18th Augusr 2016 - The Protestant Reformation
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The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. Reformers such as Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin protested unbiblical practices of the Catholic Church and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. A key event was Luther posting his 95 Theses in 1517. The Reformation established key doctrines including that Scripture alone is the authority for faith, salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone because of Christ alone, and salvation is for God's glory alone. These "Five Solas" separated Protestantism from Roman Catholicism.
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The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, such as selling indulgences, to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther's criticisms, aided by the spread of his ideas through the printing press, opened people's eyes to corruption and malpractices in the Catholic Church. When Luther refused to recant his criticisms at the Diet of Worms in 1521, he was excommunicated from the Church and went into hiding. This led to the formation of new Protestant churches that broke away from the Catholic Church's authority based on their own beliefs, such as Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism.
Protestant Reformation 1517
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, such as selling indulgences, to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther's criticisms, aided by the spread of his ideas through the printing press, opened people's eyes to corruption and malpractices in the Catholic Church. When Luther refused to recant his criticisms at the Diet of Worms in 1521, he was excommunicated from the Church and went into hiding. This led to the formation of new Protestant churches that broke away from the Catholic Church's authority based on their own beliefs, such as Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism.
Protestant reformation 1517
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther, a German monk, nailed his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, such as selling indulgences, to a church door in Wittenberg. Luther's writings spread widely thanks to the printing press, opening people's eyes to corruption in the Church. Luther advocated beliefs like salvation by faith alone and scripture as the sole religious authority. When the Church demanded he recant his writings, Luther refused, breaking from the Catholic Church and starting the Protestant Reformation that divided Western Christianity.
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Reformation
The Reformation began in the 16th century as Renaissance thinking encouraged questioning established authorities like the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther protested the Church's practices by publishing his 95 Theses in 1517, sparking the founding of Protestantism. Other reformers like Calvin also broke from Catholicism. In response, the Catholic Church held the Council of Trent and launched a Counter-Reformation to reaffirm doctrine and combat the growing Protestant influence across Europe.
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The document summarizes the key events and impacts of the Protestant Reformation that began in 1517 when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church. This led to the establishment of Protestant churches not under the authority of the Pope and divisions in Christianity across Europe between Catholics and Protestants. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1440s, allowed for widespread distribution of the Bible and spread of new religious ideas supporting both the Protestant Reformation and divisions in European Christianity over centuries.
Protestant reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther issued his 95 Theses criticizing Catholic Church abuses such as the selling of indulgences. Luther's movement sparked a religious revolution in Germany and other states. By 1555, the Peace of Augsburg forced the Holy Roman Empire to allow German states to choose either Catholicism or Lutheranism. Other reform movements like Calvinism and the Church of England also emerged during this period of religious upheaval in Western Europe.
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The document discusses the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. It states that while the Trinity is impossible for humans to fully understand, the Bible teaches that God exists as three distinct persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - who are coequal and coeternal. The document provides biblical evidence for the Trinity from passages mentioning the Father, Son, and Spirit. It also notes that while the term "Trinity" is not in the Bible, the concept of God as three persons is clearly expressed. The nature and roles of each person are described, with examples of their distinctness and unity. The document acknowledges limitations in fully explaining the Trinity but emphasizes its centrality to Christianity.
15th September 2017 - Persecution and the Christian.
Persecution is an inevitable reality for Christians according to the Bible. Jesus warned that his followers would be persecuted just as he was, since Christians do not belong to the world. While persecution is difficult, it can strengthen faith and bring Christians closer together in support of one another. Persecution allows believers to share in Christ's suffering and proves their character. It is an opportunity to demonstrate Christ-like kindness in response to evil, and to value supportive friends.
7th September 2017 - How do we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?
The passage discusses how Christians receive the Holy Spirit. It states that we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we believe in and accept Jesus Christ as our savior. The Holy Spirit is God's gift that allows us to have spiritual power and understanding to become more like Christ. Several Bible passages are cited that indicate the Holy Spirit is received at salvation, including Ephesians 1:13-14 which refers to the Holy Spirit as the "seal" or guarantee of salvation. While some aspects like the filling of the Spirit are ongoing, the receiving and indwelling of the Spirit occurs at the point of salvation according to Scripture.
6th September 2017 - Who is the Holy Spirit?
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5th September 2017 - What is Praying in the Spirit?
Praying in the Spirit refers to praying according to the Spirit's leading and for things the Spirit leads us to pray for, as the Spirit himself intercedes through wordless groans when we don't know what to pray. It involves the Holy Spirit praying within us and for us. True praying in the Spirit engages the emotions and heart, focuses on themes like those in the Lord's Prayer, prays in line with God's will even without words, and approaches God as a sinner saved only by Christ.
4th September 2017 - Are there three Heavens?
There is no biblical basis for the concept of three levels of heaven. While Paul refers to being caught up to the "third heaven" in 2 Corinthians 12:2, he is likely referring to the spiritual realm where God dwells, not different levels. The idea of different levels of heaven comes from works of fiction like Dante's Divine Comedy, not Scripture. However, the Bible does teach there will be different rewards in heaven based on our works, as Jesus will reward each person according to what they have done. As believers, we should focus on building up good works that have eternal value and will be rewarded, like sharing the gospel, rather than worrying about levels of heaven.
2nd September 2017 - Are there different levels of punishment in Hell?
There are indications in scripture that there may be different levels of punishment in hell. The book of Revelation describes that people will be judged according to their deeds, implying varying degrees of punishment. Similarly, Jesus references that some cities like Sodom will face less severe punishment than others that rejected Him. Jesus also says those who know His will but do not follow it will face greater punishment than those who sin without knowledge. While the Bible does not definitively state there are levels in hell, the judgment process and some of Jesus' words seem to indicate punishment will differ based on individuals' actions and awareness of God. Eternal suffering in hell is avoidable through accepting Jesus as savior and following Him.
1st September 2017 - What is Purgatory?
The document discusses the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory and argues that it is not supported by the Bible. It summarizes the Catholic view that Purgatory is a place where souls go after death to be cleansed of sins not fully atoned for on Earth. However, the document claims this contradicts passages stating Jesus' sacrifice fully atoned for all sins. It argues passages used to support Purgatory actually refer to judgment of believers' works, not cleansing in fire. The document concludes the idea of Purgatory limits the sufficiency of Jesus' sacrifice and that believers go immediately to be with God after death due to his perfect atonement.
30th August 2017 - The essentials of Christian Faith
The document outlines the essential beliefs and doctrines of Christianity according to the Bible. It discusses the deity of Christ, salvation by God's grace not works, salvation through Jesus Christ alone, the resurrection of Christ, the gospel, monotheism, the Holy Trinity, and faith. Each doctrine is explained in 1-2 paragraphs with supporting Bible verses. The document provides a concise overview of the core tenets that define Christianity according to scripture.
29th August 2017 - Where was Jesus between his Death and Resurrection?
1) Between his death and resurrection, Jesus' spirit was made alive while his body died. According to 1 Peter 3:19, Jesus made a proclamation to imprisoned spirits.
2) These spirits were likely those from before Noah's time who were disobedient. Jesus did not visit hell, as the Bible does not say this occurred.
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28th August 2017 - What was Jesus' mission?
Jesus' mission was to fulfill God's plan of saving humanity from sin and eternal death. He willingly went to Jerusalem knowing he would sacrifice himself to save mankind. Jesus sought out and saved many sinners, fulfilling his fundamental mission to seek and save the lost. His goal was to call all people to repentance and forgiveness, regardless of their sins.
27th August 2017 - Why is Jesus Interceding for us?
1) Jesus intercedes for believers before God. As our advocate, he pleads our case and points to his sacrifice that paid our sin debt in full.
2) After ascending to heaven, Jesus continues his eternal role as king and intercedes on our behalf when we fall short. He fulfills the role of defender for Christians.
3) As Christians, we are called to intercede and pray for one another, directing our prayers through Jesus as the sole mediator between God and humanity.
26th August 2017 - Intercessory Prayer
Intercessory prayer is praying on behalf of others. All Christians are called to intercede through Christ as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. True intercessory prayer seeks God's glory rather than our own and aligns with His will. The Bible provides many examples of people and groups Christians can pray for intercessorily, such as those in authority, ministers, friends, fellow countrymen, the sick, enemies, and persecutors. All Christians have the Holy Spirit to help them pray according to God's will, so intercession is not a privilege limited to a select group but rather a command for all believers.
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24th August 2017 - Can a Christian lose Salvation
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23rd August 2017 - Good works
1) Good works alone cannot save us or please God. Our righteous acts are like filthy rags compared to God's glory.
2) We are saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by our own works. Jesus's death and resurrection allow us to be declared righteous.
3) When we accept Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us and changes our nature, enabling us to do good works that glorify God. Our priorities and desires change as we grow in relationship with God.
22nd August 2017 - Why is Faith without Works dead?
Faith without works is dead because true faith results in obedience to God through good works. Faith involves complete trust and reliance on God, but the Bible teaches that faith without accompanying good works reveals an unchanged, spiritually dead heart. Good works done for God demonstrate that one's faith is alive and rooted in Christ. A person who claims to have faith but lives in disobedience does not have saving faith and is not saved.
21st August 2017 - Saved by Grace
1) The passage discusses the concept of salvation by grace according to the Bible and contrasts this with common misunderstandings.
2) It defines grace as "unmerited favor" and explains that we are saved by God's grace alone, not by any works or efforts of our own, as we have all sinned and fall short of God's standards.
3) It uses the analogy of a father helping his son buy a car to illustrate that while the son worked hard, his efforts alone were not enough, and it was only by the father's grace that the son received more than he deserved. In the same way, we receive salvation only through God's grace and not because of any worthy works.
20th August 2017 - Human Cloning – what is the christian view?
1) The Bible establishes that human beings are uniquely created in God's image and that all human life is valuable. Cloning would involve destroying human embryos, going against the idea that life begins at conception.
2) Scripture indicates that people are known and planned by God from the earliest stages of development in the womb. Cloning could view embryos as commodities rather than as human lives.
3) The Bible teaches that humanity has a God-given responsibility over creation but also accountability to God as the ultimate authority over life. Science and mankind are not in the position to decide the ethics of issues like cloning that involve controlling human life.
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Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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OM Meditation - ultimate meditation technique
PHASE-IV
The very deep experience of silence helps to expand from the 3 - dimensional awareness of the body to all pervasive awareness. The bed of silence becomes deeper and more expansive - an ocean of silence with waves on it merge into complete silence called Ajapa state of the mind. This silence is the source of Creativity, Power, Knowledge and Bliss.
PHASE V
From this deep ocean of silence in the heart region, let one OM emerge as an audible sound which diffuses into the entire body and the space all around. Enjoy the beautiful vibrations.
Blink the eyes slowly, gently open the eyes and come out of meditation.
sanskrit yoga mantras chanting for yoga class
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
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- 1. "The ProtestantReformation" – 18TH August2016 The ProtestantReformationwasawidespreadtheological revoltinEurope againstthe abusesand totalitariancontrol of the RomanCatholicChurch.Reformerssuchas Martin LutherinGermany,Ulrich Zwingli inSwitzerland,andJohnCalvininFrance protestedvariousunbiblical practicesof the Catholic Church andpromoteda returnto soundbiblical doctrine.The precipitatingeventof the Protestant Reformationisgenerallyconsideredtobe Luther’spostingof his Ninety-five Thesesonthe doorof the WittenbergChurchonOctober31, 1517. As a backgroundto the historyof Protestantismandthe Reformation,itisimportanttounderstandthe Catholicclaimof apostolicsuccession.Thisdoctrinesaysthatthe line of RomanCatholicpopesextends throughthe centuriesall the wayfromthe apostle Petertothe current pope.Thisunbrokenchainof authoritymakesthe RomanCatholicChurchthe onlytrue church and givesthe pope preeminenceover all churcheseverywhere. Because of theirbelief inapostolicsuccessionandthe infallibilityof the pope, Catholicsplace churchteachingandtraditionona level equaltoScripture itself.This isone of the major differencesbetweenRomanCatholicsandProtestantsandwasone of the foundational issuesleadingto the ProtestantReformation. Evenpriorto the ProtestantReformation,there were pocketsof resistance tosome of the unbiblical practicesof the RomanCatholicChurch,yettheywere relativelysmallandisolated.Before Lutherever pickedupa hammerand headedtoChapel Church,there were menwhohadstoodup forreformand the true gospel.Amongthemwere JohnWycliffe,anEnglishtheologianandOxfordprofessorwhowas condemnedasa hereticin1415; Jan Hus, a priestfromBohemiawhowasburnedat the stake in1415 for hisoppositiontothe Churchof Rome;and GirolamoSavonarola,anItalianfriarwhowashangedand burnedin1498. The oppositiontothe false teachingof the RomanCatholicChurchcame to a headinthe sixteenth centurywhenLuther,a RomanCatholicmonk,challengedthe authorityof the pope and,inparticular, the sellingof indulgences.Ratherthanheedthe call to reform, the RomanCatholicChurchdug inits heelsandsoughtto silence the Reformers.Eventually,new churchesemergedfromthe Reformation, formingfourmajordivisionsof Protestantism:Luther’sfollowersstartedthe LutheranChurch,Calvin’s followersstartedthe ReformedChurch,JohnKnox’sfollowersstartedthe PresbyterianChurchin Scotland(usingCalvinisticdoctrine),and,later,ReformersinEnglandstartedthe AnglicanChurch. At the heartof the ProtestantReformationlayfourbasicquestions: a. How isa personsaved? b. Where doesreligiousauthoritylie? c.What isthe church? d. What isthe essence of Christianliving?In answeringthese questions,ProtestantReformersdevelopedwhatwouldbe knownasthe “Five Solas” (sola beingthe Latinwordfor “alone”).These five essentialpointsof biblical doctrineclearlyseparate ProtestantismfromRomanCatholicism.The Reformersresistedthe demandsplacedonthemtorecant these doctrines,eventothe pointof death.The five essential doctrinesof the ProtestantReformation are as follows: 1 - SolaScriptura.Thismeans “Scripture Alone.” The Bible alone isthe sole authorityforall mattersof faithand practice.Scripture andScripture alone isthe standardbywhichall teachingsandtraditionsof the church must be measured.AsMartinLutherso eloquentlystatedwhentoldtorecanthisteachings, “UnlessIam convincedby Scripture and plainreason—Ido not accept the authority of the popesand
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