Most of the non-Christian world fails to understand what is the driving and central force behind Christianity. This is partially because of the media's attention on aspects of Christianity, and not the whole, and the fact that most Christians don't do a very good job of describing their faith.
To the average non-Christian, our faith appears to be a set of rules and rites, tossed in with a sprinkling of morality tales and myths for good flavor. Most people can tell you that Christians believe the Ten commandments should be on every Courthouse (not actually true) and that Christians are against evolution (again not true) but cannot describe what it is that makes a Christian a Christian.
The Gospel is the central point of the Christian faith. No matter what our differences amongst one another, no matter what our styles of worship, no matter what our appearances, the thing we call the Gospel, is what unites us and what defines us as Christians.
The Gospel actually comes from a Greek word euangelion which means "Good News". The Good News we speak of comes down to this. We believe that all men have become stained with sin before God. We believe that all men do evil, and are worthy of punishment for that evil. However, God in His Infinite Mercy, has offered us a way to escape this punishment, by cleansing us. He came down, in the flesh as the man Jesus Christ, to be come a pure and sinless sacrifice, to pay the penalty we deserve. Thus through that Sacrifice He offers us Forgiveness of Sins.
THAT is Christianity.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
How my life is progressing
Well, I guess as this is a random blog (not personal, not political, not religious, but rather all three and more) I guess I can ramble on about my life a bit. I have been attempting to keep this blog somewhat "smarty" but really I don't care. Its not like many people read it anyway (Hi Jelly).
Right now I'm sitting at work. It is a REALLY slow day. I have had around 10 calls today, and I have been here about 7 and a half hours. Oi.
There is a big debate on Christian forums over the concept of conservative/liberal subforums. That's a headache. Those opposed are making it sound like those for it are splitting the Church.
Dad's seizures have made it a bit difficult to make it to class sometimes. So the teacher is allowing us to meet at her house on Tuesdays to catch up. She is quite kind. She is interesting however in general. She is a kind sweet lady, who listens to Metallica and megadeth. As well as Celtic and Comtemporary Christian music. I have lent her a few cds, and she has lent me quite a few more. She got me hooked on Metallica. I haven't listened to her Megadeth yet. I may or may not like it. I hear though that the Lead Singer has recently found Christ (HalleluJah and Amen)
I brought my Bible/Prayerbook to work today. It is actually quite comforting. I have had some decent time to read today. It is nice. I said a shorter prayer as part of my goal to pray more of the Office during Lent. I didn't figure I would be able to do the full morning/evening prayer here at work.
I have not been reading/contemplating the Scriptures as I should lately. And I find it refreshing.
The Teacher said I had a fairly good start to my speech. I thought I would have done worse. Have to have it done this week. Gonna flesh it out a bit, and clean up the outline etc. I am writing on Writer's Block because I could not come up with a topic. It was, let's say... inspired.
A tactic I actually learned from my studies of Writer's Block is to simply write away and not let myself over criticise. The reason I don't post much here is because I begin to write, but judge it too harshly and don't let it through.
From now on I am just going to let it flow, and see what happens. Hey, its just a blog.
Right now I'm sitting at work. It is a REALLY slow day. I have had around 10 calls today, and I have been here about 7 and a half hours. Oi.
There is a big debate on Christian forums over the concept of conservative/liberal subforums. That's a headache. Those opposed are making it sound like those for it are splitting the Church.
Dad's seizures have made it a bit difficult to make it to class sometimes. So the teacher is allowing us to meet at her house on Tuesdays to catch up. She is quite kind. She is interesting however in general. She is a kind sweet lady, who listens to Metallica and megadeth. As well as Celtic and Comtemporary Christian music. I have lent her a few cds, and she has lent me quite a few more. She got me hooked on Metallica. I haven't listened to her Megadeth yet. I may or may not like it. I hear though that the Lead Singer has recently found Christ (HalleluJah and Amen)
I brought my Bible/Prayerbook to work today. It is actually quite comforting. I have had some decent time to read today. It is nice. I said a shorter prayer as part of my goal to pray more of the Office during Lent. I didn't figure I would be able to do the full morning/evening prayer here at work.
I have not been reading/contemplating the Scriptures as I should lately. And I find it refreshing.
The Teacher said I had a fairly good start to my speech. I thought I would have done worse. Have to have it done this week. Gonna flesh it out a bit, and clean up the outline etc. I am writing on Writer's Block because I could not come up with a topic. It was, let's say... inspired.
A tactic I actually learned from my studies of Writer's Block is to simply write away and not let myself over criticise. The reason I don't post much here is because I begin to write, but judge it too harshly and don't let it through.
From now on I am just going to let it flow, and see what happens. Hey, its just a blog.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
General Ramblings of the Nut Who runs this blog
What the heck did you expect, deep thought? Only when I am angry haha.
I've got two days to write a dumb speech, and I am COMPLETELY unprepared. I don't even know what to write about.
Stupid writers block. Got Nirvana on. Lika nirvana.
And Supertones, and Five Iron.
Um.... What should I write my stupid paper on.... I have no bloody clue.
OOOOOHHH
I got a new Windows Theme. Black and orange and shiney, looks neato...
eh, whatever.
I've got two days to write a dumb speech, and I am COMPLETELY unprepared. I don't even know what to write about.
Stupid writers block. Got Nirvana on. Lika nirvana.
And Supertones, and Five Iron.
Um.... What should I write my stupid paper on.... I have no bloody clue.
OOOOOHHH
I got a new Windows Theme. Black and orange and shiney, looks neato...
eh, whatever.
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