PPT-Challenges to Christians in the “Modern” World

Tim Busch PhD 1 Cor 1727 17  For Christ sent me not to baptize but to preach the gospel not with wisdom of words lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect 18  For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Obedience. AD 250 . Northern Africa. My dear brother Cyprian. . . . Romans 12:2. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.. International. God . is always going ahead of us preparing hearts for the 'good news of the kingdom of God,' and to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and . Lord. Because . of this, we as followers of Jesus are called to go into all the world--on our own doorstep at home and in the far reaches of the world where the gospel has not been heard or . Colosse. Don McClain. 1. W. 65th St church of Christ / February 10,2008. Colossians . 1:9-14. Don McClain. W. 65th St church of Christ / February 10,2008. 2. Paul’s Prayer For The Christians In . Colosse. This is the last in our series on Christians. We’ve discussed our need to become Christians, and also what it means to be a Christian. . If we have completed our transformation from darkness to light as Romans 6 teaches, and turned our back from sin in marching toward godliness, we have relief and can REJOICE because we are Christians, with all the benefits and blessings given by God. . God. for Forgiveness?. I. The Gospel on Prayer for Forgiveness.. God accepts only a Christians prayers for forgiveness (1 Pet. 3:10-12; Isa. 59:1-2).. Confession is required for forgiveness (1 John 1:5-2:2; cf. Ezra 10:10-12). . in the . EARLY CHURCH. PERSECUTION in the . EARLY CHURCH. “The blood of . the martyrs . is the seed . of the Church”. Tertullian. -Christians accused of cannibalism, perversion, and incest. -Christians used as. Tim Busch, Ph.D.. 2. Timothy 3:1-7 . (KJV). 1 . This . know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.. 2 . For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,. Tim Busch, Ph.D.. Wealth Inequality in America. http://www.businessinsider.com/inequality-in-the-us-is-much-more-extreme-than-you-think-2015-6. Wealth Inequality in America. What is the role of Government. NOT. CELEBRATE . HALLOWEEN. Halloween . has strong roots in . paganism . Closely . connected with . the worship . of . Satan. Glorifies . dark . things . of this world, rather than the . light of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 3:8-9. 1. Introduction. 2. In 1 Pet. 3 Peter talks to wives and husbands in verses 1-7. In 1 Pet. 2 he addresses servants . The word “finally” in 3:8 leads to the conclusion of the special addresses to the various groups he had mentioned. 1 Corinthians 15:58 . Therefore, my beloved brethren, . be ye steadfast. , . unmoveable. , . always abounding. in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your . labour. is not in vain in the Lord.. Questions to be addressed in this chapter. Why were Christians persecuted in the early centuries after Christ?. How did Christians understand martyrdom?. How did the doctrine of the Church develop in response to the problem of apostasy?. La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . Music Appreciation. A Short Introduction to Modern Classical Music. The Fast and Friendly Guide to the Modern Era of Classical Music. Characteristics. A break with the past / “rules” are made to be broken.