We have watched in horror as Christians around the world are being slaughtered because of their faith. Even though most of us are not in the direct line of fire at this point in history, there is a steady erosion of Christian principles away from the society around us. More unsettling than that, however, governments who had once been founded on or guided by Christian principles are turning to attack the institution of the Church and Christian principles that had once set the social and political standard. How are Christians to respond to what is taking place in our world? Are there biblical guidelines to help us survive these troubled times? Rest assured, there are. This short book will help guide you in how best to respond to the world around you, continue to speak the truth in love and rest in the understanding that the Creator of the Universe …show more content…
Certainly it is putting our faith, hope, trust and confidence in Him and His word. It is “standing on the promises of God,” as the hymn puts it. You’ll note that standing on those promises and putting your trust in that faith, which was been begun in you, is much easier to accomplish when you first deny yourself and accept what is coming to you. Following Him means imitating His words and His example. To do that, one must know Him. Consider how much different the disciples’ vision of Jesus was than any of the other people who had gone out to see Him preach or who had witnessed seeing Him enter Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey. While those people saw what He did, witnessed His miracles and listened to His teachings, His disciples ate, slept, bathed, walked, talked, laughed, cried and lived with Him. To follow Jesus means to have Him present in every aspect of your daily life. These are the essential basics of our Christian faith, which are the beginning point of following Christ, without them in your life, it is time that you begin to examine whether you are truly His
There are situations where it’s easier to just do what you are told then it is to make yourself do what you are told. But that is essentially what it is about. Being a follower doesn’t mean you have to be a blind follower. To think of yourself as a one man squad would be the best analogy. You aren’t controlled by those above you, you are just taking commands from them.
Ultimately however, each of the 10 disciples gradually come to accept him as a prophet over the course of the film. Admittedly my understanding of Jesus and his followers is very limited and vague, but my understanding seems to align fairly well with that of the film. The twelve apostles were called upon by Jesus and all left their respective live in order to answer the call, with John the Baptist beginning to follow Jesus after Jesus’ baptism. This aspect definitely aligns with the opening scene of the film with all of the
Contrasting the light, Muir offers bleak descriptions of the cheerless sicknesses to which nature has succumbed. Muir describes a scene as “a beautiful countenance destroyed by some dreadful disease” (“Reservations” par. 3). Though the isocolon of beautiful and countenance, he creates flowing tone; however, it stops from the harsh consonance of “dreadful disease,” bringing attention to this change. Muir contrasts the dystopic nature-free land in saying “[humans] may disappear without any burning or extraordinary commotion whatever” (“Universe” par. 7). By claiming a lack of dystopia, he appeals to his audience’s ethos; he creates a inner conflict about, as the title of the piece suggests, “Man’s Place in the Universe.”
Like a row of upright dominos, when one domino is knocked over it brings down all of the dominos behind it. In the same way, one man’s fall, or resistance to God can bring down the men behind him. Our job as Christians is to stand firm in our beliefs. 1 Corinthians 16:13 says, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” Although, we as humans find that much easier said that done.
Christians are called to be peacemakers, promoting unity within the body of Christ and with others. By doing so, they demonstrate the transformative power of God's grace and embody His love in a divided world. The Shield of Faith: Defending against Spiritual Attacks In the realm of spiritual warfare, the Shield of Faith stands as a crucial element of defense for Christians.
Christians have always been beaten and killed for their religion, but it seems that now it has become worse than ever. Gerard O’Connell, the author of “When Francis Walks”, quoted
“Then Peter answered and said to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?” [28] So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly
The Christian faith is well-known and well-practiced, yet, “due to hypocrisy within the Catholic Church, many have turned away from what it has become”. The paper, “Heretic and Hypocrite”, was written for a high school English class and follows the negative transformation of Christianity and its followers. The author chose this topic as she has been submerged in the Christian faith since birth. She gathered information from databases such as Points of View Reference Center and SIRS knowledge source. Quotes drawn from these articles of varying style and viewpoints are woven throughout the paper.
"Ryter was this gummy that changed my life, and if you're reading this, maybe he changed the world, too" (Philbrick 8). In "The Last Book in the Universe," by Rodman Philbrick, Ryter is an old gummy who dreams of changing the world for the future. The strong character tries to change a significant problem in his society. The problem involves mind probes. He feels that it is bad for everyone who is using it because everyone is slowly losing memory due to the probes.
Lastly, the "Sword of the Spirit," which is the Word of God, is the believer's offensive weapon. By diligently studying and applying Scripture, Christians gain the ability to counter spiritual attacks with truth and wisdom. Embracing the Armor of God is not a passive act; it requires intentional effort and a deep relationship with God. By actively living out these spiritual virtues, Christians become better equipped to face the challenges of life and to resist the temptations that might lead them away from their faith. The Power of Prayer in Protection
C.S. Lewis once said, “I believe in Christ, like I believe in the sun- not because I can see it, but by it I can see everything else.” I have used this quote as a guide for myself throughout my journey to finding the Lord. Putting my faith into someone “intangible” and having faith in Christ has not been an easy task for me, given I was not raised in an extremely religious household. However, I was about fourteen when I discovered God’s word, felt my heart swell with happiness, and fell in love with Christ. That day changed my life entirely, and completely changed my outlook of the world.
The central message of the Sermon on the Mount is one of peace and love. Jesus wants his followers to live a life that’s worthy of God’s approval while also having their lives be filled with peace while doing no harm to others. In his article titled, “On the Relevance of Jesus Christ for Christian Judgments about the Legitimacy of Violence: A Modest Proposal,” David Clough focuses on the Sermon on the Mount in order to assess what Jesus’ thoughts were concerning violence. Clough proposes that, “… the Church will decide best about the ethics of violence when it recognizes that the teaching and example of Jesus Christ are relevant to the question” (p. 199). This bold proposal allows Clough to explore the ways religious leaders and other Christians have dealt with violence and the ways they have consulted the scriptures in the Bible that deal with the topic, in order for them to decide the best course of action needed to address the issue.
Here in America, it’s often perceived that we’re on the right side of justice and that God is on “our side”. When we decide to interact with other countries, especially when that interaction is war, the government talks of the just ways in why we need to help other nations that are in crisis with their government. As Brueggemann says “One of the crucial insights of the Bible is that God is on the side of justice, that God is concerned for the well-being of those who lack power to secure it.” This is what my grandfather was trying to convey to me on the phone, that as a Christian doesn’t want to hurt anyone else. This also makes sense as to when my grandfather was growing up he would attend church every Sunday and hear the word of
The first followers of Jesus were his twelve disciples. However, Jesus also made many enemies amongst the Romans. Jesus was crucified unjustly on a Roman cross for the sins of the world. Three days later he raise from the dead and proved that resurrection is God’s salvation offered to the people. By believing in Jesus and his teachings, it will lead to eternal life after death.
Attending church Sunday after Sunday, I would always hear different sermons preached on faith, until recently when it was time for me to go through a process of having faith it was then that I realized I heard about faith and I knew the scripture, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. My struggle with having faith was I believed but still worried and allowed my circumstances too bring on stress. Matthew 6:25 has helped me though my times of struggling with faith. God has used different trials and tribulations to perfect the gift of faith that he has entrusted me with.