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Simplicity And The Sermon On The Mount, Falon Opsahl Barton

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

Jesus lived a life of simplicity in his possessions and his purpose. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites his disciples, then and now, into a similar life of simplicity that is fully focused on God alone in order to make whole our relationships with God, ourselves, each other, and creation. This article claims that simplicity is a primary theme of Jesus’ longest discourse, and that Jesus’ simplicity is not self-focused, but rather benefits all humanity and all creation. This article exegetes Matthew 6:25-34 specifically, and draws out some of the theological and missional implications of Jesus's model of …

National Status Of Campus Ministry In Churches Of Christ, Dylan Kirkland

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

This article introduces research on the status of campus ministry in Churches of Christ in the United States, particularly related to ministry size, baptisms, and preparation of future ministers and missionaries. It then analyzes significant correlations in the data. Finally, it takes the data (based on the 2022-2023 school year) and makes comparisons with similar markers of success from Church of Christ campus ministries from roughly fifty years ago.

A Line Of Matriarchs, Ron Bruner, Dudley Chancey

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

Although shared practices are central to religious socialization, relationships empower such sharing. Familial relationships are the most durable and effective of such relationships, even when family form varies. Though many ethnic and faith groups tend to emphasize patriarchal leadership within congregations and families, in fact, matriarchs serve as the spiritual anchors for succeeding generations in a surprising number of three (and more) generation families. Data supporting this assertion are a part of the results of the Three Generations Project, a study of faith families within Churches of Christ.

Missional Interpretation Of Scripture, Greg Mckinzie

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

Missional interpretation of Scripture offers a way forward for Churches of Christ, which are commonly characterized as experiencing an ongoing hermeneutical crisis. This article traces the contours of missional hermeneutics, introduces its cutting-edge, and ends with practical implications for local churches. In summary, missional interpretation depends on the formation of local reading communities through a rhythm of prayerful, intentional engagement in God's mission.

The Emmanuel Sign (Isaiah 7:14) As A Messianic Promise, Thong K. Tran

School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses

In this paper, the ambiguity of the Emmanuel sign is discussed to show that its content is not easy to comprehend. Based on this fact, the investigation attempts to understand the sign beyond its original context, that is, to pay attention to the implicit meaning which the announcer could not declare explicitly but had to use the obscure expressions. In other words, it is a quest for proving that the book of Isaiah in its current form does not block the possibility of understanding the Emmanuel sign messianically.

The Sacred And The Supernatural: Christianity And Teutonic Folklore In The Grimms’ Briar Rose, Amelia Stefanescu

Honors Theses

During the nineteenth century, the Brothers Grimm undertook the task of preserving German folklore during a time of cultural upheaval and struggle for national identity. One such tale, Briar Rose, emerges as a site of ideological interplay between Christian themes and Teutonic traditions. By analyzing the Grimms’ 1812 (first) and 1857 (last) editions, this thesis investigates how the text reflects and synthesizes these distinct belief systems into a coherent narrative.

The research explores how Christian and pagan elements co-exist within Briar Rose and what these interactions reveal about the cultural and religious dynamics within the folktale. The study argues that …

Pine Grove Timmonsville - Church History, Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Timmonsville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pine Grove Turbeville Histories, Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Turbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pine Grove Turbeville Pastor's Reports, Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Turbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pine Grove Turbeville Property Records, Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Turbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pinopolis Church Council Minutes 1973-1980, Pinopolis United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pinopolis Church Council Minutes 1981-1990, Pinopolis United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pinopolis Church Council Minutes 1991-2001, Pinopolis United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pine Grove Timmonsville Church Council Minutes, Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Timmonsville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pinopolis Church Council Minutes 2005-2013, Pinopolis United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pinopolis Historical Records, Pinopolis United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pinopolis Property Records, Pinopolis United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pinopolis Church Council Minutes 2014-2023, Pinopolis United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pisgah Aynor History, Pisgah United Methodist Church, Aynor

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pisgah Florence Membership Records, Pisgah United Methodist Church, Florence

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pisgah Aynor Membership Records Volume 1, Pisgah United Methodist Church, Aynor

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pisgah Aynor Membership Records Volume 3, Pisgah United Methodist Church, Aynor

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pisgah Aynor Membership Records Volume 4, Pisgah United Methodist Church, Aynor

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pisgah Aynor Membership Records Volume 2, Pisgah United Methodist Church, Aynor

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pleasant Hill Wallace Membership Records, Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Wallace

Methodist Local Church Records

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Pisgah Florence Property Records, Pisgah United Methodist Church, Florence

Methodist Local Church Records

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The Suluk Ritual In The Tradition Of The Tariqa (Sufi Order) Naqsyabandiyyah Al-Kholidiyyah Jalaliyyah In Indonesia, Imron Rosidi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Sufi plays an important role in Indonesia's early Islamization. Tariqa is a part of the Sufi tradition which strengthens the distinct identity of Indonesian Islam as it continues to evolve. This article is based on qualitative methods employing observation and interview techniques to gather data. Tariqa is part of the Sufi tradition which consists of several Muslims who are committed to increasing their spirituality. Tariqa goal is to get closer to God. The Suluk is the tarekat's special ritual which is done monthly in the first ten days. This article argues that the ritual activity of Suluk in Tariqa is …

Welcoming The Stranger: Abrahamic Hospitality And Its Contemporary Implications, Ori Z. Soltes, Rachel Stern, Endy Moraes

Religion

Embracing hospitality and inclusion in Abrahamic traditions

One of the signal moments in the narrative of the biblical Abraham is his insistent and enthusiastic reception of three strangers, a starting point of inspiration for all three Abrahamic traditions as they evolve and develop the details of their respective teachings. On the one hand, welcoming the stranger by remembering “that you were strangers in the land of Egypt” is enjoined upon the ancient Israelites, and on the other, oppressing the stranger is condemned by their prophets throughout the Hebrew Bible.

These sentiments are repeated in the New Testament and the Qur’an …

Cinema, Black Suffering, And Theodicy: Modern God, Terry Lindvall

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a book review of Shayne Lee, Cinema, Black Suffering, and Theodicy: Modern God (Rowman and Littlefield, 2022).

Marveling Religion: Critical Discourses, Religion, And The Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jessica Knippel

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a book review of Jennifer Baldwin and Daniel Hodge White, eds., Marveling Religion: Critical Discourses, Religion, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Ladham, MD: Lexington Books, 2022).