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Gaano, Jessie Anne Gadingan, Mara Nova Aquino, April Barcellano, Kristine Ann Tagacay, Ma.

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THE THREE ESSENTIAL DIMESION OF FAITH

Doctrine Doctrine is a set of accepted beliefs held by a group. In religion, it is the set of true beliefs that define the parameters of that belief system. Hence, there is true doctrine and false doctrine relative to each belief set. In Christianity, for example, a true biblical doctrine is that there is only one God in all existence (Isaiah 43:10;44:6,8). A false doctrine is that there is more than one God in all existence.

Morality Morality is the distinction between right and wrong. It is the determination of what should be done and what should not be done. Morals deal with behaviors as well as motives. There is a great deal of discussion on what is the source or morals and whether or not they are objective. Biblically, morals are derived from God's character and revealed to us through the Scriptures. Morals differ among cultures and there are morals that are relative, dependent upon situations and context. For example, people drive on different sides of the street in different countries. Bowing is morally acceptable in one culture and kissing the cheek is in another. But there are other morals which seem to be universally true. For example, it is morally wrong to murder. It is morally wrong to torture babies merely for your personal pleasure. Subjects of morality vary but deals with "oughts" of person to person relationships as well as person to animal, and person to environment.

Worship Worship is the obligation of God's creation to give to Him all honor, praise, adoration, and glory due him because he is the holy and divine creator. Worship is to be given to God only (Exodus 20:3; Matt. 4:10). Jesus, being God in flesh (John 1:1,14 ; Col. 2:9), was worshipped (Matt. 2:2,11; 14:33; John 9:35-38; Heb. 1:6). http://carm.org/dictionary

INTERRELATING When Christian morality is grounded in doctrine and worship, it is seen within a larger faith framework. Doctrines are not ends in themselves; rather they articulate the fundamental truths underlying human meaning and destiny as illumined by Gods revelation and perceived in faith. By interrelating moral life with worship, the depth-dimensions of Christian moral life are drawn out, and its inner springs unravelled. The interplay of emotions, imaginations, and affectivity nurture the qualities of the spirit and the dispositions of the heart for moral life. Christian morality is not just a list of dos and donts, but the moral vision and principles grounded on the truths of faith, with their depth-meaning evoked and nurtured in worship. Worship is not some spiritualist, out-of-this-world ritualism, but rather the celebration of the fundamental convictions of the Christian faith, which grounds, inspires, and empowers moral witness and action.

PURPOSE Doctrine The main purpose of doctrine is not to determine who is a true follower of Jesus; rather it is to teach us about God. What we have to remember is that doctrine is like a map. Ultimately it is God who determines who is a true follower of Jesus. Our beliefs are only a portion of what it means to follow Jesus. The other side is the way we live our lives. It is how we live that ultimately determines whether or not we are God's children. The purpose of doctrine then is not to create a belief system to determine who or who is not a follower of Christ, but it is to give us direction in how we are living our lives. Doctrine primarily exists to change the way we live. If my life isn't being transformed by truth then I am not really following Jesus. Morality Morality provides goals that are achievable for groups of humans with a wide range of emotional and cognitive capacities. Moral norms achieve their ends in part by their ability to be inculcated in almost all humans. Worship The purpose of our worship is to glorify, honor, praise, exalt, and please God. Our worship must show our adoration and loyalty to God for His grace in providing us with the way to escape the bondage of sin, so we can have the salvation He so much wants to give us. The nature of the worship God demands is the prostration of our souls before Him in humble and contrite submission. Worship should cause us to reflect on the majesty and graciousness of God and Christ, contrasted to our own unworthiness. God does not have to have our worship, but we must worship Him to please Him. Our singing, praying, studying His word, giving, and communion

are designed by God to bring us closer to Him and to cause us to think more like He thinks, thus becoming more like Him. Our worship not only honors and magnifies God, but it is also for our own edification and strength. Worship helps us develop a God-like and Christ-like character. We become like unto those we admire and worship. When we worship God we tend to value what God values and gradually take on the characteristics and qualities of God, but never to His level. We renew our mind as we study and meditate on God's word and worship Him. When we worship God we develop such traits as forgiveness, tenderness, justice, righteousness, purity, kindness, and love. All of this is preparing us for eternal life in heaven with God and Christ.

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