There are people who do not believe in the existence of a Transcendent Power (what theists call God) because they cannot prove its existence with anything like scientific certainty. But in reality in everyday life we all "believe" (accept as true) many things without such proof. Indeed, most of what we assume to be true, most of
Please assists with writing 5 bible summaries from the new testament. It must include one gospel, narrative, epistle, and apocalyptic. We can pick which 5 books we would like to use. This is for a junior level class. The instructor is not asking for much he just wants to make sure that we have the key themes of each, major event
What is the traditional Protestant view of Biblical canon? What is the traditional Catholic view of Biblical canon? What is the alternative Anglo-American view of Biblical canon?
Explain your understanding of Rom 5:1-6. What is the connection in Paul's thinking between suffering and hope? PS: Please explain this as thoroughly as possible so that I may get an accurate understanding of it and put it in my own words. Thanks.
In looking at the book of James chapter 2 vs. 18-24 what would be an argument/ thesis of this chapter and how does the chapter conclude to support such an argument.
How can religious expression be seen in today's world? As we can see and perceive, globalization brought confusion regarding how religiousity could be seen. Religious expression is the principle that grants an individual the possibility of expressing one's beliefs publicly or privately through practice, teaching and worship. Th
Aristotle defined character as "the decisions a person makes when the choice is not obvious." Another well known definition of character is the way we act when no one is looking. Firms that have "character" tend to perform better over the long run. 1. Find at least one Scripture verse that is related to character and to a Fir
Select a story from the Bible (be sure to cite which version of the Bible and passages you are using) that addresses an aspect of healing. Summarize the passage and discuss the components of healing that took place. What led you to believe that healing took place? Was it a question of faith or something physical that took place?
I'm looking for a cultural aspect of the Mustang people and their religion - Tibetan Buddhism. I just want a little information in this area in order to write some information for a project. Just doing a little research on the Mustang's culture of religion of Tibetan Buddhism.
Augustine is the most important theologian of the early Church. What was his conflict with Pelagius? How did this conflict impact the development of Christian theology? Which side is more persuasive? Why? What was the conclusion of the Council of Chalcedon regarding the relationship between the humanity and deity
What would a charted outline of the biblical books look like in small, cartoonlike drawings that take the place of the verbal description? Each drawing should have a type of caption to tell what is in the picture (e.g. a picture of praying hands and the caption would be to pray for, or a picture of Christ on the Cross could h
1. Do you see any contradiction between the Daoist ideal of gracefully accepting death, suggested by the Daodejing, and the Daoist search for long life and immortality? Can the two goals be reconciled? Can you give 2 examples from TV, film and from family members and friends? 2. Consider your own "home culture." If Confuci
(1) How does the appeal to Abraham work? (2) What type of argument is this and if there is any logic to this argument, how does it proceed? (3) How does this appeal if there is one fit into the immediate context or even into the large context of the book of James. (4) Why is James making this argument anyway could the peop
(1) Describe in detail a proposal for research on the pastoral implications regarding Euthanasia. (2) What are the pastoral implications of such an event.
In the fourth century Christianity was moved from being a persecuted minority of the population to the official state religion of the Roman Empire. Explain using references, how did this transition take place? As well, discuss what the pros and cons were of putting this movement into the center of society.
The Biblical Canon 1. How does the New Testament Canon possess and exercise normative authority for Christianity? 2. What is it about the history and exegesis of the canon that raises the question about the canon's normative authority? 3. How do Protestants and Catholics differ in their resolving of this issue? 4. What i
How many resurrections occur in Rev 20 and who participates in each? When do they occur, and what happens to the people who are resurrected? How would each resurrection be understood in the following positon and the different practical implications? a. Pre-, and post-millennial interpretation of Christ's return. b. Christ
How does the interpretation in Psalm 8 referenced in Hebrews 2:6-8 relate to the evevation of Jesus above the angels? Does the life of Adam and Eve offer any assistance? According to Hebrews, where does Jesus present his atoning offering? What verse would reference this matter. Thanks.
On what ground does Paul exhort Philemon to act, and what is it that Paul want Philemon to do? Are there any social implications of the gospel if so what are they? What are the events in this passage of scripture that Paul mentions and how does he tell the story. Which events fall into different orders in their poetic seq
Does Paul's argument regarding hold up in today's culture? How are we to interpret I Corinthians 11 in the church today? What is the outline of I Corinthians 11: 2-16? What would an outline of the logic of the argument in 1 Cor 11:2-16 look like? What is the problem that this passage seeks to address? What does Paul
A consideration of Paul's "thorn in the flesh" mentioned in 2 Corinthians 12. What are the various theories regarding this problem? Which one seems to best fit the context of 2 Corinthians?
What outline of Galatians 3:6-20, relative to flow of thought, would identify Paul's principal claims and support of them? How does Paul's argument compare to the argument in Rom 4? How would someone successfully refute Paul's argument regarding circumcision in the Galatians community?
1. How would the book of 1 Thess be outlined with standard epistolary forms and main topics with the various sections relating to one another? 2. Compare eschatological outlooks of 1 Thess 4:13-5:11 and 2 Thess 2:12. 3. Does the letters have any irreconcilable difference in thieir eschatological outlooks. If so, what are t
Please help me establish a set of questions for a Christian leader/mentor interview. Here is a general list. Need specific questions for all, especially #3. 1. Who initiated the mentoring relationship? Mentor or the Mentee? 2. When and where do you meet? 3. How is the time spent? (format, accountability confidentiality,
What is your personal take on the religious questions below? Thanks. 1) Consider the religious images or phrases that you notice during the day (on television and the internet, music lyrics, and movie titles). How do you see religion integrated in the greater culture? What forms/patterns does it take? What issues recur? 2
Paul describes a visit to Jerusalem in Gal 2:1-10. To what Jerusalem visit in Acts (9:26-30, 11:25-30, 15:1-29, 18:22, 21:15-23:31) does Gal 2 correspond. Please explain the rationale for the response and could there be case for the other options? In the Acts of the Apostles we find five visits of Paul to Jerusalem. Are those
I need your personal opinion in answering the following: Why are personal testimonies important in sharing the gospel? If a person is a Christian, does it matter how they live their life? What can one's local church do to better communicate God's love to his/her community?
How do you understand the facts when reading the bible, that one must be aware of numerous differences in the literature, the historical time, and the expectations of the reader in the twenty first century?
This solution deals with how sin is conceived in some prophetic books of the Bible. Actually, the idea of sin is very perceived in Israel and that explains why the special day of "Yom Kippur is very important. In this solution we treat Amos', Hosea's, Micha's, 1st Isaiah's (1-39), Jeremiah's and Ezekiel's definition of sin. Tho
Can you describe and give the commonalities between the thee eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism).