The Conspiracy against Jesus In dealing with the conspiracy against Jesus, Gibson refers to several passages in the Gospels. ... Both Gospels refer to the Sanhedrin and how they were looking for false evidence against Jesus. ... Jesus refuses to answer any of his questions, so Herod and his men mock him, and then return him to Pilate, refusing to declare him guilty of any crime. ... This passage is not noted in the Bible. ... This passage only references Pilate's wife one time and not by name as the movie implies. ...

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If a person wants to understand the Christian authority of a man over his wife, he must consider how Christ demonstrated his leadership as head over the Church. ... I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. ... The teaching that Paul is concerned about here is specifically the truths of the faith while the authority in question refers to women in governing or leadership positions of the church. ... Let's consi...

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How would we know of his life without the Gospels? ... One passage in particular sticks out as a wonderful example of how Matthew tried to bridge this gap, the "Tradition of the Elders". ... The "Tradition of the Elders" passage fits in perfectly. It incorporates Old Testament teachings in with one of Jesus's parables. ... The Pharisee's are so upset with Jesus and his disciples, they question him about why he doe certain things without first looking at what they do. ...

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how the work is organized not only as a whole but also on a much smaller scale, such as individual verses and passages. ... To add to the symmetry of these five sections, the author concludes each discourse with a formulaic ending. ... As similar passages occur at the end of each teaching section, it seems clear they arise from the author's invention and not coincidence. ... These inclusions illustrate concern about claiming continuity with Israel and with God's actions in the Old Testament. ... Matthew inserts this passage and others like it into the work to illustrate that J...

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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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Then Satan tempted Jesus by taking him to the highest point of the temple and told him to jump off, possibly to make Jesus question if God was actually there and would rescue his son. ... Every temptation we face with our lives test those aspects as well. ... Being able to parallel this passage with another, such as the account in the book of Matthew, helps us understand why it would be important to include such an important event, even if it was very brief. ... Something else to notice in how Luke differs from Matthew is how different aspects of how the story is told differ. ... Differences...

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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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The major question that is raised is whether the inferred or traditional assumption that Luke the physician is the author of Luke can be connected with the information in Luke and Acts. ... "The reference to the multitudes broadens the audience of Luke 14 and recalls other passages where large crowds follow Jesus.... The specific passages that mention the crowds are 4:42; 5:15; 6:17; 7:9; 8:4 and 12:1. This proves how common these types of stories are and the significant role they play. Another purpose that this passage serves is Jesus wants people who are contemplating a relationship wit...

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Just as apostle Paul said in Galatians 2:20, we all have been crucified with Christ, and this life that I live is not mine but His. ... Then, how does Jesus Christ look at us and think of us? ... Politicians' worldview and how they value human life are directly connected to us. ... There are several passages in the Bible that God knows the unborn (Ps. 139:13) and the life of the unborn is protected by the same punishment for injury or death as that of an adult (Ex 21:22-23). ... Bible clearly and specifically condemns the taking of life (Ex. 20:13), and if we are to choose whether we ...

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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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(Menzies 112) My question is why is it so important now that we get baptized? ... How important is the action of being baptized? ... This question of baptism falls into the category of spiritual growth in Jesus. ... I no longer think how I have thought for my entire life, that it is necessary to be baptized. ... How much longer until I know the answer to these questions? ...

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It does not, however, concern itself with the opposing theologies between Christianity and Judaism. ... He first provides the question of the debate in the title of each part of the book, then Basser gives the reader the passage from the New Testament Gospel record, and finally he attempts to tackle the "popular" notion of the significance and meaning of the passage. ... While Judaism is certainly different from Christianity in today's world, Basser does a commendable job explaining how they are not polar opposites because one (Christianity) is merely a branch from the tree (Judaism). ...

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Paul, relating as a father in the faith confronts the Corinthian church with a view of the resurrection or the lack thereof. ... He narrates with special focuses on the death of Christ, resurrection and appearance to witnesses. ... Paul goes on in this passage to say what the end result of denying the resurrection is. ... Verse 12 poses the confusion rhetorically; if you became believers because you trusted the proclamation that Christ is alive, risen from the dead, how can you let people say that there is no living Christ. ... In the selected passage resurrection is questioned by the Chu...

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It's almost impossible not to have some familiarity with the subject. ... I asked this question to many people of differing ages, educational backgrounds, and religious training. ... (Ro 7:24) These two passages unquestionably illustrate that sin can not be exclusively defined as an action, event, or outward occurrence. ... Sproul poses an interesting question regarding this subject5, "If the penalty for sin is death why do babies die?" ... The answer to this question lies in the theory of imputed sin. ...

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Another detailed account from Isaiah mentions how the Promised Messiah would act when put on trail. ... 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. ... Jesus used illustrations frequently with graphic details. ... In this passage, Jesus is asked a question in which he asked the Pharisses what Moses commanded them. ... Mathew 24:37-39 provides a good exa...

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It will be incredibly hard to explain the beatitudes in a non-secular fashion but here's how I see it. ... During verse ten Jesus speaks of the righteous and how they are blessed. ... These discrepancies undoubtedly raise questions in any ones mind. Such a question that comes to mind is which portrayal is true or closest to the truth? ... Since these Q passages are scattered throughout Luke's Gospel, rather than gathered together in one place, it appears that the Sermon on the Mount may be Matthews own creation. ...

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How do we see work today? ... It did not matter how long they had worked. ... It is the slave owners whom Paul addresses in that passage. ... How your treat your employees will determine how God treats you. ... We must each have a realistic appraisal of how God made us. ...

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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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