Christian Bible Research Paper

Generally, I find the theology behind the numerous aspects of the Bible not only, helpful, but also fascinating. Learning about the four different views about God’s role in the inspiration of the Bible makes me more aware of the theology behind certain doctrines and principles I may not have been aware of. This unit has forced me to tear down my assumptions about the Bible and go into the Bible with a new perspective of innocence. Through having an open-mind I am able to have important conversations with people, about the Bible, from all Christian backgrounds. Additionally, learning about the multitudes of translations of the Bible, and how they fall into three distinct categories, has helped me understand there are different purposes and intended audiences for each translation of the Bible. Before, I struggled with the fact that there were so many English translations of the Bible, but now I understand each one

The earliest Christians did not have church building. They typically met in homes. (The first actual church building so far found is at Dura Europos on the Euphrates , dating about 231.). They did not have public ceremonies that would introduce them to the public, and they had no access to the mass media of their day. So, to understand the steady and diverse expansion, we can have a conversation, about the Apostle Paul, we don't run across many "big names" as missionaries in the first few hundred years of Christians history. Instead, the faith spread through a multitude of humble, ordinary believers whose names have been long forgotten.

The word “Christian” has been used extremely, and in some cases strangely, for over 2000 years. Historically, it was born in the ancient city of Antioch. There, according to Acts 11:26, “the disciples were first called Christians” (ESV). Since that first-century usage, “Christian” has defined religious groups & sects, armies, athletic endeavors, political parties, and a host of entities and ideas which probably would make those original disciples shake their heads in disbelief. “The Christian Vegetarian Association? Wouldn’t have dreamt it,” Peter could have told Paul, if they both spoke English.

There are all sorts of variations around this theme of being too poor to help. Most of us have had times in our lives when money was tight, and giving to the Lord was difficult and a real sacrifice. Invariably though, we can find enough for some of the other things that are not essential—it’s usually a matter of priority and whether we value what the Lord has done for us enough to make giving work.

Everyone in the world believes in some kind of religion. Whether it’s Christianity, Buddhism, Muslim, Atheism, etc. Each one of those religions is so unique and so diverse in the fact that they all have different values, beliefs, morals, dialogue, actions, and more. That being said, I have chosen to observe and write about the discourse community of the modern day Christian church.

14. The Protestant Old Testament does not include the books of the Apocrypha because they have Jewish origins that preceded Christianity, which will not be the case with the Pseudepigrapha (Tullock & McEntire, 2006, p. 356). Books not included in the Jewish, and Protestant canons, but that are in the Catholic, and Orthodox canons, may be described as; additions to or extensions of biblical books, apocalyptic literature, short stories or novellas focusing on Jewish piety, wisdom literature, and historical/narrative books.

In this day and age, Christianity is the most popular religion in the world boasting a following of about 2.4 billion people, or 32% of the world’s population. But this was not always so, it originally came from a small sect of the Jewish religion. Over time it gained mass amounts of followers and became its own faith, but this was not the original intent of Jesus. His intention was purely to spread the word of the Lord and try and save humanity from their sins.

While going through your senior year of high school you quickly begin to hate the questions; "What college are you going to?" and "What major are you planning on pursuing?" I got asked these questions countless times over the course of the past year. The first question, "What college are you going to?" was the easiest of them all. The very moment I stepped onto Butler's campus I knew it was the place I was meant to be. And while I thought the second question, "What major are you planning on declaring?" was also a simple question to answer, I soon found my once easy answer of being a pharmacy major was slipping through my fingertips once I moved in and was an official bulldog. Everything I had planned for myself was quickly disappearing into

While the Holy Bible is filled with many different types of writing, including history, narratives, poetic literature and apocalyptic, it forms a cohesive theme that tells me where I, and all things originated from, as well as my purpose in this world. Because the Holy Scriptures give, what is to me, a plausible understanding of who I am and how my life matters, I have discovered that I want to align my life and future in accord with its directives and commands. The reason that I hold these writings with such high regard is because the Holy Bible says of itself that God breathed it out onto men to write down and that it contains the very instructions needed for me to live a life that is honoring of God and worthy of what God deserves. II Timothy 3:16-17 states, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work”. For this reason, the Holy Bible has taken on a role of great importance in my life and because it is the very revelation of God, revealing who God is and how God has worked and continues to work throughout history, I have determined that it is foundational to my faith and a practical guide to direct me in determining the course I should take in this life.

Vacation Bible school is ending at Morris Brown AME Church as the clock strikes 7:30 p.m. on June 17, 2015. Anxious to take their pick from hot dogs, chips, lemon cakes and sodas, children scurry to the fellowship hall.

The case of Abraham: In Genesis 12 (4), God’s servant, Abraham was in the country of Haran, where he had accumulated wealth. God commanded him to move, along with his wealth, and build an alter at Shechem. He obeyed, moved, built a tent, an alter and re-settled from Shechem to Egypt to escape famine. Abraham did sit down to enjoy, when he received God’s blessings and wealth. He performed entrepreneurial activities by hiring shepherds, finding grasslands for the sheep, paying the shepherds, ensuring increase in the number of his sheep and offering one to God before God told him to offer his only son Isaac.

Overall it took some time for Christianity to become a part of the ancient world not everyone believed in Christianity. The messages Jesus preached influenced people to love each other. The Christian alternative to roman thought showed citizens how their lives were of such value to god which in a way is a gift to be appreciated no matter what. The commitment of early Christian's provided information on how a Jewish disfavor became fond of Christianity just by the presence of Jesus, then traveled through many cities to expand society's knowledge of Christianity as well as the importance. These three causes shaped Christianity into a superior religion. Knowing what we comprehend about Christianity I hope that every school can continue to teach

Throughout history, the Bible has been the most influential and significant relic to have impacted social, political, economical, and spiritual aspects on earth, no other form of literature has been able to replicate its effect. Not only that but various religious groups have been known to persistently attempt to persuade the public to read the Christian sacred text known as the Bible. However, the question still remains, why should you read the Bible? The reasons are that three of the most influential religion’s theology/teachings stand upon it, its content has important historical references, and the fact that it is the most controversial relic in all of history.

The Bible being a staple of Christianity; the principles of the Bible are applicable to our scenarios in everyday life. Key fundamentals of our world, sowing and reaping for example, have their root in the Bible.

Biblical Interpretation is important and necessary so that we can understand what the text is saying, what the intended theological message is, and how to personally apply and teach these Scriptural truths to carry forward the Gospel in rescuing others from despair and death to hope and life, thus displaying His glory and growing His Kingdom. It is about finding what God is revealing about Himself and His Son Jesus Christ. Moreover, it is for us to know that God desires to have a relationship with us and for us to be set apart in a covenant relationship with Him to display holy lives that bring Him glory. Interpretation, using hermeneutical principles, help guide us in proper boundaries for interpreting Scripture so that we can reveal the intended meaning of the text. Without this, we run the risk of imposing our own ideas on the text, therefore misinterpreting. Misinterpreting can cause us to miss theological truths, administer the wrong application, and neglect or overlook the meaning of the text which weakens the impact of God’s truth in our personal lives as well as others we are teaching.