A Proposal on the Value of Holy Communion in the Life of Christians in the Christ Apostolic Church
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The following research objectives will be ascertained
- To find out the impact of holy communion in the life of a Christian
- To know the significant of the holy communion in Christian life
- To find out believe of Christians in the Christ Apostolic Church about holy communion
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
HOLY COMMUNION
REMEMBER the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts xx. 35. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. St. Matt. v. 16. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. St. Matt. vi. 19, 20. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. St. Matt. vii. 21. He that soweth little shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as he is disposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix. 6, 7. While we have time, let us do good unto all men; and especially unto them that are of the household of faith. Gal. vi. 10. God is not unrighteous, that he will forget your works, and labour that proceedeth of love; which love ye have showed for his Name’s sake, who have ministered unto the saints, and yet do minister. Heb. vi. 10. To do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb. xiii. 16. Whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 St. John iii. 17. Be merciful after thy power.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
The researcher used Qualitative analysis uses subjective judgment based on “soft” or non-quantifiable data. Qualitative analysis deals with intangible and inexact information that can be difficult to collect and measure. Machines struggle to conduct qualitative analysis as intangibles can’t be defined by numeric values. The choice of this research design was considered appropriate because of its advantages of identifying attributes of the topic. The design was suitable for the study as the study sought to the value of Holy Communion in the life of Christians in the Christ Apostolic Church
CHAPTER FOUR
METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
The method of data analysis that will be used by the researcher is the Qualitative analysis uses subjective judgment based on non-quantifiable data. Qualitative analysis deals with intangible and inexact information that can be difficult to collect and measure. Machines struggle to conduct qualitative analysis as intangibles can’t be defined by numeric values.
CHAPTER FIVE
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