Racial tension is not a new phenomena, it is as old as the human race. For eons of time, man looked at himself in the mirror and decided that he is superior to the person that looks differently than himself.
What is the true test of Godliness? How can one fellowship with the true church without being contaminated by the religious impositions of men of today?
The Prince of this world has long been striving and seems almost close to achieving that victory. it is the natural result of the error by the Church; a lowering of the standard of the Kingdom of God through the introduction of the gospel of convenience, a walk with God without transformation of life , a Christianity without the Cross. The church surrendering this basis of her power and legitimacy has made her to exist in a perfect and harmonious accord with the world.
The visible church has virtually created her own ‘GOD’ a religious deity who seems satisfied with his subjects excesses ,cares little about their sins, highly appreciates their works of virtue, even though these were predicated on human pride , and looks with pleasure upon their bold deeds and intellectual displays. Packages of doctrines, whole pedestals of understanding and range of thinking system which form the basis of people’s faith have been tailored to satisfy the cravings of fallen men.
The God of the bible has been left of his own House. His city lies in virtual ruins while the city wall are continually been compromised so that strangers may enter at will. This book written by Ayodeji Ezra-Williams brings to mind the words of Jesus Christ comparing the days of his coming to the days of Noah
What is the true test of Godliness? How can one fellowship with the true church without being contaminated by the religious impositions of men of today?
The Prince of this world has long been striving and seems almost close to achieving that victory. it is the natural result of the error by the Church; a lowering of the standard of the Kingdom of God through the introduction of the gospel of convenience, a walk with God without transformation of life , a Christianity without the Cross. The church surrendering this basis of her power and legitimacy has made her to exist in a perfect and harmonious accord with the world.
The visible church has virtually created her own ‘GOD’ a religious deity who seems satisfied with his subjects excesses ,cares little about their sins, highly appreciates their works of virtue, even though these were predicated on human pride , and looks with pleasure upon their bold deeds and intellectual displays. Packages of doctrines, whole pedestals of understanding and range of thinking system which form the basis of people’s faith have been tailored to satisfy the cravings of fallen men.
The God of the bible has been left of his own House. His city lies in virtual ruins while the city wall are continually been compromised so that strangers may enter at will. This book written by Ayodeji Ezra-Williams brings to mind the words of Jesus Christ comparing the days of his coming to the days of Noah
Racial tension is not a new phenomena, it is as old as the human race. For eons of time, man looked at himself in the mirror and decided that he is superior to the person that looks differently than himself.
What is the true test of Godliness? How can one fellowship with the true church without being contaminated by the religious impositions of men of today?
The Prince of this world has long been striving and seems almost close to achieving that victory. it is the natural result of the error by the Church; a lowering of the standard of the Kingdom of God through the introduction of the gospel of convenience, a walk with God without transformation of life , a Christianity without the Cross. The church surrendering this basis of her power and legitimacy has made her to exist in a perfect and harmonious accord with the world.
The visible church has virtually created her own ‘GOD’ a religious deity who seems satisfied with his subjects excesses ,cares little about their sins, highly appreciates their works of virtue, even though these were predicated on human pride , and looks with pleasure upon their bold deeds and intellectual displays. Packages of doctrines, whole pedestals of understanding and range of thinking system which form the basis of people’s faith have been tailored to satisfy the cravings of fallen men.
The God of the bible has been left of his own House. His city lies in virtual ruins while the city wall are continually been compromised so that strangers may enter at will. This book written by Ayodeji Ezra-Williams brings to mind the words of Jesus Christ comparing the days of his coming to the days of Noah
What is the true test of Godliness? How can one fellowship with the true church without being contaminated by the religious impositions of men of today?
The Prince of this world has long been striving and seems almost close to achieving that victory. it is the natural result of the error by the Church; a lowering of the standard of the Kingdom of God through the introduction of the gospel of convenience, a walk with God without transformation of life , a Christianity without the Cross. The church surrendering this basis of her power and legitimacy has made her to exist in a perfect and harmonious accord with the world.
The visible church has virtually created her own ‘GOD’ a religious deity who seems satisfied with his subjects excesses ,cares little about their sins, highly appreciates their works of virtue, even though these were predicated on human pride , and looks with pleasure upon their bold deeds and intellectual displays. Packages of doctrines, whole pedestals of understanding and range of thinking system which form the basis of people’s faith have been tailored to satisfy the cravings of fallen men.
The God of the bible has been left of his own House. His city lies in virtual ruins while the city wall are continually been compromised so that strangers may enter at will. This book written by Ayodeji Ezra-Williams brings to mind the words of Jesus Christ comparing the days of his coming to the days of Noah
Ten Urban Missiological Principles from the Book of Acts A video is available at https://vimeo.com/vivgrigg/movements. This is part of the MA in Transformational Urban Leadership course Biblical Theology in an Urban Context, from www.wciu.edu/matul
Is Body Piercing and Tattooing something Christians should be doing? In some of the most unexpected places we are confronted by a revival of the old tribal practices of body scarification, body piercing and body mutilation.
In talking about the humanity of Christ we must not rely on our reason alone rather we look in the eyes of faith so that we may see the truth clearly. On the other hand, we cannot separate the reason and faith for they must go hand in hand.
As St. Augustine says, faith seeks understanding. Moreover, scripture presents to us the evidences to prove the humanity of Christ. This will be our guide to have an idea on the life of Christ. In addition, the truth by which our early fathers of the church passed on to us will be part of this topic. The error of the teaching of some early Christians will also be included.
Core ValuesExcellenceNo name University is an educational en.docxvoversbyobersby
Core Values
Excellence
No name University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and collectively, work hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills, and assimilate the knowledge essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success of our University depends upon a conscientious commitment to our mission, vision, and goals.
Community
No name University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
Respect
Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity, and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
Personal Development
No name University stresses the development of every person’s mind, spirit, and body for a balanced life. All members of the No name University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.
Responsible Stewardship
Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources for University and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill no name University’s mission and goals.
Integrity
The commitment of no name University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
SuMMARIZING THE OPTIONS
There was a time when it seemed that religion might just dis-
appear. Throughout the modern period secularism continued
to grow. It appeared that the religions of humankind would be
superseded by science and left behind as historical artifacts, like
Egyptian temples, the Greek gods, and many Christian churches
in Northern Europe today. Certainly the hope of a world with-
out religion continues to motivate some thinkers. Richard Daw-
kins’ ‘Beyond Belief ’ movement and advertising campaigns in
Britain and Canada have precisely this outcome as their goal.
And yet at present the outcome they strive for appears unlikely.
If anything, there has been a resurgence of religious commitment
in many cultures. Any decline in religion in Europe and North
America has been more than compensated for by the rapid
growth of Pentecostal and charismatic movements in churches
around the world. Even non-religious thinkers, such as Jürgen
Habermas, one of Germany’s leading philosophers, now speak
of moving – contrary to their and others’ expectations – into a
‘post-secular society.’1
Religion, then, it appears, is.
Ten Urban Missiological Principles from the Book of Acts A video is available at https://vimeo.com/vivgrigg/movements. This is part of the MA in Transformational Urban Leadership course Biblical Theology in an Urban Context, from www.wciu.edu/matul
Is Body Piercing and Tattooing something Christians should be doing? In some of the most unexpected places we are confronted by a revival of the old tribal practices of body scarification, body piercing and body mutilation.
In talking about the humanity of Christ we must not rely on our reason alone rather we look in the eyes of faith so that we may see the truth clearly. On the other hand, we cannot separate the reason and faith for they must go hand in hand.
As St. Augustine says, faith seeks understanding. Moreover, scripture presents to us the evidences to prove the humanity of Christ. This will be our guide to have an idea on the life of Christ. In addition, the truth by which our early fathers of the church passed on to us will be part of this topic. The error of the teaching of some early Christians will also be included.
Core ValuesExcellenceNo name University is an educational en.docxvoversbyobersby
Core Values
Excellence
No name University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and collectively, work hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills, and assimilate the knowledge essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success of our University depends upon a conscientious commitment to our mission, vision, and goals.
Community
No name University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
Respect
Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity, and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
Personal Development
No name University stresses the development of every person’s mind, spirit, and body for a balanced life. All members of the No name University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.
Responsible Stewardship
Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources for University and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill no name University’s mission and goals.
Integrity
The commitment of no name University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
SuMMARIZING THE OPTIONS
There was a time when it seemed that religion might just dis-
appear. Throughout the modern period secularism continued
to grow. It appeared that the religions of humankind would be
superseded by science and left behind as historical artifacts, like
Egyptian temples, the Greek gods, and many Christian churches
in Northern Europe today. Certainly the hope of a world with-
out religion continues to motivate some thinkers. Richard Daw-
kins’ ‘Beyond Belief ’ movement and advertising campaigns in
Britain and Canada have precisely this outcome as their goal.
And yet at present the outcome they strive for appears unlikely.
If anything, there has been a resurgence of religious commitment
in many cultures. Any decline in religion in Europe and North
America has been more than compensated for by the rapid
growth of Pentecostal and charismatic movements in churches
around the world. Even non-religious thinkers, such as Jürgen
Habermas, one of Germany’s leading philosophers, now speak
of moving – contrary to their and others’ expectations – into a
‘post-secular society.’1
Religion, then, it appears, is.
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A dialogue between three composite characters—two representing common views from the poles of the faith and reason "debate" and one representing a Baha'i attempt to bridge the divide. This was presented at the 2010 Association of Baha'i Studies conference by members of Common Ground Group.net
Canadian Social Science Vol.3 No.6 December 2007
112
A Comparison between the Christian and Confucian
Major Doctrines:
a Survey
LA COMPARAISON DE DOCTRINES MAJEURES CHRISTIANISTES
ET CONFUSCIANISTES :
UNE ENQUETE
Dong Rui1
Abstract: Many people wonder about the differences between Chinese people and the Westerners
especially in their thinking patterns. As a matter of fact, the influence of Confucianism and
Christianity has played a very important role in cultivating the people’s ideas. Although Christian
doctrines share a lot of common cores with Confucian theories, a great many differences still exist
particularly in beliefs, human nature and life. This paper is aimed to make a comparison between
the two systems.
Key Words: Confucianism, Christianity, Jesus, Confucius, religion, cultural differences
Résumé: Beaucoup de gens s’intéressent aux différences du peuple chinois avec les Occidentaux,
surtout en ce qui concerne leur modèle de penser. En effet, l’influence du confucianisme et du
christianisme a joué un rôle très important dans la formation des idées du peuple. Malgré de
nombreux noyaux communs entre eux, il existe quand même beaucoup de différences, notamment
sur la foi, la nature humaine et la vie. L’article présent tente de faire une comparaison de ces deux
systèmes.
Mots-Clés: confucianisme, christianisme, Jésus, Confucius, religion, différences culturelles
1 Beijing Foreign Studies University, China.
* Received 6 August 2007; accepted 5 October 2007
It is well-acknowledged that both Christianity and
Confucianism are great. Their teachings have helped to
form the value systems of Western and Eastern cultures,
which have guided millions of people in spirit, behavior,
mind and relationships. Go through their doctrines, we
can find something in common. However, if we take a
close look, we can see that the whole systems of their
philosophies are quite different. In this essay, I am going
to compare the major doctrines between the two
religions, mainly about the differences.
It is true that Christianity and Confucianism share a
lot in common in their doctrines. The first big similarity
in the two philosophic systems is about love. We all
know that the essential teaching of Christianity is “Love
all people as yourself”. We are told to love God more
than anything else; love your neighbor as yourself.
What’s more, we are also taught to “love your enemies
and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may
be the children of your Father in heaven.” The definition
of love has been extended, so love can apply to anyone
in any occasion in people’s life. Tuning to
Confucianism, one of the main themes in Confucian
teachings is called ren, which is frequently translated as
love, goodness, or human-heartedness. “The Master
said, To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must
be …love f.
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Religion and ScienceBy Albert Einstein(The following article b.docxdebishakespeare
Religion and Science
By Albert Einstein
(The following article by Albert Einstein appeared in the New York Times Magazine on
November 9, 1930 pp 1-4. It has been reprinted in Ideas and Opinions, Crown
Publishers, Inc. 1954, pp 36 - 40. It also appears in Einstein's book The World as I See
It, Philosophical Library, New York, 1949, pp. 24 - 28.)
Everything that the human race has done and thought is concerned with the satisfaction
of deeply felt needs and the assuagement of pain. One has to keep this constantly in
mind if one wishes to understand spiritual movements and their development. Feeling
and longing are the motive force behind all human endeavor and human creation, in
however exalted a guise the latter may present themselves to us. Now what are the
feelings and needs that have led men to religious thought and belief in the widest sense
of the words? A little consideration will suffice to show us that the most varying
emotions preside over the birth of religious thought and experience. With primitive man
it is above all fear that evokes religious notions - fear of hunger, wild beasts, sickness,
death. Since at this stage of existence understanding of causal connections is usually
poorly developed, the human mind creates illusory beings more or less analogous to
itself on whose wills and actions these fearful happenings depend. Thus one tries to
secure the favor of these beings by carrying out actions and offering sacrifices which,
according to the tradition handed down from generation to generation, propitiate them or
make them well disposed toward a mortal. In this sense I am speaking of a religion of
fear. This, though not created, is in an important degree stabilized by the formation of a
special priestly caste which sets itself up as a mediator between the people and the
beings they fear, and erects a hegemony on this basis. In many cases a leader or ruler or
a privileged class whose position rests on other factors combines priestly functions with
its secular authority in order to make the latter more secure; or the political rulers and the
priestly caste make common cause in their own interests.
The social impulses are another source of the crystallization of religion. Fathers and
mothers and the leaders of larger human communities are mortal and fallible. The desire
for guidance, love, and support prompts men to form the social or moral conception of
God. This is the God of Providence, who protects, disposes, rewards, and punishes; the
God who, according to the limits of the believer's outlook, loves and cherishes the life of
the tribe or of the human race, or even or life itself; the comforter in sorrow and
unsatisfied longing; he who preserves the souls of the dead. This is the social or moral
conception of God.
The Jewish scriptures admirably illustrate the development from the religion of fear to
moral religion, a development continued in the New Testament. The religions of all
civilized peoples, especially the peoples of the ...
Explaining Teilhard. Powerpoint 2.
General intro, followed by The Human Phenomenon. Evolution. Rise of Consciousness. Matter-spirit. The future. Omega point. Convergence of the world. Noosphere.
A presentation and a reflection on the passage of Galatians where St. Paul describes the paradoxical relationship between Christian freedom and servitude for one another.
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There is no scientific evidence that can support racism. Racism is a disease that was created in the soul of man and traveled to his spirit from where he is controlled by demonic spirits.
Reformation always causes the blessings of God to be released in a greater way.
Without reformation, the Church becomes stagnant and eventually loses the full blessing of God.
Through reformation, multitudes are blessed and released into their individual destinies.
The Church also begins to walk in corporate destiny and release salvation and blessing to multitudes.
Transition is sometimes difficult because it requires humility and a willingness to make sacrifices.
There will be a grace given by the Lord to make the change.
An apostolic Community is one where the people are living in the benefit of the apostolic dimension.
It is important to understand the nature of apostolic communities for accurate positioning, planning and expectation.
Understanding apostolic community will inform our value systems and provide a new measuring rod by which to evaluate quality and direction.
Provide a fundamental understanding of how analytical thinking works
Identify specific tools and techniques that students can use during the problem solving life cycle
Give students a complete framework for managing project issues – from identification to resolution
Understand the systematic process of problem solving
Define the issue as a starting point for your project
Focus on the “drivers” behind your issue
Know how to apply specific techniques, such as brainstorming, root cause analysis, and SWOT
Know how to test your proposed solutions before submission to the client
Know how to present viable solutions for solving critical problems
Prophetic presbytery is a time when presbyters (elders) lay hands on and prophesy over selected believers to speak the will of God over them, impart gifts, and release them into their ministries.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
2. INTRODUCTION
From a young age, we are taught to break problems down, to fragment the world.
This supposedly makes complex tasks and subjects more manageable, but we pay
a hidden and enormous price.
We lose the ability to anticipate the consequences to our actions; we lose our
intrinsic sense of connection to a larger whole.
Later, when we attempt to “see the big picture”, we try to reassemble the
fragments in our minds, to list and organize all the pieces.
The purpose of this lecture is to destroy the illusion that the world is created of
separate, unrelated forces.
3. THE WORLD IS ONE GREAT COLLECTIVE
But, as physicist David Bohm says, the task is futile-similar to trying to
reassemble the fragments of a broken mirror to see a true reflection.
Thus after a while we give up trying to see the whole all together.
When we give up this illusion we can then begin to build institutions,
societies, organisations, businesses and most of all churches where people
continually expand their capacity to create the results that they truly desire,
a society permeated by unity, equality and respect under the Lordship and
sovereignty of Jesus Christ.
4. THE BATTLE FOR TRUTH IN THE THIRD
MILLENNIUM
For centuries, in western culture, the starting point for morals, values and
relationships was the nature and character of God.
The purpose of science and philosophy were to discover God’s design; art and
music were intended to reflect His glory and the highest form of learning was
theology.
Concepts of truth and morality were inextricably linked to His nature and
character.
The acknowledgement of an infinite, immutable God made sense of the whole of
human experience and provided a valuable foundation for questions about right
and wrong.
But, this all began to change during a period of European history we now call the
Renaissance.
5. The Renaissance began in Italy in the 1300’s and over the course of the next
two centuries, spread throughout Europe.
This period of history was characterised by great strides in literature, learning,
art, and architecture.
It also marked a significant shift in human thought.
The Renaissance might have had minimal impact on man’s thinking had it not
been followed promptly by an era known as the Enlightenment, or the Age of
Reason.
While the Renaissance mind acknowledged God, many leaders of the
Enlightenment (such as Voltaire and Descartes) claimed that if there was a
God who had created the world, He had no connection with it now, which
meant that man was left to discover truth on his own.
Standards of right and wrong were not based on the nature and character of
God but on human reasoning.
In the Renaissance, man became central; in the Enlightenment, man’s
reasoning became the ultimate standard.
6. The furnaces of the Industrial Revolution still blazed hot when the theories of Charles
Darwin, a former theological student, completed the seismic shift that the Renaissance
had begun.
Darwin’s theories presented an alternative to a theistic understanding of origins.
God was no longer “needed” to explain or give understanding of how the world and
man came to be.
The shift brought about by these four historical influences - the Renaissance, the
Enlightenment, the Industrial Age, and Darwinism - has resulted in two distinct models
of truth.
In the first model truth is defined by God for everyone; it is objective and absolute.
This model acknowledges that God - not the individual - is central, that He is the
source of all things, and that he rules over all.
The second model proposes that truth is defined by the individual; it is subjective and
situational.
The individual is in control of moral matters; because the standard is within the
individual, it is particular to that specific person.
7. The shift from the first model to the second has affected every aspect of
our society, from the arts and music to literature and politics.
In the 20th century culture, vain imaginations have replaced moral
absolutes.
Permissiveness and tolerance have been exalted as moral ideals.
The definition of tolerance has been twisted to mean that all individual
beliefs, values, lifestyles and “truths” are equal in value.
Relativism has also become politically correct and with each step away
from the security of the certainty of God’s absolute truth comes captivity.
Unless and until there is a return to the absolutes of God and His Word,
this captivity will continue to prevail.
8. Truth sets us free
While we may be convinced that God’s truth sets free, we’re not sure “to
what!”
It’s imperative that we embrace God’s word as foundational to life and
eternity but we must go further.
Truth sets us free for the purpose of love.
God’s truth frees us to truly love others.
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to
indulge the sinful nature; serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13
9. Truth sets us apart
We’re convinced that God’s Word sets us apart for a purpose but we’re
unsure of the purpose!
God’s truth sets us apart for the purpose of love.
Jesus says, “I have made You known to them, and will continue to make
You known in order that the love You have for Me may be in them”. John
17:26
It is the Father’s express intent to influence the world through the agency
of love made manifest by His Church.
10. But, Sunday morning is the most
segregated time of the week
Sometimes this reflects the fact that Christians prefer to worship within
their cultural boundaries, however, in many cases worship services are
segregated because Christians prefer not to worship with people who are
different from themselves.
In many places people have learned to work, play, and even live in
communities together in spite of their cultural and social differences, yet
the church still struggles, seemingly unable to address this issue
successfully.
This fact greatly hinders our testimony and delays our common
responsibility to win the world to Christ.
11. The Church needs an urgent apostolic and prophetic renaissance, master
strategists who will apply themselves unreservedly to the purpose of
facilitating and orchestrating unity in the Church, the vehicle God chose to
use to usher in the fullness of His kingdom on the earth.
I believe that the Lord has placed in His body, the Church, special leaders,
equipped to create and foster networks of unity in the world through
apostolic and prophetic technology.
The dawning of the third millennium brings with it many challenges and
opportunities to see the kingdom of God advance and increase.
There is an acceleration of apostolic and prophetic ministry and networks
spanning the globe.
The communication highways have come to serve the kingdom of God and its
purposes.
It is now easier than ever before in the history of humankind to establish and
maintain relationships of global proportions.
We can exchange concepts, calibrate ideas, teach, host websites, send e-mails
and build apostolic networks through use of the Internet.
12. This problem is not confined to one
city or nation; it is a global problem
As citizens of the global village we have become acutely aware of the
propensity of racism in every echelon of the world.
Research shows that, already by 1971, out of 132 independent states only 12
were ethnically homogeneous, representing 9.1% of the total.
In most of these poly-ethnic societies there exist problems of inequality of
opportunity and lack of participation in the decision-making processes of
which the outcome affects all races within the society.
It is in the frustration caused by this climate that violent conflicts have
erupted between ethnic groups in an attempt to preserve cultural and
human dignity.
It is of paramount importance to note that in most of these cases there is a
religious dimension present, as is the case with the Arab-Israeli and Northern
Ireland socio-political instability.
13. The Problem with Dualism
The silence of the Church can best be defined by the philosophy of
dualism that is deeply rooted in the western mindset.
Dualism is the theory that within all reality there exist two absolute and
eternal principles that are irreconcilably opposed to each other.
For example, as far as the Christian’s involvement in politics is concerned,
the rule is usually that the unbelievers run the world, and the Christians
order the private consciences and the life hereafter of their followers.
14. Why is the kingdom of secular humanism
so powerful today?
Is it perhaps because the Church retreated from the battlefield into its
spiritual ghettos?
The Church has the power and authority to change the world’s view
regarding racism.
We need to develop the will to follow in the footsteps of our Lord and
Master, Jesus Christ, the multicultural man.
The Church must assume its prophetic role in society to address, arrest
and crush the destructive spirits of separation, racism and division.
The Church must create models of unity in society that can serve as
points of reference to the destitute world, as signposts of hope.
15. You can rewrite history by your
prophetic actions and lifestyle
We must allow ourselves the huge privilege of visualising a world that transcends racial
disunity.
There must be a life higher than division, separatism and racism.
If we can only peer into the distant future we will be able to see communities functioning
by a different value system than that which drives humanity today.
These communities will function by the highest power in the universe, the power of love.
What will you do to change the way the world views the Church?
What will you do to pave the way for bringing in a rich harvest of souls that are waiting
for the church to change its attitude toward the problem of racism?
You have the potential to change the course of history; in fact, you can rewrite history by
your prophetic actions and lifestyle.
Do not allow peer pressure and your cultural heritage to dominate you into passivity;
arise and shine for your light has come.
Editor's Notes
We need to shift our paradigms from that of Jerusalem style churches to develop the Apostle Paul’s concept of Antiochian style churches.
Jerusalem style churches are mono-cultural or homogeneous churches, limited in perspective of the harvest and blinded by the unbiblical endearment of culture above the authority of the Word of God.
Whereas, Antiochian style churches allow the demographics of their geographical settings to determine their cultural and racial composition