YR 11 REL Term 3 Trials Christianity

Pauline Theology

1 timothy 3:16 - He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated in spirit…taken up in glory.

Stewardship

Genesis 2:15 - The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

Scripture in SSW

1 timothy 4:13 - give attention to the public reading of scripture

Justice

Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Breaking of Bread in SSW

Luke 22:19 - This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me

Theological writings paul of tarsus agape love

"If I give away all my possessions…but do not have love, I gain nothing." - 1 Corinthians 13:3

SSW Significance for Community

Matthew 18:20 - For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them

SSW commandment

Exodus 20:8 - Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy

impact of pauline theology

Ephesians 2:8 "you have been saved through faith; it is the gift of God."

impact of breaking of bread SSW

"those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life" (John 6:54)

missionary journeys

"made a light for you the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth" (Acts 13:47)

breaking of bread lived example

Harvard research by professor VanderWeele in 2016 found that “Study after study has shown that people who attend religious services once a week or more are happier, healthier, and longer-lived”

stewardship lived example

CARA - christian animal rights association
aim - end human induced animal suffering and violence
non demoniational but scripture oriented

stewardship lived example behaviours

1. Condemn animal husbandry, suggests vegan diet - chickens mutilated, fed unatural diet and cramped in close quarters
2. Entirely avoid activities where animals are exploited for entertainment - Circuses, where animals like elephants are kept in confinement and harsh training methods are used.
3. - Avoid activities that exploit animals for fashion. o Animals like foxes and mink live painful lives
Promotes faux fur as an alternative - Animals are exploited for medical experimentation.
Rabbits are used for skin and eye irritation tests, subject to pain
Suggests cruelty-free products

Justice RE

ARRCC - australia religious response to climate change
multi faith organisation with predominantly christian membership
aim - take direct action against climate change and its impacts in australia

Justice Lived Example Behaviours

- Reduce greenhouse emissions:
Contributes to global warming
Choose an EV over petrol car

Manage waste responsibly
Contributes to landfill and greenhouse effect
Setting up compost garden and recycling properly

Eat less meat
Contributes to deforestation, and greenhouse effect
Suggest a weekly meat free day

Aligning finances
Take money out of investments that contribute to climate change, like mining companies
Invest in renewable energy sources instead

Paul theological writings example

Lutheran World Foundation - Global protestant organisation, network of Lutheran churches - built on Martin Luther's theology (sola fide) faith alone, (sola gratia) grace alone - Doctrines established by Paul - The organisation is a testament to the enduring relevance of Paul's teachings today.

154 Churches, 78 million members 

Paul’s missionary journey example

Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) - Evangelical Christian denomination
Aim: to fulfil God's mission on earth, evangelising to Australia and beyond

Inspired by Paul's journeys, they seek to evangelise the Gospel
6.7 million members
88 countries