Ashley Stamp THEO201_B31_201320 Short Essay #1 Inspiration and Inerrancy of the Bible “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) The Gospel, according to John, starts with one of the most important ideas of the inerrancy and authority of the Bible. The Bible is inspired by God and is from God, because it is a part of God as we can clearly find in the first part of John. Many today argue the inerrancy of the Bible, even though scripture says
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“www.biblicalstudies.com” as “things characterized or controlled by the spirit”, In my definition, spiritual gifts are gifts given to Christians by God so that they can further administer the gospel (good news) of the coming/resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Examples of Spiritual gifts listed in the New Testament are : 1. Prophecy 2. Serving 3. Teaching 4. Encouragement 5. Wisdom and Knowledge 6. Faith 7. Healing 8. Miracles 9. Speaking/ interpreting tongues
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How does the adoption of Christianity affect Western Culture? In what ways do we see this reflected in art and writing?” The Bible has had a major impact on history especially western culture. The bible became the central piece of western culture. Not only was the bible the central document for worship it was the rule of faith for morale guide and anchor for ethical and religious stability. The bible has shaped not only religious thought, but politics, education, art, music, literature
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conversation between Jesus and three of His disciples, Peter, James and John. This event takes place immediately after the transfiguration of Jesus Christ on a mountain near Caesarea Philippi. In this passage, Jesus orders the disciples not to tell anyone about the transfiguration they had just witnessed until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. If Jesus was proclaimed Christ among the Jews before the cross and resurrection, the Jews might have tried to make Him king. Although Jesus had been teaching
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Similar concepts between Christianity and Islam Christianity and the Islam religion are the two largest religions in the world. Although both vary in different ways, both religions do have a wide range of beliefs and practices. However some things regarding both religions have similarities. Through my investigating I found several things that were similar, but I will only list the similarities I found the most interesting and dominant. 1. The first similarity I discovered was the Lord’s Prayer
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Michelle A. Woycitzky Liberty University THEO104: Module Seven Reflection Essay 2 I. Introduction To define yourself as a Christian is to believe in God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the text of the Holy Bible. Many believers think that this is all it takes to be welcomed into Heaven and enjoy the afterlife in peaceful bliss with their maker. Much of what has been learned in this class these past two
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it is to try to be good enough to go to heaven, and how ridiculous to consider others to be sinners when you keep failing at your own lawkeeping. Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified [Gal. 2:16]. This is a clear-cut and simple statement of justification by faith
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son-in-law and then as a leader (Exodus 18). The mentoring relationship between Eli and Samuel prepared Samuel for the tasks and responsibilities that were his after Eli’s death (1 Samuel 1–4). Jesus mentored His disciples (Luke 9), and both Barnabas and Paul excelled in mentoring (Acts 9–15). Jesus made His style of mentoring clear: He led so that we can follow. He said, “If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24-26). Because He
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is this King of glory Lord of pow'r? His name is Jesus, our risen King. Who is this King so mighty Lord of strength? His name is Jesus, our risen King. Lift up your heads, O you gates Swing open wide you ancient doors Let the King of kings Take His rightful place, Make room, make way For the King of grace. Who is this King of glory Lord of pow'r? His name is Jesus, our risen King. Who is this King so mighty Lord of strength? His name is Jesus, our risen King. Lift up your heads, O you
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Southern Baptist is a Christian denomination. Baptists view the Bible as the upmost authority in creating and molding a person’s life. Southern Baptist views all people as equal because The Lord sees no color, but does believe that the man in the home has the authority and the responsibility to watch over and protect his family. The recognition of Heaven and Hell is highly important. Those, who do not follow or recognize God, as the one and only are sentenced to an eternity in Hell, without the chance
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