Jesus and the Gospels (Relb 160) 9/11/12 Reading the Gospels in Context * The World of the Gospels * Political * Judea a Colony of Rome- An occupied land * Comprises of the two southern tribes * Ruled in the first century by a representative of Rome * Herod Antipas-North * Pontius Pilate-South * Local Government-Sanhedrin * Religious * Social * The Literary Backgrounds of the Gospels * Genre
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origin of the world‚ they’ve also been most prominent in various religions‚ particularly in Christianity‚ portrayed as beings of worship and damned; a god or the devil. In Christian myth‚ dragons are a representation of Satan himself. This was used as a method to convert people in to Christianity; in fear of the terrifying dragon‚ saints and knights slayed them in a symbolism‚ to defeat evil and give hope to the people that their religion was the way to combat this threat. A perfect example of this
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“To Show His Own Love for Us” In the book‚ “The Passion of Christ‚” by John Piper‚ I glean from chapter six “To Show His Own Love for Us‚” means to walk in love as a resembles of God. It is also the supreme expression of Christ’s own love for all who receive it as their treasure (Piper 30). Specifically‚ in (Ephesians 5: 2 NLT) states‚ “Live a life filled with love‚ following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us‚ a pleasing aroma to God.” Accordingly
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thousand years ago God came to earth as one of us. Jesus‚ born in a manger‚ came to earth at a time were everything was at its best and worst depending on the situation. While the Romans did bring common language‚ roads‚ and currency‚ they also brought along pagan ideas and the idea that Caesar Augustus was god. At the time of Jesus‚ Israel had never been worse. With their traditions and rejection‚ Jesus entered into Israel’s worst times. While Jesus could pick to come to earth whenever he pleased‚
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The Five Major Religions Are Fundamentally the Same Dave Sitek once said‚ “There are so many people in the world with so many different perspectives. But ultimately‚ at the heart of it‚ they’re people.” This quote about perspective can be applied to Judaism‚ Christianity‚ Islam‚ Hinduism‚ and Buddhism; the five major world religions. Although all of the religions have a different perspective on the world‚ they are still fundamentally the same because of their perspectives on a good life‚ the afterlife
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Aeneas and Jesus Roman ideal of pietas which Virgil’s Aeneas embodies the observance of what is due to the gods and men‚ and obeying one’s destiny (fate) or calling. In Virgil’s The Aeneid‚ Aeneas has no choice but to be devoted to the gods‚ while Jesus in The New Testament choices freely to be devoted to one god. Religion for the Romans was very tied up in ideas of obligations‚ not only to the gods‚ but to one’s family and nation as well. Aeneas preserves his sanity and the lives of his men‚ by
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God sent John the Baptist to identify Jesus Christ as the true Light and Savior. First Christ became a human being and lived here on earth among us and was full of loving forgiveness and truth(John 975). One day while John was baptizing in the Jordan River‚ Jesus approached to be baptized. Once He was baptized‚ the Holy Spirit descended from Heaven in the form of a dove and rested on Jesus. This sign told John that Jesus is the Son of God(John 977). Jesus performs many miracles and still there
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Leadership of Jesus The question of whether leaders are born or can be taught is one that is common in leadership discussions. My personal opinion is that leaders can be taught‚ and should be taught by studying the principles and practices by which our history’s most effective leaders led. Furthermore; it is important to realize that leadership through hierarchies is quickly becoming inferior to leadership through service and having a joint vision shared by all those affected by this leader. Jesus was such
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Compare and contrast how the main protagonists experience being outsiders within their respective societies. The experience of being outsiders is explored by William Shakespeare in ‘Othello’‚ Emily Bronte in ‘Wuthering Heights’ and Robert Browning in his Dramatic Monologues. Shakespeare explores the theme of alienation through a character considered an outsider by the society in which he lives in. Similarly Emily Bronte explores Heathcliff and the obstacles he faces at Wuthering Heights. Browning’s
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Name: Jake Yerbey Thesis Statement: Let’s learn who James Naismith is‚ and discuss how basketball was invented‚ the game’s rules‚ and how the game affects us economically in the present. Introduction: A. Attention Getter: Have you ever wondered how the great sport of basketball was invented‚ and how it became the sport we have all come to enjoy today. B. Relevance Statement: Although we might not all play basketball‚ we all know what the game is; and I am sure you could all name at least one player:
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