In American Psycho, by Bret Easton Ellis, the main character Patrick Bateman plans both roles of antagonist and protagonist. Patrick Bateman and his Group of insanely wealthy Wall Street colleagues live a life of utter excess, purchasing nothing but the finest things, wearing the best clothes money can buy, eating only at luxurious restaurants, and looking down on those who don’t meet their standard. This along with many other aspects of the novel contribute to the theme of these characters being
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CONGREGATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL MODEL APPLICATION The framework for facilitating real change in a congregation of age is simple according to John Kotter. The principles of change transcend secular and religious lines. Although the message of the Gospel is about change, churches may be the last entity to desire it. The status quo is often elevated to a sacred position in the church, shadowing the reality of the current situation and the need for transformation. The following paragraphs represent
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because they compliment each other. Five facets of theology are: explaining reality (often times looked upon as much more than an explanation of how things work, but a view of their place in God’s plan), systematization of Christian doctrine ( the practice of presenting Christian doctrine as an ordered or coherent whole), defending the faith and as a bridge for nonbelievers (this “apologetic theology” strives to help us refute the argument of those atheists who state that it’s not reasonable to believe
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An eyewitness of the risen Christ, Paul did not physically walk with Jesus during His earthly ministry as the other apostles did. Even so, Jesus’ words spoken to Paul after His death and resurrection were defining factors of the apostle’s ministry and message. His conviction, commission, and confidence were fueled by these words and had a sweeping effect on the spread of Christianity and the growth of the early church. “Breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord,” Paul was on
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was what God thought about the issue. He was practically saying, this is what my heart tells me is right, so God may support my perspective. It is important to note that one of the main objectives of Huss writing this letter was to appeal to the Christian senses of the readers and the
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Jesus’ Upside-Down Kingdom The Upside-Down Kingdom is a different perspective that Jesus delivers and an overturned outlook that He shares. Jesus did not view life like the religious people, but He brought a new order of things. Jesus showed us a different viewpoint of the way we should be living. Jesus taught and gave a deeper understanding, which was usually different than the way most understood. Through Jesus’ teachings and parables He showed an upside-down kingdom. Jesus was not concerned
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Reflection of This Weeks Reading Assignment In this week’s reading assignment in “Using New Testament Greek in Ministry” written by David Alan Black, I learned the importance of researching the scriptures in the New Testament. There are three questions that Black suggested that should be asked anytime that a study is done of the New Testament and those questions; according to him are: 1. Do I know where my text fits biblically?, 2. Am I really certain about what the text is saying?, and last but
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no desire to go places they use to go, and sometimes they will lose some friends. Paul wrote this letter about A.D. 57 while he was in Corinth preparing to visit Rome. This letter emphasizes the foundation of the Christian faith. It gives clear everyday instruction for Christian beliefs and how they should behave in accordance with their faith. However, the mega theme specifies sin and rejecting to obey God’s will. More so, in order for us to receive salvation, we must be willing to obey
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gods, in some way based on some truth, but it was twisted to fit what they see as best for them. Cautiously, I will say that Christianity is one of those religions, Paul calls the work of Christ the mystery now revealed. On the other hand, we, as Christians, know that the message of Christ is the truth. Therefore, it goes without much thought that it is not the religion to focus on—it is the truth. Jehovah's Witnesses is the religious cult that I will discuss (without causing too much controversy)
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authors Winthrop, Edwards, Bradstreet, Emerson, Poe, and Dickinson. In 1630 John Winthrop wrote and delivered his sermon A Model of Christian Charity. In this sermon, Winthrop describe an ideal or model society in which all citizens give back and have complete faith in God. Edwards wrote Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God in which he invokes fear into the Christians in his parish. He makes them feel as though any faltering faith will lead to God dropping them into Hell. In Winthrop and Edward’s writings
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