It is the basic story of a young man eager to be on his own and to make life desisions for himself. ... The "Prodigal Son" offers well-defined life lessons from threee different points of view because of the authors use of characters and application of theme. ... Not withsatnding, the theme of the parable is one of repentance, forgiveness, and understanding. ... The father is accepting, giving, and loving as the picture held by many of a Heavenly Father. ... The father in Luke's story surely acknowledges this adage. ...

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The Son of Man has shown me that Jesus understands me and knows what I am going through, making it easier to come to Him. Salvation shows me that he loves me enough to deliver me and make me free from bondage. ... Why are you persecuting me?...... John skillfully alternated stories and dialogues, therefore, the words of Jesus brought out the inner significance of his works (e.g. ... Because He was without sin, He could pay the price for our sins and give us forgiveness (Bickel & Jantz, 1998, p.210). ...

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Every major biblical theme finds its origin right back in Genesis. ... The importance of this theme is clear. ... The story of Abraham shows us what type of faith we as Christians must have. ... In verse 23 however, "Jesus turned and said to peter, "Get behind me, Satan? You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men-. ...

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Aside from Marty's references to Joseph Smith's revelations, he tells Smith's story as he challenges the facts. ... Joseph Smith may have told and preached his true experiences, yet we will never know, and the fact that his story is so controversial, yet his practice still lives on today, is a highlighting reason to my choice of this person. 2. ... The ministries questioned his viewpoints and stand on being reborn, and he was soon not welcomed into towns that did not give into his preaching's. ... The central and uniting principle of the Quakers was the theme of priesthood ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The impact and the effect that this story has had on the lives of people who have heard it are tremendous. ... It gives us the idea that God is our father and we are his loved children, also that he desires a relationship with us. ... "The younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me. ... He basically says, "Give me now the part of the estate I will get anyway when you are dead, and let me get out of this."" ... In this story that our Lord told there was never any question as to whether the boy was a son or not. ...

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Following the theme of "What is ultimate reality?" I believe these parables give a little insight of how people follow the belief of God to grow a closer relationship with him and how society incorporates the teachings of God into their lives. ... The first parable contains a story of a shepherd who has a hundred sheep but one wanders off. ... And I admit it gets to me sometimes, just as the older brother in this parable. ... The passages relate to the theme I have chosen in which they both offer an insight of how society's foundation and cultural beliefs may have been built ...

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In the story of Mary's encounter with the resurrected Jesus. ... This task was in many ways like the passing of a story from one person to another. Generally, from an initial story, to the final version, several changes will evolve. ... To the American media, the story of the Heaven's Gate cult was great sport. ... Even Stephen King's current hit horror novels, "Desperation and The Regulators", are steeped in gnostic themes and terminology. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Edwards quotes from Kasper, "It requires omnipotence to be able to surrender oneself away; and it requires omnipotence to be able to take oneself back on the giving and to preserve the independence and freedom of the recipient- (Edward, 41). ... IF we look back to the creation stories we were created with free will. ... The best example of this in action is in the crucifixion of Jesus, not only does in give us and insight into the incarnation of Jesus and his crucifixion, but also the role that God played in both. ... Also the final word, "My God, my God why have you forsaken me,"" allow in...

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The past experience of the Old Testament gives us a general idea of who God is , the general idea of his presence, and the action He chooses with His chosen people. ... The story goes that David killed Goliath, the Philistine Giant, 2nd Samuel 21:19. ... Psalm 51 "Have mercy on me, O God according to thy stead fast love". ... Our past experience does give us an idea of who God is when we see how he saves us and delivers through experiences. Author corresponds to the themes discussed with the Bible, and has used cites from other books. ...

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Because Browning's views on spirituality changed, his poetry also gives insight on the internal conflicts within his life. ... In this story, Browning criticizes the fact that Christianity is too ideal for humanity; he does not address whether God exists but whether Christian living can truly exist in a corrupt modern society (Irvine & Honan, 1974). ... And then I' the front, of course a saint or two-...And so all's saved for me, and for the church, A pretty picture gained.(1855) Browning notices the insincerity of the church goers and clearly satirizes the idea of unearned, exp...

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• Grade Level: High School

Born and raised as a Roman Catholic, my parents tried their best to mold me not just into a kind and obedient kid but to be a girl with a strong faith in God. ... But even as a kid; homeless people, kids with no parents, wars on the news and even death made me ask "If there really is a God, why is suffering and pain present?... Incomprehensible situations a typical teenager experiences lead to questioning God harshly "why did God choose me to experience this and that?! ... The book has a wide-ranging scope; psychology, political thought, Christian-apologetic theory of history, bi...

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• Grade Level: High School

God's Covenants: A Biblical Perspective Introduction The Bible is the story of mankind and his relationship with God. ... God's covenant with Noah also regenerated the covenant made with Adam by giving man dominion over the animals and by charging him and his sons with the responsibility of repopulating the earth. ... In giving His people His law, God was illustrating the importance of choice and responsibility. If they chose to obey His law, they would be blessed overwhelmingly, "Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own po...

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THE BIBLE"S WORD: "GOSPEL" INTRODUCTION There are few words that harness such spiritual magnitude as the word "gospel." In fact, the gospel of Christ "is the power of God unto salvation" (Rom. 1:16).# In essence, it is God's dynamite# which is used to clear away the rubble of sin so that we ...

• Word Count: 5937
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School