The God 's Call Of God

Malala Yousafzai, 18 year old Nobel Prize winner and women’s rights activist, once exclaimed: “I raise up my voice- not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back”. The idea of speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves is extremely important when it comes to striving for change, so being able to express the needs of marginalized people is a great and awesome power. Yousafzai’s quote specifically connects to women’s rights, therefore it can be used to support the feminist movement seeing as she is advocating for the equality, in treatment and opportunity, of men and women. Feminist beliefs do not only apply to society, but to theology as well, seeing as the teachings of the bible are extremely influential in the day to day lives and values of religious people. The text that I chose to highlight this idea comes from Elizabeth A. Johnson’s book Quest for the Living God, chapter 5 ‘God Acting Womanish’ because it directly connects spirituality and feminism.

God gave men the free will to elect their own salvation. There is no sin until it is actually committed. Sin was now considered a voluntary act. It also consists of a change of heart, which revived the concept of limited atonement. Christ did not die for only a select few predestined elect, but for whosoever will accept God’s offer of salvation. Personal commitment also involved an active and useful Christian life in which individual action brings the kingdom closer.

This deep tragedy in Adam’s life left him in the realization of what kind of father he should be to his son, and the path he is on with God. “I will forgive those who have wronged. I will learn from my mistakes, repent of my sins, and walk with integrity as a man answerable to God… As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”(Kendrick). In a desperate time of grief, Adam chooses forgiveness to those in the wronging toward Adam and his family. There is no significance to ignoring another’s sins, because God forgives all who have sinned. After Adam’s daughter passed, God proved to Adam that repenting will only lead to a burdened life and heart, but forgiveness of yourself and others will lead to the gates of heaven. “I now believe that God desires for every father to courageously step up and do whatever it takes to be involved in the lives of his children...young lives and be a visual representation of the character of God, their father in heaven”(Kendrick). In a time of grief and heartache, it can be difficult to reveal the reason God has brought a certain burden to life. Adam found his answer through God, which was to live life as a follower of Jesus and to raise his children through the knowledge of the Lord while being a visual representation of Him.

In Genesis, God interacts with Adam by speaking to him face to face. Whether God was giving out instructions or punishment to Adam and Eve, he was always doing it on a personal level. The usual portrayal of God as an omniscient being is instead replaced as mentor to Adam and Eve who is trying to help them understand their existence. This close relationship is shown even when man does something wrong. The only rule that God gives to Adam is that he must not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Adam and Eve go on to break the singular rule and be punished; but not to the extent most would think. Before partaking of the fruit God says that, "the day that you eat of it you shall die"(Genesis). Instead of dying, Adam and Eve are removed from the garden and go begin their lives. God punishes them for their actions, but also gives clothes and allows them to take the knowledge they have gained from the tree. Even after breaking the one rule that he has set for them, God allowed them to keep the knowledge they gained to begin mankind. This grace towards humanity is shown once again with Adam and Eve's children, Cain and Abel. Cain kills Abel after God accepts Abel's offering and not his own. Even with Cain having killed his own brother, God still does not punish Cain severally; "you will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth"(Genesis). This punishment is especially seen as inadequate as Cain goes on to settle in Nod and have his own family. This mercy by God shows that he was unable to punish humanity even for the most serious of offenses. This lack of punishment shows God's sympathy for mankind because of his close relationship with them. This close relationship stems from God's close bond with mankind because of their similar image and knowledge. This relationship that began as two very similar beings, has further blossomed as God has given great responsibility to

Eve was so fond of Adam; her attachment to Adam blinded her from subservience. Adam knew he was in charge, and he liked that Eve was his companion. This provided him

Their Eyes Were Watching God is commonly praised and likewise studied for author Zora Neale Hurston 's distinct and masterful writing that resulted in a beautiful quest for spiritual identity, soul-searching fulfilment and unconditional love pursued by the complex, strong and amorously passionate heroine Janie Mae Crawford. As readers are immersed in the Southern black rural world made vivid by Hurston 's engaging dialect, it is apparent that the theme of relationship is repetitively vital

The bible remains a mystery to many people in society today. Therefore, the relationship between God and Adam can be said to be a very complex relationship. Genesis shows us many examples of God 's interaction with Adam, apparently there is so much more about God’s disappointment and righteous anger in the garden. The world of Christianity fails to see there’s so much more to the story about God and Adam, I think many of us do the same. He was the first man, the father of mankind, however, Genesis does not fill-in the missing background information as to the reasons why man and woman came to be the first rational, mortal creations of God 's divinity. Moreover, most believers in the Bible do not know the specific similarities and differences regarding the two humans ' characteristics, and how their relationship impact each other as well as all other living creatures in the garden. We see the wrath, but we miss the grace. The bible does not tell if Adam was Baptized and upon his death he went to heaven, however many of religious leaders tried to read and to the relationship between god and Adam, without facts to back it up. Non statement should not be used to formulate doctrine. A conclusion cannot be drawn from something that God did not say. If Adam had been faithful, God may have had any number of plans for Adam, none of which are touched upon in Genesis. If all other aspects of earthly creation tend to decay and death it makes as much sense to conclude that human 's

If we all would record down how the bad things that happened to our lives helped us realize the truths about ourselves, we would have books that are ready to be published. The majority of people may not choose to do so and yet, the others may take this as an opportunity to express themselves and provide encouragement of those who are struggling with life. One Call Away is a memoir by Brenda Warner and in addition to receiving the devastating phone calls that force her to prevail through life's challenges, she eventually learns that " God has always been one call away ". In the memoir, Brenda comes to understand the truth about her identity through divorce and marriage, dealing with fame and accepting death, as she figures out that God will

After a Christian had sinned that person had the opportunity to be redeemed for their sin. Redemption is actually very clear and easy to define. When a Christian sinned and wanted God's forgiveness they had to go before God, by praying to him, and ask him to cleanse them and forgive them of their sin. When God hears the person asking for forgiveness, God will answer their cry to him and cleanse them. When God cleanses a person it is almost like the sin was never committed in the first place. When God sent his son Jesus into the world he told Jesus that he would

Heavenly Father’s plan is different for each one of us. My trials will be different than someone else’s. Some may struggle financially, others may have health and physical ailments, and family and relationship problems might plague others. Circumstances might leave a feeling of bitterness to some as well. However, how I deal with my trials is up to me. Life here on earth is what I choose to make of it. No matter the path I am asked to follow, finding joy in life is essential to my happiness.

The bible was written as an account of what many viewed that God had accomplished so his actions and words could be passed on for generations. Some believe it is a literary account and some believe it is a historical account. The word of God in the bible comes in many forms and is left up to interpretation by the reader. Some believe that the word of God should be the only word and should be strictly followed. Some believe that the words are meant as a guideline to help us through life. Whatever your belief is you can always seem to find the meaning behind your belief through the word of God in the Bible.

Through out history, as man progressed from a primitive animal to a "human being" capable of thought and reason, mankind has had to throw questions about the meaning of our own existence to ourselves. Out of those trail of thoughts appeared religion, art, and philosophy, the fundamental process of questioning about existence. Who we are, how we came to be, where we are going, what the most ideal state is....... All these questions had to be asked and if not given a definite answer, then at least given some idea as to how to begin to search for, as humans probed deeper and deeper into the riddle that we were all born into.

Adam was the first of his kind, the father of all. God made him different, he created a special person, with free will. He prefigures the human race, representing the perfect male form. However, Adam was not completely happy, he felt something is missing from his life, thus God rewards Adam with Eve, to solve his unhappiness. Due to Adam’s and God’s relationship compared to Eve’s and Gods relationship, Adam and Eve are not equal partners, Eve must had to submit to Adam, but Adam only to God. Eve

The mission of God is to reach all nation. God uses chosen people to spread the Good News, to the nation. As He called Abraham (Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22: 18; 26:4; 28:14). Jesus taught that we must preach repentance to all nation ( Matthew 28:19 ; John 20:12; (Act 1:8). Jesus was sent by God to teach all nation about Him and His return (John 20:21). Christian should accept all people of all walks of life. The church should continue to teach the word of God as it is in the Bible and to show love to all ethnic diversity. To equip people to participate in multicultural ministry is to embrace the love of God to all. The biblical base of philosophy is “Love covers over a multitude of sins” ( 1Peter 4:8). To get the saints and un-believers to join in unity with Christ. Cultural influence biblical interpretation, thus as we teach or preach we must remember whom our audience are and be able to get the message across so they can understand, by keeping the social also cultural of the Scriptures in mind.

?And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all those heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.? Luke 2:46-47