Reflection: The Ministry of Healing Spirituality and religion often provide a sense of security and social structure and those beliefs can be a strong coping mechanism through trying times. Being an active member of a close-knit religious community can provide structure, support and sense of acceptance, all of which are beneficial to mental health. The […]
Write a brief position paper in which you describe the portrayal of Jesus in these six chapters.
Pretend that you know nothing about Jesus, that you’ve never heard any stories about him and have never read anything about him. Now, in your complete ignorance, read Mark 1-6. (Available anywhere online or can be attached, if necessary). Write a brief position paper in which you describe the portrayal of Jesus in these six […]
How does Mark’s portrayal of Jesus (in the first six chapters) differ from the views of Jesus that you personally have held or heard?
Pretend that you know nothing about Jesus, that you’ve never heard any stories about him and have never read anything about him. Now, in your complete ignorance, read Mark 1-6. (Available anywhere online or can be attached, if necessary). Write a brief position paper in which you describe the portrayal of Jesus in these six […]
List three specific ways in which Jesus as portrayed in Luke is similar to other people who were thought to be divine.
Your first task for this position paper is to read: David Cartlidge and David Dungan, Documents for the Study of the Gospels, 2nd ed. (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1994). These passages are all drawn from ancient sources that relate the words, deeds, and experiences attributed to persons who were thought to be divine by some people living […]
Briefly discuss how both the human and the more-than-human world will be impacted by this problem.
Write a 5-6 page essay in which you write about ALL the following questions. First, what do you consider the most important ecological problem which the world faces? Think, for instance, of climate change, pollution, lack of fresh water or other important resources, species extinction. Briefly discuss how both the human and the more-than-human world […]
What do you think was the most important factor influencing the canon of Scriptur
What do you think was the most important factor influencing the canon of Scripture? 10. Chapter 7: The School for Sinners If you had been an early church leader in the era of persecution, how would you have handled the believers who had denied the faith under torture? 11. Chapter 8: Apostles to Intellectuals What […]
Compare several verses in terms of who is speaking and who is addressed.
Compare several verses in terms of who is speaking and who is addressed. (select 4 verses that you have included in the paper with word trust in it) What is the context of the use of the term? What is recommended or advised? Is it similar or different across the examples? Write about the uniformity […]
Produce a book review on the “Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel’ Meaning, Mystery, Community by Craig R. Koester.
Produce a book review on the “Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel: Meaning, Mystery, Community by Craig R. Koester. You should should consider every chapter and identify page number for specific remarks. The review should be at least 3 pages long.
What are some ways that Christians should be active in helping to alleviate the suffering related to this issue? Give specific examples that ordinary people can do.
Ethical Decision-Making Name: Course: Date: Instructor: For questions 2-6, chose from the “Decision-Making Cases” document in the topic study materials. Use critical thinking as well as support from the topic study materials to answer the following prompts. 1. Why do Christians believe that morality is absolute and objective, rather than relative and subjective? If morality […]
What are the benefits or strengths of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity?
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of the Christian worldview, including the main topics you have covered up to this point. You will summarize and analyze the essential elements of the gospel (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) and reflect on implications for the Christian worldview. Write a […]