Bibl 104 Reflection Paper
Theology 104-D14
Jenna Erickson - L26804152
Reflection Paper 1
04/13/2015
I. Introduction Upon sitting down at my desk to write this Reflection paper, I had to put a lot of time and thought into which topics I wanted to discuss and go further in-depth with. Knowing where I stood throughout much of my life, and then in the beginning of this class I have decided upon the topics of Doubt and Reconciliation. I believe these two topics can go hand-in-hand with each other. Doubt being first, but then overcoming that obstacle and then seeking reconciliation for the previous doubt. I will tackle these topics in the order in which I believe they happen, and then discuss how this relates to myself and how this class has helped me get to this point, having gained a better understanding of the scriptures.
II. Part One – Doubt
a. Theological Definition
People can doubt many …show more content…
Part Two – Reconciliation
a. Theological Definition
Reconciliation is defined as a change in the relationship for the better, between God and man or man and man. A relationship broke down for some unfortunate reason but there was then a change from broken to repaired. Reconciliation is related to the terms justification, redemption, salvation and quite simply forgiveness.
b. Biblical Foundation
God has chosen to forgive the world, and not count people 's sins against them. It is very similar to justification in Romans 5, “We have been justified through faith by his blood” (v. 1 and 9). It is because of Christ who through his crucifixion and sacrifice has made reconciliation even possible, for "God reconciled us to himself through Christ" (2 Cor 5:18). “God has made a way of restoration, a way of reconciliation, a way of redemption through the work of Jesus on the cross” (Praxis, 94). We rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation (Rom 5:11). Meaning, we are no longer on opposing sides, sinners or ungodly because God has poured his love into our
Jenna Erickson - L26804152
Reflection Paper 1
04/13/2015
I. Introduction Upon sitting down at my desk to write this Reflection paper, I had to put a lot of time and thought into which topics I wanted to discuss and go further in-depth with. Knowing where I stood throughout much of my life, and then in the beginning of this class I have decided upon the topics of Doubt and Reconciliation. I believe these two topics can go hand-in-hand with each other. Doubt being first, but then overcoming that obstacle and then seeking reconciliation for the previous doubt. I will tackle these topics in the order in which I believe they happen, and then discuss how this relates to myself and how this class has helped me get to this point, having gained a better understanding of the scriptures.
II. Part One – Doubt
a. Theological Definition
People can doubt many …show more content…
Part Two – Reconciliation
a. Theological Definition
Reconciliation is defined as a change in the relationship for the better, between God and man or man and man. A relationship broke down for some unfortunate reason but there was then a change from broken to repaired. Reconciliation is related to the terms justification, redemption, salvation and quite simply forgiveness.
b. Biblical Foundation
God has chosen to forgive the world, and not count people 's sins against them. It is very similar to justification in Romans 5, “We have been justified through faith by his blood” (v. 1 and 9). It is because of Christ who through his crucifixion and sacrifice has made reconciliation even possible, for "God reconciled us to himself through Christ" (2 Cor 5:18). “God has made a way of restoration, a way of reconciliation, a way of redemption through the work of Jesus on the cross” (Praxis, 94). We rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation (Rom 5:11). Meaning, we are no longer on opposing sides, sinners or ungodly because God has poured his love into our