A) Explain what is meant in the Bible by the phrase “God is good.” Many worshippers of God like to believe that he is intrinsically good; this means that he is good in himself. People try to argue this by the Bible and through many things in the Bible such as the 10 commandments and the creation of the universe as well as the many miracles of the Saints. God is seen to act morally good as he creates a world which is seen to be good‚ therefore he must be. “God saw that it was good‚ and it was
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Psalms 91:3-4 - Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler‚ [and] from the noisome pestilence. (Read More...) 1 Corinthians 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful‚ who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape‚ that ye may be able to bear [it]. Isaiah 60:1-22 - Arise‚ shine; for thy light is come‚ and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. (Read More
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The “Parable of the Prodigal Son” from the King James Bible is‚ like much of the Bible‚ written to have more meaning than just a mere‚ even entertaining‚ story. Each story has a message that is meant for the reader to learn from. But what messages can a prodigal son‚ a forgiving father‚ and an angry elder brother teach a reader of the King James Bible? How do they relate to us in our everyday lives‚ and how may they relate to us and our relationship with God Himself? The three messages to be taught
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A Comparison � PAGE �18� Running head: A COMPARISON OF CHRISTIAN AND SECULAR COUNSELING A Comparison of Christian and Secular Counseling with a Bible Word Study Basis � Abstract In order to arrive at a clearer view of Christian counseling‚ this paper examines the similarities and differences between secular and Christian counseling. It begins with a biblical word study to establish a basis for Christian counseling. The words counsel‚ comfort‚ and wisdom are examined in both the Old and New
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In the novel “The Poisonwood Bible” written by Barbara Kingsolver the character that mainly catches the readers attention is Nathan Price. He is major character but he is not given a voice of his own‚ but seen through the eyes of his wife and daughters. Yet his role was the main reason why his family and him ended up in the Congo leading to conflicts in the novel. His role was leading his family‚ he was the one who gave the orders and had the final say in every decision. The determination he had
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ABSTRACT John Oswalt‚ in his book The Bible Among the Myths‚ presents his position to the reader that the bible is different and separate from other writings of the Ancient Near East. He asserts the Bible is both historically accurate and theologically sound. He makes the defense the Bible was divinely inspired and revealed to humanity and unique from other Ancient Near East literature. There was a time when the Bible‚ and the Israelite religion was different from its neighboring societies.
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Poisonwood Bible Family Conflicts All families have conflicts‚ and the Price family is no exception. Within the story there is an overriding conflict regarding the Price women‘s opposition to the move to Africa. Beyond this‚ Nathan has many other conflicts with each of his daughters. Leah and her father had a very different relationship than the other three Price daughters. Leah is the only daughter that wholeheartedly supports her father completely. As the story moves on she is faced with the
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are many Christians that are eager to take the time to dig deep in their understanding of the Bible. But with the amount of Bible commentaries that are available‚ and the different types that have been written‚ it can be difficult to choose which would be the best help for the average Christian who isn’t necessarily interested in going to Bible College. In 1 & 2 Corinthians: Zondervan’s Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary‚ coauthors David W. J. Gill and Moyer V. Hubbard combine different aspects
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“For unto us a Child is born‚ Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful‚ Counselor‚ Mighty God‚ Everlasting Father‚ Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. Have you ever doubted that Jesus was God? Many people believe that Jesus is God. Many other people also believe that Jesus is not God. How do you know what to believe? Jesus never claimed to be God. If Jesus would have claimed to be God it would have hurt of chances to get his message out
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In the book "Journey into God’s Word: Your Guide to Understanding and Applying the Bible (pp. 100-102)‚ Duvall and Hays teach the four steps of the Interpretative Journey for the New Testament letters. These steps‚ when utilized properly‚ helps us grasp the meaning in the scriptures Galatians 5:16-18‚ but also gives us an understanding of how we interpret things in the modern world as opposed to those in the biblical world. Step one of the Interpretative Journey for the New Testament letters asks
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