Matthew the Evangelist

Due to this topic’s controversy in the evangelical church, I am very grateful to learn about these two different views. The variation of the views even within the egalitarian and complementarian perspectives was interesting. It reminded me that in ourselves alone unity cannot be found. Only in Christ can we obtain unity displaying a countercultural attribute that reflects His light and hope for this world. I am praying for our Great God’s faithful help in this. Egalitarian Perspective In learning

Soteriology - The Doctrine of Salvation and Discipleship "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" No question is more important or more debated than this one presented by the Philippian jailer in Acts 16:30. The answer to this important question is found in the basic aspects of the faith. This is why the doctrine of salvation is so important. No doctrine of the faith is more fundamental than this doctrine. The essence of the gospel message is that God has achieved eternal salvation for all who will

The Books of the Old Testament The Pentateuch/ The Torah (5 books) Genesis - Genesis, which means "beginnings," begins with the creation of the world and man. The first half of the book also covers the early history of man, the story of Noah and the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. The second half of the book is about the Patriarchs of God's chosen people ... from Abraham to Isaac to Jacob. It ends with the story of Joseph and the Israelites moving to Egypt. Exodus - Enslaved in Egypt for

Introduction: Unlike many other parts of Scripture, few are as hotly debated, and contested, as the story of the “woman caught in adultery” from John 7:53-8:11, traditionally known as the pericope adulterae. At this point in history, most who have studied this pericope, would agree that this section of John was not in the original text, and most modern day English translations place this section parenthetically, or “relegate it to a footnote.” Before any discussion, or exegetical work, is to take

Throughout history, Christianity always had a reputation, or a “name” following it. Different perspectives approached the reputation that was attached to Christianity in different manners. Justin Martyr and Porphyry had objectives when defining whether this “name” really defined Christianity and the past. They wondered whether the past really represented Christianity. Additionally they honed in on the question of was the past that people represented as Christianity really the roots of Christianity

opportunity to minister to those weaker, less fortunate, confused, tired and heavy laden, or just people in our path. From the miniscule of helps to the grandeur of provisions, anything we have done to the least of these, we have done unto our Savior (Matthew 25:40). My pearls of serving others have carried me to the uttermost parts of the world in the form of mission trips with ample opportunity to share the gospel. Our marching orders known as the great commission is laid out in Acts, “But you will

1). The Evangelist often used this phrase to note that a change was taking place in the story (2:12; 3:22; 4:43; 5:1; 6:1). He also noted that the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near" (7:2). And there is no further mention of a feast until 10:22, where he wrote,

The Black Death The pandemic known to history as the Black Death was one of the world’s worst natural disasters in history. It was a critical time for many as the plague hit Europe and “devastated the Western world from 1347 to 1351, killing 25%-50% of Europe’s population and causing or accelerating marked political, economic, social, and cultural changes.” The plague made an unforgettable impact on the history of the West. It is believed to have originated somewhere in the steppes of central Asia

Since birth, I was raised a very devout Christian: I spent the school week, eight hours a day, attending a private Christian school from Prekindergarten through the 8th grade; I attended church services all day Sunday, and every Wednesday evening; I had to be skipped into the next age range of Sunday school on two occasions because my knowledge and questions regarding the Bible had gotten too advanced for the rest of the class; by the age of 12, I began doing mini-Sunday sermons before my pastor

Bevrev 2 Revelation 31 Chapter Four. The Pergamos Church Pergamos is called Bergamo city of Mysia in Asia Minor on the river Caicus about 50 miles north proximity of Smyrna. The name means elevation or exalted. This name is befitting as this beautiful city was perched on a winding mountain along the Turkish coastline. Scofield said the church under imperial favor; started in the world A.D.316 until the end, according