The document discusses the concepts of good and evil in Born Again Christianity. It states that good is represented by being "born again" through accepting Jesus Christ as savior. It says evil entered the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden. It lists 8 steps a person can take to become good and prevent evil, such as accepting Jesus, repenting, studying the Bible, prayer, and living a transformed life through God's power rather than just following rules.
The document discusses the concepts of good and evil in Born Again Christianity. It states that good is represented by being "born again" through accepting Jesus Christ as savior. It says evil entered the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden. It lists 8 steps a person can take to become good and prevent evil, such as accepting Jesus, repenting, studying the Bible, prayer, and living a transformed life through God's power rather than just following rules.
The document discusses the concepts of good and evil in Born Again Christianity. It states that good is represented by being "born again" through accepting Jesus Christ as savior. It says evil entered the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden. It lists 8 steps a person can take to become good and prevent evil, such as accepting Jesus, repenting, studying the Bible, prayer, and living a transformed life through God's power rather than just following rules.
Choose one religion ( Buddhism, Christianity-Catholicism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam etc.). Surf the web and research the history of the selected religion. Then describe the following:
a.) The religion's concept of good.
✦The idea of being "born again" in Christianity is based on the New
Testament teachings of Jesus Christ, especially in the context of evangelical or Born Again Christian beliefs. It speaks of a spiritual rebirth or regeneration, an individual's life-changing experience of accepting Jesus Christ as their savior and beginning anew in accordance with Christ's teachings.
b.) The religion's concept of evil.
✦The Born Again Christian belief system's understanding of evil is consistent
with conventional Christian theology. Most Born Again Christians believe that sin is what causes evil to exist in the world. They hold that Adam and Eve's transgression in the Garden of Eden allowed evil to enter the world, causing them to become estranged from God and corrupting the entire creation.
c.) The steps needed by a person to become good and prevent himself/herself from becoming evil.
Step 1: Acceptance of Jesus Christ
Step 2: Repentance and Confession Step 3: Study of the Bible Step 4: Prayer and Communication with God Step 5: Fellowship and Community Involvement Step 6: Living a Transformed Life Step 7: Resisting Temptation Step 8: Developing Fruit of the Holy Spirit
✦ To put it simply, the process is a lifelong journey of spiritual development,
depending on God's grace, faith, and transformative power to move away from evil and toward goodness. It's a lifetime commitment to living in line with the teachings and example of Jesus Christ rather than just a to-do list.