"Christology" is a theological term used in reference for the understanding of the nature and the person of Jesus. In examining Christology it is important to note that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine but that does not mean he is a mixture of the two natures with one nature ever being more prominent over the other. ... In examining Christology we understand the nature of Jesus through Jesus in history (Jesus" life) and through Jesus in Faith. ... So his birth is human yet divine. ... Being human, one is always under temptation and in a human way one identifies with the scenari...

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STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT TASK THE NATURE OF RELIGION Human beings are naturally curious. ... Questions such as these have plagued mankind for centuries, perhaps since the very beginnings of the human race. ... Thus, this religion assists in creating a more harmonious world and offers its followers a meaning or purpose to human existence. ... Humans are given free will and are consequently held responsible for their own actions. ... It also encourages the preservation of the planet and nature, which in turn adds meaning to existence. ...

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Surprisingly, I received varied answers that were all similar in nature. ... While not complete, I believe this definition is closer to identifying the true nature of sin. ... Any attempt at correctly and completely identifying sin's true nature or definition must allow for sin to occur without action. ... As human beings we know that everyone experiences death. ... Imputed sin is the belief that in some way the entire human race sinned when Adam sinned4. ...

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The title of the document is known as "The Human Condition." ... The second major point is that human nature causes us not to believe anything unless we see it for ourselves. ... Humans do not take into account the tradition of the Catholic doctrine. ... This makes human life in general more reputable for the world in all of its difficulties, giving each human a personal hero to try to live up to. ... If only the human train of thought was not so easily swayed by others and if the roots of belief guided the human actions and thoughts, Catholicism would not be questioned at all...

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Hsun-tzu could not accept Mencius idealistic view of human nature, nor did he believe that Heaven was the sole arbiter of human behavior. ... We follow Heaven's mandate by knowing and nourishing our human nature. Our human nature is good. ... If you have nature you have Heaven. If no nature, no Heaven. ...

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Gregory argued that if Jesus did not have a human soul, than the souls of humans were not saved by him. From then on, everyone recognized that it must have been a complete human nature, body and soul, in which the Son of God was united. ... Cyril said that Christ had one human divine nature and was unique and special. ... The orthodox leader was Pope Leo of Rome, who, in a letter, wrote that in the incarnation there were two distinct natures, the divine and the human, united without separation and without confusion in a single person, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The two in one Jesus: two...

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The Godhead was consubstantial with God the Father and also with us humans as per his Manhood. ... The two natures – the divine and the human are distinct and yet these are united in the one person – Jesus Christ. ... The creed that was adopted specifically stated the two natures of Christ that were distinct rejecting the teachings of others like Eutyches who said that Jesus' nature was only one – mixture of human nature and divine nature. ... It affirmed the truth undeniable that Jesus Christ is completely divine and simultaneously completely human. ... He became perfec...

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His works caused a major flux in culture including religion, science and human nature. ... In Memoriam sections 54-56 talk about what we, as humans, expect of God and the exact opposite findings within nature. ... "Browning insists that all nature, even human nature, bespeaks some part of an unknowable absolute." ... (Arnold lines 21-2) Within "Dover Beach" humans are fighting each other because we see nature as a competition. Arnold's remedy for Darwin is caring for one another, because if nature does not take care of humans we should take care of each other and help all of us surv...

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In the quote it is describing God's true nature as is relates to humans here on earth. ... Johnson believes that creation is defined by the human nature to question and the incarnation can best be described by kenosis. She does not directly discuss the creation stories like Edwards; rather she talks about the nature of human creation. ... This is what defines us as humans. ... She is saying that no matter what we are doing as humans are always trying to increase our knowledge of the world, but we are limited by our own nature. ...

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This resistance to change is part of human nature, but in this case there was an interesting twist. ... Rather, they are bound by a common thread, and they represent two extremes of both human nature and human thought. ...

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Some of the themes are Christology Jesus' deity, Salvation is in the cross-work, Grundy says: "Prominent among the themes that make up this meaning is Jesus as the preexistent divine Word who became a human being so as to speak the word of God, reveal the glory of God's grace and truth, separate the children of light from the children of darkness, judge the world of unbelievers, and provide eternal life through the gift of the Holy Spirit to all who believe and abide in Jesus " (Grundy, 2012, p.325). ... The incarnation was God the Son - Jesus, volunteering to become human in the fle...

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The intention to change the mindset of man is difficult because human beings are often stubborn and unmovable. ... Samuel Coleridge takes the broad ideas of Christian beliefs and relate them to nature in the form of earthly encounters and living animals. ... He alone will live on, in an attempt to make up for his sin against Nature. The dice game is a representation of chance and fortune and there are references in the poem to the Christian belief of divinity that takes special notice to human troubles. ... The ship representing the human body must sink (die) to release the soul, which in this...

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Despite his deeply religious nature, Blake did not believe that God existed apart from man. ... So Blake asserts that God is not a cosmic monarch on a distant throne but the omnipresent dweller within each receptive human soul. ... Imagination or human eternal body in every man imagination is the divine body in every man.... Blake despite his deeply religious nature did not believe that god exist apart from nature, did not believe that god exist apart from. ... So when his songs tells of god's love and power and care we must think them as qualities which men themselves display and in doin...

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Or also known as reincarnation, which is the rebirth of a soul in a new human body. ... They consider killing another human is appalling. ... These laws of the faith try to keep humans in line and not cause chaos. ... What I am trying to say is we are people and our human nature is to obtain power, maybe not as individuals, but as a society or a culture. ... Like Agent Smith said in the Matrix, "Humans are like a virus. ...

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Humans are the substitute of God on earth. So all the other things are created to be enjoyed by humans. ... Humans begin to destroy the world in the name of God. ... People should come back to the nature, be equal to the nature. The most important thing is that we should respect the nature. ...

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First he establishes two human constants, time and age. However when God and infinity are combined the result is far beyond human comprehension. Human logic cannot possibly provide the existence of God, but because God is revealed through his nature, and now established is the "existence" of God. ... Infinite chaos separates the ability of humans to perceive God and reality. ...

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Due to human nature, we strive for an explanation of everything. ... The human soul and immortality is one of the most debated philosophies among religions. ... I believe the soul to be a spirit created by God for each and every human being. ... I believe the human race is one of Gods most beautiful creations. ...

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Humans are the highest creatures here on earth and have godlike characteristics within them but the human right to free will is bound to test those characteristics. ... When human life is lived through righteousness and love, they are being true to what God's intentions for human goodness is all about. ... And made his progeny from a quintessence of the nature of a fluid despised; But He fashioned him in due proportion, and breathed into him something of His Spirit. ... In Islam, it is believed that when a person is born, their nature aims towards virtue, knowledge and beauty. ... In Chr...

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It was faith, and love of Jesus Christ that allowed us as humans to live . ... But God does not judge on that he gave humans and option. ... And as human beings. ... And if we do sin, which is human nature, we are supoosed to confess or sins to god and ask for his forgiveness. ... Christianity sees the Ten Commandments as the basic principles that should govern human conduct. ...

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Therefore, by glorifying nature, man in truth is glorifying himself. ... For that reason man is self-satisfied, nature would require such recognition. ... Are Laws of Nature govern and arrange the universe. ... The laws of the state came about on the assumption of human sin. ... Love by nature is an act of one's will and determination toward another. ...

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Through the reading of the scriptures we are able to discern the true nature of God helping us to strengthen our relationship with Him. ... Going beyond just the human domain that we feign control over, the scriptures say that God is all ruling and governs all imaginable creation. ... Whether it is, but not limited to, God's loving, caring, righteous, or infinite nature, it all stems from His omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience. ...

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Religion is sense of human relationship with forces beyond nature. During the history human had a need to have relations with something they believed and could support protect them. Some religions believe the life after death, some have one or more gods and some religions as Atheism do not believe in god and the forces beyond nature. ... John written in 1884 said that Vodun was evil religion, it described cruel human sacrifices and cannibalism. ... Vodun's affect on the people and politics would be different from Christianity, as Vodun has no commandments, rules or written sources peop...

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This commandment is primarily based on our heavenly Father and His nature. ... This new demand is based not on human nature but on the example of god. It is human nature to love those who love you and to greet only members of one's own family. ...

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The sin that Steinbeck brought up was described as the wasting of land became a sin because it was against normal nature, just like wasting of food, it was unreasonable to do it since all humans were fed on food for survive. ...

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What I have discovered both personally and professionally was (and is) confusion about the extent of human freedom as it relates to Christian spirituality, as well as the extent of human freedom as it relates to behavior change. That human beings possess freedom is not a greatly contested fact. ... But so is an understanding of God's special grace and the place of human freedom. ... Humans do not determine what is true. ... Human reason is a gift from God and must therefore be used within the boundaries established by Him. ...

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