Prince was written during a time of political turmoil and instability in Italy. In a land where city-states fought for power, empires desired domination, and neighboring countries favored control there was a void in political solidity. Machiavelli’s desire for this same conquest is prevalent in his work. He demonstrates his need for political advancement and his capabilities, as well as the necessity of the unification of Italy. By designating a set of rules or guidelines in government Machiavelli

a biblical perspective on these topics can be gained. Natural World Established in the very beginning verses of Genesis, the natural world is a topic of much discussion and contemplation throughout scripture. In Paul’s discourse to the Roman Christians, he wastes no time in addressing the natural world. In explaining his delayed voyage to

3. The Reformed understanding of faith in Calvin: The Uniting Faith The doctrine of justification is at the center of the theological debate in sixteenth century. With the more developed doctrine of justification, the understanding of faith in from the Reformers shifts its focus that The Reformed understanding of faith starting from Luther and Lutheran tradition is not a work by human beings but rather a response to the divine work, an accepting mental attitude. In Calvin, the emphasis is that

Life is a precious gift from God. It is precious because He created it and declares it so in His Word. It is meant not only to be enjoyed, but also respected. Life is not flippant and is not in our hands or under our authority to bring into or take out of existence. That alone is God’s power and His authority. Mass shootings and terrorist attacks are an abomination to God because it shows people taking God’s role and authority and applying it to their own wicked, fallen, and human selves. They ignore

Universal/General Revelation Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” God has made Himself known. He has placed a longing to know Him inside each and every human being. This longing can only be fully filled by Him. Millard J. Erickson General revelation, “refers to God’s self-manifestation through nature, history, and the inner being of the human person. It is general in two senses: its universal availability (it is accessible to all persons

In Lord of the Flies, a 20th century novel written by William Golding, countless issues are portrayed; however the essential nature of humankind is, perhaps, the most recurring. From the moment we meet the boys after they land on the island, it is obvious that this fundamental issue will play out through the entire length of the novel, and, as it progresses, the deeper Golding will delve into mankind’s true nature. Shown through the loss of innocence, social skills, and order, the nature of humankind