Subculture Of Christianity

Author Dan Yarnell suggested seven characteristics of a Christ-honoring church in the 21st century: worship, fellowship, interaction with Scripture, discipleship, community, living sacrificially, and living missionally. However, Yarnell contradicted himself when he stated that the church originated at Pentecost (Acts 2) and proceeded to provide examples of the effects of cultural development and new missional opportunities on the church prior to Pentecost. While the term “church” or “” is unique to Acts and the following New Testament writings, its concept and precepts existed from the time of Genesis. In fact, Yarnell did not reference any Old Testament passages or practices. Therefore, Yarnell contradicted himself and ignored Old

Pursuing this objective, Gillespie presents a small town Christian community as the catalyst for an outpouring of love and

Church buildings, musical instruments, ministers’ attire, choir robes, hymns, names of converts, schools and curriculums had Americans’ religious, cultural, and economic trademark. The Christianity that addressed issues of life in the American cultural context was transplanted in different parts of the world. Unlike the transition of the Hebraic-Christianity from the Jewish culture to the Gentile world in the first century, which developed its own unique theological, cultural, and leadership identity in a short period of time, the phenomenal growth of Christianity in the majority world has been largely influenced by the dominance of American Christianity. As the result, we have Christian faith that is not well anchored on local theology. And to most of the churches in the majority world, up until recently,

In conclusion, the Christian Sociological framework does provide a baseline for understanding U.S. society today, and in the past. The Church, Family, and State each play a role in shaping society as set apart by God for their particular purposes. Generational differences also influence society as each generation focuses on their particular mass interests and agendas. The extent of this influence at times depends on their age and their population. This is especially true when one particular generation has more population and holds opposing values from another. The outcome of elections could be swayed because of the size of a generation.

Remarkably, who could possibly imagined and/or even profoundly believed that Heartland Community Church would become one of the most admired Christ-centered churches in the city of Rockford, Illinois for nearly the past eighteen years. Certainly, imagining and believing that Heartland Community Church would become one of Rockford’s most admired Christ-centered churches became not by luck and/or by chance. Thus, however, from the great works from God Himself, perfecting His vision of transforming lives through Jesus Christ became not only a realistic accomplishment, but also a realistic lifestyle. A realistic lifestyle for the many Christ believers and seekers who continue or want to mirror God’s image by transforming his or her life through Jesus Christ at Heartland Community Church for nearly the past eighteen years. Consequently, by He who is God Himself, demonstrating His great works of transforming lives through Jesus Christ to four devoted Christ-following individuals who continue to perfect God’s Vision to what Heartland Community Church is today: A different way to do church, while still embarking on the path to change the world through Jesus Christ.

Data was collected on historical developments, such as laws passed, political developments, significant moral issues, family and demographic developments, as well as generational values. Further data was collected from governmental agencies that forecast potential future economic and demographic issues. Other research considered social areas that can be strengthened in order to influence future generations toward a more Christian Sociological framework.

Culture is defined as the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. Throughout time, many different cultures have come into existence worldwide. They are often forgotten, preserved, or spread depending on those who carry it with them. It is vital that people conserve the different cultures because they are essential in remembering our past as the human race. One very important aspect of culture is that of religion. Religion has shaped the course of history from as early as 50,000 years ago. When given the opportunity to experience one of these unique religions first hand, I immediately chose Catholicism due to the fact that I have always been curious of their traditions and rituals. During my visit to Christ King Mission Church, I learned that the Catholic sanctuary actually looks similar to that of many Baptist churches, has a very formal liturgy, and shows more respect to other biblical characters than most other churches.

Moreover, “seeker’ churches tend to have a very inclusive atmosphere with casual dress, this further adds to the contemporary atmosphere in these churches. The term “seeker” is one given to people who are still looking for what they want in a religion. These “seekers” tend to identify with a group called “the Nones”, a group of people who do not identify with a specific religion. Many of these “Nones” were former Catholics, Protestants, etc. who wanted something different than what that religion was providing them. In many cases, those who are seeking tend to look for a more practical, every day, use for the sermons they receive at church, and in many traditional or mainstream religions this is not the case. This is another appeal of the “seeker” churches to modern day Americans and shows how popular culture has influenced Christianity in modern

Every culture is different. From different countries, to different states, to different cities to different families. From a very young age each person establishes a culture of their own, revolving around beliefs, traditions and morals. Growing up, many people attend church with their parents. There, they learn how they ae expected to behave, what holidays they will celebrate, and sometimes that is where they make their first set of friends. When someone moves to a new place where they are expected to change their culture, the transition can be very difficult. For example, if someone attends the same church for the first ten years of their life, but then ends up switching due to uncontrollable circumstances, such as a parent getting deployed,

Some people in our culture view the Christian gospel as a list of do’s and don't's that each person must fulfill to get into heaven. Others have no concept of what the good news is. Based on conservations I have had with people, many simply do not about the Christian gospel. Other think that the gospel is what we must do, good works to counteract the bad things we have done.

Within the context of American society, we have strayed from the true purpose and identity of what the church was originally created to be. When we hear the word, “church,” we think of a building, a mere location where believers gather together every Sunday. The church of America might believe the essential elements of the church are an air-conditioned sanctuary, ten different ministry opportunities, and a full band to lead worship. While none of these things are necessarily bad, they do not comprise the biblical model of what the church was created to be. The church can be divided into two components: the Universal Church and the local church. Once a person becomes a believer, they are part of the Universal Church, the body of believers

In his classic work Christ and Culture, H. Richard Niebuhr asserts that the relationship between earnest followers of Jesus Christ and human culture has been an "enduring problem."1 How should believers who are "disciplining themselves for the purpose of godliness" (1 Tim. 4:7) relate to a world whose culture is dominated by "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life" (1 John 2: 16)? Culture is God's gift and task for human beings created in His image and likeness. At creation humanity received a "cultural mandate" from the sovereign Creator to have dominion over the earth and to cultivate and keep it (Gen. 1:26, 28; 2:15). But sin's effects are total, and

Reflecting upon the readings of Torrance’s Worship, Community, and the Triune God of Grace and White’s Introduction to Christian Worship will deeply shape how I look at worship in the churches I now order worship for the congregations. I used one of the churches in which I serve to do the Order of Worship assignment. It is a blue collar, small membership church located in a rural, retirement/ vacation area of North Carolina, Lake Gaston. It is also predominately Caucasian. Torrance’s focus is on trinitarian worship, participating in Christ’s communion with God, the Father and Christ’s life, death, and resurrection through the power of the Holy Spirit. And White’s focus is to look at how the forms used in worship give worship its meaning. These forms include but are not exclusive of, time, space, music and art. There are implications for both focuses in the order of worship for the congregation used for my order of worship.

The purpose of this book is meant to create a foundation for Christian lifestyles. It addresses the origin of Christian values, and portrays the evolution of Christian worldviews throughout history. It briefly explains the biblical narrative and develops ideas in which Christians are able to live out their faith and deal with other worldviews existing in our world today.

Christians in today’s society more, and more are coming to churches that they are taken where they are no matter how they look. A lot of our older generation has been apart of a culture that you need to look professional in a setting like church. In reality, who created this culture of how someone should like in church? Where in the bible does it display a dress code of how one must dress? We as a Church are the body of Christ, and there for supposed to take people in no matter where they are at. A lot of churches look down on people who are into the latest styles because it is abstract to what they are used to. Just like the non-believer who does not understand a relationship with God is so much better then a life without. People don’t like what they cannot understand. So people find ways to want things to stay the same in a way that they have always known, because change scares them. If society always stayed in the mentality of sticking