The main body of the book comes in chapter 2:11 and goes all the way to 5:11. ... He also makes it even more evident in other parts of the book. ... There are also parts of the book that talk about the suffering that Christ underwent when he was on the earth and how it was all done so that we could be free of sin. ... General Observations The book of 1 Peter mentions Gold twice throughout it's chapters. In the first chapter it says that our faith is of such great worth "greater worth then gold, which perishes even though it is refined by fire" (1 Pet 1:7). ...

• Word Count: 1363
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• Grade Level: High School

Anzaldua goes to lengths to ensure that the religion of the Chicana woman is understood and even devotes a whole chapter in her book to explaining some of the facets of this area. ... The origin of religious symbolism in the book relates to the symbol of the serpent. ... In the book, Anzaldua first mentions the serpent when she speaks of her childhood experiences. ... Anzaldua references Coatlicue many times in the religious chapter entitled Entering Into the Serpent, the chapter that deals with religion. ... Guadalupe is only mentioned two other times after chapter. ...

• Word Count: 1248
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The main problem with this tendency was that Cicero made no mention of Christ, and Augustine was searching for a way to understand him "One thing alone put a break on my intense enthusiasm " that the name of Christ was not contained in this book " (Saint Augustine, Confessions, Chapter III, pg. 40). After philosophy, he decided to focus on the Holy Scriptures since Cicero did not make any mention of Christ or the religion in his book. ... Chapter I, pg. 4-5). ... Chapter VIII, pg. 152). ... Chapter VIII, pg. 153). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

These sections are all built on the foundational chapters in Romans, which precede chapter twelve. These chapters deal with Christ's work for mankind on their behalf. ... Section three was one of the most powerful and influential parts of this book. ... Chapter fifteen addresses an individual's purpose. ... The fourth section of Ingram's book deals with the disciple's duty to service. ...

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As we read in the book there is a theme that fulfilled both of these requirements and it is "The Kingdom of God." ... In Genesis chapter one and two, shows us how God wanted his kingdom to be. ... It the next few chapters of Genesis it tells about the fall of man and what is known as the perished kingdom. ... The Bible is one big book. ... I enjoyed this book greatly. ...

• Word Count: 1338
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• Grade Level: High School

Both of these sets of laws are found in the religion's holy book: the Islamic Koran and the Christian Bible. ... The Koran consists of 114 chapters called surahs, which all begin with the words, "In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful". ... The longer chapters are called the Medinian chapters because it is believed that Mohammad received them in Medina. ... The second book of the Christian Bible is the New Testament. ... The length of each chapter bears no relevance to its place in the Bible. ...

• Word Count: 1866
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• Grade Level: High School

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth", according to Genesis 1:1, the first verse of the first chapter in the Bible (pg #1). ... Exodus is the second chapter in the Bible. ... I started searching for some examples of things I didn't think was fair when I cam across a book by James Dobson. According to the book by Mr. ... The book hit me really hard because my brother was born with Cystic Fibrosis. ...

• Word Count: 1075
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• Grade Level: High School

In Isaiah Chapter 46, God says "I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. ... In these two verses from the book of Isaiah, our author tells us that what God plans to fulfill all that he has said. ... In the first book of John, chapter 3, he says "in whatever our heart condemns us; for God is greater than our heart and knows all things " (3:20). ...

• Word Count: 554
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• Grade Level: High School

Baptism, in the Assemblies of God handbook is covered in chapter twenty-three. ... Just reading the chapter on baptism in Menzies' book was a huge help in writing this paper. Actually, the book gave a couple examples of times when Christians had become saved before they were baptized. ... Menzies" words at the beginning of the chapter are, "water baptism is a ceremony that symbolizes the beginning of the spiritual growth." ... Something that I did agree on though, is what Menzies" book said on infant baptism in chapter six. ...

• Word Count: 1772
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• Grade Level: High School

It is a theme used throughout the entire book. In chapter 1 as Jonathon Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula he is met by several people who give him a crucifix when he tell them where he is heading. ... Later in the book is discusses how you can defend yourself from Dracula and other vampires by possession of a crucifix or practically any holy item from the Christian religion. Another example of one of the superstitious acts is later in the book when Van Helsing makes a "Holy Circle" with hosts to keep vampires out and to keep Mina safe. ... Throughout the book several times while ...

• Word Count: 621
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• Grade Level: High School

The Old Testament begins with the book of Genesis, the creation of man, and ends with the book of Malachi. ... These 27 seven books are broken down into five parts: the 4 four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; Acts (Book Of History), Romans - Hebrews, the 14 books of Paul's Epistles, James-Jude 7 Books of General Epistles, and Revelations, the book of prophecy. The entire bible consists of 66 books, and 1,189 chapters. ...

• Word Count: 613
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• Grade Level: High School

Martin Luther actually placed the book of James at the end of his German Translation of the New Testament. The books of Hebrews, Jude, and Revelation soon joined the book of James. ... Even today, the book of James is still not as popular as other books. ... Tamez gives an overview of the chapters of James; I will only list a few, as some of them are long. ... Tamez gives examples from the book of James. ...

• Word Count: 2651
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The book can be divided into two halves. ... In chapter 7:16 God promises David, "your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me, your throne will be established-. ... In chapter 8 David conquers seven hostile nations, because, "the Lord preserved David everywhere he went-, (2 Samuel 8:11-14). 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). ...

• Word Count: 1559
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• Grade Level: High School

While reading the book I could not help, but to notice the 2 major themes of the story. ... In the first chapter of the novel you realize that the warning that Crusoe receives from his father, is prophetic and foretells what is to happen. ...

• Word Count: 292
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is more commonly known as the Mormon Church, after the Book of Mormon. ... The first book that they go by is the Bible, The Old and New Testament. Second, they follow the Book of Mormon, the second witness of divinity in Jesus. Their third book is the doctrines and covenants, which are 135 revelations and statements that are restating in updated terms the first few chapters of the Bible. The fourth book; The Pearl of Great Price, restates the next chapters in newer terms. ...

• Word Count: 2529
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Three of the most famous writings from ancient civilizations are the writings of Confucius, Hammurabi's code of laws, and Egypt's Book of the Dead. ... In Egypt, in the Book of the Dead, a man couldn't proceed into the after life unless he was found innocent of any wrong doing on Earth. ... One of the lines of the Book of the Dead reads "I have not committed sin in the place of truth," which I read as "I have not lied." ... This God was creator of the world (In Christianity, it's documented in Genesis Chapter 1 verse 1, In the beginning God created the heavens a...

• Word Count: 2846
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This book is delightfully insightful in it is content. ... It is not until the last chapter of the book that the reader finds out that Lewis is actually having a dream. ... Lewis" strengths in this book are his use of illustrative fiction to put his point across. ... This book can very well be used as a ministry tool to minister to unbelievers. ... Christians can use this book to get inside the minds of those they desire to reach. ...

• Word Count: 1177
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• Grade Level: High School

However, some Christian or Jewish leaders just pick up the book and speak rapidly expressing their views on Islam or the Holy Quran. ... The entire Chapter 2 of the Book of James puts a great emphasis on faith and works. ...

• Word Count: 866
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Weizsacker's statement in his book The Apostolic Age(1958), "From all our authorities there can be no doubt that [baptism] was practiced from an early date in the Apostolic period." ... Beasley-Murray's book Baptism in the New Testament(1963) he brings out what scholars believe Paul's view of baptism was. ... The Greek word used in the sixth chapter of Romans is???... Wheeler Robinson in hi...

• Word Count: 8909
• Approx Pages: 36
• Grade Level: High School

Following the reading of this book, I took the liberty of writing down those topics in which I had had a direct experience. ... I think what is so interesting about this work is that it is a "self help" book (although, it is so much much more than that) that appeals to the reader on so many different levels. ... Reading this book was like having a talk with a good friend. ... However, as I stated earlier, what really drew me was the ability to see myself within the the pages of the book. ... I never even realized how frequent it was until I read the sub-chapter Cope entitled "Self Observation ...

• Word Count: 1240
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I usually pray in the chapter, but I feel pray better in the garden. ... I find a peaceful place, such as chapter or garden to prayer and put up a crucifix, or picture of Mary or the saints, etc... ... In prayer, I don't pray in silence all times, but sometimes I read some prayer of the Church tradition such as Our Father, Hail Mary, the Creed, the Holy Spirit, or the Rosary or liturgy hour book. ...

• Word Count: 1088
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• Grade Level: High School

We must remember that if the Bible is God's book, it can be understood by everyone through the use of proper hermeneutics in a Bible Study. ... For example, Acts chapter 8 we read the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch. ... One may read the books, chapters, and verses that tell one how to go to Heaven, but without correct hermeneutics, one may not understand these passages. ...

• Word Count: 1307
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After reading the last book of Mere Christianity by C.S. ... However, Lewis continually conveys in the last book that although Theology and doctrine are important parts of religion, they are not the main thing that Christianity is for. ... In the first chapter of book IV of Mere Christianity, Lewis says, "A man who changed from having Bios to having Zoe would have gone through as big a change as a statue which changed from being carved stone to being a real man. ...

• Word Count: 968
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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, who was chosen to be an apostle to spread the Good News of God, begins his longest, most elaborate epistle by explaining the relations...

• Word Count: 850
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At a very young age, I was taught how to make the sign of the cross, I was given a kiddie book about the Life of Saints and a sort of children's bible and that going to Mass every Sunday was a requirement. ... At first, it will seem unusual why or what this book has got to do with a Political Science student's academic life. ... The book has a wide-ranging scope; psychology, political thought, Christian-apologetic theory of history, biblical interpretation, and apocalyptic themes. ...

• Word Count: 3044
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School