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Problems encountered by Christians in their commitment to Christ today

20/9/2016

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Problems encountered by Christians in their commitment to Christ today

Temptations from the devil/ worldly pleasures.
Weakening of faith in God in times of hardships.
Opposition/ persecution/ oppression because of what they stand for.
False teaching/ heresy/ false prophets who contradict true Christian message.
Division/ quarrels/ disagreements within the church.
Materialism/ greed for wealth/ struggle for power in the church/ in the society.
Challenges from science/ technology which seems to replace the power/ authority of God.
Natural calamities; epidemics, diseases, drought, feminine, floods, earthquakes which make some Christians question the existence of God.
Problems of the destiny of a person after death /Where do people go after death?
The wicked seem to prosper /why do the wicked prosper?
Bad examples set by the church leaders who are supposed to be the shepherds of the people/ mislead people e.g. through misinterpretation of scriptures.
Challenges from other religious/ denominations and the secular society/ traditional culture.
Hypocrisy in the church.
Financial constraints/ lack of resources in meeting their obligations.
Marginalization in the church membership/ activities.

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Meaning of the term Covenant

16/9/2016

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Meaning of the term Covenant

It is an agreement between two or more parties by which they exchange and accept obligations to one another. It is a serious or solemn agreement between two persons or groups of people. Other words used are “testament” “pact” or ‘treaty” It brings together two or more parties that have been separate before.
There are two types;

(i) Conditional covenant

It is an agreement/ a covenant between two or more parties which in fact are equal.

(ii) Unconditional covenant

It is a covenant between two unequal parties for example between God and his people.

Examples of well-known covenants in the Bible;

Covenant with Noah / Noaic in which God entered into a relationship with the whole world and promised to preserve the life of people (Gen 9) The sign of this covenant is the rainbow.
The covenant with Abraham in which God promised to fulfill the promises he made with him. The sign is circumcision.
The covenant with the people of Israel at Mt. Sinai/ Mosaic in which God promised to be their God the Israelites promised obedience (Exodus 24). The sign is the law / the Ten Commandments.
The covenant with King David in which God promised him that his dynasty will continue forever. (2 Sam 7:14 – 16)
The covenant with Jeremiah in which God promised to make a new covenant with the Israelites where each individual will know God personally. (Jeremiah 31:3 – 34)

Elements of covenant

Two or more parties are involved.
Those involved commit themselves to a binding agreement.
Involves promises or oaths.
It usually has some physical sign or symbol.
It involves a witness or witnesses.
It is usually sealed.
A ceremony or a ritual is performed to enforce it.
It has serious/ negative consequences experienced by those who break it and benefits for those who keep it.

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Definition of the term faith in God

14/9/2016

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Faith

It means having complete trust in something or in someone.
It is a strong belief and unquestionable confidence. (Heb 11:1 – 6)
Faith persuades us to believe in what we have not yet seen and enables us to act on it.

Importance of Faith in Christian life today

Enables Christians to overcome temptations.
Gives Christians strength and courage in their lives.
Inspires Christians to do the will of God.
Enables Christians to fellowship with one another.
Makes Christians to lead a prayerful life.
Promotes unity and oneness among the Christians.
Enables Christians to preach the word of God.
Enables them to do wonders and miracles.
Leads to growth and development of the Church.
Makes Christians live righteous lives.
Enables Christians transform the lives of others as role models.
Enables them to know the truth and insight about God.
Enables them to praise and glorify God.
Makes Christians hope for the Kingdom of God as a reality.

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Ways in which the church today disciplines errant members

12/9/2016

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Ways in which the church today disciplines errant members

They are denied the Holy Communion/ other sacraments for some time.
They are suspended from the church.
They are denied leadership positions in the church.
They are denied some services of the church.

They are reprimanded by leaders of the church and told to repent their sins.
They are forced to repent in public about their wrong doings.
They are given stern warnings.
They are charged a fine.
Some churches assign the certain chores to perform as punishment.
Some churches withdraw certain privileges from the culprits e.g. pastors are defrocked.
Church leaders are transferred from one station to another.

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Ways of dealing with evil doers in traditional African communities

12/9/2016

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Ways of dealing with evil doers in traditional African communities

Imposing heavy fines.
Performing cleansing rituals.
Killing of the evil doers.
Cursing of the evil doer.
Administering of oaths on suspects.
Wearing of protective charms.
Ex-communicating the evil doers from the community.
Ridiculing them through songs.
Denying them leadership positions.

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GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION OF MANKIND

12/9/2016

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GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION OF MANKIND

The need for salvation of humankind started after Adam and Eve committed the first sin. God’s plan of salvation can be outlined as follows:

Man was given punishment instead of total destruction by God/ God still gave Adam and Eve a chance to survive.
God initiated the making of the covenant with Noah/ Abraham. (Gen. 6, 12:1-9, 15:1-20).
God sent prophets to guide His people.
God made a covenant with the Israelites on Mount Sinai under the leadership of Moses. (Ex. 19, 20, 24).
Prophet Jeremiah/ Ezekiel foresaw a new covenant to be written on men’s hearts when the old covenant failed.
God looked for Adam and Eve in the garden and gave them means to obtain food/clothes when they were naked.
He gave Adam and Eve a chance to punish Satan/ serpent by crushing its head.
The teaching of messianic expectations by Prophet Nathan to David.
God’s salvation was ultimately realized through Jesus Christ who restored fellowship between human beings and God.

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Teachings from the Biblical creation Accounts

11/9/2016

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Teachings from the Biblical creation Accounts

We learn the following lessons from the Biblical stories of creation:

Human beings are given the mandate /power to subdue the earth.

-This means that human beings have been given the ability to transform the world for their benefit through Science and Technology.

Human beings were given the power to name plants and animal.
Human beings were given the command to care for the environment and therefore, man has to act responsibly.

-It is therefore wrong for man to misuse the environment.

Human beings are social beings.

-Male and female were created for companionship.
-Neither is complete without the other. So they should treat one another with mutual respect for they are both equal in Gods eyes.

Work and leisure are Gods gifts to human kind.

-Human beings are expected to work in order to obtain their basic needs and to transform the world.
-This is because, work was ordained by God. Work is also related to leisure.
-Therefore the setting aside of the seventh day. It is a day of rest/recreation and worship.

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Differences between the traditional African myths of origin and the Biblical creation stories/African myths

11/9/2016

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Differences between the traditional African myths of origin and the Biblical creation stories/African myths

In the African myths, God uses materials like clay, water and plants to create while in the first account God creates out of nothing
Some African myths do not specify where man came from while in the Biblical stories God created man and gave him the breath of life.
In some African myths the earth was created at one go while in the Biblical stories the earth was created in stages.
In the African myths an external object/ animal causes the separation of God and man e.g. snake while in the Biblical story man is blamed for the separation.
In the African myths the woman is portrayed as inferior or subordinate to man while in the Bible man and woman are shown to be equal.

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Similarities between the traditional African myths and the Biblical accounts of creation

11/9/2016

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Reasons as to why man is considered the most special creation of God

11/9/2016

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Reasons as to why man is considered the most special creation of God

He was created in God’s image and likeness.
He has the will to choose between good and evil.
God gave him the breath of life/ share in the life of God.
He can worship/ fellowship.
He can reason/ is rational.
He was given control over the earth.
He is a caretaker of God’s creation.
All creation is for his benefit.
Consultations were made before his creation.
He was told to procreate/ co-creator.
He was created with a mate/ social being.

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Problems encountered by Christians in their commitment to Christ today

Problems encountered by Christians in their commitment to Christ today

c.r.e questions & answers

Meaning of the term Covenant

Meaning of the term Covenant

(i) Conditional covenant

(ii) Unconditional covenant

Elements of covenant

C.R.E QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Definition of the term faith in God

Faith

Importance of Faith in Christian life today

Ways in which the church today disciplines errant members

Ways in which the church today disciplines errant members

Ways of dealing with evil doers in traditional African communities

Ways of dealing with evil doers in traditional African communities

GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION OF MANKIND

GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION OF MANKIND

Teachings from the Biblical creation Accounts

Teachings from the Biblical creation Accounts

Differences between the traditional African myths of origin and the Biblical creation stories/African myths

Differences between the traditional African myths of origin and the Biblical creation stories/African myths

Similarities between the traditional African myths and the Biblical accounts of creation

Reasons as to why man is considered the most special creation of God

Reasons as to why man is considered the most special creation of God

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Problems encountered by Christians in their commitment to Christ today

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Meaning of the term Covenant​

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(ii) Unconditional covenant

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Faith

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Ways of dealing with evil doers in traditional African communities

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