In 2009, more then 4.5 million evangelical memberships in the United States were recorded and between 2006 and 2013, the number of Evangelical Protestants –also called Born Again- rose by 11.2 percent. The evangelical population is part of a bigger group -the Protestants representing more then 50 percent of the American population- and represents almost 30 percent of this larger group (Frejka 8). By growing and changing people’s way of thinking, this group will cause huge social changes in the U.S. The documentary describes Becky Fisher creating an “army of God” so that these children would be able to turn America toward conservative Christian values and social change. She also says that America needs to focus on training their children just as “the enemy” (the other religions) is doing. Her goal is to create a youth group believing in her cause and train them to become future leaders of big groups, firms, and probably even government parties and one day becoming president. These children will defend their cause in leadership roles. In Jesus Camp, the filmmakers try to chronicle this story with an objective point of view. However, we clearly observe the fact that they are against this idea of using a training ground for soldiers, recruits (here children) born-again to become an active part of America’s political future. This essay will detail three big issues seen in this film. The first one being of course religion and the way it is used. The second point the education the children have and the indoctrination it implies. And finally, the third point is both the qualities and problems socialization could involve in this case.…
In the book, “More than a Carpenter,” Josh McDowell shows how Jesus Christ was more than just a teacher of good principles or a significant person in history. He was God in the flesh who entered the world and exclusively proved His deity. This book shows how Jesus is different from religious historical figures, guides the reader through proofs of Christianity, and logically shows that Jesus Christ was Lord. He shows that Jesus would not have died for a lie and that if Jesus did not rise from the grave, then he would not be the Messiah. Christ has changed many lives because he lived a perfect life, died on the cross for everyone’s sins, and rose from the grave.…
Jesus of Nazareth was born in a Jewish family, raised under Jewish law. The most audacious claim Jesus would ever state was that he was the Messiah and stating that he was God’s son. After Jesus’ death, his apostles spread his teachings throughout the Ancient world. The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth spread across the Classical world because it provided hope for all it’s followers, taught a doctrine of nonviolence, and because it invited all people of ethnic backgrounds.…
In the book of John we know from our reading that there were at least eight known miracles during Jesus’s time on the earth that He performed. My paper will give a brief description of each and how they reveal His deity.…
Habermas, Gary R., and Michael R. Licona. The Case For the Resurrection of Jesus. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 2004.…
In the upcoming pages, I will discuss all the above along with how I perceive my life in the future, what I was and what I have become by following Christ, His Miracles still at work, and how the global world plays into it all.…
Jesus Camp is a documentary that aims to inform you about how evangelicals raise their children and what their beliefs are. The film follows Levi and Rachel’s journey to Jesus Camp and later to Colorado Springs and Washington D.C. The filmmakers ask the audience ‘When does education become indoctrination?’ and their film lets viewers answer for themselves. Jesus Camp’s creators convey their answer to the question indirectly through multiple components of cinematography including camera angles, lighting, symbolism through imagery, and music. The filmmakers answer their question indirectly through these cinematic tools, but allow room for the audience to form their own opinion as well.…
According to Viramontes, the unique challenges by Latina females is caused greatly by their ethnic background. Often women are oppressed by society, but when the issue is of color these challenges are harder to avoid. This does not only occur in this novel, but exists today in the real world. Many Latina females are often discriminated and harassed by societal influences, which makes them feel forced into specific roles. As seen in Under the Feet of Jesus, Estrella is a victim of these ongoing challenges, for being part of a low socioeconomic status, lack of education, and not being a legal U.S. citizen.…
Two men approach me and claim that Jesus Christ was a man, but denied his deity. If I were to show them the truth, I would have to explain the biblical basis of Jesus' humanity, deity, explain how he can be both man and God, and explain what this all means to me. First though, biblical explanation of Jesus' humanity is essential.…
Licona, Michael R. The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2010.…
Here we have these scriptural bible texts. I will go through with you, about the miraculous way of Jesus's healing, and his stories he would share to make a point, message, or moral. Parables are a simple story used to illustrate moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the gospel while meaning not stated it is often obvious. A miracle is an event which the forces of nature-including the natural powers of man-cannot of themselves produce, and which must therefore, be referred to a supernatural agency. Bible miracles, has two different miracles; healing and nature. This essay will talk about two stories, a healing miracle and a parable.…
In Daniel B. Wallace’s article “The Resurrection of Christ: Theological Implications,” key points regarding the significance of the resurrection of Jesus are discussed and reviewed through the lens of Christology. Christology can be defined as the academic study of the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth, whom Christians avow is the Son of God and the second member of the Holy Trinity. At the time of this article’s writing, Wallace was a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary from which he had also received his Ph.D. A recognized expert in Greek and the study and application of “textual criticism,” Dr. Wallace is also the senior New Testament editor of the NET Bible and coeditor of the NET-Nestle Greek-English diglot. While also being a published author, he currently blogs (http://danielbwallace.com) and continues to teach at Dallas Theological Seminary.…
In the following paragraphs, I will analyze and critique the article “The Resurrection of Christ: Theological Implications” by Daniel B. Wallace. Wallace’s main purpose in writing this article is to stress importance of the Resurrection of Christ and its impact on the Christian faith. Wallace is theologically sound in supporting his views and held a bit of humor to his arguments.…
Jesus Christ is considered the Son, the Father, the Holy Ghost, and the Messiah, to millions of Christians around the world, but the debate still continues on whether or not Jesus is a rebel. A rebel is a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance to change the existing ideas or government. During his time, Jesus was a rebel, because he threatened the High Priest financial powers, and he challenged the upper class on how they treated the lower class and the social outcasts.…
Today’s lesson brings to a close of my studies of the “2000 + Years of Christianity”. I am aware that I have in no way covered the many important event of our history, but after all it took 2000 + years to make our history, so in only 48 lessons I have endeavored to cover some of the highlights. I hope you have enjoyed these studies, as much as I have in bringing them to you. God Bless…