Rather than testing human capabilities, Paul promoted the idea of keeping faith in the works of God, through constant prayer and reading of God's word. ... In Paul's writings, while teaching that spiritual growth may accompany struggles and sin, he also advised the adherent to "flee " from sin. ... Paul gave examples of the adherent's ideal life, which had a transforming effect on Christianity not because of its content, but because Paul admitted sin was inevitable. ...

• Word Count: 1093
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The character of Beowulf himself in the epic Beowulf is representative of Christ in that he acts as a deliverer to the people of Herot by redeeming them from the evils of Grendel just as Christ delivered people from the evils of their own sins. ... Unferth symbolizes the pharasees who are mentioned in the Bible in that he is jealous of Beowulf and therefore attempts to belittle and test his credibility just as the pharasees doubted the works and biblical knowledge of Christ. ... Since King Hrothgar is responsible for sending Beowulf to fight Grendel to save Herot from the evil of his actions,...

• Word Count: 1019
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is within those trials that Irene's beliefs and faith are tested and she finds spiritual maturity. ... In the Christian theology, it is believed that baptism cleanses the soul of sin, giving the soul new life and salvation through submersion in water. ...

• Word Count: 1315
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They think that Jesus Christ will make them free from all of their sins. ... They think that this world is a test and the real life is life after death. ... Thus the mankind should be careful in his or her dealing since he or she will need to pay for the sins he or she has committed in this world. ...

• Word Count: 2426
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In Christianity, women are viewed and treated with a little bit better dignity than women who are in Eastern religions, however women are held accountable for the first original sin, which separated man from God. ... Jesus had a love and understanding for the equality of women that was far from common practice during the time and was often tested by others. ...

• Word Count: 1779
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate