Joel Brizzee 10/17/14 REL 321/ Shoemaker Luke, Thomas and Two Different Jesus’ The juxtaposition of any two writings is a formidable task. The content of each, even if they seem alike, is a small part in determining similarities and differences. One must also look at the styles, authors, themes, supposed audiences and authorial intent. This front becomes even more difficult while exegeting and deciphering ancient texts because of how far removed the writings are from modern understanding and scholarship
one area parents must read the Bible to their children at a very young age, this will promote the values described above. By teaching children to talk to God they will realize they have someone who is always available to listen. One’s ministry praxis will change according to what they have been called to do. “Do you best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of the truth?” (2 Timothy 2:15 NIV) [17] However, the overwhelming
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free” (Luke 4:18). These words of Jesus inspire hope in those who see themselves as being marginalized due to poverty or oppression. Liberation theology originates “from below”, that is, the perspective of the disadvantaged (Messer, 2006, p. 151). Poverty and political oppression stimulated
Mark 14:32-42 INTRODUCTION To truly understand the Bible takes a lot of research. One process used to interpret scripture is OIAP. OIAP stands for observation, interpretation, application, and praxis. This process helps you to understand scripture in its text. The passage that is going to be researched in this paper is Mark 14:32-42. My intent through this research is not only to understand the text, but also know how to apply its meaning to today's society. I hope to know more about
THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY: Instructor: Lisa Nichols Hickman – hickmanl@duq.edu Director: Father Radu Bordeianu, Ph.D. Course Description: At the center of the Christian faith is a mystery. This mystery has everything to do with the identity of God, the nature of Christian community, the salvation history and our understanding of Christology. This is the mystery of the Trinity – how is the Godhead fully three persons, and yet one nature? Theophilus was the first to name the ‘triad’ nature
Solution-Based, Short-Term Pastoral Counsleing Final Project By Mike Garner Presented to Dr. Robyn Simmons In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Introduction to Pastoral Counseling PACO 500 Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Lynchburg, VA March 3, 2013 Abstract My future ministry will be as Co-Pastor of a medium sized Community Church in Lewisville, Texas. Each Sunday the church will have approximately 240 in attendance of Sunday morning worship service. My overarching