Joshua G. August 21‚ 2011 New Testament Historical Perspective Grand Canyon University The death of Jesus and the ways of God The death‚ burial‚ and resurrection of Christ Jesus are at the crux of Christianity. In hind sight what seemed like foolishness to some on lookers has become the wisdom of God triumphing over evil by the death of His Christ Jesus on the cross. Like the stanza of a well known verse‚ Christ cried out‚ “God‚ my God‚ why have You forsaken me?” This cry from the
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written before the era of Christ and Christianity‚ has been argued to be a precursor to the values of Christianity‚ much as the Old Testament is a precursor to the New Testament. While the Aeneid does not explicitly lay out these values‚ scholars have interpreted the text otherwise. Some scholars have made claims arguing for the connection between The Aeneid and The New Testament‚ finding their evidence in other works of literature‚ especially Dante Alighieri’s The Inferno‚ one of Alighieri’s three poems
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the development to become suitable for the modern society. Christianity‚ especial the Bible of the New Testament‚ they also looking for the ways to fit the modern society. People have to update themselves in their lives‚ otherwise they will eliminate of the society developing. Christianity as one of the most important religions in the world‚ has the faith and belief to show other people‚ also the New testament helps the people to get know themselves‚ such as who are they? What they should do? In
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A NEW TESTAMENT ACCOUNT OF TYRE AND SIDON A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO TIMOTHY JENNEY FOR ACADEMIC WRITING IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE MASTERS OF DIVINITY DEGREE IN THE REGENT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY BY TAMEKIA D. BELL ATLANTA‚ GA NOVEMBER 28‚ 2011 CONTENTS CONTENTS iii INTRODUCTION 1 PHOENICIA 1 GEOGRAPHY 2 HISTORY 3 CONTEXT 5 JUDGEMENT 6 VISITATION……………………………………. 8 MIRACLES ………………………………………………………………………………………9
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ARTICLE REVIEW: MINISTRIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT AND THE EARLY CHURCH’ AUTHOR: SCHMIDT‚ PETER In This article Peter Schmidt looks at ministry in the New Testament and early church‚ comparing them to what we now understand to be ministry and office ‚ with the aim of proving that offices as we know them‚ were not the explicit will of the historical Christ but were an evolution which occurred because of historical and cultural circumstances at a particular time and so we are not bound‚
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STUDY GUIDE: MODULE 7 As you read this week’s textbook reading assignments‚ take notes in response to these questions and statements. This study guide will help you to prepare for your quiz. Fee and Stuart: Pages 55 – 70 1. True or False: The epistles are generally pretty easy to interpret according to the text. • False 2. What is the difference between ‘real letters’ and epistles according to Diessmann? • Real letters were non-literary-not written for the public
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There are four gospels in the New Testament: Matthew‚ Mark‚ Luke‚ and John. The gospels are narratives of the life of Jesus. The gospel of Matthew is written from a Jewish point of view which makes it very unique in regards to the other gospels. Because of its focus on Judaism‚ the gospel of Matthew serves as a strong bridge between the Old and the New Testament. Similarly to the Old Testament‚ Matthew associates Jesus’s life with the history of Israel. A clear example of this is when King Herod
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highest form of creation. The Bible even goes so far as to state that we are “a little lower than the angels (Psalm 8:5). Man also has a unique calling that can only be accomplished through Christ (Philippians 1:6). The Question of Purpose: As redeemed‚ set apart Christ followers are main responsibility is to bring honor and glory to Him. The Apostle Paul powerfully stated that “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21). In this New Testament age‚ the purpose of all of mankind
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THE KINGDOM OF GOD The Kingdom of God Jimmy West Grand Canyon University New Testament Foundations BIB 502 Andy Wood November 27‚ 2013 The Kingdom of God The teachings of Jesus are where the main expressions of the kingdom of God originate. It is a theme that is evident throughout all Scripture‚ and Jesus’ teachings become understood alongside previous thought. In the Old Testament the word “kingdom” is uncommon. The basic concept was that Yahweh ruled as King of the
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HY WE PRAY God has called us into a relationship with Himself. Relationships require communication. Prayer is communication between a holy God and a beloved you and me. Throughout God’s Word we’re taught the significance and role of prayer. GOD COMMANDS US TO PRAY. “In those days when you pray‚ I will listen. If you look for Me in earnest‚ you will find Me when you seek Me” (Jeremiah 29:12‚13‚ NLT). God wants to be in relationship with us. And He knows we need what He can give. Through
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