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EVALUATING MY MINISTRY GIFTS

May 15, 2011
Spiritual Gifts Inventory

After taking the ministry gifts inventory, I have discovered that my three highest areas of aptitude when it comes to ministry are; Evangelism (People with this gift have a strong desire to share the Gospel with nonbelievers), Mercy (Persons gifted in this area have immediate compassion for those who are suffering physically) and Teaching (Persons [...]

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WORKING THE ANGLES

May 15, 2011
Working The Angles

The book “Working the Angles” by Eugene H. Peterson is a work that causes the reader to take a look at their spiritual life and make an assessment based off of three identified aspects or angles of being a spiritual leader, that being; Prayer, Scripture and Spiritual Direction. The premise behind the book “Working the [...]

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Augustine’s Conversion

April 10, 2011
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Augustine was perhaps one of the greatest contributors when it came to apologies of the Christian faith in the early years of the Church. His areas of expertise included Latin and Philosophy which contributed to him being able to articulate points that were of significant interest to the church on a grand scale. Augustine’s contributions [...]

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Origen’s Exegesis

March 13, 2011
Origen's Exegesis

INTRODUCTION When it comes to people of faith, they normally have a source or a document that is revered as being sacred or holy, in the eyes of a faith’s respective believers, as it is in the case of the Christian. Christians believe that God’s reflection and creative genius is visible all around and can [...]

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THE HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN? THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD….

February 9, 2011
FAITHFULNESS OF GOD

ME: I have considered myself a Christian or at least someone who has known of the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ since the age of 14, I am now 34 years old. I guess it is in your best interest (the sooner the better) for individuals (Christian and Non-Christian) to come to the [...]

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Why is a Christian Leader’s lifestyle impotant?

January 30, 2011
Christian Leadership

After reviewing the scriptures; Luke 2:52, Daniel 1: 3-20, Psalm 78:72, Acts 6:3-4, Acts: 9-10, Mathew: 7:15-27 and Luke 6:40, I have the come to the understanding that “a Christian Leader’s life is important” because as a Christian we are called to be a light in the darkness that the world is. If you do [...]

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THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: (Does every event that occurs on earth have a cause?, Is there a time and purpose for any and everything that happens on earth? and Has God indeed made us “free moral agents” with the intent being that he knew that we would choose good over evil?)

January 30, 2011
Christian Theological Questions

Q: Does every event that occurs on earth have a cause? A: There is a cause and eternal being for every action executed on earth. We cannot say with 100% accurateness what that cause is, other than God himself, because our finite minds cannot understand the sum of the parts that would clearly communicate this [...]

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THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (How does Historical, Philosophical and Systematic Theology relate to Biblical Theology?)

January 16, 2011
Christian Theological Questions

Q: How does Historical, Philosophical and Systematic Theology relate to Biblical Theology? A: Historical, Philosophical and Systematic Theology, all contribute to a way of living that is Biblical Theology come to life. I have found during the course of studying scripture that each aspect of theology, along with the aid of the Holy Spirit, allows [...]

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THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Barriers to effective Evangelism?, Why do 3/4′s of all Christians die without ever sharing their faith?)

January 1, 2011
Christian Theological Questions

Q: What are some barriers to effective Evangelism? A: The Internal barrier that most hindered me, and still does to a certain extent, is the feeling that I am somehow “not good enough”. This feeling of unworthiness is a result of past and present sins and is why I believe the psalmist says in psalm [...]

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SHAKEN BUT UNSHAKEABLE

December 26, 2010
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The following communication is a testimony from a fellow classmate of mine at Liberty University, who’s name shall remain anonymous. I thought well enough of it to share it with the body of Christ; Sometimes life will hit you with curveballs, it is reassuring to know that Jesus will sustain, Enjoy… This message follows on [...]

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Incarnational Apologetics

December 26, 2010
Incarnatinal Apologetics

Q: How does the utilization of Incarnational Apologetics impact the way evangelism is conducted and acted out in daily life? How do you balance “incarnational” and “informational” approaches to evangelism? Is there a connection? A: Incarnational Apologetics is the act of realizing externally in a believer’s life the principles and truths that are communicated in [...]

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