Final Essay on the Master of Religion
Rev Michael
The Master of Religion course was lesson filled and exercised reading to provide an overall instruction from the beginning of Bible Basics and ending with Government and Church.
The King James Version of the Bible ranks as one of the greatest achievements of the English-speaking peoples-and one of the classics of world literature. For too long, however, it has been all but inaccessible to even the most devoted reader. Yet no education is complete without an appreciation of its timeless language and timeless message. The Bible can be read as a book that gives you direction and a blue print to lead a life of productive relationships that help us to grow in spirit and truth. Truth is true whether you believe it or not. Truth does not require belief in order to be true, but it does deserve to be believed.
The Old Testament is reliable according to Jesus, because it was God's specific revelation of Himself, and as such, it was only through the Old Testament that they could correctly perceive God, the world around them, and most importantly, Jesus Himself. The framework of the Old Testament was absolutely essential for understanding Jesus and His teaching, life, and death shed great light on the Old Testament. The first five books of the Bible, all attributed to Moses, comprise "The Law". The second section is "The Prophets". This section documents the lives of the prophets and their message. The third section is called "The Writings". Wisdom literature, songs, and miscellaneous stories are found in this section.
The New Testament records the teachings and events that are the foundation of Christianity. Of any ancient source, they contain by far the greatest amount of information about Jesus and the people that He charged with spreading His message. These writings make both assumptions and overt claims about the world and why it is the way it is. They provide a unique perspective on what human beings are, why they are that way, and two potential destinies-eternal lives or eternal death. The New Testament writings describe a fallen world whose inhabitants have rebelled against the purpose for which they were made. They also prescribe a solution to remedy that problem- the person and work of Jesus, the Messiah. If we were to take it seriously, the New Testament can surely touch every area of our lives and cause us to make a radical shift in how we view the world and ourselves.
The effectual fervent prayer of what does it means to be or not to be Non-Denomination? There was one that was mention in the Bible that could claim to be John the Baptist. Amen. To be non-denominational or undenominational means to follow after Christ and His words. "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him". Thus, if one strives to be non-denominational, one would seek the approval of Christ. This makes sense, in light of the fact, that it is Christ who saves. To be non-denominational in worship means to practice what Christ has spoken in the New Testament. In John 4:24, Jesus teaches us that "God is a Spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth". Additions to the worship service of God would make the assembly denominational in nature. Why? Because the people would be following after their interests or beliefs, instead of the words of Christ. To be non-denominational would involve the people being one, as Jesus prayed, "Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word: That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou hast sent me". (John 17:20-21)
In conclusion, the course covered many discourses that religion would attempt to master without being overtaken by personal sect that one regarded as extreme or heretical. Marriage, Family and Tithing all pull together to bring good work to the church to help our youth, the homeless, social awareness in the community, schools, husbands and wives, and to provide care for those who are less fortunate. How important that we speak only those things that will give spiritual strength and life! Angels are listening to hear what kind of report you are bearing to the world about your heavenly Master. Let your conversation be of him who liveth to make intercession for you before the father. When you take the hand of a friend, let praise to God be on your lips and in your heart. This will attract his thoughts to Jesus.
All have trials; grief's hard to bear, temptations hard to resist, but carry everything to God in prayer. Make it a rule never to utter one word of doubt or discouragement. You can do much to brighten the life of others and strengthen their efforts, by words of hope and holy cheer.
Prepared: By Rev. Michael Featherstone
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