INTRODUCTION This paper examines the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5:1-24 and its relationship to messianic prophecy. ... The parable ends with a promise that God's wrath will be turned away if the people of Israel return to following God's law. ... ORIGIN OF THE VINE: THE FIRST VINEYARD Isaiah's parable or song of the vine could be compared to the original garden or type of vineyard found in Genesis 2:8-17. ... The terms used for grape also has special significance in the parable of the vineyard. ... In the parable of the landowner, Jesus noted that anyone who fell upon a s...

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Throughout the world's history, a defining factor amongst most cultures has been its religious doctrine. Within these doctrines, a common set of beliefs were established which paved the way into a more cohesive and integrated religious culture. These doctrines established a body of religious princip...

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Deterrence and Justice The death penalty is enforced by many countries, but our country does not use it enough, consistently, or in every state. The death penalty is promoted in probably the two most important literary writings that America has ever had or revered; The Constitution and the Bible. Hideous people are getting minimal punishment for hideous murders. We as a nation need to implement the death penalty to stop the reoccurring murders and deter the population from continuing to murder. The punishment needs to be increased and adopted in every state, a punishment that shows no ...

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