To read the bible we have to understand the way it was constructed and what it contains. The bible is not a single book but a collection of books written by many different authors over time. (Fischer & Hart 2013, p. 33).The bible is human literature, written by historical individuals in a particular cultural context. The bible is divided into...
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Calvinism and Arminianism are argued by many Christians, showing different beliefs and perspectives. Calvinism and Arminianism are very similar, yet very different and complex. They talk about ideas of predestination and many other topics. In the 16th century, John Calvin began to associate with Calvinistic ideas. Calvinism was the āpredominantā view in the church until John Calvin started teaching. The...
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Reliability is the foundation of trust, therefore it is the base of friendship and relationships.When forming long lasting relationships, one searches for someone consistent and trustworthy. It is important to have those foundations when putting faith in someone or something. Similar to relationships, if the Bible is not reliable or accurate, how could one trust and use it in everyday...
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The very first book of the bible starts by describing that human being is an image of God. It says āThen God said, āLet Us make mankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the livestock and over all the earth,...
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When I first started this course, it was unclear to me what my biblical worldview of computer technology was. I did not fully understand the question that was being asked. My understanding was if technology was a good or bad thing. I never looked at it through a Christian perspective. Technology today is used in so many things from refrigerators...
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The word āgospelā is a translation of the Greek word āeuangelionā which means good news. (Webster, 1991)[footnoteRef:1] There are four Gospel accounts in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The first three Gospels are sometimes called the āsynoptic' (same view) Gospels. This is because they each cover teachings and miracles by Jesus that are also covered in other...
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As time went by, and the world moved on from the Classical Age into the Roman Age, fewer Christians understood Greek, and so the Church had to find a way to cater for its audience. The solution was for the Bible to be translated into Latin. St Jerome, known as the father of translation, was the one to translate the...
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In the business world, in building a career, and in the day-to-day life of an entrepreneur, wisdom and knowledge can be key to success or failure in a career or great ideas. Believing in oneself is fundamental to achieving the goals and overcoming the adversities that will surely occur throughout this journey. Perhaps the most difficult task is to maintain...
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Ben Witherington III and Bart D. Ehrman have different views of the Bible. There are many differences and comparisons between the two authors. Witherington and Ehrman have different ways of summarizing the Bible and what they emphasize. The more challenging approach for me is Ehrmanās approach. We will look at why Ehrmanās approach is a more challenging one and how...
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There is no internal evidence suggesting the name of the writer of the Gospel of Mark by name anywhere in this Gospel. The same is true of all four Gospels as recorded in the Bible. One may then ask where the title, 'According to Mark', came from. As an answer, researchers suggest that it was probably added when the canonical...
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Interested about learning the Holy Scripture ā the way towards understanding everything about life? Longing to find answers about your question with regards to life and future? Interested in knowing God? Tomorrowās World can help you with their bible study Hong Kong. They can help you find the answers you seek. I can study the bible on my own, why...
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It is a known fact, at least in the United States, that many members of the Christian faith are thought to āhateā or have a āphobiaā concerning homosexuals. It is also understood by some that God hates members of the LGBTQ society as well. Some claim that the Bible teaches hatred of homosexuals and that Christians should not treat them...
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Unhitching the New Testament from the Old Testament creates difficulty for our understanding of the New Testament. Both parts are essential to gaining a full understanding of what Christianity is about and should look like on a daily basis. However, not everyone agrees that both parts are required in order to understand the faith. Pastor Andy Stanley argues that we...
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The new Testament has shown to demonstrate the efforts of a young community, and the teachings of Jesus Christ our Savior, and the way He influenced the community in a significant way. The confrontation with the Jewish culture which holds true for the Judeo-Christian traditions, and the Hellenistic traditions, as seen in the Pagan Christian traditions, which was influenced by...
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The son of God told, Jesus, told to his disciple a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, āIn a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, āGive me justice...
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Since 1938, Superman has been one of the most well-known characters in the world. Anywhere you go, there is a good chance you will see some sort of merchandise or advertisement for Superman. Supermanās origin begins with him being sent to earth by his parents, away from a planet that is facing its doom. He grows up with his adoptive...
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In a society full of varying people, opinions, and cultures, it is rare that there will be no disagreement over beliefs and experiences. A common topic of these disagreements happens to be the Bible itself. Many individuals argue as to whether or not the Bible is true. In Placherās article, he says that the Bible is true, if focusing on...
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Growing up Catholic in a dominantly Catholic country, the Philippines, I always thought that I know my faith very well. As a child, I didnāt really know there was a difference between Catholics and Protestants or Iglesia ni Cristo, a Unitarian denomination in the Philippines. I might have been so sheltered within the walls of my Catholic high school that...
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A lot of things have influenced generations, deciding the way people have thought and acted for as long as humanity can remember. Hardly is there any as influential as the bible and for millions of people all around the world, there is no book of greater authority than the bible. While it is believed to be the word of God...
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Humanity as a collective has long wrestled with innumerable fundamental questions, one being how exactly people should live out their single opportunity at life. To begin the quest in search of truth, one shall turn to the classics, which have withstood the test of time, and are still very relevant in the modern era. While both The Bible and The...
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Star Wars is a popular franchise that consists of multiple popular films such as āA New Hopeā and ā The Empire Strikes Backā. In this paper, I will mainly discuss how the film āThe Phantom Menaceā was influenced by the Bible, a book that is worshipped by many people such as those who follow Judaism and those that follow one...
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Introduction An in-depth consideration of Bible Translation processes offers useful points of reflection for translators across a variety of specializations. Such work brings to light the essentialism of cultural and artistic content held within original texts. By understanding the history of bible translation, challenges and approaches taken by bible translators, language experts can benefit. Scholars and professionals reflect upon the...
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Money canāt buy you happiness, or can it? In North America, everyone has the freedom to spend their hard-earned money as they deem fit. But unfortunately, more and more people are associating their happiness with the purchases that they make. Firstly, the concept of retail therapy, and the brainās capacity to release dopamine, deceives people into believing that what theyāre...
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God is not dead. God has existed from the beginning of time and will continue to exist for eternity. His existence is not defined by human understanding. The Psalmist talks about how God has existed from āeverlasting to everlastingā (Psalm 90:2, English Standard Version). This terminology means that God has always been and always will be. Understanding these concepts is...
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The gospel of Mark concerns the message of Jesusā deeds, strength, and how he is determined to teach people the ways of God. The notion that Jesus is the embodiment of Godās glory arised diverse responses, but Jesus always persevered and made it known that Godās kingdom is a paradise and that it is not about strength and power, but...
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āThe Bible is a vehicle that unveils God and Godās willā (Lennan, 1998, p.82), it is a collection of books that bring to the forefront the relationship between the Divine and human beings. Just reading the Bible may not give the depth of understanding that is needed to bring to life religious insights, interpretation of the Bible must be undertaken...
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The Old Testament stories are still relevant to modern life because it teaches us important, life long messages that we can use in our daily life, the story of Jacob and Esau teaches us to be thankful, the story of Abraham teaches us to trust our family and the story of Joseph teaches us to forgive our neighbours In Genesis...
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It is definitely absurd to think that The Old Testament stories have no significance in modern life. The Old Testament stories can teach us to learn from the mistakes which people have made in the past and can also teach us the right things to do in life. Old Testament stories have significance in modern life because they can teach...
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The Old Testament has many stories in it, and every single one of them has significance, even now. We learn forgiveness, loyalty and using talents, plus many, many more from the stories it tells. They most definitely have significance and this is why. Forgiveness is shown many times in the Old testament. Forgiveness is very important in life. If people...
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Introduction Using Divine Command Theory Metaetchics I will attempt to explain my moral reasoning on Abortion. It is a topic that is heavily felt and discussed at a minimum in most cases due to difference of opinions. As a Christian in todayās world being raised in what they call the Bible belt, I will compare my views and moral thoughts...
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