The Essence Of a Soul

God was prominent from the divine mystery, spoke with human beings, and made them commit their lives with obedience to the life of faith. However we are graced with the word of god, and the Dei Verbum tells us how his word has come to reach us and how we are supposed to live by his words. Revelation can be best defined as the communication of some truth by God. Revelation is understood as the person of Jesus, and the second person of the Holy Trinity. He was incarnated for eternal life to live with the Father in the Holy Spirit.

Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Christians refer to the Bible as a guide for living daily as God’s light in a secular world. Reading the Bible requires an interpretation of the writer’s words into their intended meaning. The aforementioned excerpt can be explained as, first, an exaltation of God’s glory and second, as a compulsion to surrender one’s life and to be in this world but not of it. The excerpt from this passage begins in verse 33 where Paul writes praises of God for the elements of his character that we as humans could never understand. The word depth may illustrate the discernment of our Lord being vast beyond our comprehension.

The Christian faith focuses on the orientation of the human heart behind human thoughts and actions. Living by faith is a beautiful alternative to the way people think of themselves and the way they live in relation to others in their daily lives (Merrick, 2014). Christians see themselves in terms of God’s profound love for them but not in terms of what they do. The teachings of the Christian faith; nonviolence, non-retaliation, inward integrity, selflessness, and love your neighbor as yourself provide the framework for ethical thinking. Although, adopting belief in Christianity can bring forth confusion in the heart and mind causing agony of learning to sacrifice one’s rightful claims for personal justice for the restoration of another (Merrick, 2014).

He explained that faith involves in a person’s heart and mind, which transformed us internally. Calvin also stated, “Faith is not human insight; it is personal knowledge of God made possible by the Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit is the one who helps us understand God’s love and desire to seek Him. Calvin pointed out that we have also to believe with our “heart” and not just with our mind. I think it means that we cannot just say that God exists without trusting in his love and promises. Overall, I believe that Calvin definition of faith is adamant and

However, our conscience begins with the heart and it is the heart which fuels our conscious to compel us to live our lives Holy and acceptable to God (Romans 12:1) Holiness Defined Moreover, the Bible tells us in I Thessalonians 4:7, “For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness” (King James Version). According to Bible.org, (2013), “Holiness is to be distinct, to be separate, in a class by oneself. It is to be morally pure.” Likewise, holiness is living an upright and virtuous life and being idealized in God’s view. Furthermore, holiness is a way of life, living in God’s homogeneousness, in all that we do. It is a veracious representation of what Christ would verbalize or do.

Such experience is a summons to self-searching, to repentance, and to fresh commitment. It is not an occasion for anxiety. God is faith, and he will complete what he has begun.”3 The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, like a good sermon, moves from crisis, to hope and ends with practical application. Christianity today faces a culture that wants to relegate the truth of the Gospel to a pluralism of religious values that contributes to a universal search for salvation. However, there is hope for Christians in the unique story of God 's work for the redemption of the world and the promise of Christ 's return.

He became the mediator between God and humankind through His sacrificial atonement on the cross by His ... ... middle of paper ... ... human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ”. The religious world view of each individual should be based upon the word of God. The Apostle Paul encourages readers by saying, “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought”. Despite the differences people may have concerning their religious world views, unity is always the heart of God towards all people. Unity is mandatory among His people.

When things seem to be at its worst its Jesus who carries the burden for me. Today’s culture takes advantage of the love Jesus has to offer, selfishness seems to be the normal act of today’s society. My Christian worldview helps my personal decisions I make with my family and career. I remember to treat others like I want to be treated (Luke 6:31, King James Version) even when other treat me unsatisfactory. My purpose is to minister to others how great God is, and to testify about the miracles he’s worked for me.

Religion is a time old method used universally to express beliefs and help us understand some mysteries of life before time, in the present, and the future life, or afterlife. Although, it is not that simple to comprehend. Over time, it has morphed and evolved into ideas and traditions completely different from what was previously known and taught. One of the biggest changes of all time in religious history was brought about when Jesus Christ, Son of God, became flesh here on Earth. Not only did this bring change, but it also caused many conflicts and doubts.

In conclusion, “Preaching is divine activity wherein the word of God is proclaimed or announced on contemporary issues for and ultimate response to our God.” It is the seriousness of preaching that goes forth among God’s people, to invoke a call for a response to the good news of God. Understanding the meaning and task of preaching frees one to be used as a vessel that God uses to impart change into the lives of his people. It is God that does the work, it is not the works of my own.