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Bridging the Gap: Comparison of the Roman Catholic Mass with the Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy
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Connecting Ordinary Life with Theology and the Church. Thursday, July 15, 2010. Comparison of the Roman Catholic Mass with the Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy. The text of the Roman Catholic Mass was promulgated by Paul VI (1897–1978) (commonly known as the Roman rite liturgy). The text of the Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy originated with John Chrysostom (c. 347–407) (commonly known as the Byzantine rite liturgy). Text promulgated by Paul VI. Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy. Text of John Chrysostom.
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Bridging the Gap: Communion and Renewal
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Connecting Ordinary Life with Theology and the Church. Thursday, April 30, 2015. Not long ago, at a meeting at church we discussed the importance of communion. In John 6, Jesus teaches us that it is important to receive the bread of heaven (Jesus’ gift of Himself for us). We receive the bread of heaven every time we share in the communion meal. Sometime we do this without realizing its potential to be a source of renewal in our lives. In the Confession of Faith in Mennonite Perspective. I'm a graduate of...
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Bridging the Gap: Exploring Protestant Traditions
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Connecting Ordinary Life with Theology and the Church. Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Recently, I came upon the book Exploring Protestant Traditions. After picking up Exploring Protestant Traditions. By Kallistos Ware and Expressions of the Catholic Faith. By Kevin Johnson. They serve as good compliments to Exploring Protestant Traditions. Particularly, for professors or teachers offering classes on Christianity or for self-directed study. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Welcome to Bridging the Gap.
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The Why of the What – Part 2 | David W. Belles
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David W. Belles. The Why of the What – Part 2. NOTE: Just as in the first part of this topic, my primary purpose with this post is to illicit discussion, particularly among the leadership of my home church. To accomplish that goal I admit to making some broad generalizations about Catholics, Protestants, and Pentecostals/Charismatics. I will stipulate upfront that there are exceptions to my generalizations. Have at it… again! Now I realize that a worship experience can be disrupted by the worship leader ...
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The Why of the What | David W. Belles
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David W. Belles. The Why of the What. NOTE: My primary purpose with this post is to illicit discussion, particularly among the leadership of my home church. To accomplish that goal I admit to making some broad generalizations about Catholics, Protestants, and Pentecostals/Charismatics. I will stipulate upfront that there are exceptions to my generalizations. Have at it! Have any direct tie in to the sermon’s theme. A Pentecostal believer may not have a specific encounter in the Spirit until the service i...
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The more things change, the more they… | David W. Belles
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David W. Belles. The more things change, the more they…. Remain the same. Yet how often do we think of ourselves as living in a time where our problems, our challenges are totally unique? To-be-sure, what those problems or challenges look like may be unique, but at their root are they really all that different from those faced by the Church in the first century? The answer, I believe, is found in the religious pluralism of that era. Second, How did the Apostle Paul address his religiously plural world?
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La femme de la lumière: Paul's Letter to the Church at Ephesus
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La femme de la lumière. My random thoughts about life, the universe, and everything. Saturday, March 19, 2011. Paul's Letter to the Church at Ephesus. Christians are called to live as God’s people. But the question arises as to what that really means? Author and intended audience. Main idea and purpose. Peace vs. enmity. Metaphors of citizenship and household. Christ as the cornerstone of the church. 1 Peter 2:4-9 vs. Ephesians 2: 20b-22. Workmanship: Nature of the Church. From the Old Testament prophets...
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La femme de la lumière: December 2007
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La femme de la lumière. My random thoughts about life, the universe, and everything. Monday, December 24, 2007. Granted, I’m one day early, but better early than late, right? What I mean is, why does Christmas seen to bring out the. In people, rather than the. When people are doing their Christmas shopping, they get more rude and aggressive. Why is that? Matt 23:33; Luke 3:7)! It’s ridiculous. Not only is it ridiculous, but it’s disgraceful! And it gets worse, not better, the closer we get to Christmas!
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La femme de la lumière: Lessons on distinctively Kingdom character development from the example of the apostle Peter
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La femme de la lumière. My random thoughts about life, the universe, and everything. Sunday, May 15, 2011. Lessons on distinctively Kingdom character development from the example of the apostle Peter. Source of Empowerment He Selected. Peter made a mistake by denying his personal relationship with Jesus – a momentary lapse of judgement, a choice which he regretted bitterly. His apology to Jesus was in the form of his trice affirmation of his true love for Jesus. A fact that he was able to p...Cameron, T&...
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La femme de la lumière: November 2010
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La femme de la lumière. My random thoughts about life, the universe, and everything. Thursday, November 11, 2010. Difference does not mean prejudice. Have you ever watched the show, Glee. Well up until a couple days ago I hadn't - not until my cousin's daughter posted the latest episode (courtesy of Hulu. While I don't believe that everyone. But then I remembered my own experiences - I was like that, too, when I was their age - people thought the same thing about me. Monday, November 8, 2010. As Christia...
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