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Darlene Davis

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06/14/2024 at 19:14 in reply to: Are there specific ways in which a clear distinction between the church and its surrounding society can be an advantage in ministry, not just a disadvantage? Are you generally optimistic about the state of the Christian church in your area? Why or why not?

I go back to what I have been stating in my responses throughout this course. What one believes is relevant to the culture, society and their lives overall. How one lives in based on their beliefs as well as their culture. I am optimistic about the gospel being spread to all nations and cultures; however, it is not without some sufferings in order for that to occur. My prayers are with us all to carry out the mission of discipleship to all who will receive the gospel of Christ.

Darlene Davis

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06/14/2024 at 18:45 in reply to: Why is it important to contextualize the message of the gospel to the local culture? Have you experienced an example of this in your own community or spiritual journey?

It is important for the spreading of the gospel and the fellowshipping with other Christain believers.

Darlene Davis

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06/14/2024 at 14:43 in reply to: What are some aspects of Christianity, as you practice it, that may be the result of your culture more than of the gospel? Have you seen churches of a culture other than your own expressing the gospel differently than you? In what ways?

When it comes down to some aspects of Christianity that are more of a result of culture than gospel from what I can ascertain, it derives from what is believed about the gospel within that particular culture and also how it is lived out/shown within that culture as well.

Darlene Davis

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06/14/2024 at 12:11 in reply to: What degree of credence do you think one should give to Christian accounts of spectacular conversions and heroic feats by famous missionaries? Why? Do these early Christian accounts differ from your previous assumptions about how God has worked throughout history? Do you believe God works through spectacular or ordinary conversions? What has been your experience?

I believe God works how he chooses to work. I believe early Christain accounts as well as accounts even today because of who God is and how he wants to manifest himself.

Darlene Davis

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06/14/2024 at 11:45 in reply to: Which of the challenges described in this lesson surprise you the most? Why? Are any of these challenges similar to those you face in your faith community? If so, which ones and in what ways?

The challenges that are similar are what someone chooses to believe and how those beliefs can be challenging to anyone whose believes do not line up with others or even the majority. However, the Christain faith which I was raised up in and truly came to embrace for myself as a young adult till present has been made the even more challenging because of those who believe at varying levels and how they see you. It’s about God’s love and how God wants us to know him, love him, live for him and love each other, but some within the faith make it a struggle to do. Standing fast in the faith and living a life that honors God is the goal and is what will stand no matter what.

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