Though i never got interested in roman Catholic, but because of this lesson I was attract by the idea that they are the first church in the history. If I knew it before I maybe proud that I belong to that very first establish church. As of now, question in my head arises as we go deeper in the lesson and lot of things that confused me so much. I just don't get it why Catholic is the first establish church since christian already exist on those time. Also the two men who brought the Bible in the Philippine,s Manrique Lallave and F De L. Castells who was converted into christianity.
Though christian in those time are under persecution because of the Spanish and Americans who want to conquered them, God never fail to proved to them that He is more powerful than those Spanish and Americans. We might be always in the bottom but God never fail to satisfy us his great love, so no matter what happen continue run the race and you will receive the full reward in heaven.
Let us continue that race that our ancestors had started, let us run with endurance because the Lord is waiting in the finish line. Don't give up, never, never, never give up of what is truth for you are rest assured that the God you are worshiping today will still be the God that we will worship in heaven. Stand and be firm of what you believe do not be shaken by the persecution for Christ receive more than what we supposed to received.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Reflection #2
Ignatius who is he reputed student of John the Baptist and also wrote a series of letters as an example of christian theology. When he died people was given feast in different churches and before he died Ignatius taught the deity of Christ. Also Polycarp was the last survivor to have known last apostle, and strongly refused to denied Jesus Christ. He was also responsible for converting many Gnostic and also the disciple of John the Apostle.
What Polycarp says made me pause for the whole class because I am ashamed, for no reason. I don't know if I'm guilty or what I don't understand. But those words are so strong that I cannot neglect "86 years I have served Him and He has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Savior". It was an amazing statement I ever heard, so far I did not heard Christian saying those words. What does it feels that you are under persecution and yet this what you said, it seems like a hypocrite but if you are experiencing the love of God nothing is more than that can force you to denied.
When I died I hope until the end of my life I can stand bearing the faithfulness of God, that fear and doubt cannot win over me. I hope I have the courage to say the same thing when persecution come and worse death. I don't know what lays ahead but I hope that as day goes by He will strengthen me all the way.
What Polycarp says made me pause for the whole class because I am ashamed, for no reason. I don't know if I'm guilty or what I don't understand. But those words are so strong that I cannot neglect "86 years I have served Him and He has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Savior". It was an amazing statement I ever heard, so far I did not heard Christian saying those words. What does it feels that you are under persecution and yet this what you said, it seems like a hypocrite but if you are experiencing the love of God nothing is more than that can force you to denied.
When I died I hope until the end of my life I can stand bearing the faithfulness of God, that fear and doubt cannot win over me. I hope I have the courage to say the same thing when persecution come and worse death. I don't know what lays ahead but I hope that as day goes by He will strengthen me all the way.
Reflection #11
Jacobus Arminus a founder of anti-Calvinist reformed, theology who strictly opposed the teaching of predestination. he is also known for developing Arminianism, who believe that Jesus died for all men contrast of what Calvinist believed. Jonathan Edward who is known as the great awakening, the most important and original philosophical theologian rooted in reformed theology. He was also the fore runners of the age of protestant missionary expansion in the 19th century. He also wrote books: the End for which God created the word that inspired many missionaries.
I could agree of what Arminus believe that Christ died for all men, because we cannot tell what is truth because both are biblical. We are told to preach the gospel all around the world, in that case why do we have to do that if people saved by the election of God and how about the mercy and love of God. Even how many times people argued this belief we cannot give the right answer because we cannot comprehend everything that it says. All we have to do is to share that they may know that Jesus Christ is Lord and savior.
What you believe is nor right or wrong, what is more important is to knowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. It is the choice of people if they accept of reject the salvation that Jesus Christ has offered. Your job as a christian is only to share the gospel and not to judge if he is save or not nor chosen or what because only God knows.
I could agree of what Arminus believe that Christ died for all men, because we cannot tell what is truth because both are biblical. We are told to preach the gospel all around the world, in that case why do we have to do that if people saved by the election of God and how about the mercy and love of God. Even how many times people argued this belief we cannot give the right answer because we cannot comprehend everything that it says. All we have to do is to share that they may know that Jesus Christ is Lord and savior.
What you believe is nor right or wrong, what is more important is to knowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. It is the choice of people if they accept of reject the salvation that Jesus Christ has offered. Your job as a christian is only to share the gospel and not to judge if he is save or not nor chosen or what because only God knows.
Rreflection #9
I enjoy hearing different life story and now I heard new story of a men name Saint Gregory the great and Augustine Redivivus. Gregory being a son of senator followed his father's footstep in politics. A noble family who has heart to help the poor and later own decided to entered monastery. Augustine and Gregory have some similarity because they both love to help needy people at the same time a monk.
I was amazed by the reality that no matter how are ancestors discovered something that made it known today, still there are things that we really cant understand nor answered. Just like the question of Gregory about the purgatory. Until now I kept on asking what is in the purgatory that people believe about it. They said that it is where people go when their soul are not uncertain or go to heaven directly. But the Lord affirmed it in the scripture that those who believe and accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior he will be saved. People thought that when there family died they assumed that they could still pray for them that their soul may go to heaven. It should be clarified and teach in the church to understand that purgatory does not exist.
Teachers and Pastor, it is an alarmed that we must be alert to response before people will be totally blinded of what is truth. We have the opportunity to teach them and correct their belief that will be proven in the Bible. It's time to go and do the work of God.
I was amazed by the reality that no matter how are ancestors discovered something that made it known today, still there are things that we really cant understand nor answered. Just like the question of Gregory about the purgatory. Until now I kept on asking what is in the purgatory that people believe about it. They said that it is where people go when their soul are not uncertain or go to heaven directly. But the Lord affirmed it in the scripture that those who believe and accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior he will be saved. People thought that when there family died they assumed that they could still pray for them that their soul may go to heaven. It should be clarified and teach in the church to understand that purgatory does not exist.
Teachers and Pastor, it is an alarmed that we must be alert to response before people will be totally blinded of what is truth. We have the opportunity to teach them and correct their belief that will be proven in the Bible. It's time to go and do the work of God.
Reflection #8
Another reporter another contributor I have discovered. Now we are going to talk about Martin of tours
and St. Ambrose of Milan. These two men might be in different place and life but they have one thing in
common and to the other contributor. But before that we should remember some of their
autobiography. Martin one of his remarkable deeds was when he cut the half of his clothed and give it
to the beggar and His mother was converted through him. Ambrose on the other hand was very
distinguished young gentle man, and what made him unique was that he was baptized and ordain in the
same day. He also introduced new Eastern melodies by composing new hymns.
I observed how talented and intellectual they are, some are writer, composer and preacher. They are
very educated and we could say influential people too. I like to quote what Martin says "I have served
you as a soldier; allow me henceforth to serve Christ". It was simple yet very astonishing statement,
someday I want to make a remarkable statement for Christ too. It is just like what teacher Ethel say that
"enough of me, its time for you", its seems like they are surrendering their whole life for Jesus. I want to
do the same thing, I want to serve Him fully because I already consumed more than half of my time for
worldly thing. Now it is enough, it is time for Christ.
Its time to start the true fight and as I go out I hope my perspective in life will increase into more
matured thinker. Not as intellectual as they are but enough to glorify God. I cannot do the same thing
but it is by God's grace that I will be able to do extraordinary as the Lord works in me.
and St. Ambrose of Milan. These two men might be in different place and life but they have one thing in
common and to the other contributor. But before that we should remember some of their
autobiography. Martin one of his remarkable deeds was when he cut the half of his clothed and give it
to the beggar and His mother was converted through him. Ambrose on the other hand was very
distinguished young gentle man, and what made him unique was that he was baptized and ordain in the
same day. He also introduced new Eastern melodies by composing new hymns.
I observed how talented and intellectual they are, some are writer, composer and preacher. They are
very educated and we could say influential people too. I like to quote what Martin says "I have served
you as a soldier; allow me henceforth to serve Christ". It was simple yet very astonishing statement,
someday I want to make a remarkable statement for Christ too. It is just like what teacher Ethel say that
"enough of me, its time for you", its seems like they are surrendering their whole life for Jesus. I want to
do the same thing, I want to serve Him fully because I already consumed more than half of my time for
worldly thing. Now it is enough, it is time for Christ.
Its time to start the true fight and as I go out I hope my perspective in life will increase into more
matured thinker. Not as intellectual as they are but enough to glorify God. I cannot do the same thing
but it is by God's grace that I will be able to do extraordinary as the Lord works in me.
Reflection #7
Ate Sarah report St. Basil the great of Cappadacia he studied literature at home and his sister Macrina
influence him the monastic life. He visited and founded the monasteries, he also become an assistant of
Eusebius. In his achievement he was able to founded monasteries, help the poor during famine, and
wrote the longer rules and shorter rules that made him known. The main idea about the crusades is that
they attempt to gain christian control of the holy land they also have some goals.
Literature became one in my list as my favorite habit and I enjoy doing it. Though it was a little bit
frustrating but I want to learn more about it. It is really good to hear that someone like Basil the great
was able to help the poor. Also I was curious of what are the rules that he had done that made it a
contribution to church history. While I'm reading the crusades I appreciated how they valued the place
of Jerusalem and holy land where Jesus Christ was crucified that they are willing to take it away from
Muslim. I cant imagine how the Muslim persecuted the christian because how cruel they are when they
caught you are a christian.
My supervisor last internship is a missionary in Muslim area and she told us a lot of story about the
Muslim and her life there. I heard about there marriage thingy that if the women is virgin they will show
the clothe they have used during honeymoon. Also the men has the privilege to have at least five wife or
more than that if you could afford to sustain them. I also heard that she was almost victim of raped, she
said that you have to wear long skirt that will cover your body to avoid the men to arouse. Muslim is the
second strongest religion I know and are very firm in their faith. But I hope I have the courage to share a
Muslim someday.
influence him the monastic life. He visited and founded the monasteries, he also become an assistant of
Eusebius. In his achievement he was able to founded monasteries, help the poor during famine, and
wrote the longer rules and shorter rules that made him known. The main idea about the crusades is that
they attempt to gain christian control of the holy land they also have some goals.
Literature became one in my list as my favorite habit and I enjoy doing it. Though it was a little bit
frustrating but I want to learn more about it. It is really good to hear that someone like Basil the great
was able to help the poor. Also I was curious of what are the rules that he had done that made it a
contribution to church history. While I'm reading the crusades I appreciated how they valued the place
of Jerusalem and holy land where Jesus Christ was crucified that they are willing to take it away from
Muslim. I cant imagine how the Muslim persecuted the christian because how cruel they are when they
caught you are a christian.
My supervisor last internship is a missionary in Muslim area and she told us a lot of story about the
Muslim and her life there. I heard about there marriage thingy that if the women is virgin they will show
the clothe they have used during honeymoon. Also the men has the privilege to have at least five wife or
more than that if you could afford to sustain them. I also heard that she was almost victim of raped, she
said that you have to wear long skirt that will cover your body to avoid the men to arouse. Muslim is the
second strongest religion I know and are very firm in their faith. But I hope I have the courage to share a
Muslim someday.
Reflection #6
This week reports is about Origen and Cyprian. Origen being the oldest in the family has desired to die
as a martyr but his mother prevent him from leaving the house by hiding his cloths. While Cyprian is a
leading member of legal fraternity in Carthage but during these time he found completely release from
the sinful and useless life he believed he had before. They also had contribution in the church history
that develop more ideas to many. They also role one of the position in church, a being church father and
as a deacon.
They have position that will protect them and even give them wealth or make them influential but then
these two men showed braveness in declaring themselves as a true believer of Christ. They are even
more willing to die as martyr or accept persecution. I saluted those men who never denied their faith in
Jesus Christ because if I am in their place I might do the same thing with Peter. Indeed, God is so
graceful that He never put me there because He knew I cant stand the same. Even until today I still don't
have the courage to stand in front and declared my faith because I am afraid to die. I experienced being
persecuted with my own family and its not easy, how much more if other people persecute me.
I might have fear but I think its not enough to denied my faith and it challenge me knowing that I will be
tested as I go out this place. Different persecution is now knocking in the door yet I still don't have the
courage to face them. I don't know my tomorrow but the one whom I believed does not only know
about it but also He planned for it. It is a comfort for me and encouraged me more to trust in Him over
and over again.
as a martyr but his mother prevent him from leaving the house by hiding his cloths. While Cyprian is a
leading member of legal fraternity in Carthage but during these time he found completely release from
the sinful and useless life he believed he had before. They also had contribution in the church history
that develop more ideas to many. They also role one of the position in church, a being church father and
as a deacon.
They have position that will protect them and even give them wealth or make them influential but then
these two men showed braveness in declaring themselves as a true believer of Christ. They are even
more willing to die as martyr or accept persecution. I saluted those men who never denied their faith in
Jesus Christ because if I am in their place I might do the same thing with Peter. Indeed, God is so
graceful that He never put me there because He knew I cant stand the same. Even until today I still don't
have the courage to stand in front and declared my faith because I am afraid to die. I experienced being
persecuted with my own family and its not easy, how much more if other people persecute me.
I might have fear but I think its not enough to denied my faith and it challenge me knowing that I will be
tested as I go out this place. Different persecution is now knocking in the door yet I still don't have the
courage to face them. I don't know my tomorrow but the one whom I believed does not only know
about it but also He planned for it. It is a comfort for me and encouraged me more to trust in Him over
and over again.
Reflection #5
The significance of the council is that they made it clear the Church's understanding of who Jesus Christ
is and also unified the church of faith. I appreciated there efforts in teaching about Jesus Christ, yet I
also disagreed some of there law especially forcing people to follow the council of Nicea. Though there
are positive effects of the Christianized Roman Empire yet the opposite still remain because there are
negatives things happened.
If we view our lives today compared to them we are more blessed to know Jesus Christ by our own
experience and not by force. We might neglect about Christ but still we have the chance to come in Him,
unlike before that death is the payment for those who refused to believe. I don't understand why people
refused to believed in God even if evidenced are strong, what else they want. The Lord offered his own
life for all of us and we have the nerve to denied it. Yes, I understand that to believe in Spirit thingy
sounds insane but what could we do for we are sinners and He is holy. No one can see Him not even
those people whom He have used to spread the gospel.
One thing is for sure is that we are privilege to know Him and to share the gospel which is about Him to
other people. Now, we should start and stop behaving as if you dont understand because it is already
written and explain with His people.
is and also unified the church of faith. I appreciated there efforts in teaching about Jesus Christ, yet I
also disagreed some of there law especially forcing people to follow the council of Nicea. Though there
are positive effects of the Christianized Roman Empire yet the opposite still remain because there are
negatives things happened.
If we view our lives today compared to them we are more blessed to know Jesus Christ by our own
experience and not by force. We might neglect about Christ but still we have the chance to come in Him,
unlike before that death is the payment for those who refused to believe. I don't understand why people
refused to believed in God even if evidenced are strong, what else they want. The Lord offered his own
life for all of us and we have the nerve to denied it. Yes, I understand that to believe in Spirit thingy
sounds insane but what could we do for we are sinners and He is holy. No one can see Him not even
those people whom He have used to spread the gospel.
One thing is for sure is that we are privilege to know Him and to share the gospel which is about Him to
other people. Now, we should start and stop behaving as if you dont understand because it is already
written and explain with His people.
Reflection # 4
Just like other influential people Justin Martyr is also known as one of them. What common things I
observed is that they all have a higher position in Church. Justin being a commander of the army and
other position, he had sacrificed great cost for the sake of what is true. They give up their position, and
everything they have or even accept persecution because they have discovered about Jesus Christ.
There lives become an inspiration to other people though it is still a big question if they are saved or
true Christian. But still they gave a big impact to the Church history and a history that is full of mystery.
Without these people our lesson might be boring and not interesting. What captured me must is that
how they stand in the persecution since they have different story and it is interesting how the Lord
work's in them in different way.
Through their lives I was able to discover different area in knowing and growing in Christ. Like how
they spend there time just to seek what is true, by reading the Bible or research some books to get some
answers. As of me, I learned that not everything will you learn from other people because I have also the
capacity to discover in my own way of what is truth. So, as of now I started reading ang collecting some
ideas that will add my input.
Baptist Theological College March 12, 2016
Church History Ella Mae Abala
Mrs. Angel Grace Bergado Box # 1
Reflection #10 Grade______
Somehow people choose to comprise because we thought it is the right thing to do. Zwingli who was
very strong with his conviction in applying the scripture, but a circumstances made him comprised in the
situation. On the other hand, Calvin who is also known of his stong belief that Christ died only for those
whom He choose to saved. They are both educated and parents that are also under in religious activiies.
Zwingli believe that infant baptism cannot saved and so though I, but what made him comprise was
because he was afraid to lost support from the church. I remember last time that we talk about
comprimising and I said in their that compromising is a choice. I know I cannot judge him nor cannot say
that I will never comprise. But I just cant help it thingking that he is a prist and very strong in his
conviction to applied the Bible in the church. We really cannot say what tomorrow come so better to
have your strong relationship with Him who is able to make things possible for you. As we go back to
Calvin story I remember that we even had an argument about it in my pastor. He believe of what Calvin
says about salavation but there are many biblical verses that also talk that Christ died for all. We cannot
say which is which but what I believe is that God give grace for all of us.
This is a reminder for all Chrisian that we need to preach the gospel because it is what the scripture say.
Its time to go and preach the good news to everyone not only one. We must combine our force to be
strong in declaring the salvation that Christ Jesus has given us.
Church History Ella Mae Abala
Mrs. Angel Grace Bergado Box # 1
Reflection #10 Grade______
Somehow people choose to comprise because we thought it is the right thing to do. Zwingli who was
very strong with his conviction in applying the scripture, but a circumstances made him comprised in the
situation. On the other hand, Calvin who is also known of his stong belief that Christ died only for those
whom He choose to saved. They are both educated and parents that are also under in religious activiies.
Zwingli believe that infant baptism cannot saved and so though I, but what made him comprise was
because he was afraid to lost support from the church. I remember last time that we talk about
comprimising and I said in their that compromising is a choice. I know I cannot judge him nor cannot say
that I will never comprise. But I just cant help it thingking that he is a prist and very strong in his
conviction to applied the Bible in the church. We really cannot say what tomorrow come so better to
have your strong relationship with Him who is able to make things possible for you. As we go back to
Calvin story I remember that we even had an argument about it in my pastor. He believe of what Calvin
says about salavation but there are many biblical verses that also talk that Christ died for all. We cannot
say which is which but what I believe is that God give grace for all of us.
This is a reminder for all Chrisian that we need to preach the gospel because it is what the scripture say.
Its time to go and preach the good news to everyone not only one. We must combine our force to be
strong in declaring the salvation that Christ Jesus has given us.
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