...What our world needs is a greater knowledge about God. When individuals know the true God, they are inclined to think more purely, conduct themselves with greater righteousness and seek greater personal excellence. When a society knows God and lives by his precepts people care more about each other, crime diminishes, and people are safer. Having a desire to increase knowledge about God in our world, I plan to write one short essay about God each month and add it to this website. These essays can be printed on the front and back sides of a single 8½ X 11 inch page from the .pdf file. When printed with the free Adobe .pdf© reader, they will look like the originals. Feel free to print and distribute these to others. They can be used by Bible class teachers, personal evangelists, missionaries, preachers, and others who are interested in knowing and promoting knowledge about God. If you want to receive each month’s essay by e-mail, please send me your name and e-mail address. If you want these monthly essays to be sent to others, please send me their names and e-mail addresses. However, if you send me names and e-mail addresses of others, be sure to inform them about it. That way they will know why they are receiving these essays. Resources About Biblical Theism: A reading of these books will give a very good understanding of the overall subject of biblical theism. Of course, the best source for understanding biblical theism is the Bible itself. (pdf...
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...When comparing Gatsby and Janie in The Great Gatsby, and Their Eyes Were Watching God, Gatsby was the more hopeful person. He took initiative and tried desperately to win back the love of his life. Janie, although not as hopeful, took initiative as well, and tried to gain control of her life. In trying to accomplish similar goals, both go through a degree of maturity. But, even though Janie hated Nanny because Nanny told her to marry someone rich and not for her to follow her dreams, due to the fact that Janie had Nanny to teach her moral values, Janie does mature. This was because the values that she was raised with stuck with her, though perhaps subconsciously. On the other hand, Gatsby, who had little to no interaction with his parents when...
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...Deuteronomy Principle: Great leader has to obey the Lord and live by his commandments in order to receive the Lord’s promises. Key Verse: Deuteronomy 11:26-27: Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse. The blessing if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you today. Explanation/Illustration of the Principle Obedience helps a leader grow closer to God. A leader must be obedient in order to grow and know God’s will. He shows evidence of his relationship, faith and love for God by doing God’s will. When a leader loves God, his actions show where his heart is. He then, understands God’s love for his people and the significance of God giving his only begotten son to suffer and die on the cross and he want to obey God– because of his love. God wants the leader to be obedient because he knows what is best for him. He also wants the leader to live a good life of obedience, holiness and purity. Obeying God’s commands points to the shape of a leader’s life as a whole, to the consistency of that leaders. He must strive to personify God’s love and character.[1] Joshua Principle: Great leaders must possess characteristics of courage and faith and show leadership abilities. Key Verse: Joshua 1: 6-7: Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according...
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...Palacios English 3A 9 February 2017 The Great Awakening was an important time for colonists. Puritanism had a big impact on American colonist’s lives. Before the Great Awakening, religion was common in colonies. However, the Great Awakening changed religion for them. The colonist’s feelings towards God changed and many new religions were made. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” is a sermon by Jonathan Edwards. This sermon contains many details that show how religion changed for the colonists. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards shows how colonists were impacted by the Great Awakening. Religion prior to the Great Awakening was much stricter. Different colonies had different rules but...
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...bringing in some facts about Jonah, whom was a prophet of God and the son of Amittai. Jonah was written between 793 and 753 B.C. and was written near Jerusalem. The author of Jonah is he himself; although throughout my research other theological scholars say the author of Jonah is unknown because it was written in third person. However, I disagree because there are other books in the bible written in third person and the authors are writing about their selves. First, I am going to write about the background of the Book of Jonah. The book of Jonah is quite interesting because it has some major themes and several purposes; it is also a short book in the bible that only has four chapters. The recipients of this book would be primarily to Israel, but it as well could be to any individual because we can all relate to the book of Jonah. I am certain that there are individuals that have several of the characteristics of Jonah, being that we all can be disobedient, bitter, resentful, and prideful at times. According to author Hyun Chul Paul Kim, that wrote Jonah Read Intertextually believes that out of all the other twelve Minor Prophets, Jonah has been the one who has been neglected, because people in general refer to him as the prophet that was swallowed by a big fish, because he was stubborn. The Book of Jonah Outline 1. Jonah flees from the Lord. ( 1:1-17) 2. Jonah is delivered from the fish. (2:1-2:10) 3. Jonah obeys God and goes to Nineveh. (3:1-3:10) 4. Jonah is angry...
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... Submitted By: Timothy L. Rhiney OTS 315 Ancient Israel Dr. Hannah Harrington February 21, 2012 Introduction Thesis Statement of Points The power of God A. Pray and seek the Lord God Answers Jehoshaphat's prayers So why pray? A. Prayer admits our own limitations B. Prayer opens our eyes to the power of God IV. Conclusion/Summary Bibliography Introduction: There's a story in the Old Testament that people of God are faced with everyday. A situation that is utterly outside their control, a situation that threatens to completely destroy them; one they have absolutely no resources for and no ability to stop, and in which they are at a complete loss as to what to do. It's the kind of story in which, in their utter helplessness, they cry out to God and find that He comes to their rescue marvelously so that, though they started out with fear and trembling, they end with joy and rejoicing. Let’s take a look at the story about Jehoshaphat himself. A few generations before Jehoshaphat was born, all the twelve tribes of Israel had constituted one great nation. But King Solomon had failed to remain faithful to God; and so, the kingdom became divided under the reign of his son Rehoboam. The southern kingdom, Judah, was passed on to Rehoboam's son Abijah, then to Abijah's son Asa, and then to Asa's son Jehoshaphat. Over the course...
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...Even Small Things Are Great Every person longs for recognition. It is the yearning of the ego to seek love. We feel good upon receiving praise from our superior. We float with pride when we are rated on top of others. Giving honor and reward to those who have accomplished great things is a good way of valuing. Rightly done, it affirms their being created in the image of God. On the other hand, we must be careful of the way the world gives recognition. The criterion it sets to receive award tends to discriminate and devalue those who have no superior talents and winning personalities. Small people with limited capacity and resources are in a disadvantage position. The standard for becoming great is tilted to those who are endowed with opportunity to succeed according to worldly agenda. Little people compete against the odds in a world that measures success in terms of bigness and becoming number one. Status-seeking feeds the human nature’s quest for ego tripping. It works for show. It entertains people who are awed and dazzled by what they see. Being cheered and hailed by the adoring crowd awakens the hidden desire to feel like a god. It is a dangerous game that precedes downfall (Lk 14:11). Jesus values the greatness of people differently. Often times, it is not what they can show off but what is hidden in the heart that Jesus recognizes. The rich who put large gifts out of their riches never impressed Jesus. The one he admired is a poor widow...
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...know as the Great Migration to create land where they could be religiously free. In these Puritan societies they emanated a strong sense of faith but although they were strict and harsh, the Puritans did indeed embody many admirable traits. In Goodman Brown and The Minister's black veil one exemplary trait that is demonstrated through their writings is the puritans being very persistent in keeping their faith. Both characters in these texts the show the struggle of keeping faith after being exposed to evil side of mankind but are still able to look up to God. Another trait was how the Puritans were very aware and valued God’s presence in their life as seen in Narrative of the Capacity, From of plymouth plantation, and Burning of our house. Lastly, another laudable trait the Puritans depicted was...
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...The Great Awakening generated many Biblical truths during its time and is considered phenomena to today’s church. Some of these Biblical truths are salvation and a conversion of the heart, that all men and women can be saved. We can have an understanding of Gods truth and His word. Moreover we can have freedom of sin from the guilt and shame. Furthermore mankind can be transformed by His word. Edwards’s vision went beyond salvation, redemption is another Biblical truth. Edwards also stressed that God’s grace extends to everyone that will call on Him. The manifestation of God’s grace, and the bestowal of His richest blessings. All of these Biblical truths can be found in His Holy word. These truths are so essential to the Christians Faith....
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...In religious philosophy, the idea of dualism accept that there are two separate substances—good and evil—which are similarly capable. In "Christian" dualism, God speaks to the good element and Satan speaks to the evil substance. In any case, in all actuality despite the fact that Satan has some power, he is no equivalent to God Almighty, for he was made by God as a blessed messenger before he revolted (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:13-17). As the Scripture says, "You, dear kids, are from God and have defeated them, in light of the fact that the person who is in you is more noteworthy than the person who is on the planet" (1 John 4:4). As per Scripture, there is no dualism, no two contradicting strengths of equivalent power called great and...
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...when his father abdicated the throne. God had a great plan for Solomon to take him from strength to strength and glory to glory while inspiring the people of Israel to draw ever nearer to God and fulfill their covenant and destiny as His chosen people. Solomon’s early beginning was so full of promise and he did achieve a great deal of success during his reign.Solomon was anointed and proclaimed king in the closing years of his father David, who abdicated in his favor. His early life was bright with promise, and it was God's purpose that he should go on from strength to strength, from glory to glory, ever approaching nearer the similitude of the character of God, and thus inspiring His people to fulfill their sacred trust as the depositaries of divine truth. Throughout his reign, he achieved a great deal of success. Some of these achievements include great accomplishments in trading, expansion, and perhaps his most famous, his accomplishments in fair judgment. In addition, Solomon was viewed as an author of remarkable skill and noteworthy output. Several writings in the Bible recognize King Solomon as a contributor; these writings include the biblical Proverbs, the Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, the Wisdom of Solomon, and the later Psalms of Solomon. King Solomon had several attributes that allowed him to be one of the greatest kings of all time. However, he received his greatest attribute, a divine gift, by making the right wish. His wish to God for wisdom, allowed him to become known...
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...The Great Awakening was a movement in colonial times influenced by leaders such as George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards. One of Jonathan edwards’ most influencial sermon was “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. In this sermon, he demonstrates how God’s wrath is unstoppable and only Christ can save you from an eternity of misery. In his sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God’, Jonathan Edwards impacts religious beliefs of colonial American people through rhetoric and persuasion during the Great Awakening. Edwards’ sermon revolutionizes the religious beliefs during the Great Awakening. Edwards uses the simile: “ The God holds you over the pit of Hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked: his wrath towards you burns like a fire… you are ten thousand times more abominable in his eyes than the worst venomous serpent is in ours” (Edwards 89). This new idea of God being a God of fury and relentless wrath revolutionized the belief of colonial Americans. William Farley states in his article on the Great Awakening that “Overnight, the town was transformed. The citizens sang hymns in the streets, the tavern closed, young people pursued God in bands, and it...
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...you learn, regarding businesses. 11. You can give prestige to your name. Daniel Gonzalez 13/06/2015 English 12 First Draft, Argumentative Essay 35 Minutes “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1st Timothy 4:12) This is one of the most important verses the Bible has for young people, in fact this verse changed my life since the moment I read it. What I understand when I read this verse is: Even though you are young, you can still do great things! God has great things for young people; we only need to discover them in our daily life. Every young person should be an entrepreneur, because it gives him the opportunity to build his own future, set an example in society, and help his family since he is young. I have always liked entrepreneurship, and I believe it is the best way for a young person to make his dreams come true, make and...
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...corporate, offers honor to God. Worship can and should characterize our daily life, we offer praise, adoration, and thanksgiving. As ministers through music, we must get out of the way and let God do his thing through us. Do we always get out of his way? No. We fail often and have to remind ourselves of just who our Audience is (i.e., God). But God is faithful! He has been drawing the church into his presence through worship for two millennia (not to mention the tabernacle & temple before that). God’s people have approached him over that time in numerous ways. Worship music is important to our worship experience as the Church body, and throughout history. John 4:24 “God is a Spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” • For us to worship God in spirit and in truth we must make sure we obey all of His commandments as given by Him in the Bible on how He is to be worshipped. • We must speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent. • As we sing, pray, give, partake of the communion, and as the gospel sermon is preached, it must be done according to God’s instructions in the Bible. The purpose of our worship is to glorify, honor, praise, exalt, and please God. Our worship must show our adoration and loyalty to God for His grace in providing us with the way to escape the bondage of sin, so we can have the salvation He so much wants to give us. The nature of the worship God demands is the prostration...
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...under pressure. They lead their kingdoms to a great future and are strong even when they are in tough situations. Ancient Egyptian history had over 170 Pharaohs, and each Pharaoh was either skilled in war tactics or architecture, but never both. This changed when Ramses the Great came to power. Ramses II was immensely popular; statues were created all around Egypt to honor him. Ramses II even had a library in a temple he made, the Ramesseum, which had over 10,000 papyruses about how great he was. During Ramses II reign Ramses got his drive from Egyptian Religion. He wanted to be known as a God King so he created many magnificent temples and statues of the Gods, his family and himself in order to...
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