Theology Vocabulary. Define the theological terms below. They should demonstrate an understanding of the term and its relevance to the course. 1. Beatitudes 2. Beliefs 3. Christ = Messiah 4. Christian Faith 5. Christology 6. Conciliar 7. Conversion = Metanoia 8. Council 9. Council of Nicaea 10. Council of Chalcedon 1
Writing Assignment # 4 Write a short explanation or answer to the following questions. (NOTE: include all three topics within the two page limit): 1. What is the Kingdom of God, or the Reign of God? What is Jesus's connections with the kingdom of God? 2. Why was Jesus killed? 3. What is the significance of His death and
1. A personal example of a riddle of existence that causes/caused you to question the existence of God. 2. Your personal conclusion about the existence of God in light of your selected example. 3. If your conclusion about the existence of God is atheistic or agnostic, indicate in your essay the theory that best describes your ex
A descriptive verse on the seven dimensions of religion. Includes two examples from several major religions. Helpful in understand general theology and overall religious studies.
Summarize the Corinthians 1 & 2 by identifying and explaining its epistle genre. What is its key theme and main events and personalities?
Model of Christian faith: Write a 150 word essay on what it takes to be a model of Christian faith. To do theology, you do not have to be a Christian or on Fowler's level four, at least not at this level of theology. Rather, you need to fix in your mind who/what it is that you are trying to understand. In this instance, it is
Illustration of Shinto art of openness nature and deliberate simplicity. Explain the art in a paragraph.
Need a statement of faith for job at a Christian university. I'm a Christian and believe in family values.
Please help with the following problem. The New Testament contains different books. What is (1) an apocalyptic book, (2) a gospel book, (3) an epistle book , and (4) a narrative book? Please explain.
Your task is to give a summary of the book of Psalms first by identifying and explaining its genre. Then give the key themes, major events, and major personalities.
Provide an overview of Jesus' birth and childhood, comparing and contrasting the accounts of Matthew and Luke. Which account describes visions of angels as the way God warns Joseph and Mary, and which utilizes dreams? Evaluate the genealogies in each. Can they be harmonized? Why or why not?
Each of the four gospels presents a different (but not necessarily conflicting) portrait of Jesus. For Matthew, Jesus is a new Moses, a great teacher who offers a new path to God. For Mark, Jesus is Godâ??s suffering servant and those who follow him should expect to suffer in the same way he did. For Luke, Jesus is a prophet wh
1. What were the most important changes in the structure and organization of the Roman Empire from the reign of Augustus to that of Justinian? 2. What were the most important aspects of the growth of the Catholic Church as an institution in the Roman world? 3. How did Golden Age and Silver Age writers differ? What did the writ
Read Exodus 31:1-11, Matthew 5:12-16, Matthew 22:34-40. At this point in your reading of the material for this course, you should be ready to answer why research methods is godly.These three passages address the notion of using your skills and understanding for Godâ??s purposes, communicating to others Godâ??s testimony in you
Who was Nebuchadnezzar according to books of the Old Testament where he is mentioned? In which books of the Old testament is he mentioned? What was his life and what were his achievements? Why was he famous? Are there other external sources that talk about him?
Could you give a list of what is considered the "stories" of the ministry of Jesus in Galilee and also the biblical citations of the stories? What is public ministry of Jesus? What or where is Galilee? Give a detailed outline of Jesus ministry not only in Galilee, but also in Judea and precisely in Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of a remote context and how can it be delineated? Are there clues for demarcating an immediate context? Once the boundaries of the text are defined, do we have elements in the text that can help one determine the literary genre? This solution will focus on the literary aspects of the passage. The large conte
Are there any differences that you cannot fit into the same story without changing the basic facts of either Matthew's or Luke's account? Well there seem to be a number of basic facts that are different. Luke mentions the census under Quirinius while Matthew omits it. Only Matthew mentions a star in the east and the wise me
Luke 24:13-35 1. How did bias play a role in the followers inability to see clearly in this situation. 2. Need to cite another Scripture that illustrates bias.
1. Give and account of Christ like living from 1st Peter 1. 2. How do we live as God's people? 1st Peter 2. 3. How do we live in right relationship? 1st Peter 3. 4. How do we serve God? 1st Peter 4. 5. Describe Christian growth based on 2nd Peter. 6. Benefits of Salvation from Sin Romans 5.
1. Explain, as to someone with no background in religion, how the intellect and the will show humans have a tendency to go beyond what humans can grasp. 2. Describe how the concept of sin is related to Christian anthropology and explain how this idea relates to the Christian understanding of God. We have been created by
1. What are some things in history that can be interpreted to reveal a hint of God and why? (Note we are talking about this in terms of interpretation and belief and the biblical stories don't count). 2. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of revelation that is only objective? What kinds of problems would o
If God's expectations are clear, why are there so many disagreements among Christian denominations?
Queen Elizabeth I acted diplomatically concerning complex religious issues in her country. She did not want to continue the religious turmoil experienced during the time of her predecessors. At the same she wanted to establish Protestantism in England. In order to achieve this aim, she adopted the policy of diplomacy without
What can a parent a teacher and a Christian leader do to help make sure that of children and adolescents can stay on the right track to living a moral and happy life? At least 3 different things with each. A parent, school teacher and a Christian leader.
After reading 2 Timothy 1:6b-10 A reading from the second letter of Paul to Timothy, I was asked to reflect on the following question: Why does Saint Paul tell them not to be ashamed that he is in prison?
1) In what ways is the rise of Christian fundamentalism in the North American Bible Belt today a response to the upheavals of the revitalization movements that occur as a result of rapid colonization and modernization? 2) As a result of this, what would some of the social and psychological functions of religion be?
Reading Acts 5: 27-33 After reading from the Acts of the Apostles What gives the apostles the courage to be obedient to God?
I require help answering the following questions including defining the elements of Baptist and Methodist religious belief system. a. How one's beliefs make up a religious belief system b. How one's acquires his or her religious belief system c. The benefits and disadvantages of having a particular belief system d. The ro
The extent of the Atonement 1. The Substitution Theory of Atonement emphasizes both the righteousness and love of God. Explain how this is true. 2. Some people object to the Substitution Theory of the Atonement believing that it foolishly promotes an evil God who vindictively punishes an innocent person