This 7-day reading plan explores Jesus’ claims, his deity, and offers thoughts demonstrating that he is the Messiah by Lee Strobel, a former atheist. Devotional thoughts
are drawn from Lee’s own experiences and feature a journalistic style from his days as an investigative reporter with the Chicago Tribune. The plan is perfect for those engaged in a thorough search for the truth to decide if Jesus was who he claimed to be.
All devotions are drawn from The Case for Christ
Study Bible.
This 7-day reading plan explores Jesus’ claims, his deity, and offers thoughts demonstrating that he is the Messiah by Lee Strobel, a former atheist. Devotional thoughts
are drawn from Lee’s own experiences and feature a journalistic style from his days as an investigative reporter with the Chicago Tribune. The plan is perfect for those engaged in a thorough search for the truth to decide if Jesus was who he claimed to be.
All devotions are drawn from The Case for Christ
Study Bible.
“Traditions, Are They Good or Bad?" — Wouldn’t you consider it foolish to want to discard a practice merely because it is a “tradition?” So why are some so CRITICAL of traditions? Are there TRADITIONS we MUST keep? Are there traditions we MUST reject? Can some traditions be either good or bad? - (2 Thessalonians 2:15; Matthew 15:2-9) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 10/14/2018
Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism.
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel ("Bible A to Z"):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksmizy3de-HTruLFkHDCMA
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BibleAtoZ1
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(Also on Instagram, BitChute, and Rumble)
A lecture on the style and message of the Gospel of John. In this lecture we compare John's style to those of the synoptic to get an Eagle's eye portrayal of Jesus life and message.
Session 06 New Testment Overview - Gospel of JohnJohn Brooks
Session 06 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of John
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
“Give Me That SHOW Time Religion" — (Jeremiah 6:16; Deuteronomy 12:29–32; 2 Timothy 4:1–5) There Is A MAJOR Problem With “Contemporary Worship” & Why So MANY CANNOT SEE IT — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 09/02/2018
“Traditions, Are They Good or Bad?" — Wouldn’t you consider it foolish to want to discard a practice merely because it is a “tradition?” So why are some so CRITICAL of traditions? Are there TRADITIONS we MUST keep? Are there traditions we MUST reject? Can some traditions be either good or bad? - (2 Thessalonians 2:15; Matthew 15:2-9) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 10/14/2018
Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism.
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel ("Bible A to Z"):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksmizy3de-HTruLFkHDCMA
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BibleAtoZ1
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Bible-A-to-Z-104071948506766
(Also on Instagram, BitChute, and Rumble)
A lecture on the style and message of the Gospel of John. In this lecture we compare John's style to those of the synoptic to get an Eagle's eye portrayal of Jesus life and message.
Session 06 New Testment Overview - Gospel of JohnJohn Brooks
Session 06 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of John
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
“Give Me That SHOW Time Religion" — (Jeremiah 6:16; Deuteronomy 12:29–32; 2 Timothy 4:1–5) There Is A MAJOR Problem With “Contemporary Worship” & Why So MANY CANNOT SEE IT — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 09/02/2018
http://www.hccc.org.ng/
Man Sinned – The severity of Sin and the consequence of sin. 3 Chapters into the Bible, and man sinned. Gen 3. 6 Chapters in man is inclined to evil. Gen 6:5-7.
Samples of God’s response to Sin. Gen 19, Numb 15, Jos 7, Lev 10, 2 Sam 6. Annihilated for looking back, stoned for picking sticks, consumed for one wrong offering, killed for one wrong touch e.t.c. God takes sin seriously.
The scales for sin – what and against whom? (analogy of a slap)
Consequences of sin – Col 1:21, John 8:34; Tim 2:26, John 3:20; Eph 4:18, Rom 6:19, Rom 1:28; 2 Cor 4:4, Rom 1:26; 1 Pet 2:11, Rom 1:24; Gen 8:21; Matt 9:12, Rom 3:10-18, Eph2:1-2 – We were dead in Sin!
God’s wrath against sin – Ps 5:5-6, John 3:36, Ps 1-50 (14 times)
God’s Gracious Initiative – Dead men don’t invite, God invites men. Deut 7:7-8, Jer 1:5, John 15:16
The Divinity of Jesus, His Invitation and sacrifice – Matt 1-4, Matt 4:19. (analogy, in matters of love), Jesus – lamp, high priest, sinlessness, Is 53:5-6. The Cross as an expression of God’s mercy and wrath in their fullest. Research the accuracy of Prophecy about Jesus.
Our Salvation - I am not saved primarily because I decided, but because God in Jesus decided. The Concept of Adoption. God Seeks. Eph 1:3-6, Luke 15, 1-7. God initiates, we accept responsibility.
This class will examine the ways we can know who Jesus is by discussing the Doctrine of the Bible & Revelation. It will further develop the concepts of the origin of our mission and praxis as disciples of Jesus by looking at Jesus (Christology), His Mission/Our Mission (Missiology), & How this mission can be accomplished (Ecclesiology).
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2. New Testament
Survey
Devotion & Prayer
For the word of God is full of
living power. It is sharper than
the sharpest knife, cutting deep
into our innermost thoughts
and desires. It exposes us for
what we really are.
Nothing in all creation can hide
from him. Everything is naked
and exposed before his eyes.
This is the God to whom we
must explain all that we have
done.
(Heb. 4:12-13)
4. DISCUSSION
ZONE
Life and Love in John’s Writings
-Read John 14:1-21 & 13:34-35
as class
-Focus on 14:6 and 13:34-35
a) Is it possible to have other
paths to God outside of
Jesus?
b) Can we be authentically
Christian and hold a
grudge?
c) Reconvene for discussion
5. -emphasis on good works that justify or save.
-seeiming contradiction between James who says
that works do justify (Js. 2:14-26) and Paul who
says that works do not justify a person (Rom.
4:1-25).
-There is a vast difference between works of law
that do not justify a person and works of faith
which do.
-Another distinctive feature is the similarity of
James with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Consider
the following parallels: 2:5 with Mt. 5:3; 3:10-12
with Mt. 7:15-20; 3:18 with Mt. 5:9; 5:2-3 with
Mt. 6:19-20; 5:12 with Mt. 5:33-37.
Distinctive Features of James
6. There are many memorable passages in such a
short book.
(James 1:2-4) "consider it pure joy“
(1:19) "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to
become angry“
(1:27) "religion that God our Father accepts“
(3:8) "no man can tame the tongue“
(4:7) "resist the devil and he will flee from you“
(5:16) "the prayer of a righteous man is powerful
and effective."
Distinctive Features of James
7. 1. 1 Peter is among the most theological books of the New
Testament.
2. spotlights the sufferings of Christ. The verb for "suffering" appears
twelve times in 1 Peter (2:19, 20, 21, 23; 3:14, 17, 18;4:1[2], 15, 19; 5:10)
whereas it is used only eleven times in all of the other epistles combined.
There are many memorable verses in 1 Peter.
Peter speaks of the Christian's inexpressible joy (1:8-9).
He challenges the Christian to set Christ apart as Lord, and always be ready
with an answer for the hope he has (3:15).
The substitutionary atonement of Christ is spoken of with wonderful clarity,
followed by an obscure reference to Christ's preaching to the spirits
in prison (3:18-22).
Peter in memorable fashion gives us instruction concerning how to deal
with anxiety (5:7) and Satan (5:8-9).
Distinctive Features of 1 Peter
8. 1. Emphasis on the importance for the Christian to grow in knowledge.
-The letter opens with a greeting which comes "through the knowledge of
God and of Jesus our Lord" (1:2).
-In his list of virtues that the Christian should strive to incorporate into one's
life, he is to add knowledge to goodness (1:5).
- His letter closes with the challenge to "grow in the grace and knowledge of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18).
2. 2 Peter provides us with a classic view of Scripture.
-The inspiration of the Scriptures is asserted in memorable fashion in 2 Peter
1:19-21. To the inspired OT Peter also includes the writings of Paul as NT
Scripture (2 Peter 3:15-16).
3. 2 Peter shares with Jude a very strong denunciation of false teachers and
their teaching.
-2 Peter, Chapter 2, minces no words when it comes to the character of some
false teachers and how Christians should view them.
4. 2 Peter also supplies us with one of the most important passages in the
New Testament detailing some of the significant issues related to Christ's
second coming (2 Peter 3:3-13).
Distinctive Features of 2 Peter
9. 1. One distinguishing feature is the large
amount of material in common with 2 Peter
(Jude 4-16; 2 Pet. 2:1-3:3).
2. Jude apparently quotes or draws
information from two Jewish apocryphal
books,
-Assumption of Moses (9) and the Apocalypse
of Enoch (14).
-Paul was not afraid to refer to non-biblical
Greek works (Acts 17:28 [Arams]; 1 Cor.
15:33 [Menander]; Tit. 1:12 [Epimenides]),
so it would not be totally unexpected for
someone like Jude to quote non-biblical
Jewish writings.
3. Jude does not refute the false teachers
per se, but he does denounce them in
terms even stronger than those Peter uses.
See, for example, 8-13, 16, 18-19.
4. The conclusion or benediction of Jude's
book has distinctive theological depth and
practical encouragement (24-25).
Distinctive Features of Jude
10. THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHN
Distinctive Features of 1 John
1. Some form of the word love appears in the neighborhood of sixty times in this
short book.
2. The Greek word "meno", which means "abide" or "remain" is used over 20 times in
the middle three chapters. The issue of remaining or abiding in Christ may be the central
theme of this letter.
3. The term "antichrist" appears five times in the New Testament, four in 1 John
(2:18[2],22; 4:3) and once in 2 John 7.
4. 1 John is distinctive in its effort to provide the Christian a solid basis for the assurance
of salvation and answered prayer.
-John provides us with three practical tests that can assure us that we are on the
right track.
-John understands eternal life in terms of knowing God and Christ (Jn. 17:3). There are three
ways we can remain sure that we really know the Father and Son:
a. By continuing to obey God's commands (1 Jn. 2:3; 1 Jn. 3:6).
b. By continuing to listen to the apostles and eyewitnesses of the Lord (1 Jn. 4:6).
c. By continuing to demonstrate love (1 Jn. 4:7-8).
5. John's assurance to the believer concerning answered prayer is found in 1 John 5:14-
15.
6. 1 John 5:19….who’s behind the evil in the world? Who dictates what happens behind the
scenes?
11. THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHN
Distinctive Features of 2 John
1. John does not refer to himself by name but simply as "The elder" (1:1).
2. The designation of the recipient is unique in literature of the New
Testament. If this letter is viewed as being written to a Christian lady, it is the only
such letter in the New Testament. If it is seen as written to a local congregation, it is
the only church addressed by the designation "chosen [elect] lady.“
3. 2 John is the second shortest book in the New Testament (and Bible)
4. 2 John is one of only two books that refer to the antichrist and his
definition of antichrist could challenge some popular notions about this
biblical concept
12. THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHN
Distinctive Features of 3 John
1. 3 John is the shortest book in the New Testament (and Bible).
2. Like 2 John, the apostle does not refer to himself by name. He simply calls
himself "the elder" (1:1).
3. This book provides us with a very honest picture of the negative impact of a
power hungry person in a local congregation. Problems we sometimes face
today were equally present in New Testament times.
13. DISCUSSION
ZONE
How to Change the World According to John
-Review World Changer Characteristics
-In Groups:
a) Review John 5:16-19
b) Consider:
• Who/What informs our identities?
• What is the difference between our
work/job and “vocation?”
• What protective boundaries can we put
in place to ensure we stay true to who
God wants us to be?
c) Reconvene as class and discuss
14. Mission: Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by
developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.
A World Changer is a servant leader who exhibits the following:
Knowledge
-Basics of the Christian Faith: A knowledge of the basic themes and truths of the Old and New Testaments and the basic beliefs of
Christianity, an awareness of Bible-based morality and social responsibility, and a reasoned understanding of a Christian worldview and the
meaning of salvation as expressed in evangelical Christianity.
-Liberal Arts Foundation: A solid grasp of the general studies that have been associated with a liberal arts education.
-Competency in a Discipline: Competency in at least one major discipline of the university curriculum.
-Integration of Knowledge: The integration of knowledge with the Christian faith and across academic disciplines.
-Leadership Understanding: Knowledge of the key components and dynamics essential to effective servant-minded leadership in any setting
that leads to positive world changing outcomes.
Skills
-Creativity: Making connections between various bodies of information.
-Critical Thinking: Analyzing information in order to determine the validity of competing truth claims, and to solve problems.
-Communication Skills: Reading critically, writing clearly, and communicating effectively.
-Self-discipline: Demonstrating habits of correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement.
-Leadership: Taking action to effect change by mobilizing others to accomplish a shared vision.
Dispositions (Beliefs and Attitudes)
-Commitment to Truth: A commitment to the search for Truth as revealed in the Bible and in God's created order.
-Lifelong Learning: A commitment to discovering and processing information in preparation for a life of learning.
-Human Worth: The belief that God created all life and therefore all people have worth.
-Inclusion: The willingness to interact with persons of different perspectives and cultures without surrendering a commitment to truth.
-Stewardship: The belief that the created order is a trust from God and a commitment to the wise use of all the resources of life.
-Life Calling: The confidence of an overriding purpose for one's life based on a relationship to God, an understanding of self, and a personal
response to the needs of the world.
-Agents of Change: A commitment to change the world for Christ.
-Servanthood: A commitment to meet the needs of others before one's own self interests.