Essays on Christianity Page 29

The Greek word “apologia,” is the Apologetics got its name which means “a verbal defense”, in the New Testament it was used eight times, in the verses: Acts 22:1; 25:16; 2 Cor. 7:11; 1 Cor. 9:3;  2 Tim. 4:16, Phil. 1;7; and 1 Pet. 3:15. However it is the preceding verse that is mainly associated…

At the peak of the Roman Empire, it was the most successful society to date. Part of the reason that the Roman Empire was so prosperous was that they were extremely tolerant. As long as you obeyed the law code, paid your taxes and were loyal to the state they did not care. Along those…

Paul of tarsus did much to advance Christianity among the gentiles, considered one of the primary sources of the Christian doctrine, Jew and roman citizen of tarsus Some argue it was he who truly made Christianity a new religion promoted Christianity throughout the world, some say founder of Christianity Early life didn’t support Christianity he…

Dr. Mark McMinn has written a wonderful book for those who are considering the path of Christian counseling. His main focus is on two aspects of the counselor’s life and his therapy sessions. The focus on the first chapter of this book is how we as counselors can integrate the Christian faith into counseling practices….

The contribution of Pope John XXIII has been profound, as many of his initiatives and actions are still resonating today. His acceptance of Jesus’ words “I came to save all nations. ” Represented his motivation to do well and bring peace upon the world. He was an advocate of Christian unity, social justice, human rights…

Indeed, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 applies to partnership however; the statement that “the verse most certainly applies to partnership as well as marriages” is somehow unacceptable. It is not because I do not agree that the verse really apply to marriages, on the contrary, I the personally (and I believe all Christian do) believe that the…

Galatians, the biblical epistle written by the apostle Paul around 54AD has been called the Magna Carta of Christian liberty. Because of the powerful truths contained within this book, Luther himself embraced it, saying, “I am wedded to it,” and used the themes contained within its pages to set the cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation….

There are many similarities in the instructions of Jesus and Buddha. Most are discussed specifically in their discourses. With Christianity the discourse was called “Sermon on the Mount” . Jesus went up a versant and spoke to his adherents and the crowds of people. It stated the right ways for us to near God and…

Although the narrative of Beowulf is filled with mentions of faith and religion, many disagreements occur throughout the narrative that suggest that Beowulf is non a Christian heroic poem. The character of Beowulf often speaks to God and evidently believes in His being. However, heathen patterns are mentioned in several topographic points. Beowulf frequently refers…

Two faces of holy war – christians and muslims (1095-1270s)Background: The Muslim and Christian holy war were accepted religious duties depicting a heroic enterprise of salvation. In 1095, with the Byzantium proclamation of “Deus vult!”, the Byzantine perception in the act of engaging war against the enemies of the Christian faith guided with a holy…