Value and Purpose of Literature Literature is expressed in varying ways‚ such as poetry‚ novels‚ history‚ biographies‚ and essays. Depending on which type of work you are reading‚ the purpose and interpretation is different as it is depending on the person that is reading it. The purpose of literature is to get a diverse set of people to read the same piece of work and comprehend it differently‚ but still have the same affect on them. The purpose also depends on the genre. History is a guide
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This is not to say that I’m against building one’s self-esteem who needs it. It is only my intent to convey that “edification” as the Bible uses it refers to the building of one’s faith and knowledge of God. God and his word has such an effect on the “new man” that builds character‚ strengthens our resolve and ultimately shapes us into the image of his son‚ Jesus Christ (Col. 3:10‚ Rom. 8:29). Our role in edification is to “speak as the oracles of God” …“that in all things God may be glorified” (1 Peter
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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 to come to salvation through Christ (2 Peter 3:9). The Question of Morality: The Word of God has provided Christians all that is needed to live a life that is “holy‚ acceptable unto God” (Romans 12:2). King David beautifully compared the Word of God as a “lamp” and as a “light” to guide Christians in this sinfully dark world
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Nature of Evil in Greco-Roman Pagan and Judeo-Christian Societies Greco-Roman pagan societies feature the belief in many gods and deities‚ with their immense power create phenomena such as thunderstorms and volcanoes. In these societies‚ when something positive occurs‚ you are to give praise and make a sacrifice to the gods. But when something negative occurs like a disaster‚ these societies believe that you have angered the gods and will suffer their wrath. But when looking at these two occurrences
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One of the biblical themes that have developed in the Old Testament and in the New Testament is the theme resurrection. The theme has continued developing as well as the meaning of the theme. Many writers have reinterpreted the meaning of resurrection and have changed it. Resurrection is the raising of the dead. It can be thought as an individual experience or a common ultimate destiny of mankind and the world. There are three different‚ but related beliefs of resurrection. The first one is that
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Excerpts from “The Economic Way of Looking at Life”‚ Nobel Lecture‚ December 9‚ 1992 by GARY S. BECKER … (Excerpt 1) 1. The Economic Approach My research uses the economic approach to analyze social issues that range beyond those usually considered by economists. This lecture will describe the approach‚ and illustrate it with examples drawn from past and current work. . . . The analysis assumes that individuals maximize welfare as they conceive it‚ whether they be selfish‚ altruistic
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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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The excerpt from Silent Spring began by describing a scene we all could recognize: a prosperous farmland‚ with a successful and healthy people inhabiting it. Every detail and description was clear and tangible‚ almost as if the readers could see the scene. This did draw them in‚ but the lack of information found at the end of the piece was able to captivate the readers even more so. At the very end of Carson’s tale‚ we see that the dreary and forlorn town was sprinkled with “a white granular powder
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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 addition
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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 prayer‚ we experience life-transforming
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