Essays on Christianity Page 20

There is a song by Christian artist Matt Redman called Never Once. Although it is making a spiritual reference, I think the lyrics can be applied to everyday situations. My favorite line in the song is, “scars and struggles on the way but with joy our hearts can say, never once did we ever walk…

1. Theophilus Lover of God, a Christian, probably a Roman, to whom Lukededicated both his Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Nothing beyond this isknown of him. From the fact that Luke applies to him the title “mostexcellent”, the same title Paul uses in addressing Felix and Festus, it hasbeen concluded that Theophilus was…

Christian worship has historically centered around liturgical practices and a focus on prayers and hymns that closely follow Scripture. This traditional approach to worship is still practiced by different denominations including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican churches, Lutheranism, and Methodism. Additionally, these church traditions also include a festive cycle throughout the year with celebrations of…

Since all animals, including humans, evolved from nonliving matter, a Secular Humanist sees mankind as “a more pesticides animal” (Wider and Guttering, 2013). In the eyes of a Secular Humanist, man has as much worth as an animal. For a Secular Humanist, the Question of Purpose is best summarized in the Preface of the Humanist…

Iglesia ni Cristo’s first chapel The Iglesia ni Cristo (also known as INC or Iglesya ni Kristo; Filipino for Church of Christ) is an independent religious organization which originated in the Philippines. The INC was incorporated in the Philippines by Felix Manalo on July 27, 1914; The church professes to be the reestablishment of the…

“Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Corinthians…

EmperorThomas Wolsey (1475-1530) Thomas Wolsey was an English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Wolsey was a cardinal and statesman, Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor and one of the last churchmen to play a dominant role in English political life. Born: March 1473, Ipswich Died: November 29, 1530, Leicester Education: Ipswich School, Magdalen…

The beatitudes are simple statements yet they impart a profound meaning.  These simple statements serve as a guide to a Christ-like way of life.  They direct as the same time as they teach the way towards righteousness. They communicate the values worthy to a Christian life.  In following such values, a person will not only…

Irony adds an unexpected twist to our daily lives, making them more interesting. This is evident in Langston Hughes’ essay “Salvation,” where he experiences the opposite of what he had anticipated. Hughes, who was twelve years old at the time, accompanied his aunt Reed to church with the sole purpose of finding faith and being…

Martin Luther and John Calvin were both very important leaders of the ProtestantReformation. Although they were both against the Roman Catholic Church, they brought aboutMartin Luther founded the group that are today known as Lutherans. He was ordaineda priest in 1507. He dealt with questions dealing with the structure of the church and with itsmoral…