Proving the Existence of the God of Christianity

GOD AND TIME Imagine a train that represents everything in time, from the beginning of time itself to the present. Every moment in history, whether monumental or insignificant, gets a car of its own in this train. The caboose, or end car, represents the present. As historical events continuously slip away from the present, so …

Western Civilization 1: Lesson 125

Q: What kinds of developments occurred during the renaissance of the twelfth century? A: During the 12th-century, there came about a newfound interest in ancient knowledge. As Aristotle's works were translated from Greek to Latin, his teachings once again became very popular. There was also interest in Roman Law during this time, as Europe was …

Five Common Myths About the Crusades

Myth #1: The Crusades were Unprovoked Attacks on the Muslims By the time of the Crusades, the Muslims had violently taken more than 2/3 of the Christian world, and they were even threatening to take Constantinople. Traveling to Jerusalem had become increasingly dangerous for Christians. Myth #2: The Christians were Attempting to Convert the Muslims …

Western Civilization 1: Lesson 105

In the tenth and eleventh centuries, there was a major power struggle going on within the church. Because certain offices came with a lot of power, there was an incentive for Lords to have control over who were in these positions. People who did this were called laymen, and the system was called lay control. …

Western Civilization 1: Lesson 75

1) In what ways did Christianity represent a departure from the ideals and practices of ancient Greece and Rome? Although there were some similarities between them, Christianity was very different from the prevailing worldviews in Rome and Greece during the first century and prior. The biggest difference would probably have been the appreciation of the …

Western Civilization 1: Lesson 60

Q: How would you compare the teachings of Christianity to the values cherished by earlier civilizations we have discussed (particularly the Greeks and the values expressed in Homer's works)? A: Christianity is about having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and being changed from the inside out by the Holy Spirit so that you …

Acts 2

Acts 1:8, Acts 2:16-21, Act 2:38-39 Some Christians think that the Holy Spirit doesn't work through us anymore. But there is nothing in scripture that supports this. Here's the real reason why we don't see the use of spiritual gifts very often anymore... Acts 2:11 Spiritual gifts are to be used for the glory of …

Western Literature 1: Lesson 10

When someone is raised thinking a certain way for their whole life, they will most likely not be persuaded of something else, whether it is a true or false worldview. Even if it seems completely ridiculous to everyone else, they will hold fast to their beliefs. Most Americans would probably recognize some of the more …

Western Literature 1: Lesson 20

This world is more corrupt than it has almost ever has been. And the wicked are only getting more corrupted by and numb to their sin. They are finding the most evil, disgusting, perverse things that could ever be done and doing them with pride. So many people who were once living with integrity have …