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The Writers Life
DwainDStewart
Short and sweet. What does the "writers life" look like?Balancing work and washing whilst listening to Eminem - like a boss...not! 😂 ...more
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Ethics 101
DwainDStewart
Ethics is a complicated matter, to say the least. Our ethical makeup is very much formed by our beliefs and experiences. It is considerably difficult to separate right from wrong on this difficult subject when it comes to the black and white thereof. Instead, I have compiled a list of 5 schools of thought concerning ethics, not in an attempt to make one stand out as being more correct than ... ...more
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Appreciate the Now
DwainDStewart
Most of the Globe is currently on indefinite lockdown. Lots of families are locked in together and I'm pretty sure the circumstances, maybe even a bit of Cabin Fever is starting to get to some of you. That's okay, it happens to the best of us. Some of us would, however, give anything to be with their family. Consider yourself lucky, irritable possibly, but unbelievably lucky if you're ... ...more
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Something Beautiful
DwainDStewart
Ever felt that something good is on its way but everything you see, feel and experience is telling you that you are either delusional or out of touch with reality? You, my friend, are not alone. I guess everybody nowadays terms it in a different way, a sixth sense, intuition, advanced perception, the list goes on. I have a different view though. My presuppositional beliefs colour this ... ...more
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The Growth and Methods of the New Testament Church
DwainDStewart
The New Testament church, the original trailblazers and trendsetters which are directly responsible, through the Holy Spirit’s empowerment, for the commencement of the Christian faith, but what enabled them to accomplish the growth that they experienced, and what methods did they use to do so? In the following academic paper we will attempt to discover the answer to these very questions. How ... ...more
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“The Atonement” for the Layman’s Dictionary of Theology
DwainDStewart
Introduction In the following position paper, we will attempt to explain in a rather simplified manner the atonement actioned for us by Jesus Christ, debunk some incorrect theories of the atonement and what it means for us as believers from a Biblical perspective. Finally, we examine what the implications are when we correctly understand the atonement from this newly understood Biblical ... ...more
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We Don't Have All The Answers
DwainDStewart
One of the most peace-giving decisions I have ever made was coming to the conclusion that I do not have all the answers in this world, not only this but also that quite frankly, I don't have to have all the answers. You see, if you're anything like me, which I believe you are, then you've witnessed some horrific events, seen some unbelievable challenges facing people, come face to face with ... ...more
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Christianity: the first five centuries
DwainDStewart
Part 3 of 3 In the previous two articles we looked at: 1. Some key characteristics that made up the secular world of the first five centuries AD. 2. The Ante-Nicene period (before 325 AD). In our final instalment, we will look at what is termed the Post-Nicene period (after 325 AD). Post-Nicene period (after 325 AD) During the Post-Nicene period for the first time, the church no ... ...more
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Christianity: the first five centuries
DwainDStewart
Part 2 of 3 In the previous article, we looked at some key characteristics that made up the secular world of the first five centuries AD. In this next instalment of our 3 part article about Christianity in the first five centuries, we look at what is termed the Ante-Nicene period (before 325 AD). Ante-Nicene period (before 325 AD) The Apostolic Age ended with the death of John at Ephesus ... ...more
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Business and Missions
DwainDStewart
The following article is my attempt to convey to you the changing face of world missions and how business and the gospel message have amalgamated to make Kingdom-impact all over the world. Enter Ken Crowell, an elderly man, 75 years of age, and owner of Galtronics Inc., a company that produces antennas for wireless technology, supplying massive companies such as Samsung and Motorola, ... ...more