History of Christianity (elementary-middle school). Nicene Creed. Constantinople vs. Rome. Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox. Spread of Christianity.
Following the Christians Down Through the Centuries . . .
or The History of Baptist Churches From the Time of Christ,
Their Founder, to the Present Day
by J. M. Carroll
Henry james-the-old-and-new-theology... london-1861Francis Batt
The Swedenborg moment and movement in America. Henry James 1811-1882. Religion and Philosophy united. ... ... Contents :
1- The Old and New Theology, Part 1
2- The Old and New Theology, Part 2
3- The Church of Christ not an ecclesiasticism : a letter of remonstrance to a member of the SOI-DISANT New-Church.
(source : google + OCR + optim0.4 )
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
A presentation prepared for Catholic RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) introducing the Catholic understanding of the meaning and Biblical sources for Holy Week liturgies and commemorations.
From Generation Unto Generations: A History of New Hampshire's Oldest Catholi...James Michael Farrell
This presentation offers a summary view of the rich history of the Catholic parish of St. Aloysius (later St. Mary), officially founded in 1830, and the oldest Catholic parish in the state of New Hampshire. Read about the heroes of the faith such as Fr. Charles Ffrench, Fr. Patrick Canavan, and Fr. Daniel Murphy.
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
History of Christianity (elementary-middle school). Nicene Creed. Constantinople vs. Rome. Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox. Spread of Christianity.
Following the Christians Down Through the Centuries . . .
or The History of Baptist Churches From the Time of Christ,
Their Founder, to the Present Day
by J. M. Carroll
Henry james-the-old-and-new-theology... london-1861Francis Batt
The Swedenborg moment and movement in America. Henry James 1811-1882. Religion and Philosophy united. ... ... Contents :
1- The Old and New Theology, Part 1
2- The Old and New Theology, Part 2
3- The Church of Christ not an ecclesiasticism : a letter of remonstrance to a member of the SOI-DISANT New-Church.
(source : google + OCR + optim0.4 )
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
A presentation prepared for Catholic RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) introducing the Catholic understanding of the meaning and Biblical sources for Holy Week liturgies and commemorations.
From Generation Unto Generations: A History of New Hampshire's Oldest Catholi...James Michael Farrell
This presentation offers a summary view of the rich history of the Catholic parish of St. Aloysius (later St. Mary), officially founded in 1830, and the oldest Catholic parish in the state of New Hampshire. Read about the heroes of the faith such as Fr. Charles Ffrench, Fr. Patrick Canavan, and Fr. Daniel Murphy.
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
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.
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.
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).
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
2. HISTORY IS A LONG, LONG TIME
So, we will NOT attempt to cover
events, dates, and personalities from
the nearly 2000-year history of the
Roman Catholic Church.
3. HOW TO THINK ABOUT CHURCH HISTORY
Instead, we will focus on a Catholic
way of thinking about history, and
especially about Church history.
We will introduce the Principles of
Church History.
4. 8 PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH HISTORY
• 1. Real History, Real People.
• 2. Our history. Our family ancestry.
• 3. Ancient and Abiding Traditions.
• 4. God’s Providential History.
• 5. Ongoing Church History.
• 6. A Sign of Contradiction.
• 7. The Church and civilization.
• 8. History as Revelation
5. 1. REAL HISTORY; REAL PEOPLE
• Church History is not mythology.
• Church history is embedded within and interacts
with secular history.
• It is the history of human beings and God.
• History itself is fundamentally transformed by the
incarnation -- the central historical fact for all
humanity. Chesteron: The Everlasting Man.
• Upon this historical fact turns the salvation of the
world: That God sent his only son to be born of a
woman, to die for our sins, to rise again, and
through baptism to afford us the grace of a share in
his resurrection at the end of history.
6. ANCIENT NON-CHRISTIAN HISTORICAL EVIDENCE
• 94 A.D. Josephus (Jewish historian) writes in his Antiquities:
• Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, [if it be
lawful to call him a man]; for he was a doer of wonderful
works, a teacher [of such men as receive the truth with
pleasure]. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and
many of the Gentiles. [He was the Christ]. And when Pilate, at
the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had
condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first
did not forsake him; [for he appeared to them alive again the
third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten
thousand other wonderful things concerning him.] And the
tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this
day.
• (Book XVIII, ch. 3 – bracketed passages are of disputed
authenticity).
• 116 A.D. Tacitus (Roman Historian) writes Annals
• Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt
and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for
their abominations, called Christians by the populace.
Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the
extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of
one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most
mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again
broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but
even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from
every part of the world find their centre and become popular.
Accordingly, an arrest was first made of all who pleaded guilty;
then, upon their information, an immense multitude was
convicted, not so much of the crime of firing the city, as of
hatred against mankind. Mockery of every sort was added to
their deaths. Covered with the skins of beasts, they were torn
by dogs and perished, or were nailed to crosses, or were
doomed to the flames and burnt, to serve as a nightly
illumination, when daylight had expired.”
7. 2. OUR HISTORY. OUR FAMILY ANCESTRY.
• As Catholic Christians, we inherit the traditions
and become descendants of the saints of
bygone days.
• United in the Communion of Saints. We will one
day have all the mysteries revealed, and all the
connections observed.
• We will marvel at the beauty of God’s plan of
salvation, and perhaps be delighted at
discovering our own part in it.
13. 3. ANCIENT AND ABIDING TRADITIONS
We share the same essential beliefs
and the same worship as the earliest
Christian communities.
In Church history, we see especially
the working out of the marks of the
church toward perfection: One, Holy,
Catholic, Apostolic.
14. DIDACHE (TEACHING OF THE 12 APOSTLES)
LATE 1ST CENTURY
At the Eucharist, offer the eucharistic prayer in this way. Begin
with the chalice: "We give thanks to thee, our Father, for the holy
Vine of thy servant David, which thou hast made known to us
through thy servant Jesus. "Glory be to thee, world without end ."
Then over the broken bread: "We give thanks to thee, our Father,
for the life and knowledge thou hast made known to us through
thy servant Jesus.”
"Glory be to thee, world without end ."
"As this broken bread, once dispersed over the hills, was brought
together and became one loaf, so may thy Church be brought
together from the ends of the earth into thy kingdom."
"Thine is the glory and the power, through Jesus Christ, for ever
and ever."
No one is to eat or drink of your Eucharist but those who have
been baptized in the Name of the Lord
15. 4. GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL HISTORY.
God raises up those men and women
who will be His instruments at the
proper time.
God transforms moments of suffering
and calamity and scandal into Goods,
according to His will and purpose and
time.
We have no sense of how long History
will be. We may still be in the infancy
of the church.
16. 5. ONGOING CHURCH HISTORY.
WE are called to sanctify the
world in our own time and
within our own sphere of
influence.
We are called by our baptism
to build up the church.
The Church remains the sign
and instrument of the
world’s salvation.
17. 6. SIGN OF CONTRADICTION
The Church has ALWAYS been hated,
challenged, persecuted, and opposed.
But, it remains divine, and the gates of
Hell will not prevail against it.
History is evidence of the faithfulness
of God, and the trustworthiness of the
promises of Jesus.
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20. 7. THE HISTORY OF OF CIVILIZATION.
The best of human
achievements in music, art,
literature, science, education,
architecture, have been
accomplished in communion
with the church, under the
patronage of the church, for
the greater glory of God.
This is your patrimony!
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24. 8. HISTORY AS REVELATION
Much of what we consider the high
moments in Church history are related
to the human discovery of the divine.
We know more, and more is revealed
to us (through scholarship,
contemplation, experience, tradition)
about the nature of God and our
relationship to Him.
These truths are called the “Deposit of
Faith,” and they are transmitted to us
through the TRADITION of the Church.