that the image of God relates to specific characteristics within humanity. (Erickson 170-178) The image of God in humanity was made perfect in Jesus Christ. “He is the image of the invisible God.” (Col. 1:15) If we are to be in God’s image, Jesus’ life and actions are “a perfect example of what human nature is intended to be.” (Erickson 176) Since Jesus was God Himself, then it is logical to conclude that doing one’s best to live out the attributes of God will bring one closer to representing God’s
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condemn superstition, yet many superstitions come from Christian origins. For instance, crossing your fingers for luck was originally another form of making a cross during prayer. Knocking on wood was akin to touching the cross and becoming closer to Jesus, not an act to ward off something you didn’t want to happen. Walking under a ladder was first an omen in ancient Egypt. They believed in a trinity of gods, so the triangle (the shape made when a ladder is open or leaned against a wall) was considered
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Jesus and Muhammed Mark Crocker HUM/130 March 23, 2013 Scott Matkovich Jesus and Muhammed Jesus and Muhammad are the main historical figures in Christianity and Islam. The historical basis for Christianity is the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For Christians, or people who follow the works of Christ, Jesus is the Son of God, sent to Earth to save mankind from original sin. The people who repent their sin and follow the teachings of Christ will have eternal life in heaven
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Israel. Ruth lived approximately 1000 B.C. No information is known about Ruth’s birth. Ruth is best known as one of the most godly women in the Bible. God reinforced her decision to leave her own country and she is one of the most prominent women in Jesus’ geneology. Ruth was known best for her loyalty, love, obedience and diligence. Ruth was a wife to Boaz and mother to Obed. Ruth put her trust in God and left her family and a land she knew to marry her first husband. After her husband died instead
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yet you don't consider the Bible to be holy then what kind of faith do you have? It is a blind faith. It is a BASELESS and VAIN faith. "They WORSHIP ME IN VAIN; their teachings are merely HUMAN RULES." -Mark 7:7 It's like saying "I respect Jesus but I don't respect his words". Yes, the Bible was written by man.
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The Mark of The Beast --- 666 Harry Bethel BethelMinistries.com Discerning Christians have every reason to believe we are living in the very last days before the Great Tribulation and the return of Christ. Even if that time is far into the future, one thing is sure---there will be a literal 3 1/2 year Great Tribulation, a literal Antichrist and a literal "Mark of the Beast." There are many claims today concerning what is the Mark of the Beast. Some Christians have believed that it is the Social
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believes that it is through the Spirit that you come to know God. “The Christian law of prayer (the so-called lex orandi) insists that we pray to God the Father through Jesus Chris in the Holy Spirit. It would be a tragic misshaping of the Christian faith to ignore that fact…The New Testament makes clear that we know God best by looking at Jesus who reveals the Father to us in the
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listed below. God: Matthew 3:13-17 – The baptism of Jesus is explained in this passage as well as the impact that it had on him. It also explains the role John played in Jesus’ life and who he really was. Matthew 28:16-20 – This passage explains how the people helped get the word of God out to others. It also explains the power that was given to Jesus. I Corinthians 12:3-6 – This passage teaches us that while we may do something’s that Jesus could do, we cannot do them all. We will never be him
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Many people become “Christians” at an early age, and there are many terms and ideas used in the church that most people never pondered, and they simply accepted them. For example, the term "disciple" is identified as one of Jesus' twelve closest followers, one of the paper characters placed on the felt board during Sunday school. Through much research, followers have discovered that while accepting Christ through faith alone grants us salvation, to become a disciple of Christ, or practice discipleship
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all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For thy that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. ------------------------------------------------- Likewise, the deacons (servants, attendants, waiters) should be venerable, honorable, well-ordered in their earthly life and have grace and dignity derived from heavenly citizenship. They should
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