...some lessons in our Christian Living subject with our subject in-charge Ma. Imelda Grace G. Daña RVM. First, I learned about the Four Gospel: One Message of Lesson 1 of our subject. St. Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, stress two important facts about gospel: there is no other gospel and that the gospel he and the other apostles preach came from Jesus Christ. The Gospel writers are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. Matthew, Mark and Luke are Synoptic Gospels because it explains about Jesus’ Humanity. John’s Gospel explains about Jesus’ Divinity. The account of Jesus teaching His audience about the values of the kingdom contained in the Beatitudes and the many new laws on praying, almsgiving, and fasting is presented in both gospels. Matthew calls this event “Sermon on the Mount” while Luke calls it “Sermon on the Plain”. Matthew’s audience is predominantly Jewish so he wanted to show them that Jesus is the Promised Savior, the God-Son who, like the Father who gave the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai also gives the Beatitudes and the new laws on praying, fasting, and almsgiving on mount. Luke has for his audience the Greeks so Jesus must be presented to them as someone who accepts and treats everyone “Jews and Gentiles” equally. Dei Verbum urges that the sacred authors told us the honest truth about Jesus Christ. In what He did and taught for our eternal salvation. This is the Good News, the Gospel and there is no other. Jesus is the good news presented to us in the gospels. Jesus...
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...saying is the message of God. However, after getting to know the lesson more in detail and better, I realized that my perception of the topic was wrong, as “Divine Revelation” is much broader and more meaningful than we realized. Furthermore, I able to understand better how “Divine Revelation” or simply God’s revelation is still very much present in modern times today. The...
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...course, you will create and submit lessons for a group study about a Gospel character other than Jesus or Paul. This project is essentially a biographical study of one person. For example, imagine you have been asked to give a series of presentations on Peter for a men’s retreat or a small group study. You will want to interact with the passages concerning Peter in the Gospels and then create lessons that examine how this information can help people in their daily lives. You will submit this project progressively in stages. You will end up with a small series of PowerPoint presentations complete with transcripts and a bibliography. Details are given below. * Using the Cover Page Sample document, submit your cover page with the following information: * Who you are going to study (which your instructor will have approved beforehand) * The title of your study * The setting of the delivery (e.g. main worship service or youth group Bible study) * The length (e.g. forty minutes or one hour) * The other relevant information as specified in the Sample Cover Page If you do not have a specific ministry at this time, imagine a hypothetical setting. In addition, the Rubric details how you will be graded. The Cover Page is due in Module/Week 3. * You will create an outline of each lesson in your study. The main passages you must use come from the four Gospels; however, you are not restricted to one Gospel. You may also refer to epistles...
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...The author of the Gospel of Mark is never actually referred to or indicated within the text itself. However, an early Christian writer named Papias who was a bishop of Hierapolis in Asia Minor made a statement referring to the author of The Gospel of Mark as being a disciple of Peter (Harris, 2014). Papias also believed Mark had gathered the information in the Gospel from Peter’s accounts of Jesus’s ministry. Modern New Testament scholars feel it is more likely that Mark collected stories of Jesus’s ministry from several sources due to the lack of fluidity within the book. Scholars believe the Gospel of Mark was written approximately 66-70 A.D. during a time of great persecution of Christians (Harris, 2014). During this time the Jewish Revolt...
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...© 2010 by Gospel Publishing House, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce and adapt lesson components for exclusive use in the classroom and student notebooks. Any other use requires written permission. True Missions Story MEXICO Hey, Teachers! The manual on CD contains Slide Show Presentations for Click here to the True Missions Story. There are two versions to choose from, including open the Read one version with audio built in! For more information, see the “Read First” First file file found in the Slide Presentations folder. God’s Wonderful Surprises (Picture 1) (Picture 1) Little Israel lay helplessly in a hospital bed in Juarez, Mexico. He was covered with tubes that pumped fluid and nourishment into his body. The doctors didn’t know why the baby was so sick, but they were sure of one thing—Israel was dying. (Picture 2) (Picture 2) Israel’s parents pastored a small church. They had very little income. Often Israel’s mother earned extra money by making candy for her husband to sell on the streets. Even then they hardly had enough to live on, but they were happy to be preaching and telling others about Jesus. They had prayed for many people. Now they prayed desperately that God would help their son. (Picture 3) After running many tests, the doctors discovered Israel’s problem. He was very allergic to milk. They soon learned that only one brand of formula was available that did...
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...New Testament Class The Gospel of Jesus Christ is one of the greatest blessings that we as members of the church have in our lives. I have often wondered what it means to be converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Is it a process that occurs over night with one turning event? Is it a list of events or people that help contribute to this conversion process? My conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ is unique to me. Others have had similar experiences that have one thing in common, the principle of faith leading to action and desire. I was fortunate to be born into the covenant. I learned and tried to be a faithful follower of the church, however when I was 14 years old my life began to change forever. My family and I had recently moved to a town not too fare from Palmyra New York. My time in Sunday School was the worst experience of my life. Through the teasing and taunting of the youth of my class. The youth in my ward would exclude me from activities and call me names. I often wondered during that time of my life if the church was true. If the church was true why was this happening to me? Why were the youth the church tormenting me? My parents tried to council me without much success. I began to develop strong desirers not to attend church anymore. Fortunately my parents would not allow it. To this day I will forever be grateful for my loving parents who always tried to care for me and help me during my this time of great...
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...the lost, for the kingdom of God. During, a Thanksgiving gathering at the main family house for the holidays, the oldest of daughter of two sisters were preparing to place a ham in a roasting pan, when her sister suddenly “yelled,” you have to cut the ends off of the ham before placing it in the oven”! After a few moments of debating, the mother was called into the kitchen to settle the debate. “Mom, shouldn’t you cut off the ends of the ham, before it is placed into the roasting pan, asked the younger sister?” The mother thought for a moment and then replied,” I cut the ends because I did not have a big enough pan to place the whole ham into”! What an awesome lesson to learn from, especially when it comes to a particular method to evangelize, “the lesson should be” “what really works most effective for one person, may not work the same for someone else”. The LORD say to Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations” (Jer.1:5 NKJV). How comforting it is to know, that Christians can go the One who knows everyone, better than anyone on earth and in this truth, “everyone can be free, to be who he or she were created to be”! “The Christians true identity is through God’s deity”! Newkirk 2 To evangelize is to tell a good message. In the New Testament the term implies a good message, as in a victory. While...
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...The gospel written by Luke also has a light tone when talking about the consequences of not following God’s word. The fact that a sizable portion of Luke’s gospel is explained through stories and parables, explains the light tone which is present through the entirety of the gospel. For example, in Luke 16, in the story of the rich man and Laz’arus, the rich man, realizing that he cannot save himself because it is too late for him to repent, begs Abraham to send Laz’arus to warn his five brothers of the fate which awaits them if they continue on the path they are on. Abraham in response says to the rich man, “If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead” (Luke 16:31). Due to...
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...Johnny Cash Amanda B. Boone McKendree University Johnny Cash Johnny Cash was born in Arkansas and the 4th of 7 children. He was originally named J R Cash because his parents did not know what to name him however, when he entered the Air Force they would not allow him to use initials. Religion and music were very much a part of Johnny’s upbringing. His mother was a devout Pentecostal who often sang hymns to Johnny. Knowing her sons love of music, she eventually scrapped up the money for him to have singing lessons, but after three lessons the teacher instructed Johnny not to deviate from his natural voice. (The Biography Channel) In the Air Force is when he began to play music again. Johnny Cash originally intended to sing gospel music when trying for a music contract and was told they were no longer looking to sign gospel singers. Although he did not give up gospel music all together Hillbilly rock, outlaw, gospel, and country are all the music genres that Johnny contributed to. He is best known for his bass baritone voice that is like no other, not to mention known as the man in black. Johnny only wore black to every show because his first gig; he wore a black t-shirt and jeans and thought it to bring him luck. (The Biography Channel) After leaving the Air Force, Johnny married Vivian Liberto and had four daughters. Alcohol and drugs, not to mention a hectic touring schedule eventually led to Vivian filing for divorce. During one of his tours, he toured with...
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...One of the most amazing examples we found in the scriptures is how Jesus Christ treated the people according to their problems. At the same time he was the perfect example as a leader. We also cannot forget how he was his relation with Jewish leaders. The Jewish leader made many changes to the gospel and taught incorrectly; therefore Jesus mission was to teach the gospel correctly and the spiritual way to understand every doctrine and principle. Defend the right is something that God is expecting of us, in the bible, more specific the four gospel we learn how Jesus Christ had to defend the right vs the error. Even though the critics and his death that was part of the plan. How the four gospel impact my life One of the most beautiful stories in the bible that impact my life is the love that Jesus shows during his mortal life. Days before his death, he prayed to our heavenly father for every single of his disciples and followers. In the prayed we can learned how important is for Jesus every single person, also how is his marvelous love for every single of us. Also how he asked to our Heavenly father the importance of the unity into Him ad our father in heaven. I consider the four gospels a sacred and powerful scriptures, I cannot imagine how would be the bible records without any modification or miss translation that they suffered in the past. However, we have in our hands a powerful set of records than can help us to know more Jesus Christ. I like how thanks to the bible we...
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...rediscover its role as an outreach movement whose sole existence is for the benefit of others. Only then the church can see itself as a vital community reaching the lost and exercising its gifts. The Bible leaves no doubt that our God is committed to outreach. His commands and His laws are given to live by. However, we are called upon not only to live the gospel but spread the gospel. The Great Commission leaves us no choice for the church but to go. Evangelism is not an option. So it is not a question whether we should or shouldn’t. Going for God is part of our fabric as a church. It is who we are in Jesus. In Romans 10:14-15 Paul explains our responsibility to spread the good news about Jesus to others: "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" The question is, what are my convictions, fears, if any, and longings aroused in me by this lesson? It is my conviction that because of His heart of love, God made the first move to reach us and bless us. Therefore, whatever is on His heart must be on ours. He wants us to go to people, relate to them, engage them and above all allow God to use us to remove barriers of separation. God has given us resources to make it happen. He has given us His Word, feet...
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...Reflection Jeremy Simms Theology 104 Doctor Jones June 30, 2012 Reflection: I. Introduction: Throughout this course of study I have been challenged, and my awareness as a Christian has been heightened. There have been several questions raised that deserve not only an answer, but diligence in the research and understanding necessary to answer with confidence, vigor and enthusiasm. The first question that will be answered is simple in thought, but more complex in true understanding. Does the Bible have authority? Next, we will discuss the importance of personal testimonies in sharing the gospel. Finally, we will look at life as a Christian. If a person is a Christian, does it matter how they live their life? Throughout the following pages these questions will be explored and answered fully, truly and completely. II. Section One: Does the Bible have authority? Many people read the Bible with cynicism in their hearts and attempt to be overly critical as a result. This is true for both Christians and non-believers alike. In some ways it seems easier to look for a mistake or try to disprove scripture instead of having true faith. This poses the question. Does the Bible have authority? If so, where does its authority come from and how do we know? There are many arguments that show the Bible’s authority and confirm the scripture is the word of God. The most powerful to me personally is the convicting, convincing...
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...John are the four narrators for the Gospels. The Gospel “offers distinctive information about Jesus, his public ministry, death, Resurrection, and significance” (Mueller 80). Each of the four Gospels were written at different times, and without collaboration. Due to the differences of chronological order, the order in which events took place, vocabulary, the overall contents, and similarities the Synoptic Problem was created. The Synoptic problem refers to the discussion and the relationship between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The main question that the Synoptic problem posses is what is the nature of the relationship between the three Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke, which was written first, and what sources were used in each of them? With the exception of John, the Gospels have many different similarities in the text, passages, and the specific arrangements of those passages. The reason for the Gospel written by John not being included in the synoptic problem is that there are very few agreements in the text compared to those of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. “The synoptic gospels are synoptic in that they share a majority of their information. Mark contains 93% shared information, Matthew 58% and Luke contains 41%. The Gospel of John in the only gospel that is not considered part of the synoptic gospels because it is 92% peculiar, or dissimilar in its structure and makeup” (Linderer 2). Although each of the Gospels written by Matthew, Mark, and Luke have...
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...THE EARLIEST CHRISTIAN WRITINGS LESSON 1 Question 1: (1 Points) | What is the most widespread method of Biblical interpretation used by scholars today?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Mystical b. Allegorical c. Historical critical d. Literal | | | | | Question 2: (1 Points) | What was the message of early Christianity?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Salvation comes through fast b. Salvation comes through circumcision c. Salvation is by faith d. Salvation is by self punishment | | | | | Question 3: (1 Points) | The New Testament consists of: <!--[if !supportLists]--> a. 4 Gospels, 21 letters, 1 Apocalypse b. 3 Gospels, 1 Acts, 22 Letters, 1 Apocalypse c. 4 Gospels, 1 Acts, 21 Letters, 1 Apocalypse d. 3 Gospels, 2 Acts, 21 Letters | | | | | Question 4: (1 Points) | Which one of these are seen in the Bible as signs of the presence of the Kingdom of God?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Gospels b. Parables c. Miracles d. Teachings | | | | | Question 5: (1 Points) | Matthew, Mark and Luke are based on what writing?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Pseudepigrapha b. Quelle c. Apocrypha d. John | | | | | | CHRISTIANITY IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE LESSON 2 Question 1: (1 Points) | Christianity was born in what Empire?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Babylonian b. Assyrian c. Hellenistic d. Roman | | | | | Question 2: (1 Points)...
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...and he simply responds with “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Levi is chosen to emphasize that he is of the worst sinners. The dinner with the sinners is a part of Jesus’ mission of this passage. The sinners were considered unclean and profane, yet Jesus is there to be their physician. He is there to pursue the faith in them (Just 96). Historical Analysis The Gospel of Luke was originally written in Koine Greek (McKenzie 525). The intended audience is Greek-speaking, meaning Christianity was an international religion. The Gospels of Luke, Mark and Matthew have many of the same stories, but sometimes in different words or order. One of the problems of these Synoptic Gospels is the synoptic problem. The synoptic problem is the interrelationship of the three of them and the similarity in content (Mueller 75,77). One solution is that Matthew used information from only Mark, and Luke wrote last, using both of the gospels before him (McKenzie 524). The two main theological parties in Judaism were Sadducees and Pharisees. The Sadducees are not mentioned much in the New Testament, but the Pharisees are debated with in this book. ‘Pharisees’ means righteous. Pharisees were the only ones who could keep the skill of being righteous (Green 246). Levi is presented as a tax collector from Capernaum. Levi is of low status and is...
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