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The Great Controversy

GREAT CONTROVERSY Compiled by Y. Guirguis Solusi University B A Theology, M A. KEY TEXT: " 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him " (Revelation 12:7 – 9) . i KEY THOUGH: A great universal controversy rages between Christ and Satan over the character of God, His law, and His sovereignty in the universe. This conflict originated in heaven with Lucifer who became Satan, God's adversary. He introduced the spirit of rebellion into heaven and, later, into this world when he led Adam and Eve to sin. This world became the theater of the universal conflict, the drama of sin and Salvation. ii WHY DO BA

Worship

Worship. Written by Ngwenya B Lamulani The Pastor is the leader in the church. The church is the place were people have to meet to share and establish a common bond. It provides a sense of unity. The members of the church become particpants in the worship services. Their styles are a reflection of the pastorial leadership. In the worship service the Pastor therefore becomes the one to direct how the members conduct themselves. Worship is the vein which supplies the church with the blood for spiritual nutrition. The term ministers from the Greek term leitourgoi which means “servants,” “public servants,” where we derive the source of our English word “liturgy” 1 . The minister is the one who leads the lirtugical services and directs its progress. Hence h aving a minister present is not a prerequisite to having a meaningful worship service 2 . When the Pastor teachers the church how to worship God in truth and in Spirit the church will have a meaningful spiritual worsh