Machiavelli in the New World

Worldview ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Henry Steele Commager
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
New World ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Long Span ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Massacre Of The Innocents

The fundamental problems of politics, in the modern world as in the ancient one, have been and inevitably will be moral. To the ancients the maxim that no state could long flourish without virtue was clear. Equally clear was the conclusion that no state had ever conducted itself virtuously over a long span of years. We are all familiar with the philosophical and the practical debate over this problem, one that has perplexed statesmen and philosophers from the beginnings of history. We need only think of the New Testament account of Herod's massacre of the Innocents—an issue that conjured up, or seemed to conjure up, Reasons of State.

scholarly journals Satanisme gesien vanuit 'n pastorale perspektief

1998 ◽  
Vol 54 (3/4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Bevolo-Manders
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
World View ◽  
Modern World ◽  
World Views ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Pastoral Counselling

Satanism seen from the perspective of pastoral counselling. Based on observations of Satanism and exorcism, the article suggests that pastors are confronted with two world views which are in conflict with one another: the mythological world view of the New Testament and the modern world view. The article explores the consequences of these conflicting worla views for ministers counselling individuals caught up in the practices of satanism.

scholarly journals Essence and Significance of the Christian Faith in the Modern World

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-130
Author(s):  
Ivan Valkov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Theoretical Aspect ◽  
Practical Aspect ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
The New Testament

The author offers a discursive analysis of the New Testament faith, based on the biblical definition of it (Heb. 11) and the realization in life of the Old Testament patriarch Abraham, a model of faith in the three monotheistic religions. The author's choice fell to Abraham because of the similarity in God's guidance to him in the Old Testament and to the images in the New Testament. This leads to theological conclusions about what the biblically based Christian faith should be today. In the theological-ethical analysis of the successive stages in the stepwise development of the faith, visualized in the author's diagram, the correct definition, meaning and influence of each stage in the real life of the modern Christian stand out. The theoretical aspect of the research uses methods of systematic theology, biblical hermeneutics, egzegetics, as well as scientific research on the concept of "faith" (Vl. Sveshnikov, K. Barth, Al. Men, Vl. Solovov, D. Kirov etc.). The practical aspect of the study is based on the spiritual experience of Abraham, the historical experience of the Church, as well as the personal experience of the author - theologian and clinical psychologist. This text aims to inspire Christians to overcome daily trials by boldly climbing the steps of faith, which also elevates Abraham to the true glory God has given him. God's promise is that trials will never exceed the power of the one who has ben tested. Keywords: faith, Christianity

A New Testament Church Today?

1978 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 517-532
Author(s):  
A. J. M. Wedderburn
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
New World ◽  
Church Of Scotland ◽  
Church Life ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Suitable Form ◽  
Direct Guidance ◽  
New Testament Church ◽  
The Church ◽  
Church Government

Nor are we any longer able to be sure that the evidence of Scripture gives us direct guidance on how we should order our lives or organise our Church in the strange new world, so different from that of the New Testament and from that of Reformation Scotland, into which we have been thrown.’ (The Committee of Forty)‘It may seem surprising that the question of the correct way to order the church has to be dealt with again and again. Is it really not possible to answer this question once and for all? Is it inconceivable that one could discover definite rules to order our lives at all times? Can the New Testament, the sole plumbline and norm for the church's life according to the unanimous conviction of the Reformers, not supply us with such rules which would be universally valid and permanent?’ (Eduard Lohse)This surprise to which Lohse refers is perhaps the greater when one considers the confidence with which the Westminster divines felt themselves able to attach scriptural proof texts to their ordinances in their formulation of ‘The Form of Presbyterial Church-Government’, but both the Committee of Forty seeking to find a suitable form of church life for the Church of Scotland today and the Landesbischof of Hannover addressing the synod of his church in Braunschweig as they gathered to discuss a new church order felt that things had changed.

scholarly journals God se nuwe wereld as antwoord op die New Age - beweging

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. J. C. Jordaan
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
New World ◽  
New Age ◽  
The Bible ◽  
New Age Movement ◽  
The World ◽  
The New Testament

The concept of the coming new age is not a creation of the New Age Movement, but is part of the biblical message of the new world of God. Evidence from especially the New Testament elucidates the fact that God has led the world into a New Age (aeon) of his kingdom with the coming of Jesus Christ. The new age which is propagated by the New Age Movement has much in common with the new age of the Bible, though only superficially. A comparison proves that the New Age Movement has given a meaning to the Scriptural concept of a new age contradictory to that of the Bible.

The Holy Spirit and Mission in the New Testament

1988 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-453
Author(s):  
J. Massyngbaerde Ford
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Holy Spirit ◽  
New World ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
The Holy Spirit ◽  
Earthly Paradise

The work of the Holy Spirit in the missionary task is seen in the impulse given to sharing, to compassion and empathy, to reconciliation among many different groups, and to a hope which embraces economic, political, social and spiritual levels. Such a vision markedly contrasts with that of the early conquistadores who came to the New World in search of a Utopia and an earthly paradise.

scholarly journals Monasticism—Then and Now

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 510
Author(s):  
John Binns
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Contemporary Life ◽  
Monastic Life ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Monastic Communities ◽  
Eastern Traditions ◽  
The Church ◽  
Ways Of Life

The monastic tradition has its roots in the New Testament practices of withdrawing into the desert, following a celibate lifestyle and disciplines of fasting. After the empire became Christian in the 4th century these ascetic disciplines evolved into monastic communities. While these took various forms, they developed a shared literature, gained a recognised place in the church, while taking different ways of life in the various settings in the life of the church. Western and Eastern traditions of monastic life developed their own styles of life. However, these should be recognised as being formed by and belonging to the same tradition, and showing how it can adapt to specific social and ecclesiastical conditions. In the modern world, this monastic way of life continues to bring renewal to the church in the ‘new monasticism’ which adapts traditional monastic practices to contemporary life. New monastic communities engage in evangelism, serve and identify with the marginalised, offer hospitality, and commit themselves to follow rules of life and prayer. Their radical forms of discipleship and obedience to the gospel place them clearly within the continuing monastic tradition.

scholarly journals TOWARDS AN INTERPRETATION OF THE PHENOMENA OF DEMON POSSESSED/DEMONIZED CHRISTIANS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gani Wiyono
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Existence Of God ◽  
Natural Religion ◽  
Age Of Reason ◽  
The Enlightenment ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Human Autonomy ◽  
Excluded Middle

In the pre-modern world people generally believed in the supernatural.  Individuals and culture as a whole believed in the existence of God (or gods), angels, and demons.  The visible world owed its existence and meaning to a spiritual realm beyond the senses.  However, such worldviews began to die with the coming of Enlightenment of 17th and 18th centuries.  The age of reason, scientific thinking, and human autonomy that characterized the Enlightenment brought to being the so-called natural religion.  The result was the disappearance of immanent God (Deism) and the rejection of the socalled “excluded middle” – the unseen world of spirits, and the supernatural.  Such attitude may well be summarized in Rudolf Bultmann’ famous statement:  “It is impossible to use electric light and the wireless and to avail ourselves of modern medical and surgical discovers, and at the same time to believe in the New Testament worlds of spirits and miracles.”

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