...characters residing in Heaven, Hell and Earth, and how their disobedient actions lead to their downfall. The theme of disobedience to God is developed through the characters of Satan, Adam and Eve. In the beginning of Book One, Satan’s original sin is introduced: he dared to go to war against God in order to overthrow Him. The first book then explains how Satan longed to be equal to God, and how he used that idea as his motivation to attempt to take God’s throne...
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...Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve Gay marriage Some may believe that gay marriage isn’t morally wrong; while mainly strong biblical based Christians (the opposing side) states it is; I am for the opposing side. The policy should not be changed in the states that are against gay marriage, and define marriage as between one man and one woman. In the other states and countries, the legalization of gay marriage still exists. Something should be done about this. Homosexuality is considered an Abomination My first argument is coming from Leviticus 20:13, where it states “a man shall not lie with another man as he would with a woman, and if he does, this act will be considered an abomination in the eyes of God.” When God uses the word “abomination” to describe this specific sin, he is using the strongest and most intense word that He can possibly use to describe what He really thinks about this particular sin. Homosexuality is not what God intended while creating this earth and its people. He created Adam, He then created Eve Male and Female he created them. When God created this earth, and then Adam, he then created a partner for him; he created Eve, not another Adam. This means that perfect partnership requires some level of difference as well as similarity so great to the point that Adam could cry out loudly, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh”. Sexual intimacy between a man and a woman is the normal method of male and female bonding (emotionally...
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...a special place on earth and wanted all of earth to be as beautiful and picture-perfect as the Garden of Eden. The first test theodicy of God’s intent of moral decision making was made by Adam and Eve. Satan disguised himself as a serpent in the Garden of Eden and told a convincing deceptive story to Eve and persuaded them to eat an apple from the “tree of life”. What makes the serpent story so powerful to Eve is that the serpent knows what God knows, that eating the forbidden fruit will separate the knowledge of...
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...Essay Question 1: Biblical Worldview To me, worldview in general means the view or opinion that a person has to view the world or make judgment about life. It does not necessary need to be the same worldview, as different people have different thinking and opinion on every matter. It is mostly influenced by individual culture, religion, backgrounds and science study today. A biblical worldview on another hand is how an individual view the world or make judgment based on the word of God which is ‘The Bible’. In another word, biblical worldview is how a person’s view can be defined through scriptures. After reading Genesis 1-11, it is like a base for all biblical truth as it clearly states that God is the creator of all things. The scriptures define God as loving, kind and holy. By reading and understanding these scriptures, it changes some of our personal worldview and who God really is and what he portrays in the creation of the world before it even begun. Genesis 1–11 it teaches us regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and civilization. Based on Genesis 1, God uses only 7 days to create the natural world. He showed us that we should work six days and rest on the seventh day like what he did when he was creating the earth. It only took him 6 days to complete and rested on the seventh day which is called ‘Sabbath Day’. The meaning behind Sabbath is rest which is seen in Genesis 2:2-3 which states, “By the seventh day God had finished the work he...
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...Milton The Book note Table of Contents Introduction Cast of Characters Plot Summary An Analysis of Major Characters Satan Adam Eve Chapter Summary and Analysis Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5 and 6 Book 7 Book 8 and 9 Book 10 Book 11 and 12 Symbols and Themes Quotes The Quiz Introduction John Milton was born in London on December 9, 1608. He was the son of a successful Protestant merchant, and was provided with an excellent education that included the opportunity to travel widely throughout Europe. He was fluent in a number of classical as well as modern languages, including Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Aramaic, Spanish, Italian, French and Dutch. In 1625, he began his attendance at Cambridge University with the intention of becoming a clergyman in the Church of England, but was disillusioned by what he considered the arrogance and ignorance of his fellow students. He decided that his true calling was to serve God and his country as an author and poet. Inspired by Roman poets of antiquity, and particularly Virgil, Milton aspired to create a great epic poem in the English language. He considered two other distinctly British topics for his epic—the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and the military exploits of the general Oliver Cromwell—before settling on the Biblical story of Adam and Eve and their fall from God’s grace through disobedience. Milton was politically active throughout his life, and was outspoken in his beliefs...
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...sound of “aum” or “om”, a sacred sound to the Hindu religion, and with Brahma being the source of creation., also known as the “Creator”. Brahma is part of a trio of main gods in the Hinduism, the other two being Vishnu and Shiva, Vishnu being the “Protector” or “Preserver”, who protects the earth and it’s creatures, and Shiva, being the “Destroyer”, and is in control of destroying and remaking the universe. (Ganeri, 1995) In the Upanishad, which is one of the Holy texts of Hinduism, it compares the creation of the world to the “breaking of an egg”, and in the Vedas, another sacred Hindu text, it describes the world being built “the timbers of the universe”, by the Creator, Brahma. (BBC, 2013) This creation story is very interesting in my opinion because there is not only multiple interpretations of the same event, but also completely different, but completely appropriate, metaphors for the creation of the...
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...Paradise Lost -John Milton- John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost (1667), written in blank verse. Milton's poetry and prose reflect deep personal convictions, a passion for freedom and self-determination, and the urgent issues and political turbulence of his day. Writing in English, Latin, Greek, and Italian, he achieved international renown within his lifetime, and his celebrated Areopagitica (1644)—written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship—is among history's most influential and impassioned defenses of free speech and freedom of the press. William Hayley's 1796 biography called him the "greatest English author," and he remains generally regarded "as one of the preeminent writers in the English language," though critical reception has oscillated in the centuries since his death (often on account of his republicanism). Samuel Johnson praised Paradise Lost as "a poem which...with respect to design may claim the first place, and with respect to performance, the second, among the productions of the human mind," though he described Milton's politics as those of an "acrimonious and surly republican". Because of his republicanism, Milton has been the subject of centuries of British partisanship. The phases...
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...wrong, and some people just do not care or just do not want to talk about it. Homosexuality is on the rise in the United States as well as many other countries. Homosexuality and same sex marriages are rising; marriages are taking place. In the eyes of the church, God and many others this is a socially incorrect relationship. Throughout the United States and other countries, Homosexuality or same sex marriages defies the laws of Christianity and it is an immoral acts in Gods eyes and society. God created humanity to be fertile, Adam and Eve to be heterosexuals to populate the world with a heterosexual raise. Man and woman bodies symbolically as one flesh, to marry create children and their children to create children. How is homosexual to be a part of Gods plains. In Genesis 2:4 to 2:25 it states specifically that a man and woman, one flesh one body. Homosexuals raising a kid, which is not in the Holy Bible, in the Bible it reads Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve or Jane and Anne. Homosexuals raising kids this is sure to create a development issues in kids. How can a child identifies him or herself as who he or she is as person, being raised by homosexuals parents in a same sex marriage. A child needs heterosexual parents to learn from, providing separate love and support. How can to homosexuals male or female raise a child? In today’s society and not have an effect on that child. He or she would be...
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...thinking on their own, but obedience to authority in the end will be what kills us all. Overall his article has several compelling reasons to believe his theory, but it is also not completely believable for several reasons. There are several points that are debatable and his high use of emotion alone could cause one to question his article on a whole. Fromm being a psychoanalyst, sociologist, historian, and philosopher may have contributed to his using the pull of emotion so much. In his article Fromm states that history began with an act of disobedience and that history will possibly end with an act of obedience. Adam and Eve’s disobedience caused humans to then rely on themselves, and that until this happened humans were not able to fully develop the ability to reason or love. Similar to Adam and Eve, other cultures also have their own stories of how history began with disobedience. Through disobedience man has continued to evolve spiritually and intellectually, through this enlightening was learned that not all disobedience is a virtue and not all obedience is vice. Fromm defines autonomous obedience or humanistic conscience as obeying yourself, and this is not submissive. Heteronomous obedience or authoritarian conscience is obeying a power outside your own person such as another person or society laws, and this type of obedience is submissive. Fromm goes on to define rational and irrational authority. ...
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...Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility is apparently a quality we should have. I found three places where personal responsibility was used and not used. School, work and the Bible. We will take a closer look at them and decide why it is good to take personal responsibility. In collage, no one tells you when to get to class, when assignments are do, or when to study for a test. It is your personal responsibility to do those things. If you don’t, your school yeah will not be as great as you want it. If that means instead of going to a party the night before a big (or small) test, then be it. If you have relied on your parents and teachers for your whole life, then what will you do when it comes the time for you to leave, you won’t know what to do. I mean, it’s partly the parents fault for doing everything for you, but you could have taught yourself how to do simple things. If your parents don’t let go of the rope a little, how do they expect you accomplish anything. You have to be able to survive on your own. It’s a big world out there. Anyway, in collage, you have to be able to do almost about everything on your own. Sure, you will have your friends and teachers for guidance, but you have to have to personal responsibility to be able to do things and live in this harsh world. The next area with personal responsibility required in at your work. When at work, you usually have a boss, or something that tells you what you need to do. It is your responsibility to make...
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...about this topic? While no conclusion or consensus has been reached on the topic there are two view points and positions which have arisen to the forefront of the debate. First we have the egalitarian view which holds the position that ministerial opportunities should be equal for both men and women. Then we have the complementarian view which presents the belief that ministerial roles should be differentiated by gender. James Beck’s book TwoViews on Women in Ministry explores both of these positions by examining four articles, two of each opposing viewpoints along with three critical responses to each article. The goal of the text is to compare and contrast both positions, thus giving the reader enough information to form their own opinion and position on the topic. The editor of the book Dr. James Beck is a faculty member of Denver Seminary in the counseling department. Beck is a senior professor of counseling and a licensed clinical psychologist. He earned a Ph.D. from Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, an Ed.M. from Oregon State University, a Th.M....
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...day, he rested. Just in this first chapter of the first book of the Bible, we see an entire planet spoken into existence in a matter of six days. The first man created, is Adam, who was formed from dust, made in Gods image. Eve was then created as a partner from Adam, also created in the image of God. She was created from Adams rib. She was not taken from any bone in his head, not to be above him, or from his feet, not being below him. She was taken from his side, signifying that she is his equal and partner. Another significant event in Genesis concerning the natural world, is the flood. God nearly destroyed the earth. Anyone who refused to believe the prophecy given by Noah was wiped out. God used this to rid the earth of excessive sin. However, after the flood, God made a covenant with Noah to never flood the earth again. Human Identity On the sixth day of creation, God made man in his image and likeness. Many people are confused by the phrase ‘made in God’s image’. The most natural reaction is to believe that humans physically resemble God. However, upon studying what the phrase actually means; many theologians can assume that being made in the image of God simply means that we are able to think, rationalize, and understand the difference between right and wrong. We are able to have our own opinions and create things just as God did. This is what separates us from the other living things on the earth. Animals are controlled by their instincts and do...
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...Kingdom of God Dr. Pat Francis Dustin William Hall September 8th 2011 Introduction In a kingdom there are kings and queens, princes and princess's and all kinds of other royalty figures. To the common person access to the royal people and the royal property is not allowed. To capture and take hold that we we're born with royalty in our spiritual bloodline and that the God that sent HIS only begotten son not only wanted us to receive the free gift of salvation but wanted us in his royal family is astonishing. God not only wants us to be blessed but he wants us to accept the benefits of being in the royal family. Kingdom of God I have the ability to be so attractive. The kingdom of God is something that when placed inside of our hearts makes us attractive to those around us. We posses the solutions to the modern day questions. We walk with something that all mankind will react too because God created all in HIS image and are allow subject to HIS creativity entity. With the kingdom of God reigning in our hearts we allow the invisible kingdom to take reign and allow an everlasting kingdom to begin to open up opportunities for us. Opportunities like establishing that which was rightfully the LORDS back to HIM. The world has established it's kingdom and is in pursuit of capturing the sons and daughters of light. When we realize that we have the kingdom of God within us, we can begin to take authority over the kingdoms that threaten God's. The phrase...
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...Sanctuary * What is the purpose of light? * Ephesians 5:14 * To make something manifest, make something known. * What does God want to make known? * Micah 7:9 * God’s righteousness. * When God made Adam and Eve, they were covered in His righteousness. That’s why they were able to be naked and not ashamed. * What did God do when He saw Adam and Eve making the figs leaves * Genesis 3:26 * God made another garment for them. * The first garment God made for them represented righteousness. * When Adam and Eve were making the fig leaves, they were trying to attain righteousness on their own, or should we say they were trying to put on a garment of self righteousness. * They were trying to clothe themselves independent of God * What is righteousness? * Psalms 119:172 * God’s commandments * Can we make ourselves righteous? * Isaiah 64:6 * Romans 3:10 * Jeremiah 13:23 * Read Ezekiel 18 * It talks about people who live through life w/o sinning will make it into Heaven. Also anyone who live righteously through life but sin before they die will not make it * What is faith? * Romans 4:5 * Believing God * Righteousness By Faith * Romans 3:22 * The righteousness of God can be put upon us when we confess our sins sincerely to Him and ask Him to help us to live in accordance to His law. ...
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...get caught up with our body image. If we do not truly believe that we are each created from God then we can get so idolized of how we look making ourselves unhappy. The book talked about how coming to God and finding your true identity in Christ will fill that need of wanting how your body should be and accepting how God made you and that you are beautiful in his eyes. That is where the book talked about finding your true identity with Christ. Once we accept that we were all made uniquely and for a reason and a purpose we will realize how much we are in need of God and how we will find our true identity within him. We then realize that we are a treasure of God. Also, once we stop letting our negative thoughts about ourselves and the opinions of other and letting that dictate...
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