David Desilva's Introduction To The New Testament

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Author of "Introduction to the New Testament ,'" David DeSilva’s elucidates how should a Christian view the New Testament by explaining in his literature that Christians must be equip to utterly or completely engage ourselves on an analytical and critical thinking process regarding the life lessons and study of the New Testament. In addition, he declares that Christian must reliable more on discernment and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Through the channels of the Holy Spirit, He is there to bestow to Christians, of the Biblical Scripture, by nurturing God's people by making us/ Christians excellent disciples, by cultivating principles that consist of faith and hope. This process is a reflection of Chrisytian's hearts, substance, and character, …show more content…

Worship leaders must characterized the New Testament by proper expressive of prayer. We must become the examples in the Biblical Scriptures and become very mindful of reflecting our own pastoral, spiritual, and religious implications of each chapter in the New Testament book.[2] DeSilva’s perspective requires more engaged reading and as DeSilva builds his ideology on his interpretation, there are additional biblical themes that surroundings the New Testament such as "The Wisdom Christianity[3] in (Colossians 1:15-20). The relationship between the historical Jesus and the biblical revelation that preceded and followed is the formation in the (NT) which entails the apocalyptic, the prophecy, the essences and roots of a future endeavor or event that will take place, for the good of Christians or the worst. Portending evil or harm may be inflicted upon us, and dark clouds will appear if we do not repent and redeem ourselves. Jesus is asking for redemption. The process of redemption are encouraged and enlighten by God's divine blueprint, designed for the mete purpose of te process of redemption.[5] What is depicted in the (OT) Old Testament is the lessons from the twelve apostles and in Christian theology and ecclesiology, these twelve (12) were sent as the primary disciples of Christ, the Redeemer, which is Christ is the historical, central figure, and biblical version in Christianity. During the ministry of Christ in the 1st century AD, the apostles were his dearest followers and became the main leaders, by teaching the Gospel of Jesus. In the 21st century Jesus modern is prominent and His missionaries reflect the actions of apostles, which means missionary.[6] The commissioning of the twelve (12) Apostles during the ministry and life of Christ incorporates the Great Commission, which consist of spreading Jesus teachings to all the kingdom and nations. The Old

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