C.S Lewis gives advice and argues his point of view throughout the pages of "Mere Christianity". ... He argues this fact even while frequently admitting that he may not be qualified to give such advice, being single himself. ... Lewis is a fantastic writer, frequently becoming open and honest with the reader, giving private details into his own life. ... Within the first two chapters, Strobel challenges Dr. ... Going into his research on the evidence of Jesus from a pre-believer point-of-view, gives his work credibility. ...

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Also, Jesus is shown as an in control King when He is on the Cross in Chapter 19. ... Christ is understood as authoritative over everything in chapters 4 and 5. ... A large portion of these miracles happen between chapter nine and four in the book of Luke. ... Jesus is shown as harmless in Chapter 23 by Pilate, Herod, and two thieves. ... Every one of the Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John gives exceptional traits of the Messiah we call Jesus. ...

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This quotation from chapter 11 is Antonio's description of his first sighting of the golden carp. ... Ultima's final blessing to Antonio in chapter 22 clarifies bless me, ultima's moral standpoint. ... Her statement also give Antonio a framework with which to understand her death by offering a sequence of physical objects that he can see as symbols of her life and through which he can continue to feel his presence. ... In every chapter there was an inner conflict, even if it wasn't obvious and you hade to think about it a little, there was always at least one in every chapt...

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John chapter four verses 1-26, exemplifies the manner in which Jesus treated the Samaritan woman. ... However, Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of water in return He would give her the opportunity for the living water, which will quench her thirst for eternity. ... In support of this ideology John Perkins reveals that John Chapter three verse sixteen which states, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that who ever believes in Him shall not parish but have eternal life." ...

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They all seemed to have the ambition of diverting attention away from themselves and giving the main character of their books the centre stage. ... It goes straight into the action with the very first chapter containing miracles. ... Chapter 8 of Mark's Gospel brings a turning point in the Gospel. ... Jesus asks his disciples who men say he is and Peter gives his inspired answer. ... Shortly after this we have the transfiguration and in Mark chapter 9 Jesus again speaks of his death. ...

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When we first meet Tom in chapter two, he is walking down the road in a cheap new suit because he was just released from prison. Tom convinces a trucker to give him a ride. ... When Casy is saying grace in chapter eight, he compares himself to Jesus. ... In the last chapter, Rose of Sharon breast feeds a starving man from her milk that was meant for her baby. ...

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David said, I will bless the lord at all times, and his praise shall continually be in my mouth; my soul shall make her boast in the lord and the humble shall hear there of and be glad. Oh magnify the lord with me and let us exalt his name together. In Mark the 16th chapter, Peter has every reason...

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Christian priests and reverends or Jewish Rabbis spend years and years in the seminaries and religious schools to get degrees in theology before they are ordained as ministers or what have you so that they are permitted to give a sermon in their congregations. ... But when they compare it with Islam, they only give a partial quotation from the Quran to say that in Islam, salvation depends on your deeds alone. The correct answer, however is that it is the Islamic Faith, righteous deeds of each individual and the Mercy of God which will give you paradise by the will of God. ... But give glad tid...

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Luke was my favorite gospel. I think that this gospel was the most entertaining because he concentrated on using parables/ similes that helped everyone to understand the situation, and make it more enjoyable to read and comprehend. Luke took information, and made t attract the general audience. ...

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The church of Corinth was a mission church. The christians in the town were a small band of people in an ancient Mediterranean city. Between 54 and 57 A.D., Paul wrote six letters while he was in Ephisis. Out of those six letters, four of them were written to Corinth. Corinth was a wealthy city...

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The entire bible consists of 66 books, and 1,189 chapters. ... The Bible uses symbolic words such as fire (to burn or cleanse), hammer (demolish evil), seed (life producing or eternal life within), sword (separate flesh from spirit), and etc., which help to clarify the significance of certain scriptures and give us some foundation to stand upon. ...

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I usually pray in the chapter, but I feel pray better in the garden. ... I find a peaceful place, such as chapter or garden to prayer and put up a crucifix, or picture of Mary or the saints, etc... ... Prayer gives me a solid foundation to build and repair all other relationships in my life. ...

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In the second chapter the very human conditions of Jesus' birth are displayed.He imagines the impact of the virgin birth on a first century Jewish community, noting that under Jewish law Mary could have been stoned for becoming pregnant while betrothed to Joseph. ... All four Gospels give detailed accounts of Jesus' death. ... In his final chapter Yancey sums up Jesus as a healer, holy yet a friend to sinners, and a God who yearned to love humankind....

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The first five books of the Old Testament written by Moses, (the five chapters of the Torah), are collectively one book called the Torah. ... In Leviticus, the Lord gives the instructions for man to make sacrifices for Sin Offerings, Guilt offerings, Acceptable offerings, punishment for blasphemy, among many other laws and stipulations. ... It follows, then, that the Hebrew people expected the Messiah to be the greatest prophet and law giver. ... Only through Jesus, the son of God, giving his life for man to be forgiven, can man return to God's grace....

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In chapters 1-7 in the book of Romans, Paul begins to lay down the solid framework for understanding the broad scope of the gospel in his letter to the Romans. ... He says that God will give eternal life to those who persist in doing what is good, and will pour out his anger and wrath on those who refuse to obey the truth and practice evil deeds. ... He gives the good news by stating that humanity has been released from the law, "for we died with Christ, and we are no longer captive to its power." ...

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Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and sat him on a pinnacle of the temple, And said, "If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone". ... The devil then took him up into a high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, And said, "All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me". ... This chapter is a very good example of keeping faith and not being tempted into taking the easy way...

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What three practical suggestions would you give to a friend who wants to know how he or she can seek God that way? ... Three practical suggestions I would give my friend to help them seek closer to God would be: Don't lets things hinder you from seeking him, worship, and keep yourself aware and on guard on where God is. ...

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In these chapters, the characters reveal many hidden secrets including John's illegitimate conception by Elizabeth and Richard. ... As Elisha leaves, he gives John a kiss on the forehead while on his doorstep. ...

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Dealing with Anxiety Matthew 6, Psalm 37 War, terrorism, the economy -- who doesn't have a few worries? Anxiety can build before you realize the toll it's taking on your energy, sleep, and peace of mind. We all worry over the common things of life from time to time like food, drink and clothing. ...

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It is not until the last chapter of the book that the reader finds out that Lewis is actually having a dream. ... Lewis gives the reader a vivid account of how Heaven and Hell look like and what will happen once souls get there. ... Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul (Mark 8:36,37)? ...

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The promise of power that the Queen gives Edmond is reminiscent of the Devil promising power to Jesus. ... Asland is giving his life for Edmond's sins against Asland. ... In the book of Revelations; chapter 5; verse 5, Jesus is referred to a "The Lion of the tribe of Judah." ...

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Who were "the sons of GOD-? Genesis 6:2 Introduction: The problem with this text is the identity of the "sons of GOD-. Seeing that this is the first time the term "sons of GOD- has been introduced in the bible, and throughout the bible the same them is used for different created beings, it m...

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It is necessary therefore, for one to open his mind to the words of God, and to listen and respond willingly to his calling, for he calls us all, and gives us all various tasks in life. ... Hehehe Well anyways he brings up a relatively good point in this chapter, and that is that many Christians live off of other people's experiences, and aren't willing to get out of their comfort zones and get after the game. ...

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" I believe these parables give a little insight of how people follow the belief of God to grow a closer relationship with him and how society incorporates the teachings of God into their lives. ... Within the chapter of Luke 15:3-32, there are three parables where something is lost and as a result of finding that item, it brings happiness and joy. ...

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Throughout chapters four and five of Leviticus God commands the people of Israel that if they sin, they are to make their transgressions known and then offer an atoning sacrifice. ... To be united with the Father, as Jesus is, believers give themselves over to God knowing that he will transform them into the image of His Son. ...

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