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7 Principles of the New Culture - Introduction

7 Principles of the New Culture - Introduction

It was September 22, 2001 in Queens, New York. Those of us who lived in New York City were still reeling from the attacks on the World Trade Center. Smoke from the remains of the two towers could still be seen from miles

Greek Term: Koinonia

Greek Term: Koinonia

What language is this?
Koine Greek – the language that most of the New Testament was written in.
For a list of all the verses where this term is found visit: http://www.studylight.org/lex/grk/view.cgi?number=2842
What does it mean?
It is typically translated…

Greek Term: Pas Ethnos

Greek Term: Pas Ethnos

What language is this?
Koine Greek – the language that most of the New Testament was written in.
What does it mean?
“all nations” or “all ethnic groups”
Why is this term important for building biblical, multi-ethnic community?
If we…

Jewish and Samaritan Relations During the Time of Christ

Jewish and Samaritan Relations During the Time of Christ

Why should we care about how Jews and Samaritans related to one another 2000 years ago?  Because their relationship provides extremely helpful context to understanding how Jesus and the early Christian church dealt with ethnic divisions and animosity.  Learning about…

Metaphors for the Church

Metaphors for the Church

What is like a family, a bride, branches on a vine, an olive tree, a field of crops, a harvest, a temple, a group of priests, God’s house, a pillar, and a body? – US!  The Bible is filled with…

Passion for God by Marc Henkel

Passion for God by Marc Henkel

This resource was graciously provided by Marc Henkel for publishing on our website. This resource covers one of the six themes which are studied by the staff and students who participate in the Summer in the City projects.
Regarding the…

Passion for the City by Marc Henkel

Passion for the City by Marc Henkel

This resource was graciously provided by Marc Henkel for publishing on our website. This resource covers one of the six themes which are studied by the staff and students who participate in the Summer in the City projects.
Regarding the…

Passion for the Lost by Marc Henkel

Passion for the Lost by Marc Henkel

This resource was graciously provided by Marc Henkel for publishing on our website. This resource covers one of the six themes which are studied by the staff and students who participate in the Summer in the City projects.
Regarding the…

Passion for the Poor by Marc Henkel

Passion for the Poor by Marc Henkel

This resource was graciously provided by Marc Henkel for publishing on our website. This resource covers one of the six themes which are studied by the staff and students who participate in the Summer in the City projects.
Regarding the…

Passion for the Spirit by Marc Henkel

Passion for the Spirit by Marc Henkel

This resource was graciously provided by Marc Henkel for publishing on our website. This resource covers one of the six themes which are studied by the staff and students who participate in the Summer in the City projects.
Regarding the…

Passion for Unity by Marc Henkel

Passion for Unity by Marc Henkel

This resource was graciously provided by Marc Henkel for publishing on our website. This resource covers one of the six themes which are studied by the staff and students who participate in the Summer in the City projects.
Regarding the…

Principle 1: On Earth As It Is in Heaven

Principle 1: On Earth As It Is in Heaven

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as…

Principle 2: Just As You Are in Me and I Am in You

Principle 2: Just As You Are in Me and I Am in You

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May…

Principle 3: I Am Making Everything New!

Principle 3: I Am Making Everything New!

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of…

Principle 4: Seek Justice, Encourage the Oppressed

Principle 4: Seek Justice, Encourage the Oppressed

“When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood; wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds…

Principle 5: Had Everything In Common

Principle 5: Had Everything In Common

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together…

Principle 6: By This All Men Will Know You Are My Disciples

Principle 6: By This All Men Will Know You Are My Disciples

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”  - Jesus Christ 1…

Principle 7: They Will Renew the Ruined Cities

Principle 7: They Will Renew the Ruined Cities

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from…

The New Culture Vs. Diversity Training

The New Culture Vs. Diversity Training

I will occasionally ask someone I meet what their experience has been with secular diversity training programs. Their response usually begins with a roll of their eyes and then follows with something along the lines of, "Yea, they made us…

The ONE Event: A Taste of the New Culture

The ONE Event: A Taste of the New Culture

About this video
All of the scenes in this video were filmed during the ONE Event which took place on January 7, 2006 at the Ohio State University.  The ONE Event was facilitated by ReNew Partnerships with the help of…