that as the next few weeks go by that I can have a better understanding of Apologetics and what it truly means. Great Post!
that as the next few weeks go by that I can have a better understanding of Apologetics and what it truly means. Great Post!
In Salvation Hughes tells of his confusing yet life changing event that occurred in his church. Hughes sat in church expecting Jesus to come into his life, but Jesus never came. When Langston alone sat on the bench and everyone crying and praying for him, he decides to get up and pretend to be saved. That night he cries for hours regretting what he did. Now that Hughes grew up he now can tell his story of that day in the church. Langston tells of his childhood experience and conveys into an adult understanding by using several strategies. These strategies consist of his naiveté, exaggeration, and sentence structure.…
In the sermon "Sinner's in the Hand of an Angry God" by Johnathan Edwards, he author describes how God can easily condem sinners into the pit the fiery pit of hell in any given moment. Edwards clearly informs his audience that God has an omnipotent force and won't delay on sending you into hell. He incorporates alliteration, imagery, and simile into his sermon to convey his message.…
Having gown up in Afghanistan prior to the Soviets invasion, Nelofer Pazira relays some defining aspects of her past in, “The Pilgrimage”. She describes her prewar vacation and her fond childhood memories to be “very different” from the media’s portrayal. One of her goals include authentically communicate what it was like to grown up in Afghanistan prior to the 1979 invasion of the Soviets. This portrayal was done through her childhood perspective, giving the essay a more simplistic point of view. The use of ethos is seen as, Nelofer is someone who is qualified to speak on the subject matter. In addition she appeals to the audience with pathos, the use of an emotional perspective helps vividly depicts her fondest childhood memories; as well…
When you are attempting to explain the resurrection of Jesus to an unbeliever it is important to stay on topic, and not be sidelined into a discussion on the inerrancy of the Bible. As Christians, we believe in our heart that while this is true, it may be difficult to expect a nonbeliever to hold to these beliefs. In order to stay on topic, we must take the “minimal facts approach”. In this approach, we are discussing information that is so “strongly attested historically that they are granted by nearly every scholar who studies the subject, even the rather skeptical ones” (Habermas & Licona, 2004, p. 44). The data selected for discussion meets two criteria: “They are well evidenced and nearly every scholar accepts them” (Habermas & Licona, 2004, p. 44).…
Jonathon Edwards was quite known for his most famous sermon "from the sinners in the hands of an angry God." He often called people sinners and scared them in to believing that they were all going to hell. Edwards uses many rhetorical devices in his sermon, such as: figurative language; fear,parallel structure, and lastly repetition.…
The “minimal facts approach” to the resurrection question is an approach that focuses on the lowest common denominator of agreed upon facts. For the most part, all facts presented within this approach meet two criteria: “they are well evidenced and nearly every scholar accepts them” (Habermas & Licona, 2004, p. 44). This approach only considers strongly attested historical data. So strongly in fact, that they are almost universally granted by nearly every scholar, both the skeptical and believing. The basic premise of this approach follows the presentation of five facts. Acceptance is almost universal for the first four facts whereas the fifth fact, although it has a preponderance of evidence in its favor, does not enjoy the same consensus.…
It is no secret that humans want to feel accepted. Growing up and reaching adolescence, feelings start to change and the way people see you suddenly becomes a priority. In the essay, “Salvation”, Langston Hughes narrates his vivid memory of a religious revival with his Auntie Reed, a committed Christian. Hughes successfully demonstrates how emotionally straining it is to be expected to conform. Hughes fell into peer pressure at a church revival, resulting in him feeling ashamed and disappointed, thus illustrating the constant battle teenagers face everyday.…
I. Mentioned by Prussian philosopher, Immanuel Kent in Critique of Judgment (1970) it was translated as “worldview” in the 19th century, as Weltanschauung described as “our intuition of the world.” (pg. 50) as stated in Consider by Dr. Weider& Gutierrez. Like a telescope; a representation of our perspective on life.…
Fuelled with intensity, Zeal theatre company's The Apology, fused physical theatre techniques, multiple role-sharing and live music into a visceral and dynamic piece of theatre, professionally and interactively expressing a searingly honest storyline, distinctively relatable to the young target audience. The thought provoking performance was astutely executed by seasoned company performers Sam Forster and Hayden Jones, amplified through the employment of dramatic conventions, creating Zeal theatres desired dramatic effect to create mood, enhance subtext and deliver a thoroughly entertaining, hard-hitting piece of interactive theatre containing a delight balance of comedy and drama.…
Christian Moral Theology engages questions and issues that invite discussion and interpretation of convictions through lenses of theology, using The Bible as one of its chief sources. It involves examination of perspectives through sociology, history, religion, ethics, policy, politics, ecclesiology, ideology, law, culture, and societal expectations and standards. This paper will focus on answering the question if Christians should desire happiness or not, and if they should, what are the reasons for their doing. Furthermore, the paper will include class lectures and course readings.…
5. What makes this writing typical of the apologetic style? Review article 9, “The Early Apologists,” in the student book for an explanation of apologetic writing.…
In Models of Contextual Theology, Catholic theologian Stephen B. Bevans seeks to underscore that contextual theology is a theological imperative. What he means by this that all theological exercise is contextual. Though in the surface is seems a simple statement, Bevans unfolds this statement and take us into the deep complexities and dynamics between the gospel and culture. The first part of the book, chapter 1 through 3, deals with themes such as the imperativeness of contextual theology; the issues of contextual theology and also gives the reader framework of the methodology used throughout the book. The second part of the book, chapters 4 through 9, is dedicated to the analysis of the six models of contextualizing theology presented in…
I) Acknowledging the Christian Bible as the verbal, plenary inspired living Word of God, given to mankind, by way of special revelation and dual authorship the Holy Spirit and human writers I therefore, comprehend the Godly priority and importance of knowing and obeying its eternal truths. Man does not stand in judgment over the Word of God, but the Word of God found the Scriptures stands in judgment over the human race. Henceforth, I am passionately committed to teaching the whole counsel of God, in an expository-systematic-methodical-fashon with diligence, authority, and clarity, knowing that according to the book of James chapter 3 verse 1, I will have a more intense and stricter judgment as a Holy Spirit-called-gifted-teacher of the Holy…
Reflecting on our morals, as Christians, can sometimes be a difficult task. As Christians, we all hold many morals and beliefs on specific issues and happenings that occur in our world. We are surrounded with different ethical concerns. How we approach these issues depends on our morals and ethics. As Christians, we gather information on our morals through passages and teachings that occur in the Bible. The Bible is full of important stories that can be interpreted and applied to our every day lives and common issues in the world. McCarthy states that, “The primary role of Scripture in moral discernment is to open our lives to seeing and experiencing […]” (McCarthy, 44). The Scripture can give great insight to how to live a moral life and also reflection on our moral beliefs.…
Every living being possesses at least one type of faith in many diverse ways. It is defined by The American Heritage Student Dictionary that faith is "A loyalty, confidence, or trust in a person, thing, religion, or set of teachings, principals, or beliefs." The beginning of faith came when answers to questions were needed, and faith was placed in different ideas. It is therefore concluded that faith came before all else because only when faith exists can there be love, joy, bliss, sadness, anger, hate, peace, respect, friendship, freedom, or honor: for these exist only in the trust, confidence, and loyalty that is faith. Faith is conviction, confidence, and commitment in a person, idea, custom, or duty.…