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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• Grade Level: High School

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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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...

• Word Count: 2187
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• Grade Level: High School