Lordship,
Parameters and Paradigms
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Introduction: Tensions in Western Society that set the context of life |
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Grace, the higher; Nature, the lower |
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God, the Creator |
Heaven and Heavenly things |
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The Created |
Earth and Earthly things |
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The Unseen and its influence on the earth |
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The Visible and what happens in a cause-and-effect way |
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Absolutes which give existence and morals meaning |
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Individual things and particular acts of human beings |
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1750-1850 |
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1850-1930 |
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Grace |
Providence |
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Sacred |
Salvation |
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Nature |
Progress |
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Secular |
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A.Renaissance |
Grace |
Heavenly |
Vertical |
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Nature |
Earthly |
Horizontal |
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B. Science |
Spiritual |
Metaphysical |
Moral |
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Explanation |
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Corporeal |
Mechanical |
Technological |
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Description |
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C. Politics |
Church |
Religious |
Private |
Individualism |
Responsibility |
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State |
Civil |
Public |
Collectivism |
Rights |
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Based on theology |
Equality of opportunity |
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Based on power struggle |
Equality of outcome |
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D. Capitalism |
Salvation |
Moral Dominion |
Stewardship |
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Success |
Technological Exploitation |
Material Accumulation |
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E.Corporation |
Family |
Personal |
Cooperation |
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Corporation |
Impersonal |
Competition |
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Morality |
Freedom |
Quality |
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Legality |
Control |
Quantity |
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F. Industrial Revolution |
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Craftsmanship |
Unique |
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Person |
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Mass Production |
Interchangeable |
Animal Machine |
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1850-1930 |
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F. Industrial Revolution (Continued) |
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Name |
Meaning |
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Leader |
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Number |
Function |
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Boss |
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G. Economics |
Production |
Supply |
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Needs |
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Consumption |
Demand |
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Wants |
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H. Religion |
Supernatural |
Revealed |
Objective |
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Propositions |
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Natural |
Discovered |
Subjective |
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Symbols |
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Transcendent |
Authority |
Christianity |
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Universal |
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Immanent |
Opinion |
Religion in general |
Particular |
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I. Lifestyle |
Work ethic |
Future time orientation |
Independence |
Persuasion |
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Sociability |
Present time orientation |
Conformity |
Propaganda |
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Puritan Morality |
Asceticism |
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Holiness |
Theoretical |
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Moral Relativism |
Hedonism |
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Happiness |
Practical |
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Devotion |
Meditation |
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Involvement |
Ought |
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Diversion |
Medication |
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Observation |
Is |
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Natural |
Durable |
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Cosmos |
Risk |
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Artificial |
Disposable |
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Chaos |
Security |
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Loving People |
Using Things |
I-Thou |
Authentic |
Ultimate |
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Loving Things |
Using People |
I-It |
Inauthentic |
Immediate |
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J. Education |
Education |
Why |
Teaching Persons, Adapting system to student |
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Training |
How |
Teaching Subjects, Adapting student to system |
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K. Marriage |
Covenant |
Agape love |
Until death do us part, As long as we shall live |
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Contract |
Eros love |
Until the thrill is gone, As long as we shall love |
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L. Church |
Authority |
Scripture |
Salvation |
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Scripture |
Means |
Mercy |
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Tradition |
End |
Merit |
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Morality |
Worship |
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Responsibility |
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Inward |
Heart |
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Involvement |
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Outward |
Lips |
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Withdrawal |
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1750-1850 |
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1850-1930 |
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L. Church (Continued) |
Ambition |
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Image |
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God’s glory |
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Body of Christ |
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Our glory |
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Not for Profit Organization |
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M. Ministry |
Ministry |
Servant |
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Spiritual Blessing |
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Entertainment |
Celebrity |
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Personal Pleasure |
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Self Crucifixion |
Affecting Society |
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Self Expression |
Reflecting Society |
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N. Evangelism |
God Centered |
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God is King who will save you |
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Man Centered |
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God is friend who will help you |
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Humanity is dead and lost |
God holds the key |
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Humanity is sick/ignorant |
Man holds the key |
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Christ’s Lordship is essential |
Message Centered |
Christ as Lord |
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Christ’s Lordship is optional |
Man Centered |
Jesus as Savior |
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Conclusion: At the turn of the century diseases were responsible for most deaths; in 2003 the majority of deaths are life-style related.
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