The testing of one's faith develops perseverance and, in turn, reinforces that one constantly requires a personal relationship with God. ... God continually tests one's faith to keep them on the right path. ... God is faithful to His children and will not permit them to be tested beyond what they can bear. ... God does not test one to see if they will fail, but to see how strong he/she is. ... God rescues His children from death, brings them into eternal life, and keeps them from falling. ...

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Similarly, his father passed away two weeks earlier, so we got too talking about death. ... Back in the time shortly after Jesus" death it was a life-threateni! ... Every disciple that lived suffered a horrific death. ... In every instance the Pharisees try to test Jesus. ... This is clearly seen in the gospel of Matthew, "One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: "Teacher what is the greatest commandment in the law?" ...

• Word Count: 1873
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More than 300 prophecies were made in the Old Testament and then fulfilled through Jesus' life, death and resurrection. ... His teachings usually occurred as the result of personal encounters, questions from inquirers, debates with the religious authorities, and the need to instruct his disciples in the light of his own imminent suffering and death, and of their role in continuing his ministry afterwards. ... Even though Jesus was tested, mistreated, and beaten, he never sinned. ... He was constantly tested. ...

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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. ... An Islamic life is one of tests and if Allah and if his guidance has been rejected in any way, it is a sin. ... Liberal Christians feel that the focus on life after death, heaven and hell has helped hold oppressed people down to accept their troubled lives. ... They are an example of misinterpretations of holy text and they are responsible for the deaths of countless human lives. ...

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Is it possible that the unique doctrine he had founded finding for death? ... An example is the death of his father, who was a pupil, had to bury. ... People usually relate the concept of death of Muslims with Christians. ... Christians do not believe in any stages of death, it's there believe that death can come at any time. ... They think that this world is a test and the real life is life after death. ...

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These times were tests of faith and how strong their belief was willing to be taken, while keeping their utmost loyalty. ... However, the most important ones to me were elements such as major holidays, and the belief of the Catholic Church about life after death. ... Catholics believe that by Christ's death, all Catholics, upon their death will live for eternity in Heaven with a God himself. ... Palm Sunday is the celebration of the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection (Fairchild). ...

• Word Count: 2086
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(New International Version Teen Study Bible) Hebrews 11:5 says, "By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. ... By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. ... Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death." ...

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The Gospels were written to persuade men of all times and places to believe that Christ died in order to destroy all death, and that he rose again in order to restore all life. ... Finally all three gospels ended with the last supper, the betrayal, the crucifixion, the death and the resurrection of Jesus. ... The Christians for whom Mark wrote were filled with fear of persecution and death, discouragement, and doubt about the wisdom of the remaining faithful. ...

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The apostles, who many times were short- sighted in what Jesus was preaching, tested his forgiving spirit. ... They were His 12 main students, who would later spread Jesus" word after Hs death. ... Also, Jesus told Peter that he would ultimately die a harsh death, but it would be in the name of the Father. ...

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In each of these locations Jesus is searching for something or perhaps more accurately he is just moving according to a prophecy about his death. ... This confrontation takes place in Jerusalem, not in nature, but nonetheless is a test of Jesus" faith and credibility as a hero. His acceptance of death makes him greater then life in the text. ... On the other hand, he is moving toward his own death in order to attain his goals. Jesus" death is a physical transformation which leads a fulfillment of his prophecy. ...

• Word Count: 1990
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They believe physical birth gives bodies to these spirits, along with that, the opportunity to choose right from wrong, making our present life a period of probation in which we are tested. ... As for Mormons, they believe Jesus" death on the cross guaranteed physical resurrection to all mankind. But spiritual death can be avoided by individual obedience to the commandments of God. ...

• Word Count: 1639
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There are also occasions in both Abraham and Jacob's lives where God either grants their wishes concerning the death of masses, or saves them from impending death. ... God tests Abraham's willingness when He asks him to sacrifice his only son to Him. ...

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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. He did things such as speaking to the Samaritan girl at the well and converting her as well as saving Mary Magdalene from being stoned to death for adultery. ...

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The mother's life is at risk if the pregnancy continues The mother's mental or physical well-being is at risk Scans or tests have shown the baby is badly mentally or physically disabled, or has a deformity meaning it is unlikely to live after birth. ... The dictionary definition of euthanasia is: "Putting to death in cases of extreme or terminal suffering."" ...

• Word Count: 1792
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"It is not to be confused with mere endless existence, which all possess, saved as well as unsaved Spiritual life has a beginning but no end Thus, separation from God is eternal death; union with God is eternal life- (Unger, 379). ... It was a test put forth by God. ...

• Word Count: 2157
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• Grade Level: High School