If failure was not an option and unlimited potential was my source, then “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 New International Version) This is an example of me being Christ conscious. Christ consciousness is when one has been awaken to the awareness of living like Christ. “A person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified (Galatians 2:16). Having Christ consciousness does not mean that we have strive to be just like him, but to do things on our own strength that you believe Christ would accomplish. The only Christ consciousness mentioned in the bible is found in Philippians 2:5–7, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, …show more content…
This brings me to my next topic of social justice.
Before discussing the Christian view of social justice, we need to know exactly what social justice is in terms of religion. Social justice is a concept used to describe the movement towards a socially just world. The Bible teaches that God is a just God. In fact, “all his ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32:4). The Bible supports the concept of social justice in which concern extra care is shown to the poor and afflicted (Deuteronomy 10:18; 24:17; 27:19). The Bible often refers to the fatherless, the widow and the sojourner – that is, people who were not able to fend for themselves or had no support system.
Many people would not believe that worldview would be involved in the topic of work, but it certainly is. Worldview stretches throughout almost every facet of our lives and is even an intricate part of work. Christian and secular viewpoints differ immensely when it comes to work. Many Christians believe that work is an intricate part of God’s plan for mankind while the secular viewpoint sees it as more of a personal, everyday activity the serves no more of a purpose that that of personal success. The secular worldview has distorted the context of work and only the Christian worldview can redeem it to its original context.
Social Justice is equality and fairness for all human beings. It is the subject of many official Catholic teachings and Catholics Organisation. To understand the reasons for the compassion and love by Catholics seeking peace and justice for all humanity, it is important to examine a specific example of human injustice in the world today.
“The wind blows wherever it please. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Within the poetic image of wind, the presence of the Holy Spirit is described as something that flows freely and affects everything. This Spirit cannot be contained or restricted. The Holy Spirit is a life giving wind that acts in all of creation, and wherever this divine wind blows something new begins. Furthermore, describing the Spirit as water expounds upon the innate characteristics of this life-giving Spirit.
I do not believe there to be a sole or simplistic definition of “social justice.” From my readings, viewing of videos and lectures, I find social justice to be a comprehensive view of many perspectives. For the sake of this assignment, I will define social justice to be the fair and equal treatment/equality and opportunity for advancement for all citizens regarding justice, healthcare, human rights, wealth, education, employment, taxation, and basic human needs in society regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, culture, and religious affiliation among other things that pertain to life. The greatest area of focus appears to be on the increase in income inequality, the reduction of poverty and improving the standards of living for individuals in both wealthy and poor countries (Social Justice In An Open, 2006, p. 2). With that being said, I agree with the stated positon of the United Nations that, “Social justice may be broadly understood as the fair and compassionate distribution of the fruits of economic growth; . . .” (Social Justice In an Open . . ., 2006, p. 7). Simply put, everyone is entitled to fair and equal
God is the ultimate authority over us. He is the Alpha and the Omega. God does not like injustice. Though he allows it, he is not a fan. I believe he has called other social workers, including me, to start to work towards social just. It is God’s desire to have a just world. Isaiah 20:29-31 states, “He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youth grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.” I interpret this as God saying that the weak will be made strong. This is God prophesizing social justice when he returns. Since God is my ultimate authority, it is my Christian duty to begin to do my part to seek social justice. Matthew 25:40 states, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the
What is a Judea Christian Worldview? A Christian worldview is more than just a simple expression of one’s faith, it is the foundation of everything you say and do through the lens of a Biblical perspective. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Gen. 1:1) Now in the midst of all this creation, there was chaos.
The Gospels of Jesus are a huge part of the religion of Christianity. The Gospels are summaries of who Jesus is and what he accomplished. There are four Gospels; The Gospel of Mark, The Gospel of Matthew, The Gospel of Luke, and The Gospel of John. The Gospels recount the stories of Jesus and they give us a unique perspective of his life. The Gospels are trying to convey a message about Jesus and to have everyone think of them as a kind of preaching. The Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke are called the synoptic gospels because they can all be understood together. Matthew and Luke made their story around the plot of Mark. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus begins in Galilee and he ends is life in Jerusalem. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is mostly with
Introduction In this essay, we will be going through an explanation of the diagram given in the first question in the second assignment. We will be explaining what the diagram means, and represents, and how the Holy Spirit worked and was present throughout Jesus's life in the Bible. 1.Birth a. Conception The diagram represents the working of the Holy Spirit throughout Jesus's life in the New Testament, starting from Jesus's birth, His life, death and resurrection.
A Christian worldview is different than a secular world view in many ways. Christians view the world using the bible as a filter for their morals, conduct, and beliefs. So, the way that a Christian thinks, reasons, and deals with problems in life are handled in a biblical manner. According to Rudy Denton “A Christian approach to anthropology is shaped by the Bible as a basis for Christianity’s intellectual and religious conducts.” Even the problems of society and the solutions are viewed from a biblical stand point.
I agree with this statement statement. According to Miller, social justice is when practice is focused on “bigger picture”, societal, community and wordily solutions to problems or oppressions people are facing. With this being said, the problems and oppressions that people are faced with will be much different in a developed country versus a developing country. Although, their problems may be different, the idea of social justice remains the same across the board. Based on the definition of social justice that Miller provides, I believe that social justice to people in a developing country DOES have the same meaning to those in a developed country. The problems being faced may be different, but that does not make them any lesser. The problems
What is Christianity all about? What are the basic beliefs of Christianity and how did it begin? According to (AllAboutReligion, 2010),” Christianity began about 2000 years ago in Judea, [presently known today as Israel] with Jesus Christ and His faithful group of disciples”. This paper will address the viewpoint of the Christian faith and its outcome. The central message of Christianity is based upon the teachings of Jesus and his promises. Christianity teaches that there is merely one God in all existence and that God created the universe. It also teaches that Jesus is the only way to be set free from the coming judgment of God and that Jesus desires his values and his standards to abound. Moreover, Christianity is the only religion that offers a savior. Religion has been in every culture since the beginning of human society and there are many religions competing for the heart of humanity throughout the world at large.The following characterizations are based on the Christian faith: redemption, covenant and grace. Although Christianity is a matter of choice for the human race, what type of influence did it have on the China, Africa, and Rome inhabitants?
Christology: A Global Introduction Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen is associate professor of systematic theology at Fuller Theological Seminary and holds a teaching post at the University of Helsinki and Iso Kirja College in Finland. He is the author of Christology: A Global introduction, Pneumatology: The Holy Spirit in Ecumenical, International, and Introduction to Ecclesiology: Ecumenical, Historical, and Global Perspectives (Back Cover). Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen presents the latest, comprehensive introduction to the various opinions about Christology from around the world.
There are countless social justice issues that Christian ethicists have the opportunity to address. The aim of Christian ethics is to determine one’s moral responsibility based off of a biblical framework. When discussing many social justice issues, it is easy to decipher precisely what scripture has to say, and what humanity’s moral stance should be. Yet, in many ways, humanity will still struggle to accept that moral and ethical responsibility, even when that moral stance is clearly mapped out in scripture. One such issue is poverty. This paper will look closely at the biblical teachings on poverty, the key ethical standpoints of sacredness of life, love, and justice, as well as the moral responsibilities Christians face. It seems,
Over 900 times in the New Testament, you will find the name, Jesus. Such a sweet and powerful name it is! The name Jesus is known around the world and when His name is spoken, people know who He is whether they are a believer in Him or not. I’ll never forget hearing my husband’s aunt and cousin singing the song Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know to my father in law when he passed away. All the noise and drama in the back of the room hushed to the sweet words of this song.
Jesus Christ was the light that came to earth to brighten the lives of the people. He taught phenomenal and meaningful lessons that changed many hearts and caused people to accept Jesus as their Lord. Jesus Christ is the life of Christianity; the Word of God in flesh. His life, his ministry, and his crucifixion where prophesied long before he was born and Christians believe that they were all fulfilled. He had so much love for human kind that he came to earth to die for the sins of the people, so that their souls would be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The Bible testifies that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who taught memorable life lessons and performed astonishing miracles during his ministry.