Introduction In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he addresses some important aspects of Christian life. You could almost call this letter “biblical Christianity 101”. Paul touches on many subject from God’s wrath against mankind, which serves as a warning concerning turning away from the Lord, to our attaining peace and life through the blood of Christ. He tells of how God’s plan goes beyond redeeming his people Israel, but to the redemption of all mankind. Using the patriarch Abraham as a reference he shows that even Abraham was not justified by his own actions, but by faith alone.
In Mark 9:30-32, Jesus tries to explain to his disciples that “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death he will rise.” He tells them that the Son of Man will be the one to suffer and die for the people’s own lives. Yet, they needed up misunderstanding what Jesus is talking about and had fear of asking him any questions of what he meant. The same example of miscomprehension is shown Mark 4: 10-13. Here, the Twelve Apostles question Jesus the purpose of his parables. Jesus simply
In Galatians 3:15-18, Paul argues that a new covenant does not void previously made promises of God. He uses the example of God’s covenant with Abraham. Paul asks his Jewish audience if since God also established a covenant with Moses, does it make the old covenant of Abraham irrelevant. “My point is this: the law: which came four hundred thirty years later does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise. For if the inheritance comes from the law, it no longer comes from the promise; but God granted it to Abraham through the promise2 With the new covenant formed by the coming and death of Jesus, Gentiles are now allowed to be saved and be justified just as the Jews were.
Note that in chapter 8 Jesus' disciples have just understood his full identity as the their Messiah or King, this is called the turning point in Mark's gospel. As from Ch 8:31, Jesus began to tell his disciples about his kingdom and how it would be established. It would be through suffering and death, this was very shocking to his disciples, not what they expected, they probably wanted a head-on collision with the Roman empire and unfaithful Jews. A look at 10: 31, Jesus had established the nature of his Kingdom in that “But many that are first shall be the last and the last shall be the first.” The Immediate context of 10:42-45, Jesus' disciples still had not gotten the point, they were asking to sit in the position of glory with him [10:37]. But following Jesus in his kingdom is following the way of suffering and selflessness, it is about servitude,, not to be served.
The evangelic community seems silent when it comes to this region of theology and the Trinity. Even when reading the works of some of the great evangelic minds it is seemingly impossible to find a mentioning of the Spirit in reference to the death and resurrection of Christ. The most we can ever hope to gleam is that, at the resurrection, the Father sent the Son’s Spirit into the world to be with believers. But the question remains, what happened to the Holy Spirit between the life of Christ and His resurrection? This is something that needs to be addressed in order for the furthering and advancement of our Trinitarian understanding of God’s redemptive story.
Therefore he converted to Christianity and preached the word of the Lord to the people of his time. As a result of this he was murdered by the Romans and therefore became a martyr and gained the title Saint Paul. I think that the fact that this documentary has given the viewers a clear image of how the characters are could affect somebody’s belief in God it gives people learning about the faith to understand these characters in more depth. Also the fact that the series is presented by a Muslim may affect someone’s belief in God because it has taken a non biased approach. This then allows us to make our own minds up and because of free will we can make our own choices meaning that we can choose if this will strengthen our belief or weaken it.
How can they ask me to change when they're the one's that stay the same? It's confusing, that's why Jesus Christ was the real rebel - he did not conform. What excuses do we have then, "Well so-and-so did it..." What Justification does that give us? Why do we set out to make a difference by being no different? We are supposed to tell the truth that has been buried for over two-thousand years.
Overcoming Racism: The Church Has A Role To Play Morenike Oye Liberty University Abstract “At the heart of racism is the religious assertion that God made a creative mistake when He brought some people into being” Friedrich Otto Hertz. The thought that many Christians today believe that or choose to live in denial that we have gone passed racism or that it is a problem that has been solved a long time ago, hence the need to shift focus and concentrate on more important things is an indication that racism is more of a spiritual warfare than we want to admit. This paper in its three fold objective is aimed at exposing racism as a sin, a spiritual attack on mankind, and a warfare between the devil and the seed of the woman (Genesis 3:13-15). Secondly, to analyze the understanding and role of the early churches and Christians, what was done or should have been done, how they were done and those things that were not done. Thirdly, to make a wake-up call to the new generations churches and strategize on how we can triumph in this battle.
Jesus was crucified; he died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected, enabling us to be saved from sin. This is a major part of the concept of Salvation and is demonstrated in John 3:17: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” Jesus’ death gives Catholics an opportunity to experience eternal life in Heaven with God. Salvation is a doctrine that is often mentioned throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testament. This core belief is first revealed in the Bible in Book one, demonstrating its importance to Christian life. In the Old Testament, Genesis 49: 18 states, “I look for your deliverance, Lord,” and in the New Testament, Acts 4:12 states, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” There are 3 main sacraments that ensure Salvation.
God is rising up a new army of Kingdom ministry to fulfill His global purpose. This paper will present the biblical theology of mission, the Theology of mission and the theological approach of mission in the kingdom of God. The Biblical Theology of Mission Mission is not something that human beings decide to do for God, but God reveals His purpose to them so that they may have an active part in His mission. God’s mission is to save human beings and to redeem them from the clutches of the devil. There are times that Christians are slaves to the power of evil, not realizing that it has robbed God of his glory and human beings of salvation.