That person would be none other than Jesus. ... Any one of these verses, if interpreted literally, loses the true meaning that Jesus intended. ... He knows that it is futile to exhaust ourselves trying to convince another of the gifts and salvation of Christ if they have no intention of ever trying to "receive" the message. ... After all these are the very words of Jesus. ... This particular verse really prompts one to consider what Jesus" intentions really were. ...

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Instead of the name of God the name of satan is invoked, together with the names of various demons, the "Our Father" is pronounced in the contrary or negative sense (our father who art in hell), invectives are hurled against Jesus Christ and the Host is profaned in various ways (utilizing it in sexual practices, trampling it repeatedly with hate). ... Adherence to Jesus Christ in the obedience of faith, the practice of a fruitful charity towards God and neighbor, and the hope that the mercy of God will grant us the fullness of eternal life. ... Although he is defeated, Satan does not ...

• Word Count: 1872
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Through fulfilling salvation History; the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the world made flesh has revealed to us God's plan for salvation and desire for intimacy with humans. ... At conception Jesus accepted the human condition. ... Jesus Christ was 'truly human while remaining truly God' (CCC469) He accepted human emotion and limitations and was fully human, except he did not sin. ... Jesus is the "father's one perfect and unsurpassable word. ... The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, is God's definitive effort t...

• Word Count: 1284
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• Grade Level: High School

This partial kingdom is only a glimpse of how the real and perfect kingdom will be, that is fulfilled through Jesus Christ. ... Because of all the sin God sends his prophets to tell them that they will be persecuted for all their sins and that Jesus Christ will come and fulfill all his promises. ... Jesus is the true Adam; God's people, he is the true temple and tabernacle; God's place, and Jesus is God's rule and blessing. ... After the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God's kingdom was fully restored. ... The church is a group of God's people who follow his so...

• Word Count: 1338
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• Grade Level: High School

Jesus Christ was sent by God and he is recognized as the only bigoted son that everyone believes as the intermediary to God so also is Beowulf as well was sent by King Hrothgar to deliver his people and as intermediary to the king. ... The inducing part of the story was the death of Jesus Christ, who voluntarily gave up his life to his hater in order to save his people life whose has been predominated by devil or evil people same as in Beowulf who went to the battle with his friend to fight with the dragon. ... Beowulf who comes to save the land could represent Jesus and his death was like th...

• Word Count: 1284
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Christianity is a religion of Abraham monotheistic which tends to be based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the biblical canon as Christ. ... Even in the twentieth century, some scholars do not take as incontrovertible date of AD 33 for the death of Jesus Christ. ... One may ask: What would Christianity without the appearances of Jesus? ... Why Jesus said the dead men whose bodies continue to move and live? ... They think that Jesus Christ will make them free from all of their sins. ...

• Word Count: 2426
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. ... " Limited Atonement "Jesus Christ died to save only those who were given to him (elected) by the Father in eternity past. ... " Romans 8:1 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6 "...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.... ...

• Word Count: 2136
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• Grade Level: High School

"In the spiritual realm, we find that this betrothal of the believer to the Lord Jesus Christ took place in eternity past. ... The true church of Jesus Christ is composed of every individual who accepts Jesus Christ as his own personal Savior, who takes the gift of salvation, who receives the eternal life that God has for those who will trust Jesus as Savior." If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you are betrothed to Him, and by that are bound by a contract that cannot be loosed. ... We also can apply this to our marriage to the Lord Jesus Christ. ... We also see that present...

• Word Count: 1416
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• Grade Level: High School

In Christianity, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was atonement for human sinfulness and when he was resurrected it opened a door for humans to enter into eternal life. ... Through the prophets Jesus Christ, Moses and Muhammad, Allah's teachings were revealed so that proper Muslims could abide those teachings. ... The "Second Coming" of Christ will restore original harmony on earth. Many Liberal Christians view the "Second Coming" in a more symbolic way than a literal return of Christ. ... While Christianity views Jesus as the son of God, Islam calls this blasphemous. ...

• Word Count: 1716
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• Grade Level: High School

The life of Jesus Christ is extraordinary and pinnacle in humankind's existence. ... In examining Christology we understand the nature of Jesus through Jesus in history (Jesus" life) and through Jesus in Faith. ... Jesus is "the word or utterance of God. ... Jesus life was fully human and fully divine. ... Through Jesus in history and Jesus in Faith one can more clearly see Christology. ...

• Word Count: 1681
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• Grade Level: High School

Starting out with the meanings of Jesus' names and titles of Jesus. ... Matthew tried to prove to his Jews audience that Jesus was the Messiah by pointing out all of the way Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies. ... Also Jesus' words often carry multiple meanings. ... Jesus as "God the Son" " Jesus is one of the three members of the Godhead; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. ... Titus 2:13-14 says; "while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. ...

• Word Count: 1359
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You will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. ... She stood on the road as Jesus passed by carrying his cross. ... On the third day Mary saw Jesus rise from the dead. ... Mary is an important figure in catholic faith, Mother of Jesus Christ in physical body, she is also the spiritual Mother of the Church, and the Bishops of the Second Vatican Council gave this title to her. ... If Mary is the mother of Jesus, and if Jesus is God, then Mary is the Mother of God. ...

• Word Count: 1464
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When you come from a family that is extremely religious and lives in the church home, once you become of what they believe is the "appropriate" age, you will be forced to give your life away to Jesus Christ. ... " These individuals do not believe in the existence of Jesus and I feel developing this relationship with Jesus could make life and everything else so much healthier and smarter. ... I always thought Jesus would just be there physically whenever I needed him but of course that was not the case. ... Atheists do not necessarily think Jesus is a bad individual but they just...

• Word Count: 1429
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God has given his people a guide to use in their daily walk with Christ. ... John emphasizes the gift of eternal life through Christ, a gift which begins now and that comes to those who respond to Jesus as the way, the truth, and the light. ... God gave the Law through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. ... The rediscovery of an unselfish and generous love that is made so obvious in Christ is the beginning- and the end- of our rescue. ... As we live our lives day to day we are constantly searching for the eternal truth that we can only receive through our Lord and personal ...

• Word Count: 1693
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• Grade Level: High School

They maintained that Jesus was a human martyr, rather than divine. According to Gnostic belief, the Holy Spirit and Jesus of Nazareth were two separate beings; Jesus was a man of flesh who, at baptism, received the Holy Spirit and became Christ. ... Contrarily, the Orthodox Church viewed the coming of Jesus as a literal event and thought that the separation of body from human life was outlandish, thus believing that Jesus was inseparably both flesh and spirit. ... Such lack of knowledge can be dissolved only by gnosis, and the revelation of gnosis is brought by Christ, who is considered the lo...

• Word Count: 2211
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This includes saying prayers, and also accepting what is called the "Body of Christ", which is a small piece of bread, and the "Blood of Christ", which is red wine. ... The Christian Cross represents the instrument of crucifixion of Jesus Christ. ... In addition to the Cross, the Body and Blood of Christ are also very famous. ... They believe that Jesus dwells in all of us, and that the more accepting we become of Jesus, the closer we are to God. ... They believe that Jesus was a false prophet and not the Messiah. ...

• Word Count: 2149
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Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary and lived a mortal life. ... (Brodd 405) Jesus was put to rest in a tomb. Later two women went to Jesus's tomb, to find that Jesus was not there. ... Christians believe Jesus died for our sins. ... Christian's see Christ`s suffering as a supreme proof of God's grace for the sake of humanity. ...

• Word Count: 1762
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We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the divine and human are united, so he is truly and properly the son of God and brother of Man, 5. ... We believe taht the Lord Jesus Christ has by his suffering and death made atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved, 7. We believe that repentance toward God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation, 8. We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself, 9. ... We believe that it is ...

• Word Count: 1692
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Simply stated as, holiness is being like Christ. ... The idea of holiness begins with Christ. ... Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." ... Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep." ... Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep." ...

• Word Count: 2001
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The gospel message, with its good news of what God has actually done for us in Christ; add something that basically alters the structure of faith itself. ... Any reasonable person, it contended, looking at the data of history, would be obliged to admit that God had authenticated the prophets, Jesus Christ, and the Christian Church by prophecies and miracles. ... Christians are convinced that the perception of God obtainable through Jesus Christ is able to provide these benefits more effectively than any other faith. ... In this chapter, however, the author is concerned with the process by wh...

• Word Count: 2454
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

God allows His children to suffer because disappointments strengthen one's character and make them more like Jesus Christ. ... "God will use the disappointments of life to teach and train you and to make you more like Jesus Christ. ... Christ suffered more afflictions than any human could endure, before He entered into His glory. ... But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. ... The benefits include developing perseverance, becoming more like Jesus Christ, and having the ability to witness the revealing of Go...

• Word Count: 1272
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• Grade Level: High School

Christianity is the religion derived from Jesus Christ (Merriam-Webster 166). ... Jesus Christ was God's one and only son, whose mother, Mary, was a virgin. Jesus taught the people of God and all of his glory. Jesus was crucified because he was seen as a threat to the rabbi. Jesus did not fight death because he died for the sins of people. ...

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Hercules was painted killing a snake which was meant to symbolize Jesus and his defeat of Satan in Christian theology. ... Since Christians believed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ after death, they also hid that message within the peacocks painted all over the walls. ... It also served as an acronym for Jesus Christ Son of God and Savior. ... In the catacomb of Domatilla, a man with sheep is painted on the walls depicting Christ as a Good Shepard. ... In Christianity, when Jesus was born, he was God in human form. ...

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Although all the baptized Christians are called to participate in the salvific work of Jesus Christ without having any hierarchical ranks in the church, we still find references in the Old Testament, when God calls specific people for priesthood. ... " (Ex: 40:13), which remained constant until the birth of Jesus Christ. ... Following the example of Jesus, the disciples began to choose worthy servants by casting lots, "And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthi′as; and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles.... Paul orders Timothy, whom he had ordained, " In the...

• Word Count: 2067
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• Grade Level: High School

For the Hebrews it was the persecution of Jesus Christ who proclaimed himself to be the son of God. Jesus taught his fathers teachings differently than the most respected men of that time and he was persecuted and killed because of it. ...

• Word Count: 1409
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• Grade Level: High School