God's unwavering character and unlimited power is not in question here. ... If we are not eternally secure then how can one be the bride of Christ? This idea would cause any believer in Christ to question this loving relationship with Christ. ... In response to such passages, there are three main points. ... Second, just because passages warn believers not to fall away, it does not imply that they can. ...

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Questions arise from Paul's metaphorical use of "skovkoloy th/: sarkiv." There are questions about the dative use of th/: sarkiv. ... How was this thorn received? ... These questions and more cause the identity of the thorn to be unattainable7 at best. ... The problem is to decide how the dative functions in this passage and whether τῇ σαρκί is referring to Paul's body or referring to Paul's carnality and fleshly desires. ...

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When you and I discuss how an infinite God can have a relationship with a finite human being there is always a sense of discomfort or of deep darkness. ... A better understanding of this passage will allow us to see how Jesus taught his disciples and the Pharisees about the love and grace of God. ... When this boy was living at home with the father and was in fellowship with him, he was a son, and there was never any question about that. ... That is never questioned. ... 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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Understanding how Revelation was written and also the original context of the letters is a key factor in understanding the Book. ... This would be a literal translation of this passage in order for this to be true. This passage is symbolic to represent the two witnesses similar to Moses and Elijah. ... "Elijah's experience in calling fire from heaven, actually has a much closer parallel with Jeremiah.... " Jesus also use this symbolic reference to two witnesses when he is questioned by the Pharisees about his testimony. ...

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Understanding how Revelation was written and also the original context of the letters is a key factor in understanding the Book. ... This would be a literal translation of this passage in order for this to be true. This passage is symbolic to represent the two witnesses similar to Moses and Elijah. ... "Elijah's experience in calling fire from heaven, actually has a much closer parallel with Jeremiah.... " Jesus also use this symbolic reference to two witnesses when he is questioned by the Pharisees about his testimony. ...

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• Has Bibliography
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This dilemma has vital implications for how Christians understand the love of God and the extent and sufficiency of Christ's work of atonement. ... The above questions became important to me as I began my graduate studies in clinical psychology almost 15 years ago at Wheaton (and remain to this day) and continue as I have pursued formal theological education (MDiv) from Liberty. ... But prior to this dialogue is one on how we determine what information is legitimate for the debate. ... With these two assumptions is place, the discussion can move to God's sovereignty" (pp. 8-9). ...

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The context of this book, along with the literary passages from the bible became guidance for Mormons. ... Many people who had become exposed to Smith's revelations had questioned it, as it was all too conveniently parallel to the day in age which they lived (Marty, pages 198-201). ... 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. ... While referring back to this group, Marty tends to use his references with those of the devil, or boycotting governmental laws or restrictions. On page...

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In the search for an answer to the question of is hell forever? ... Behind such a question lies an even deeper one. ... Moreover, there are positive reasons for thinking that these words do not have that limited meaning in the passages to which we referred. ... It is a response to questions such as will everyone be saved? Or indeed how could a loving God send anyone to hell? ...

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Minjung Theology, literally translating into theology of the people and masses, is a Korean Christian theology inspired by Western theologies but with its own indigenous fervor. The above passage describes one aspect of Minjung Theology: interpreting the bible through its historical narrative and relating that narrative to the present age. ... In other words, they view the history of the Minjung as synonymous with the history of the common people of Korea. ... Finally, in the completion stage (which is ongoing), Minjung Theology began to receive world recognition, has likely contributed to t...

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Baptism: A Comparison of the Biblical Tradition with Modern Denominational Practices. ... , Bapto; meaning to overwhelm, i.e. cover wholly with a fluid. ... Even here with Christ's own baptism we see him following the second, third, and fourth rules. ... It is also interesting to note that by Paul's time the practice of believer baptism was not even questioned. ... He also makes it clear who is to be baptized, under what condi...

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• Grade Level: High School

And then with good cheer to the chapel he goes."2 The only relationship that truly matters is the one that he will develop with himself. ... This fact combined with the religious symbols makes this seem very plausible. ... To affirm this, the poem concludes with a supplication to Jesus Christ, the Savior."4 This negotiation is almost constant with Sir Gawain as he struggles with his faith in many instances. ... She is seen chatting amicably with Gawain and feasting with him on wine and cakes. ...

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• Grade Level: High School