THL111 – Introduction to Christian Theology Introduction Often it is heard that the Bible is a made up of stories and others say that the Bible lacks scientific knowledge. The Bible has a purpose‚ and that purpose is to teach salvation‚ and not science. The Bible is aimed as a spiritual inspiration. We are asked the following question. How is the Bible authoritative for Christian theology? If the Bible is authoritative‚ we may also assume it is inerrant and the word of God. Inspiration‚ inerrancy
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Liberation Theology is the belief that Christianity not only involves belief in the scripture but also a commitment to change social and political positions that oppress the poor and disadvantaged in a society. This is mainly understood by those who have been able to experience a "privileged position"‚ which is described as being able to live amongst the poor and understand them. This term was first coined by Gustavo Gutierrez in his book "An Introduction to Liberation Theology". In this he discusses
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Christ (Rom. 5:1-8-39). 4: The role of Israel in God’s salvific plan (Rom. 9:1-11:36). 5: Ethical exhortation (Rom. 12:1-15:33). (130). Many scholars believe that Pauline theology is at the heart of the New Testament witness and Christian faith. It represents the oldest detailed statement of a coherent Christian theology available to us. (Ludwig et al. p.127). As “apostle of the nations” …he understood that all people are called by God to a very great glory” (The Pontifical Biblical Commision
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Kathryn Fewell Moral Theology October 18‚ 2012 Original Sin Original sin can be defined as the first human beings disobeying God’s word. Besides the sin of Adam and Eve‚ original sin describes the fallen state of human nature which now affects everyone that is born into this world. Through Jesus Christ we can be redeemed for our sins. From day one God has loved each and every person unconditionally‚ but we as humans are not born knowing and loving God. A relationship with God is something
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Biblical Theology for Leadership Capstone Jim Wieties Integrating leadership God’s way into my life is what is most important. After all Jesus did say to go and make disciples of all nations and teach them to obey everything that He commanded His disciples (Matt. 28-18-20). Jesus did not say to sit in church and wait for people to come to ask you about Him. He did not command us to wait for our children to ask questions about creation or God. The other thing to remember from this passage is the
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Deekshitha Divyendar Professor Timothy Helton Loyola Marymount University Theology 198 11th March‚ 2015 LIBERATION Liberation in Christian and Jain Philosophy Christianity and Jainism have little in common – although like all
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Bibliography: Gerstner‚ J. H.. “Evil.” Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. E. Walter A Elwell. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic‚ 2001. 384-385. Print.
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Original unity Paschal Mystery Passover Pharisee Pentecost Personalistic Norm Sacramentality of the body Sanhedrin Scourging Scribe Spousal (Nuptial) meaning of the body Suffering Servant Joseph of Arimathea Simon of Cyrene Temperance Theology Virtue Gifts of the Holy Spirit Counsel Fear of the Lord Fortitude Knowledge Piety Understanding Wisdom II. Review Questions 1.) Name the four evangelists. 2.) What stories are related in the four Gospels? 3.) Who is the Father of
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Art‚ social standing‚ architecture‚ religion‚ and more are things people nowadays live by. They started from somewhere‚ got interpreted by different classifications of people‚ and made into their own. They molded the lives of the people of the ancient times and they still do today. Religion‚ in my perspective‚ played the biggest role in the development in civilization and has been in many cultures‚ regardless of time. The Minoans had a love for art. Their skills were apparent in their “brilliantly
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TERM PAPER Theology 104 Moral Theology – Pre-marital Sex I. INTRODUCTION Once‚ a long time ago when the majority of men were still misogynists and women didn’t have the right to vote‚ sex was a serious discussion and a deed purely done by married men and women. Nowadays even seven year old kids know and do it. Premarital sex or a sexual relationship with the opposite sex without the holy sacrament of marriage as most of us
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