previously think to analyze the significance that exists in the way the Bible is divided and ordered. For example‚ I really found it enlightening to see that the different books of the New Testament included not only letters (epistles) from the Apostle Paul‚ but also the Pastoral Epistles from other biblical figures. After taking this course‚ I can now really appreciate having been introduced to the specifics in the order of the Bible. I also learned how important it is to study the Bible from the
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“Faith Without Works Is Dead” Ephesians 2:8-9 says “For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God‚ not of works‚ lest anyone should boast.” James Montgomery Boice posed questions about the role of works versus faith in a Christian’s life‚ “But does this mean that works no longer have any place in Christianity?...If we must have works‚ then isn’t it the case that we are not saved solely by the work of Christ after all?” To a Roman Catholic
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the doctrine of justification‚ Paul now adds moral exhortation to these theological considerations. The reader is exhorted to “let not sin … reign” and to “present (themselves) unto God” (6:12-14). They are reminded of the obligation to obey the master to whom them are committed (6:16-18). They are asked what was gained by serving sin (6:19-21) and are reminded of the advantages of serving God (6:22-23). 6.2.1. The Benefits of Being “Under Grace”. 6:12-14. In 6:14 Paul confidently asserts that “sin
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This chapter takes place in the upper room in Jerusalem. This was during the Passover feast‚ though some scholars say otherwise. Jesus was speaking only to the disciples. The first part of the chapter is devoted to the analogy of the vineyard and it ’s branches. The second part is talks about the future relationship with the "world". This is an important chapter‚ which deals with not only relationship with Jesus and the Father‚ but also with the outside community.<br><br>1. "I am the true vine‚ and
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What does the bible say concerning the spirit itself? It states that the spirit dwells within all of us. Once one becomes a believer and a follower of Christ we have an ongoing battle within us regarding the old and the new spirit. The apostle Paul illustrates this when he states in Romans 7:14-24: 14For we know that the law is spiritual;£ but I am made out of flesh‚£ sold£ into sin’s power.£ 15For I do not understand what I am doing‚£ because I do not practice what I want to do‚£ but I do
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Reading Romans in Context is a collection of scholarly essays creating comparisons between extra biblical manuscripts and the Epistle of Romans. Each essay corresponds to a specific section of the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans and a relevant non-scriptural document collected from Second Temple Jewish literature. With twenty essays in total‚ the book introduces particular historical Jewish texts‚ certain cultural distinctions‚ and religious beliefs to create a deeper understanding of the audience
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More Than a Carpenter The author of the book‚ “More Than a Carpenter”‚ Josh McDowell was once a very lost man. He ridiculed Christians. He had no knowledge of what he was attacking until one day his own search for happiness led him down a road he was not prepared for. When he took on this project more than 30 years ago‚ he did so with the idea of refuting Christianity. He was of the mindset that all Christians must be out of their minds. He found himself accepting a challenge to research the
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The Romans Road Summary of Method – The Romans Road is an Intellectual Evangelism method that uses several scriptures from the book of Romans to describe the way to salvation through Jesus Christ. Particularly‚ the following verses are used: Romans 3:23‚ which states‚ “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;” Romans 6:23‚ which states “for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord;” Romans 10:9‚ “That if you confess with your mouth‚
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The Letter to the Hebrews (New Testament) The Epistle to the Hebrews was written for the Jewish Believers‚ stating that Jesus is the only true High Priest and he was the perfect sacrifice. Personally‚ upon reading I came to realize that it was written for followers of Jesus Christ who were persecuted‚ judged‚ rejected in the early ages. It was mentioned that “Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings‚ yes‚ and of chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned‚ they were sawn in two‚ were
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