At this point, I will turn to a fairly controversial topic in modern theology: Kenosis. Unfortunately, it is not within the scope of this essay to provide a full exploration of the exegetical discourse on the passages involved—mainly Philippians 2:6-11. Nor can I provide an in-depth analysis of all of theological debate found in the wake of such passages. There is a vast amount of scholarship on this subject and it is impossible to explicate fully the following ideas. However, it should be noted
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Autobiography My name is Joshua Harner, I’m 25 years old and consider myself to be an overall good and kind person who likes to laugh and joke around. I can be very talkative and outgoing at times where I like to start conversations with people I might not even know. I enjoy doing photography where I take action shots of the different events I go to, making up my own card games that I can play by myself, filming and making short videos of different events and working out where I play basketball once
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A fourteen year-old Pi familiarizes himself with a new religion. At first, he has a sarcastic tone: “Or rather, since Christians are so fond of capital letters, a Story,”(53). Pi is a curious young man, simply searching for a new understanding. His search continues when he finds a church “up the hill to the left,”(57). To Pi, religion is simply another way to express himself. The author, Yann Martel, of Life of Pi shapes the main character's view of a Christian life through foreshadowing Jesus’ love
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Pastor Kelley Steele is 42 years old, and a mother of 5 wonderful children that share the same spiritual vision. She has been married to her husband, Pastor Reginald Steele for over 20 years and together have founded Kingdom in the Valley Christian Church which has over 10,000 members. She has had a hard life but has not allowed that to influence her, instead she has used it to become a better and stronger person. Pastor Kelley Steele is an important person in my life because her teaching skills
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I think one of the most important ideas for myself, was stated at the end of the book. Leonard Sweet, states, “If we strive not to build dam churches but build a bridge church to the good world that is coming to life around us, we must learn to do Magnetic Resonant Imaging.” I think in a “google” world, the church will have to adapt to a different generate and I believe that is what Sweet meant when he said, “building bridge Churches.” In chapter 9, Sweet discusses personal beliefs and that our personal
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The article entitled, "Where there's a Will, There's a Way", gave a very well informed explanation concerning Resilience. The author went into grave details concerning the specific definition that Resilience is, "a psychological study of individuals and groups in adverse circumstances"(Harrington,2012). "Resilience research analyzes why some people go on to experience more problems, while others develop into adults who can contribute positively to society (Werner, 2004),(Harrington,2012). This very
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Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! 6 When the
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This essay will be an evaluation of what Romans 1-8 teaches regarding, the naturel world, human identity, human relationships, and culture and how they relate to a biblical worldview. First, I will start with the naturel world. It is stated “For His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what He has made. As a result, people are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20). This verse shows us that
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The Educational Framework of Dordt College is important document to both professors and students here at Dordt College. This document goes over what a professor should be teaching in his classroom and what a student should expect out of his education here at Dordt College. The Educational Framework of Dordt College shows me that Dordt College holds the Reformed faith and academic excellence to a high standard. Serviceable insight to me, is providing insight on a certain subject in a way that I
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Throughout Luther’s treatment of the psalms, one can see that for Luther there is a relationship between the trial that one faces and suffering. This is to say that Luther understands that God puts the Christian to test to measure the depths of faith and to produce greater faith. In this way, God is seen as having control over one’s suffering/affliction that is experienced in one’s soul over salvation. As early as Psalm two in the Dictata Luther, referencing Isaiah, writes, “For a brief moment I
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