This thesis is an analysis and evaluation of the contents of several major themes of Liberation Theology. Furthermore, it is a response to the criticisms which arise against Liberation Theology. Four major themes, namely, ...

This study attempted to critically analyze the role that Christianity and Islam have played in the search for peace in Mindanao as represented by various Christian and Islamic religious organizations which have been deeply ...

“Many Churches” referred to in this paper as the myriad differing Christian churches (Catholics or Protestants), independent churches, associations, sects or denominations under the umbrella of Christian faith has been a ...

As the waves of 21st century reaches the shore of our existence, we must embrace the fact that they carry ideas that are more evolved and progressive. As you open the pages of this book, it is best to have a silent pause ...

""A Moving Faith" appropriately describes the life and ministry of Pastor Acosta. His is a faith and life that not only ―move mountains, but move and touch the hearts of people who have encountered him, listened to his ...

This dissertation describes and analyzes the effects of Filipino colonial mentality on the religious consciousness of the Filipino people in general, and on the constituency of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches ...

This descriptive study was conducted to identify the common elements of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC) worship, their meaning and function or use. Analysis of the primary worship references such as the Minister's Manual and the Visayan hymn book, Mga Kalantahon sa Pagtuo used by churches under the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, Inc. (CPBC), liturgies of city churches every Sunday and other relevant references were largely used in this study. Biblical hermeneutics was also employed. Results of the study revealed that the common elements of Baptist worship are music (especially congregational singing), prayer, reading of the Scripture, proclamation of the Word or preaching, and giving of tithes and offering. All five elements of worship have their roots in the Bible, however, with some modification in their practice today. Music in worship is largely found in congregational singing and prayer is always corporate as an expression of the unity and fellowship of the believers being the body of Christ. Reading of the Scripture during worship has been given little time, but the Proclamation of the Word or preaching usually consumes the largest amount of time because it is considered the climax or focal point of the whole worship service. Giving of tithes and offering is not mandatory but rather voluntary because Christians are exhorted to give cheerfully, sincerely and according to one's capacity and heart's desire. All five elements are interwoven with and supplement each other in order to establish a unity in worship....

"In an age when much of biblical truth is obscured from view in the church because of its accommodation to the prevailing culture, we need forth‐telling voices that direct us back to the message of the Scriptures. Dr. ...

There are many instances when I have seen corruption to pay, the culprits getting away with their conduct and somehow gaining by it. No matter that they have committed an immorality, just as long as some cost has been cut, ...

The history of humanity shows that it is human nature to depend on a greater power that demonstrates control over the human race. This tendency to recognize the existence of a supernatural power governing the universe leads ...