Gentile

Writings of the Apostle Paul populate the canon of the New Testament. The rawness and earnestness found within spring from the pages igniting a wonder in the reader of who Paul the Apostle was. Paul went to great lengths to spread the name of Jesus and one cheers anxiously from the sideline waiting to see if he ever gets the upper hand. Attacked, insulted, beaten, discredited, and victimized are just a few adjectives that could describe daily life for Paul. He becomes a model of devotion and fervor

Mormons Moving to Salt Lake City During the nineteenth century there were many different types of people moving west over America. One of these groups was the religious group, the Mormons. The religion was originally founded by Joseph Smith in the early nineteenth century. He first started of with very few followers but quickly many people started to come round to Smiths way of thinking. After developing the religion in Palmyra, Joseph Smith and his followers moved to

Paul gives clear guidelines for the believers in Rome. He touches on the subjects of God’s wrath, to gaining a peace in life though Christ’s blood. Christianity is not an abstract theology disconnected from life, but has practical applications for everyday life. When studying Romans, readers are exposed to Paul’s writings concerning the natural world, human identity, human relations, and culture; and his solutions serve as guidance for a life free of sin. Romans’ readers will never misunderstand

the Apostles. Besides the message of the Gospel, the most substantial lesson that I personally can observed is obedience. The Apostle Paul explains that the believer has received grace and apostleship so that through obedience they may reach the Gentile with the Gospel message of salvation (Rom. 1:5 [NASB]). Just as he started the epistle to the Romans on the note of obedience, he also ends the letter on its importance (Rom. 16:26). Paul is stating

Romans 1:1-7 Original Meaning: Romans opens with Paul introducing himself for six verses. This is possibly because he had never visited this church before. Paul calls himself a servant/slave as well as an apostle, stating his purpose was to preach the gospel. Paul quotes frequently from the Old Testament to show how it prophesied about Christ. Paul contrasts the fully human and the fully divine sides of Christ to show Christ’s fleshly nature and His spiritual nature to depict the age of the flesh

Here Paul appeals on the behalf of those perceived as Gentiles to those enforcers of the Mosaic laws. Paul discusses that prior to the coming and crucifixion of Jesus, humans were bound to such laws to guide them until his coming. Furthermore, the crucifixion of Jesus freed everyone from his or her sins and

The Book of Acts             A Synopsis: By Kimberly Campos        “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”                                                                                    -Acts 1:8 Just when there’s no hope for Humanity, The Holy Spirit (the third Godhead in the trinity) sent from the father as a promise to aid humankind to inspire and empower Theophilus

Upon our arrival to Ephesians 4, we come to an epistle that many believe was penned by the Apostle Paul while being held in prison. In writing this letter, his primary audience is to a group of churches in 1st century Ephesus. It is important to note that in the historical context in which this letter is written, Christianity was not the popular religious belief of the nation. But rather, Ephesus was an extremely diverse culture in its religious practices throughout the city. As a result of this

Christianity is a religion for all peoples? According to the author of Luke, what ancient Hebrew prophecy is fulfilled by the Spirit’s coming upon the first disciples? The Holy Spirit is a gift to New Testament believers, no matter where they come from. Gentiles and Jews alike all benefit from the gift, and it is the fundamental tenant of the Gospel message. 9. Summarize the events that led to the expansion of Christianity from Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria. Include in your description the role of Stephen

spoke, were speaking of God’s works in the life of Jesus Christ. He spoke not only of the Jesus Christ being crucified on the cross. Peter was able to speak to the Gentiles because the Holy Spirit moved through him in order to give him the strength and courage he needed to speak of God’s mighty works in which he believed. Although the Gentiles heard Peter speak, they were dumbfounded because the crowd did not know what to make of God. Acts 2 verse 36 says, “All Israel, then, know this: There’s no longer