Next we look at the views of atonement, or how Jesus" life was offered in place of man's life. ... Jesus suffered and died so we did not have to. ... If Jesus had never died on the cross, we never would have known what God is like. ... Christ gives us a good example on how to live a righteous life. ... "We are dependent on savior who lived and died, but who is still alive." ...
At first I did not understand why you chose this book to put on the list, but as I was reading the introduction Elaine Pagels states, " I want you to consider Satan as a reflection of how we perceive ourselves and those we call "others" Satan defines negatively what we think of as human." ... It is in the second chapter where Satan's origin is actually mentioned. ... In the fifth chapter of this book, Elaine Pagels explains how almost the entirety of the pagan dieties in Europe and Northern Africa eventually came to be known as allies of Satan. ... God lies and tells them that they will d...
Through Ultima's teachings, we see Anaya's challenge to traditional teachings of the Christian Church, and we see Anaya suggesting the need for a more holistic or inclusive view of religion. ... This quotation from chapter 11 is Antonio's description of his first sighting of the golden carp. ... This has to do with the gods and how they think there and always cause inner conflicts with them one way or another. ... "In two days we would celebrate the mass of the dead, and after mass we would take her body to the cemetery in Las Pasturas for burial. ... In every chapter there w...
In Romans, Paul speaks about how Abraham is justified by his faith. ... It is by faith we believe that Jesus is God, and that he died on the cross for all mankind; and that he is the only way mankind can get to heaven. ... The first 10 chapters shows the greatness of David as a military general, and wise ruler. ... In chapter 11:4, " David sent messengers to get her (Bathsheba). ... The significant of this historic story when looked at from a spiritual context show's us how careful we must be when circumstances are going great and God has poured out his blessing abundantly. ...
Exodus is the second chapter in the Bible. ... How is that fair for a God who loves us do this to people? For example a child who was just borne into this world and dies from birth defects or disease. ... He believes in God, his creation, and the laws created, but he too questions the religion (Christianity) that we both grew up with. ... How do I know for sure what is being to me is the truth? ...
In Mark the 16th chapter, Peter has every reason to magnify the lord. ... This same man sat with the lord, one night before his cruxifixion and emphatically announced to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ saying "Lord I will even die with you if I have to." ... The good news is that Jesus knew how Peter must have felt and he had already prayed for Peter that he would have faith through this troublesome time. ... In closing, if we seek him, we will find in him a new beginning with him today. ...
How can we know truth is knowable? ... Truth is knowable through Jesus Christ coming down and dying for our sins then resurrecting three days later. How well do you believe Christianity deals with the four fundamental issues of life: Origin, meaning, morality, and destiny? ... What three practical suggestions would you give to a friend who wants to know how he or she can seek God that way? ... In Hebrews 12, the author talks of us running a race but that we can't run the race with burdens because we won't be able to endure it, only Christ could endure the entire race, and he did by...
Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not." ... In this chapter, Jesus sees that people are making a mockery of the temple by using it for financial gain and not for worship. ... Jesus knew all along that he would be dying for the people that would eventually kill him. ... When asked if the mothers would die for a stranger, the answer probably changes. If they would be asked to die for a criminal, the answer would be no. ...
In chapters 1-7 in the book of Romans, Paul begins to lay down the solid framework for understanding the broad scope of the gospel in his letter to the Romans. ... Paul moves forward to discuss how God continues to remain faithful. ... He then tells of how "we are made right in God's sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins For God sent Jesus to take away the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us." Paul tells his readers that we all can be saved in this way, no matter who we are or what we have done. ... He gives the good news by stating...
Of course movies are going to include valid information, we would hope so anyway, but does that mean it is still a credible source? ... Since he did not, I'm confused as to how he would have been able to persuade others to believe in his arguments. ... Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died". ... The first element is the very first thing Licona points out- the early reports of 1 Corinthians 15 chapter 3 and following, "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures" The second is when he discusses the Koran and how Islam is false whether J...
When each of the two men dies, the rich man is sent to Hell, while Lazarus takes his place in heaven next to Abraham. ... In this second chapter, James stresses the fact that we must act consistently and kindly towards any person and not favor the rich or the poor. ... The life of Jesus Christ, in conjunction with the message of biblical texts, presents insight about how to deal with our responsibilities towards our neighbors in the context of modern daily life. ... We are all capable of following this model; however, we must also have the knowledge of how to identify which people truly nee...
How closely does it tie in to my personal beliefs and ethical morals? ... Jesus was willing to die for our sins as well as leaving us with our agency, the right to choose. ... He taught us how to love and serve one another (Matthew 22:36-39). ... Then, after almost nine hours of suffering, he chose to give up his mortal body and died. ... Now believe me, I was a little skeptic about this, until I read in John, chapter 3 verse 5, where it clearly states, "except a man be born of the water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God." ...
Sproul poses an interesting question regarding this subject5, "If the penalty for sin is death why do babies die?" ... How is possible that a tiny being not yet capable of deliberate actions, conscience thought, or speech, is guilty of sin? ... Exactly how this occurred remains a debate that lies outside the scope of this essay, but the concept or theory is definitely rooted in the Bible (Ro 5:12, He 7:9-10). ... If sin is indeed a state of being spiritually separated from God, and if we are all indeed in a state of sin, and if sin is punishable by death, how then may we escape it? ... Whi...
