The document provides an overview of Christianity and Islam. It discusses the origins, texts, beliefs, ceremonies, branches, and geographic spread of each religion. For Christianity, it describes Jesus as the founder in the 1st century AD, the Bible as the primary text, core beliefs around the Trinity and resurrection, sacraments and holy days as rituals, and the major branches of Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism. For Islam, it outlines Muhammad as the 7th century founder, the Quran as text, the five pillars and practices like pilgrimage, and the Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi branches.
A verse by verse commentary on Acts chapter 15 dealing with the council at Jerusalem and Peter's speech. It also deals with Paul and Barnabas in their disagreement that sent them in separate ways.
A verse by verse commentary on Acts chapter 15 dealing with the council at Jerusalem and Peter's speech. It also deals with Paul and Barnabas in their disagreement that sent them in separate ways.
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
Background:
Biography. Who was Paul?
Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
Diversity. How did he face his mission?
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
After the Gospel arrives in Antioch, and Jewish people begin embracing Yeshua; Paul and Barnabas travel there to minister and nurture the new congregation. The congregation then sends out Paul and Barnabas to bring the gospel to the Grecco-Roman society.
Hum100: The Flowering of Religion: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and BuddhismFrancisco Pesante
Objectives:
1. Identify the central teachings from Judaism, early Christianity, early Islam, and Buddhism.
2. Explain how Judaism, early Christianity, early Islam, and Buddhism reflect the individual’s role in the world and with the deity.
3. Describe the connections between the humanities and Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
Pastor Ed Taylor, of Faith and Victory Church, on the life and teachings of Paul. His conversion, his travels, his letters to the churches, and his teachings.
Suitable for JC RE course. Full powerpoint for use with Chapter on World Religions: Christianity. Best used as a revision aid for 3rd years, as goes into more detail than needed for younger years.
http://www.tomrichey.net
These slides are designed to accompany a lecture on the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire from the birth of Jesus of Nazareth through the second century A.D. The "Five Good Emperors" (Antonines) appear as well with emphasis on their policies toward Jews and Christians.
Mennonite Israel ◉ The Woman in The WildernessHIVRIM
See, I have taught you laws and right rulings, as YHWH my Elohim commanded me, to do thus in the land which you go to posses.
And you shall surely guard and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding before the eyes of the peoples who hear all these laws, and they shall say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Devarim / Deuteronomy 4:5-6
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
Background:
Biography. Who was Paul?
Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
Diversity. How did he face his mission?
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
After the Gospel arrives in Antioch, and Jewish people begin embracing Yeshua; Paul and Barnabas travel there to minister and nurture the new congregation. The congregation then sends out Paul and Barnabas to bring the gospel to the Grecco-Roman society.
Hum100: The Flowering of Religion: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and BuddhismFrancisco Pesante
Objectives:
1. Identify the central teachings from Judaism, early Christianity, early Islam, and Buddhism.
2. Explain how Judaism, early Christianity, early Islam, and Buddhism reflect the individual’s role in the world and with the deity.
3. Describe the connections between the humanities and Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
Pastor Ed Taylor, of Faith and Victory Church, on the life and teachings of Paul. His conversion, his travels, his letters to the churches, and his teachings.
Suitable for JC RE course. Full powerpoint for use with Chapter on World Religions: Christianity. Best used as a revision aid for 3rd years, as goes into more detail than needed for younger years.
http://www.tomrichey.net
These slides are designed to accompany a lecture on the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire from the birth of Jesus of Nazareth through the second century A.D. The "Five Good Emperors" (Antonines) appear as well with emphasis on their policies toward Jews and Christians.
Mennonite Israel ◉ The Woman in The WildernessHIVRIM
See, I have taught you laws and right rulings, as YHWH my Elohim commanded me, to do thus in the land which you go to posses.
And you shall surely guard and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding before the eyes of the peoples who hear all these laws, and they shall say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Devarim / Deuteronomy 4:5-6
History of Christianity (elementary-middle school). Nicene Creed. Constantinople vs. Rome. Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox. Spread of Christianity.
Overview of the distinctiveness of the Roman Catholic tradition.
Discussion of Jesus of Nazareth in his historical context as well as the central claims that the New Testament makes about him.
Survey of early Christian beliefs about Jesus that would eventually lead to the development of the doctrine of the Trinity.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2. Christianity
▪ Origins
– Founder
– Date
– World Area
▪ Texts/ Major Docs.
▪ Major Beliefs
▪ Ceremonies / Rituals
▪ Branches
▪ Fertile Crescent
– Jesus of Nazareth
– AD 30
– North and South America,
Europe, Russia
▪ Bible (Old and New Testament)
▪ Jesus = Messiah, Trinity (Father,
Son, Holy Spirit), Resurrection after
death, Faith as transformer, Sabbath
= Sunday, afterlife= Heaven, Hell or
Purgatory
▪ Sacraments (7 or less, depending
on denomination), Various holy days
through year
▪ Catholic, E. Orthodox, Protestant
3.
4. ▪ Major differences between the branches:
–Catholic- Pope and priests interpret the
religion for the people, saints intercede on
people’s behalf, 7 sacraments, celibate (1.2
billion)
–Eastern Orthodox- all bishops are equal, holy
relics are concealed from the people, 7
sacraments (260 Million)
–Protestant- Pope is not the head of the
church, preacher may still interpret the
religion, but the people have a personal
relationship with their God, less than 7
sacraments (800 Million)
5. Defending Our Faith
Tel Armana Letters 1300’s B.C.
Egypt
Border Pass Mentions APIRU from Jerusalem
1. Exodus
6. Defending Our Faith
Karnak Temple Thutmose III 1400’s B.C.
Egypt
Mentions Joseph, Levi, and Jacob, and Yahweh
2. Joseph
and Jacob
11. Pontius Pilate
26-36 AD
Did Pilate Exist?
In 1961, while excavating a Roman theatre near Caesarea, Dr. Frova and some Italian archaeologists discovered a
stone slab which was part of the steps of the theatre. It's inscription said that it was from "Pontius Pilate, the Prefect
of Judea." It read: "Tiberium, Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea." Some speculate that its complete inscription may
have read, "Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea, has dedicated to the people of Caesarea a temple in honor of Tiberius,"
and that it was once a part of a Tiberium (temple). According to wikipedia, "the coastal town of Caesarea... was the
seat of power of Iudaea during the government of Pontius Pilate," although he did have a place of residence in
Jerusalem which he seldom used. It is important to note that John's use of the word "governor" incorporates both
the title of "prefect" and "procurator."
12. Pliny The Younger
112 AD
They asserted, however, that the sum and substance of their fault or error had
been that they were accustomed to meet on a fixed day before dawn and sing
responsively a hymn to Christ as to a god, and to bind themselves by oath, not to
some crime, but not to commit fraud, theft, or adultery, not falsify their trust, nor
to refuse to return a trust when called upon to do so. When this was over, it was
their custom to depart and to assemble again to partake of food--but ordinary and
innocent food.
13. Tacitus
around 100 AD
Nero falsely accused and executed with the most exquisite punishments those
people called Christians, who were infamous for their abominations. The
originator of the name, Christ, was executed as a criminal by the procurator
Pontius Pilate during the reign of Tiberius; and though repressed, this destructive
superstition erupted again, not only through Judea, which was the origin of this
evil, but also through the city of Rome, to which all that is horrible and shameful
floods together and is celebrated.
14. Jewish Talmud
around 250 AD
It has been taught: On the eve of Passover they hanged
Yeshu. And an announcer went out, in front of him, for 40
days (saying): 'He is going to be stoned, because he
practiced sorcery and enticed and led Israel astray. Anyone
who knows anything in his favor, let him come and plead in
his behalf.' But, not having found anything in his favor, they
hanged him on the eve of Passover.
15. Reasons to Accept Christianity
1. Accurate Records
2. Historically Verifiable
3. Chain of Eyewitnesses
4. Continuity of Thought Through 1500 years
5. Logical Belief System
6. Long Record of Changed Lives
7. Incredible Gains in Humanity by Christians
8. Willingness to Challenge Own Beliefs
9. Scientific Harmony with Scriptures and Beliefs
10. Current Value of Historical Documents
16.
17.
18.
19. Rank Christian Denomination Members
1 Catholic Church 1,285,000,000
2 Protestantism 920,000,000
3 Anglicanism 85,000,000
4 Eastern Orthodox Church 270,000,000
5 Oriental Orthodoxy 86,000,000
6 Restorationism and Nontrinitarianism 35,000,000
7 Independent Catholicism 18,000,000
8 Minor Branches 1,000,000
TOTAL CHRISTIANS 2,700,000,000
World Christian Denominations By the Numbers
20. Islam
▪ Origins
– Founder
– Date
– World Area
▪ Texts/ Major Docs.
▪ Major Beliefs
▪ Ceremonies / Rituals
▪ Branches
▪ Arabia (Fertile Crescent)
– Muhammad
– 622 AD
– Middle East, Northern half of
Africa, Indonesia, Central Asia,
South Asia
▪ Qur’an, hadith
▪ “There is no god but Allah”, 5
pillars of Islam,
▪ pilgrimage to Mecca, worship day
= Friday,
▪ jihad (personal struggle)
▪ Muslim New Year’s, anniversaries
of life of Muhammad, Ramadan,
etc.
▪ Sunni, Shi’a, Sufi
21. Islam
▪ Origins
– Founder
– Date
– World Area
▪ Texts/ Major Docs.
▪ Major Beliefs
▪ Ceremonies / Rituals
▪ Branches
▪ Arabia (Fertile Crescent)
– Muhammad
– 622 AD
– Middle East, Northern half of
Africa, Indonesia, Central Asia,
South Asia
▪ Qur’an, hadith
▪ “There is no god but Allah”, 5
pillars of Islam,
▪ pilgrimage to Mecca, worship day
= Friday,
▪ jihad (personal struggle)
▪ Muslim New Year’s, anniversaries
of life of Muhammad, Ramadan,
etc.
▪ Sunni, Shi’a, Sufi
22.
23.
▪ Branches
–Sunni
▪Caliph may be any righteous
Muslim
–Shi’a
▪Caliph = descendent from
Muhammad
–Sufi
▪mystics, ascetics, “monks”
24.
25. The Origins of Islam
• Succession to Muhammad
•Abu Bakr
5 Pillars of Islam
1. There is One God, and Allah his prophet
2. Prayer 5 times a day
3. Fasting during Ramadan
4. Paying Alms to Muslims
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca once
} Established customs:
◦ don’t eat pork or drink alcoholic beverages
◦Men could have up to four wives.
◦Marriage with non-Muslims was forbidden.
◦Equality of all believers.
◦Worship in a mosque.
26. Islamic Beliefs
} Qu’ran
◦Revelations believed to be sacred words
of Allah
} Hadith
} Collection of sayings of Muhammad
} Shari’a law based on Qu’ran and Hadith
} Seal of the Prophets
◦Muhammad the last prophet sent by God
} Abraham, Jesus
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. Forced Conversion
Islamic World
–jihad=striving
•internal struggle versus evil
•external war against enemies of faith
–initially against Muhammad’s enemies
–after death against “apostates”
–then Byzantium and Sasanid
–enemies allowed to convert
•or pay tax
•or go to war
32. Other Islamic Religious
Practices
☪ Up to four wives allowed at once.
☪ No alcohol or pork.
☪ No gambling.
☪ Sharia ! body of Islamic law to
regulate daily living.
☪ Three holiest cities in Islam:
* Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem.