This document discusses contextualized ministry to Hindus in India. It summarizes a presentation about how Paul engaged with Athenians in Acts 17, then draws lessons on relating to Hindus. It advocates an "insider" approach using Hindu religious concepts and literature to connect with Hindus. Some key points made include: affirming Hindus' rituals without condemnation; using their concepts like nature gods as a bridge to biblical truth; and quoting extra-biblical sources as Paul did to define God. It emphasizes dependence on the Holy Spirit and importance of insider perspectives in developing appropriate strategies.
This document provides an overview of sacraments in Christianity. It defines signs, symbols and rituals, and explains how sacraments incorporate these elements but go further by making the spiritual realities they represent truly present. The seven official sacraments of the Catholic Church are rooted in the life of Jesus Christ and the Church's tradition. They commemorate Jesus' life and ministry and celebrate his ongoing presence among believers.
This document discusses the Catholic virtue of integrity. It defines integrity as consistently acting in accordance with one's values and moral principles. It notes that integrity requires allowing faith to shape all aspects of life, both public and private. Some societal pressures that challenge integrity, such as lying and compromising beliefs, are mentioned. The document then provides seven habits for maintaining integrity online, such as refreshing one's values, seeking accountability, and practicing humble authenticity. It concludes by suggesting a technology examination of conscience.
Keshub Chunder Sen was a 19th century Indian religious reformer who helped establish the Brahmo Samaj and later founded the Church of the New Dispensation. He worked to synthesize Hindu and Christian beliefs and advocated for abandoning sacred Hindu practices in order to Indianize Christianity. Sen believed he had received special divine inspiration to lead the new church, which emphasized harmony between all religions. However, the church dissolved after his death. Sen introduced many Indian Christian concepts and theology, such as using Saccidananda to describe the Trinity, but some criticized that his claims of unique divine inspiration promoted individual monopoly. Overall, Sen played a key role in the development of Indian Christian thought.
Huldrych Zwingli was a leading figure of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland. He studied theology and became a priest, growing disillusioned with the Catholic Church. In 1519, he became a preacher in Zurich and began preaching reforms based solely on scripture. By 1523, Zurich had officially adopted Protestant theology. Zwingli believed in simplicity in worship, opposed Catholic doctrines like transubstantiation, and favored a state-run church. However, he disagreed with Luther on the real presence in communion. Zwingli was killed in battle in 1531 while fighting in defense of the Reformation in Switzerland.
This acrostic poem uses the letters in "CHRISTIAN" to outline characteristics of being a Christian such as being concerned for others, helping those in need, reading the Bible, being interested in others, praying, sharing the gospel, showing love, worshipping God, and needing each other. The poem encourages Christians to reflect on whether others see Christ in them through their words and actions.
This document discusses contextualized ministry to Hindus in India. It summarizes a presentation about how Paul engaged with Athenians in Acts 17, then draws lessons on relating to Hindus. It advocates an "insider" approach using Hindu religious concepts and literature to connect with Hindus. Some key points made include: affirming Hindus' rituals without condemnation; using their concepts like nature gods as a bridge to biblical truth; and quoting extra-biblical sources as Paul did to define God. It emphasizes dependence on the Holy Spirit and importance of insider perspectives in developing appropriate strategies.
This document provides an overview of sacraments in Christianity. It defines signs, symbols and rituals, and explains how sacraments incorporate these elements but go further by making the spiritual realities they represent truly present. The seven official sacraments of the Catholic Church are rooted in the life of Jesus Christ and the Church's tradition. They commemorate Jesus' life and ministry and celebrate his ongoing presence among believers.
This document discusses the Catholic virtue of integrity. It defines integrity as consistently acting in accordance with one's values and moral principles. It notes that integrity requires allowing faith to shape all aspects of life, both public and private. Some societal pressures that challenge integrity, such as lying and compromising beliefs, are mentioned. The document then provides seven habits for maintaining integrity online, such as refreshing one's values, seeking accountability, and practicing humble authenticity. It concludes by suggesting a technology examination of conscience.
Keshub Chunder Sen was a 19th century Indian religious reformer who helped establish the Brahmo Samaj and later founded the Church of the New Dispensation. He worked to synthesize Hindu and Christian beliefs and advocated for abandoning sacred Hindu practices in order to Indianize Christianity. Sen believed he had received special divine inspiration to lead the new church, which emphasized harmony between all religions. However, the church dissolved after his death. Sen introduced many Indian Christian concepts and theology, such as using Saccidananda to describe the Trinity, but some criticized that his claims of unique divine inspiration promoted individual monopoly. Overall, Sen played a key role in the development of Indian Christian thought.
Huldrych Zwingli was a leading figure of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland. He studied theology and became a priest, growing disillusioned with the Catholic Church. In 1519, he became a preacher in Zurich and began preaching reforms based solely on scripture. By 1523, Zurich had officially adopted Protestant theology. Zwingli believed in simplicity in worship, opposed Catholic doctrines like transubstantiation, and favored a state-run church. However, he disagreed with Luther on the real presence in communion. Zwingli was killed in battle in 1531 while fighting in defense of the Reformation in Switzerland.
This acrostic poem uses the letters in "CHRISTIAN" to outline characteristics of being a Christian such as being concerned for others, helping those in need, reading the Bible, being interested in others, praying, sharing the gospel, showing love, worshipping God, and needing each other. The poem encourages Christians to reflect on whether others see Christ in them through their words and actions.
This document discusses habits that can help Christians grow closer to Christ, including prayer, Bible study, fellowship, worship, and ministry. It encourages regular prayer, as Jesus taught his disciples to pray. It recommends Bible study to allow God to speak through his inspired word. Fellowship in the body of Christ through encouraging one another is important. All acts of learning about and obeying God constitute worship. Christians should use their spiritual gifts to serve others as a way to grow spiritually and glorify God.
The document discusses world religions and describes Hinduism and its core texts, the Vedas. It explains that the Vedas are the oldest literary compositions in the world, composed in India between 5000-2000 BC. The Vedas teach belief in one supreme god Brahma and three personified powers - creation, preservation, and destruction. There are four Vedas - Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva - which cover religious hymns, prayers, chants, and spells from ancient times in India.
This document discusses the purpose and themes of religious narratives. It notes that Judeo-Christian tradition includes the creation story of Adam and Eve in Genesis and the story of Jesus reconciling man with God. Hindu tradition also has a divine creation story linking Vishnu's expansion throughout the universe. The purpose of religious narratives is to express and maintain a connection to the transcendent through storytelling. Common themes include faith, miracles, repentance, conversion, forgiveness and redemption, though not all have happy endings.
The document discusses Bible stories, their characteristics and values. It notes that the Bible is the sacred book of Christians, consisting of the Old and New Testaments. Bible stories are religious in nature, use simple language, and contain phrases, proverbs and poetry. Telling Bible stories to children helps them know God, understand the Bible better, develop moral and spiritual values, and enter into Christianity.
Understanding the Bible Intro - Session 1techhelper
This document provides an overview of a Sunday study session on studying the Bible. It will cover what the Bible is, why it should be studied, how to study it, and the basic content and structure of the Bible. The study session will use an inductive study method over 10 weeks to examine the Bible book by book, starting with the book of Romans. Key information covered includes that the Bible contains 66 books written by over 40 authors over 1600 years, with the Old Testament originally in Hebrew and Aramaic and the New Testament in Greek.
There is a lot of confusion in Christianity as to who is a believer. Some say a believer is one who confess Christ as their Lord and Savior. Others say you are only a believer if you have confess Christ Jesus and live a Godly life. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by Brian Birdow
This document provides an overview of Christianity including its history, beliefs, practices, and moral values. It discusses:
1. Christianity began with Jesus Christ, a Jew who was baptized by John the Baptist and began a ministry of teaching and performing miracles in Palestine. He was crucified but his followers believed he rose from the dead.
2. Central Christian beliefs include the Trinity of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that Jesus was both fully human and divine. Salvation comes through Jesus, and the Church continues his work through sacraments.
3. Christians celebrate holidays like Christmas and Easter, attend church services, pray, and read the Bible as their holy text which informs their
The document outlines some basic doctrines of Baptist churches in Asia, including:
1) It defines God as having communicable attributes like goodness and love, and incommunicable attributes like holiness and omnipotence.
2) It describes the Trinity as God being one in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3) It lists the demands God makes of humanity, including that we must glorify, love, and worship God, as well as honor the Son and do God's will. Failure to meet these demands results in rebellion against God with eternal consequences.
Session 3 of Rhema Christian Fellowships' Sunday Study Bible Lessons. This lesson begins a look at the inductive study method; observation, interpretation and application. The lesson focuses on observation: what to look for in scripture sentences.
The document summarizes a study that segmented Christians in the United States into five groups based on their beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and involvement in spiritual activities. The five segments identified were Active Christians, Professing Christians, Liturgical Christians, Private Christians, and Cultural Christians. The study analyzed differences between the segments in terms of church attendance, media usage, beliefs, and other factors to understand how to effectively reach each group. The segmentation provides insights into the varying needs and behaviors of Christians to help tailor communications and products.
The document discusses the progression of insight that the man born blind had about Jesus' identity after he was healed. It notes that initially he called Jesus "a man" then "a prophet" and finally recognized Him as "from God." Similarly, the document suggests that as believers we should have a growing understanding of who Christ is and a greater desire to worship and serve Him over time. Any lack of spiritual growth or worship could indicate that true salvation has not occurred.
B I B S T U D Lesson 02 B I B L I C A L I N S P I R A T I O N ( Simplified)Dennis Maturan
Biblical inspiration refers to the mysterious working together of God and human authors in composing the books of the Bible. God is the ultimate author who used human authors to write what He wanted while still allowing for their individual styles. Inspiration did not involve dictating every word but rather influencing the minds and wills of authors to understand, determine to write, and accurately express what God intended. While the original texts were inerrant, copies made later may have contained errors without a divinely appointed guardian of the texts. Studying the Bible scientifically involves hermeneutics to interpret meaning and exegesis to investigate and expound the true meaning from original texts while considering the author's context. The Bible contains various literary
A Timeline for the Historical Development of ChristologyRobert Alan King
This document outlines the historical development of Christology from the early church fathers in the 2nd century to modern theology. It discusses the views of prominent theologians like Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Origen, Athanasius, the Cappadocian Fathers, Luther, and Barth regarding the person and nature of Jesus Christ. Major Christological councils like Nicaea, Constantinople, and Chalcedon are also summarized, which defined Jesus as fully God and fully man in one divine person. Modern historical quests for the Jesus of history and theological approaches to the Christ of faith are briefly examined.
This document provides an overview of key terms related to the interpretation of Sacred Scripture according to Catholic teaching. It defines and explains concepts like divine economy, typology, mystagogy, the senses of Scripture, exegesis, hermeneutics, and tradition. Divine economy refers to God's plan governing all of creation and salvation history. Typology sees prefigurations of Christ and the New Covenant in the people and events of the Old Testament. Mystagogy explains the mystery contained within Scripture and liturgy. Exegesis and hermeneutics are the interpretation and study of interpretive methods for Scripture. Tradition encompasses Revelation, Church councils, liturgy, and the life of the
This document discusses different approaches to Christian mission, beginning with exclusive claims found in scripture and the Great Commission. It then outlines the views of Henry Kraemer on proclaiming Christian truth in an intelligible way. Subsequent sections discuss inclusive mission based on biblical verses, Karl Rahner's view of anonymous Christians, and pluralistic mission perspectives from Hocking, Hick and others who see truth partially in all faiths. The document analyzes components of mission and directions it can take with various purposes and effects.
The document discusses the Apostles' Creed, including what a creed is, why creeds are used, facts about the origins of the Apostles' Creed, and what it has to do with individuals. It explains that a creed is a statement of faith or beliefs, and was first used as a means of confession. The Apostles' Creed was not actually written by the apostles, but emerged in Rome in the 2nd century AD. It connects individuals to something larger than themselves and helps people discover and articulate what they believe.
The document summarizes key points from a Bible study session on interpreting and applying the Bible. It discusses the differences between modern and biblical audiences and the importance of finding the underlying theological principle. It provides a four-step method: 1) understand what the text meant historically, 2) identify differences, 3) discern the theological principle, and 4) apply the principle today. An example is provided using Joshua 1:1-9 to demonstrate the method. Close reading techniques like observation are emphasized to understand what a passage directly says before interpreting.
The document provides an overview of Catholic beliefs, including:
1. God created the world and all things visible and invisible. He created man in his image and likeness.
2. Jesus Christ is the son of God, both fully human and fully divine. He suffered and died on the cross to save humanity from sin.
3. Believers profess faith in the Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. They also believe in life after death, including heaven, purgatory and hell.
1. God reveals Himself through Scripture and Tradition, speaking through human authors under divine inspiration.
2. Revelation is definitively fulfilled through Christ and the Gospels, and received by individuals through the Holy Spirit.
3. The Old and New Testaments together form part of the single deposit of divine revelation, with the Old Testament preparing for and pointing to the fulfillment of revelation in Christ.
2013 Piedmont NC Come to the Table Conference Schedule (tentative)RAFI-USA
Note: Schedule Subject to Change
Join us for a day of speakers, breakout session, and networking opportunities for people of faith working to relieve hunger and support local agriculture. Registration available at: http://rafiusa.net/registration/
Don't Bank on It: Farmers Face Significant Barriers to Credit
Access During Economic Downturn.
Farmers Face Delays, Denials and Bureaucratic Roadblocks in Accessing Farm Loans.
Farm credit is the backbone of American agriculture. During the recent economic downturn, America’s family farmers faced significant barriers to accessing farm credit, which endangered their economic security and the stability of rural communities and food production in America. This national survey of farm credit counselors and farm advocacy organizations demonstrates the
critical, growing and overlooked gaps in credit availability for our nation’s farmers at a time when they need it most.
This document discusses habits that can help Christians grow closer to Christ, including prayer, Bible study, fellowship, worship, and ministry. It encourages regular prayer, as Jesus taught his disciples to pray. It recommends Bible study to allow God to speak through his inspired word. Fellowship in the body of Christ through encouraging one another is important. All acts of learning about and obeying God constitute worship. Christians should use their spiritual gifts to serve others as a way to grow spiritually and glorify God.
The document discusses world religions and describes Hinduism and its core texts, the Vedas. It explains that the Vedas are the oldest literary compositions in the world, composed in India between 5000-2000 BC. The Vedas teach belief in one supreme god Brahma and three personified powers - creation, preservation, and destruction. There are four Vedas - Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva - which cover religious hymns, prayers, chants, and spells from ancient times in India.
This document discusses the purpose and themes of religious narratives. It notes that Judeo-Christian tradition includes the creation story of Adam and Eve in Genesis and the story of Jesus reconciling man with God. Hindu tradition also has a divine creation story linking Vishnu's expansion throughout the universe. The purpose of religious narratives is to express and maintain a connection to the transcendent through storytelling. Common themes include faith, miracles, repentance, conversion, forgiveness and redemption, though not all have happy endings.
The document discusses Bible stories, their characteristics and values. It notes that the Bible is the sacred book of Christians, consisting of the Old and New Testaments. Bible stories are religious in nature, use simple language, and contain phrases, proverbs and poetry. Telling Bible stories to children helps them know God, understand the Bible better, develop moral and spiritual values, and enter into Christianity.
Understanding the Bible Intro - Session 1techhelper
This document provides an overview of a Sunday study session on studying the Bible. It will cover what the Bible is, why it should be studied, how to study it, and the basic content and structure of the Bible. The study session will use an inductive study method over 10 weeks to examine the Bible book by book, starting with the book of Romans. Key information covered includes that the Bible contains 66 books written by over 40 authors over 1600 years, with the Old Testament originally in Hebrew and Aramaic and the New Testament in Greek.
There is a lot of confusion in Christianity as to who is a believer. Some say a believer is one who confess Christ as their Lord and Savior. Others say you are only a believer if you have confess Christ Jesus and live a Godly life. Both audio and slides can be enjoyed together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by Brian Birdow
This document provides an overview of Christianity including its history, beliefs, practices, and moral values. It discusses:
1. Christianity began with Jesus Christ, a Jew who was baptized by John the Baptist and began a ministry of teaching and performing miracles in Palestine. He was crucified but his followers believed he rose from the dead.
2. Central Christian beliefs include the Trinity of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that Jesus was both fully human and divine. Salvation comes through Jesus, and the Church continues his work through sacraments.
3. Christians celebrate holidays like Christmas and Easter, attend church services, pray, and read the Bible as their holy text which informs their
The document outlines some basic doctrines of Baptist churches in Asia, including:
1) It defines God as having communicable attributes like goodness and love, and incommunicable attributes like holiness and omnipotence.
2) It describes the Trinity as God being one in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3) It lists the demands God makes of humanity, including that we must glorify, love, and worship God, as well as honor the Son and do God's will. Failure to meet these demands results in rebellion against God with eternal consequences.
Session 3 of Rhema Christian Fellowships' Sunday Study Bible Lessons. This lesson begins a look at the inductive study method; observation, interpretation and application. The lesson focuses on observation: what to look for in scripture sentences.
The document summarizes a study that segmented Christians in the United States into five groups based on their beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and involvement in spiritual activities. The five segments identified were Active Christians, Professing Christians, Liturgical Christians, Private Christians, and Cultural Christians. The study analyzed differences between the segments in terms of church attendance, media usage, beliefs, and other factors to understand how to effectively reach each group. The segmentation provides insights into the varying needs and behaviors of Christians to help tailor communications and products.
The document discusses the progression of insight that the man born blind had about Jesus' identity after he was healed. It notes that initially he called Jesus "a man" then "a prophet" and finally recognized Him as "from God." Similarly, the document suggests that as believers we should have a growing understanding of who Christ is and a greater desire to worship and serve Him over time. Any lack of spiritual growth or worship could indicate that true salvation has not occurred.
B I B S T U D Lesson 02 B I B L I C A L I N S P I R A T I O N ( Simplified)Dennis Maturan
Biblical inspiration refers to the mysterious working together of God and human authors in composing the books of the Bible. God is the ultimate author who used human authors to write what He wanted while still allowing for their individual styles. Inspiration did not involve dictating every word but rather influencing the minds and wills of authors to understand, determine to write, and accurately express what God intended. While the original texts were inerrant, copies made later may have contained errors without a divinely appointed guardian of the texts. Studying the Bible scientifically involves hermeneutics to interpret meaning and exegesis to investigate and expound the true meaning from original texts while considering the author's context. The Bible contains various literary
A Timeline for the Historical Development of ChristologyRobert Alan King
This document outlines the historical development of Christology from the early church fathers in the 2nd century to modern theology. It discusses the views of prominent theologians like Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Origen, Athanasius, the Cappadocian Fathers, Luther, and Barth regarding the person and nature of Jesus Christ. Major Christological councils like Nicaea, Constantinople, and Chalcedon are also summarized, which defined Jesus as fully God and fully man in one divine person. Modern historical quests for the Jesus of history and theological approaches to the Christ of faith are briefly examined.
This document provides an overview of key terms related to the interpretation of Sacred Scripture according to Catholic teaching. It defines and explains concepts like divine economy, typology, mystagogy, the senses of Scripture, exegesis, hermeneutics, and tradition. Divine economy refers to God's plan governing all of creation and salvation history. Typology sees prefigurations of Christ and the New Covenant in the people and events of the Old Testament. Mystagogy explains the mystery contained within Scripture and liturgy. Exegesis and hermeneutics are the interpretation and study of interpretive methods for Scripture. Tradition encompasses Revelation, Church councils, liturgy, and the life of the
This document discusses different approaches to Christian mission, beginning with exclusive claims found in scripture and the Great Commission. It then outlines the views of Henry Kraemer on proclaiming Christian truth in an intelligible way. Subsequent sections discuss inclusive mission based on biblical verses, Karl Rahner's view of anonymous Christians, and pluralistic mission perspectives from Hocking, Hick and others who see truth partially in all faiths. The document analyzes components of mission and directions it can take with various purposes and effects.
The document discusses the Apostles' Creed, including what a creed is, why creeds are used, facts about the origins of the Apostles' Creed, and what it has to do with individuals. It explains that a creed is a statement of faith or beliefs, and was first used as a means of confession. The Apostles' Creed was not actually written by the apostles, but emerged in Rome in the 2nd century AD. It connects individuals to something larger than themselves and helps people discover and articulate what they believe.
The document summarizes key points from a Bible study session on interpreting and applying the Bible. It discusses the differences between modern and biblical audiences and the importance of finding the underlying theological principle. It provides a four-step method: 1) understand what the text meant historically, 2) identify differences, 3) discern the theological principle, and 4) apply the principle today. An example is provided using Joshua 1:1-9 to demonstrate the method. Close reading techniques like observation are emphasized to understand what a passage directly says before interpreting.
The document provides an overview of Catholic beliefs, including:
1. God created the world and all things visible and invisible. He created man in his image and likeness.
2. Jesus Christ is the son of God, both fully human and fully divine. He suffered and died on the cross to save humanity from sin.
3. Believers profess faith in the Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. They also believe in life after death, including heaven, purgatory and hell.
1. God reveals Himself through Scripture and Tradition, speaking through human authors under divine inspiration.
2. Revelation is definitively fulfilled through Christ and the Gospels, and received by individuals through the Holy Spirit.
3. The Old and New Testaments together form part of the single deposit of divine revelation, with the Old Testament preparing for and pointing to the fulfillment of revelation in Christ.
2013 Piedmont NC Come to the Table Conference Schedule (tentative)RAFI-USA
Note: Schedule Subject to Change
Join us for a day of speakers, breakout session, and networking opportunities for people of faith working to relieve hunger and support local agriculture. Registration available at: http://rafiusa.net/registration/
Don't Bank on It: Farmers Face Significant Barriers to Credit
Access During Economic Downturn.
Farmers Face Delays, Denials and Bureaucratic Roadblocks in Accessing Farm Loans.
Farm credit is the backbone of American agriculture. During the recent economic downturn, America’s family farmers faced significant barriers to accessing farm credit, which endangered their economic security and the stability of rural communities and food production in America. This national survey of farm credit counselors and farm advocacy organizations demonstrates the
critical, growing and overlooked gaps in credit availability for our nation’s farmers at a time when they need it most.
The learning center come to the table presentationRAFI-USA
The document discusses a school's food literacy program that teaches students about nutrition in the classroom, dining commons, and at home. In the classroom, students participate in lessons, cooking activities, and taste tests integrated into the curriculum. In the dining commons, the school prepares mostly homemade and healthy meals, offers a salad bar, and sources local ingredients when possible. At home, the school communicates nutrition information to families through monthly menus, recipe cards, and their website. The goal is to educate students on making nutritious food choices and developing relationships with their food system.
Letter to Congress: A Full and Fair Farm Bill (July 2013)RAFI-USA
The document is a letter signed by 243 groups demanding that Congress pass a full and fair Farm Bill this summer without further delay. It calls for the bill to include all nutrition programs while rejecting cuts to SNAP, full funding for conservation programs, and crop insurance and subsidy reforms. It also calls for provisions supporting diverse farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and tribal groups. Completing the bill this year is critical to the national economy.
Nokia is committed to responsible business practices across its operations. It optimizes mobile devices for energy and material efficiency, using energy star certified chargers and reducing power consumption over time. Nokia's first future step is the 3110 Evolve, which uses renewable and recycled materials, ultra-low power chargers, and is designed for easy recycling. Going forward, Nokia aims to further improve materials and energy efficiency, engage consumers to utilize technology and resources sustainably, and explore how mobile technology can be applied to reduce unnecessary resource usage.
The document provides an 11-point checklist for developing a successful grant proposal. It advises writing in a clear, personable way and including: an introduction to your organization; a definition of the problem and those affected; goals and objectives for the project; an evaluation plan; a budget; and supporting materials in an appendix. Follow-up includes securing future funding, reporting results, and communicating changes or questions to funders to build goodwill.
The document discusses the costs of software quality, which can be categorized as:
1) Costs of control including prevention costs (quality infrastructure investments) and appraisal costs (error detection activities for specific projects).
2) Internal failure costs for correcting errors found before customer use.
3) External failure costs for correcting failures found after customer use.
It provides examples for each category such as design reviews, testing, and resolving customer complaints. The document also mentions managerial preparation/control costs and costs of managerial failures.
This document provides a brief overview and instructions for using SPSS 16.0 software:
- SPSS 16.0 allows users to analyze data from almost any type of file to generate statistics, charts, and complex analyses.
- Sample files are included to demonstrate opening and analyzing data. Results can be viewed and charts created.
- Additional resources include the online help, manuals, seminars and technical support for instructors.
The Farm Bill Tree: Understanding the Logic of the Farm Bill (2007)RAFI-USA
Why are all of these disparate programs, from conservation and wildlife habitat promotion to rural internet access, to international food aid to nutrition programs like food stamps, all wrapped up together in one giant piece of legislation? Why do the commodities - the 20 program crops including corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, rice and sugar - receive billions of dollars each year,
while next to nothing goes to fruits and vegetables and little is split between conservation programs, community food systems programs and others?
Economic Implications of Plant-made Pharmaceutical Production in North CarolinaRAFI-USA
Christopher F. Dumas, Troy G. Schmitz, Christopher R. Giese, Michael Sligh.
Published 2008.
Report features recommendations to help shape a full and meaningful dialogue regarding the future of pharmaceutical crops in North Carolina agriculture. Christopher F. Dumas; Troy G. Schmitz; Christopher R. Giese; Michael Sligh.
The document describes a seminar report submitted by Saloni Bhargava and Sonal Bohra for their Bachelor of Engineering degree in fulfillment of their industrial defined project titled "Edu-Junction", which is a web-based application for practicing entrance exams. It includes certificates from their internal and external guides confirming the work is satisfactory. It also acknowledges the support received and provides an abstract describing the purpose and features of the Edu-Junction system.
This document discusses key considerations for software testing implementation including determining the appropriate quality standard based on the software's application and potential damages from failure. It also addresses determining the testing strategy such as using an incremental or "big bang" approach. Specific parts of the testing plan that should use white box or automated testing are to be defined. The document outlines planning test cases, designing test procedures and cases, implementing tests, and generating a software test report.
FY 2012 Financial Audit for Rural Advancement Foundation International-USARAFI-USA
This document contains the audited financial statements for Rural Advancement Foundation International - USA for the year ended December 31, 2012, including the independent auditor's report, statements of financial position, activities, functional expenses, and cash flows, as well as notes to the financial statements. The organization promotes sustainable agriculture through four program areas: Just Foods, Tobacco Communities and Agriculture Enterprise Development, Contract Agriculture Reform, and Farm Sustainability. The financial statements received an unqualified opinion from the independent auditor.
The hydraulic fracturing "fast track bill," Senate Bill 76, Domestic Energy Jobs Act. General Assembly of North Carolina, Session 2013
SENATE BILL 76 (Edition 7)
To check for newer or updated versions or recent action on this bill follow this link: http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2013&BillID=S76
Finance Committee Substitute Adopted 2/14/13
Seventh Edition Engrossed 6/7/13
Short Title: Domestic Energy Jobs Act
2013 Piedmont Come to the Table Program With Speaker ResourcesRAFI-USA
This document provides the program details for the 2013 Piedmont NC Come to the Table Conference held in Greensboro, North Carolina. The conference featured multiple breakout sessions on topics related to food insecurity, supporting local farmers and food accessibility, addressing racism in the food system, community gardening, youth engagement, and opportunities for immigrant farmers. Keynote speakers included Malik Yakini of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network and Haile Johnston of Common Market Philadelphia. The conference was organized by the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA and supported by the North Carolina Council of Churches and The Duke Endowment.
2013 Eastern NC Come to the Table Program with Speaker ResourcesRAFI-USA
The document provides the program details for the 2013 Eastern NC Come to the Table Conference held in Kinston, NC. The conference included multiple panel discussions and breakout sessions on topics related to food and agriculture in eastern North Carolina, such as the challenges small family farms face, making local food more accessible and affordable, community gardening, food insecurity in the region, and engaging youth through food and farming projects. The program lists over 20 sessions and provides links to speaker bios and additional resources for many of the sessions.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses various aspects of software quality infrastructure including procedures, work instructions, templates, checklists, staff training and certification, corrective and preventive actions, configuration management, and documentation control. It defines these terms and describes activities related to preparing, implementing, updating and using them to facilitate software development and quality assurance processes. The infrastructure aims to standardize processes, assure completeness and compliance, integrate new team members, and improve efficiency.
This is a powerpoint presentation that discusses or teaches about the lesson: Bible. It also includes the definition, divisions, factors and the authorship of the Bible.
The document provides an overview of the Bible, including its origins and contents. It discusses that the Bible is comprised of the Old Testament and New Testament. The Old Testament contains the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Books, and Prophetic Books. The New Testament includes the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, letters from Paul and other apostles, and the Book of Revelation. It also compares differences between the Catholic and Protestant versions.
The document discusses several key aspects of the Bible:
1) It describes the Bible as a divine revelation from God expressed through human authors, containing both God's word and the work of human hands.
2) It explains that the Bible is a library consisting of 66 books divided between the Old and New Testaments, written in different genres and times by diverse authors.
3) It notes that the Bible serves as a record of God's self-revelation and invitation for people to accept his gift through engaging with his word.
The document discusses several approaches to theological analysis of biblical passages:
- It compares dispensationalism, which sees discontinuous periods in God's relationship with humanity, and covenant theology, which emphasizes continuity.
- It also discusses the Lutheran distinction between law and gospel and the covenantal view of an overarching covenant of grace.
- The epigenetic model likens biblical revelation to a growing tree rather than separate pieces.
- Theological analysis involves determining one's own view of God's relationship with people, the implications for the passage, and incorporating knowledge from later revelation.
CHMN 641_Theology and Practice of Worship PPT.pptxvancunglyan
The document discusses the theology and practice of worship. It defines theology as the study of God and religious beliefs. It emphasizes that a biblical theology of worship is important and should be based solely on what is taught in the Bible. It outlines several key aspects of a biblical theology of worship, including that true worship must be reverent, focused on God as he is revealed in scripture, involve more than just externals and rituals, and result in lives dedicated to obeying and serving God.
Running head: RELIGION REVIEW 1
Religion review
Student’s Name
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Chapter 1
The bible refers to the writings that Christians believe are holy and inspired by God. Through revelation God reveals himself. People believe that God reveals himself through the bible. This is through reading the bible and trying to understand its dippiest meaning. Tradition refers to the collection of writings, practices, artifacts and wisdoms that have been handed down by Christians from one era to the next since the time of the bible. Reason refers to the rational thought, inquiry, and intellect that human beings use to investigate the surrounding world. It is also considered a source of understanding God on account of the belief that God created humanity with rational creator. Experience on the other hand is the source for Christian thought and practice. Having this in mind, it is true that even the most abstract ideas need human beings to think them.
Theology method on the other hand has many theological methods that include; biblical criticism, systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, pastoral theology, liberation theology, natural theology, liturgical studies and sacramental theology and mystical theology.
It is important for me to study theology since it serves as an interpreter and mediator between the traditions and the living communities of Christian people. It also shapes up the method one uses for practicing theology and the foundations a theologian prioritizes.
Chapter 4
Patristic Era refers to the era between 100 and 700. In this era, Christianity spread from its origins in Palestine throughout much of the Roman Empire. The spread of Christianity included both geographical and ideological expression. With this Jewish movement become thoroughly entrenched in and informed by elements of broader Greco-Roman culture. In this period Christians were always marginalized and at risk population from the start of the movement and the beginning of the fourth century. There was a drastic change when Emperor Constantine was converted to Christianity. Constantine later issued an edict of Milan that required toleration of Christianity. Later the Roman Empire under Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion. The council of Nicaea concluded that Jesus was of the same substance as the father and produced the first form of Nicene Creed. The first council of Chalcedon concluded that in Christ there are two unconfused and undivided natures in one divine person , dispelling the monophysite which argued that Christ had a single nature that was either wholly divine or a mixture of human and divine.
In the Middle Ages several key developments shaped the landscape of Christian thought. First the Islam religion began to spread through North Africa and into Europe. Two, regular fighting among feudal lords resulted in ...
The document discusses the importance and content of the Bible. It notes that the Bible was originally written in Hebrew but was translated to Greek and Latin, expanding its accessibility. The Bible is important as it contains the core teachings of Christianity and Judaism and has shaped Western moral and spiritual ideals. It provides a complete revelation of God, addressing humanity's need to understand the unseen. The Bible speaks authoritatively for God and will be the standard used to judge humanity. Its authority is evidenced by the moral character of its message, which could not have come from purely human sources alone.
Christianity is the largest religion in the world with over 2 billion followers. It developed out of Judaism in the 1st century CE and centers around the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the messiah. The religion is based on the Bible, which includes the Old and New Testaments, and teaches that there is one God who exists as the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Major beliefs include the virgin birth of Jesus, his resurrection, and the prospect of a final judgment.
The document discusses what it means to be holy based on scripture. It defines holiness as being set apart for God, which guards the distinction between God and humanity and enables fellowship between them. It says sin disrupts this relationship, but through covenant with God, which involves keeping His commandments, people can restore the relationship and inherit eternal life. The rewards of holiness are peace and prosperity in this life, as well as eternal life. It provides rules for living holy, such as being spirit-filled, prayerful, reading scripture, and obeying God without hesitation.
The document discusses the Lutheran understanding of worship as being centered on God's action toward humanity rather than humanity's action toward God. It notes that worship, according to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, is defined as faith - believing the Gospel and receiving forgiveness of sins and eternal life from God by His grace. The common definition of worship as honoring or revering God through human acts is considered misguided, as the Lutheran view is that worship originates from God and has Him as the giver and humanity as the receivers of His gifts.
God is always just in how he judges people. The Israelites were wrongly claiming that they were suffering unjustly for the sins of past generations, but Ezekiel explains that each person is responsible for their own sins, not the sins of others. God judges each person based on their own righteousness or wickedness, not that of their ancestors. The passage teaches that individuals will face consequences for their own actions, not the actions of others, because God is fair and just in his judgments.
This document outlines the topics that will be covered in a session on the truth of God's word and the Bible. It explores how the Bible is authoritative, whether it contradicts itself, and how to read it faithfully. Some key points are: (1) The Bible's authority comes from God's inspiration and revelation through it. (2) Interpreting the Bible requires understanding it as a coherent narrative involving both Old and New Testaments. (3) There are multiple senses and meanings to scripture given by God and reading requires participation in the church community.
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The document provides an overview of what the Bible is, including:
- The Bible is a collection of books written over 1000+ years and is comprised of the Old and New Testaments. It was written by human authors but inspired by God.
- There are differing versions containing 66 books (Protestant) or 73 books (Catholic). It was divided into chapters and verses for easier reference.
- The Bible serves as a guide for man's relationship with God and others, and a source of both unity and disunity among Christians due to varying interpretations. Reading requires prayer and understanding the Bible as God's word.
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This document provides an overview of a lecture on systematic theology. It defines systematic theology as organizing one's study of God in a logical, non-contradictory system based on what the entire Bible teaches on a given topic. It discusses why theology is important, as everyone has a theology that impacts their life. It also covers the doctrine of the Word of God, focusing on the Bible as God's written word, and examines the process of determining the canon of scripture for both the Old and New Testaments. The document contrasts this with apocryphal and pseudepigraphal works that were not accepted as part of the biblical canon.
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Part 1.
Laying the Foundations of Spiritual Formation
Chapter 1.
Introducing Spiritual Formation
Jonathan Morrow
Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.
—1 John 3:2 NASB
The Bible alone, and the Bible in its entirety, is the Word of God written and is therefore inerrant in the autographs. God is a Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each an uncreated person, one in essence, equal in power and glory.
—Doctrinal Statement, Evangelical Theological Society
Spiritual formation1 has had many traditional and denominational expressions throughout church history.2 In recent years resurgence in thinking about spiritual formation has swept over the evangelical landscape. Our purpose here is to set forth a distinctively evangelical view of spiritual formation. Our journey will begin as we (1) examine the necessary preconditions for doing distinctively evangelical spiritual formation. We will then (2) examine spiritual formation in light of the gospel and (3) explore in panorama the theological implications for spiritual formation. We will conclude our journey, equipped with theological clarity and content, as we (4) show how God spiritually forms believers into the image of his Son, Jesus Christ.
Preconditions for Doing Evangelical Spiritual Formation
Certain preconditions for doing distinctively evangelical spiritual formation will frame our approach. These are the indispensable rails on which the following discussion runs. One essential distinctive of an evangelical approach to spiritual formation is a high view of Scripture.3 All else derives from this unique source of God's special revelation to humanity. Before examining God’s special revelation in the Bible, it should be noted that evangelicals also affirm God’s general revelation through what he has made. God has not left himself without witness since all of creation is stamped with the divine fingerprint.4
God has spoken. But what precisely does that mean? Evangelicals confess that God has spoken truly5 and authoritatively6 through his Word (special revelation). David Clark in his comprehensive work, To Know and Love God, offers a crisp summary of the evangelical view of Scripture.
[The Bible] alone is the unique, written revelation of God, a permanent, meaningful, and authoritative self-expression by God of his nature and will. The Holy Spirits act of superintendence— inspiration—was decisive in the writing of Scripture and is the reason the Bible possesses unique status as revelation. Through inspiration, the Holy Spirit aided those who wrote the Bible. The Spirit then guided the church in identifying inspired works and collecting them as the canon. This supervision renders Scripture uniquely authoritative for Christian believers. Of course, the Spirit also preserved the Bible and now guides in interpreting the Bible, .
The document discusses important criteria for choosing a church to attend regularly. It lists two "must haves" - that the church faithfully teaches God's word and upholds sound doctrine. Several other desirable qualities are also mentioned, such as preference for a church where the priorities are biblical truths rather than personal preferences. The rest of the document provides biblical support for focusing on scriptural teaching and doctrine when selecting a church.
The document provides an introduction to scripture, explaining that scripture is the living word of God and essential for Christians to know Christ. It discusses that scripture developed over time from oral traditions to written texts and was eventually canonized. The Bible contains both the Old and New Testaments and is made up of different literary genres. While written through human authors, scripture is divinely inspired, and the Catholic Church teaches that it is inerrant in matters of faith and morals.
The document discusses several key aspects of scripture:
1. It defines inspiration as the Holy Spirit moving human authors to write what God intended without taking away their free will.
2. It states that while the Bible contains no errors in matters of faith and morals, it is not inerrant on scientific or historical details as the authors wrote from their limited knowledge.
3. It explains canonicity as the Church's recognition of books as divinely inspired and suitable to teach faith and morals, based on standards like apostolic origin, coherence with Gospel message, and use in liturgy. Books that fail these standards are considered apocryphal.
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3. All Christians rely on the
Bible as authoritative.
The Bible is the only sacred
text in Christian tradition.
• Used in worship.
• Used in sermons.
Used in prayers, songs,
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and Christian literature.
• Used in personal daily life.
5. The Bible’s first book
speaks of the beginning of
all things.
The Bible’s last book
speaks of the end of all
things.
6. The story told through
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Christian scripture is a story
about God’s active presence to
make His love and hope for the
universe known.
•Calls the church to trust and
point to God’s presence.
“In our reading of this book we
come to recognize that what we
need is not primarily
informational, telling us things
about God and ourselves, but
formational, shaping us into
our true being” (E. Peterson).
7. Covenant
•At the heart of Christian
scripture is the notion of
covenant.
•Covenant in scripture
describes the “special
relationship between God
and his people” (B and P,
55).
8. Old Covenant
•God’s promise to Abraham
Israel’s promise to follow
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“the Law” God gives them.
New Covenant
Through Jesus, God fulfills
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Israel’s task in the Law.
•All who trust in Jesus’ are
freed to live the “law of love.”
9. Did you know the words
Holiness for justice and
righteousness in
and Justice Christian scripture
derive from the same
At the heart of covenant in
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word?
Christian scripture are the
notions of holiness and justice.
Holiness and Justice involve
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being in right relationship with
God and right relationship with
creation.
10. Holiness and Justice in the Old Covenant
•God chooses a people
through which to reveal God’s
will and hope for the world.
God calls Israel to live
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differently than the other
ethical options around them.
Holiness and Justice in the New Covenant
God makes it possible for Israel
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as well as all people to live into
God’s will and hope for the
world.
God calls the church to live
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differently than the other ethical
11. Canons and
Translation
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T he C atho lic , Pro te stant,
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C hristian T raditio n have
almost ide ntical c ano ns of
Sc ripture .
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diffe re nc e s.
12. Canon refers to a list of
books that are considered
sacred, holy, or divinely
authoritative (B&P, 59,144).
Deuterocanonical Books /
Apocrypha:
•Catholic tradition and Orthodox
tradition views a similar set as
authoritative (B and P, 63).
•Protestant tradition views none as
authoritative.
13. Translations: refers to
versions of the Bible
translated from Hebrew and
Greek to a different
language.
Paraphrase: simplifies a
translation in order to make
it more understandable in a
particular context