Church of the Brethren

I am sure you would agree with me when I say we cannot escape the inevitability (in ev i ta bility) of criticism. Aristotle once said, “Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” But I beg to disagree because people will criticize you for saying nothing, doing nothing and being nothing. Someone once said, Criticism is the muck in which the plants of the Lord grow strong and no child of God should fear Criticism. Criticism has the potential to

There are people I call discouraged group. These groups of people never want anybody that will top them. When they see that they can’t reach a particular climax, instead of , encouraging people to continue, they will put fear on you and discourage you, so this Gal. 2:20 open my eyes so wide about that revelation. I cried deeply with my heart and begin to call on heaven to equip me with boldness, fearlessness to fight the enemies in these last days. The Lord said that as many that will partake in

Christ” is used differently in Romans and 1 Corinthians than it is in Ephesians and Colossians. Paul used the image of the body of Christ in Ephesians and Colossians to refer to the universal church with Christ as the head. In Romans and 1 Corinthians, He uses the image of the body of Christ to refer to the local church and to highlight the relationship expected among one another. The image of the body of Christ in Romans 12,4-5 show us what it means to connect to the body. 1. Connecting promotes spiritual

THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH The early church of God as referred in the book of Acts, started with a strong unity by gather daily (Acts 2:46), selling their possessions and laying the proceeds at the feet of the apostles (Acts 2:44-45; 4:33-37) and were one in heart and mind for God. But later we see this change as the church grew. Paul in I Corinthians 1:10 say “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among

5:18 states “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit”. This verse determines that alcoholism would be sin because it goes against the teaching “be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess”. Paul tells the church at Philippi in Philippians 4:5 “Let your moderation be known to all men…” One could conclude that moderation in all things preclude any type of addiction which would be the exact opposite of moderation. One could go on to conclude, therefore

disciple of Jesus who lived as a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee until he was called, along with his brother Andrew, by Jesus. The important even of being called by Jesus is recorded in early Matthew, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.” (Matthew 4:18-20 KJV) While

How does World War I relate to the Catholic Church? World War I relates to the Catholic Church in, France the Catholic church had to forfeit property since the war was coming it's way. During the war Pope Benedict XV was elected Pope right after Pope pius X died. Throughout the war Pope Benedict XV just wanted peace among all the participants throughout the war. According to Pope benedict XV, “Neglecting precepts and practices of Christian wisdom, particularly concerning love and compassion

immigrants provide an evangelistic and discipleship challenge which must be recognized. This is an opportunity for the church to exemplify love and compassion as the gospel is ministered to these newcomers. Therefore we resolve to receive these new arrivals with open fellowship, regardless of nationality, race, social or economic status; to create an awareness among the constituents of the Church of God of the needs of these immigrants, both physical and spiritual; to develop a liaison between sending and

development of the crusades though? Several acts of influence and persuasion helped create a large following of support to partake in these controversial events. With the main source of influence sprouting directly from the popes and those of the church affiliated directly under the pope during this time period, they were able to gain a large amount of support from the people of their religion by promising forgiveness of sins as this would be seen as a command from christ. Along with these promises

Marpeck and Our Use of Power” The Conrad Grebel Review 17:1 (Winter 1999): 42-50. Klassen, William and Walter Klaassen, trans. and ed. The Writings of Pilgram Marpeck. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1978. Roth, John D. “Marpeck and the Later Swiss Brethren, 1540-1700” in Roth and Stayer, eds., Brill’s Companions to the Christian Tradition, Volume 6. Boston, MA: Brill, 2007. Rothkegel, Martin. “Pilgram Marpeck and the Fellows of the Covenant: The Short and Fragmentary History of the Rise and Decline