Liberty Theological Seminary Book Critique on Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ Submitted to Dr. Christopher Moody in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of this course THEO530- B02LUO Systematic Theology II June 26, 2015 Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………....3 Summary………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Critique ………………………………………………………………………………………..…4 Conclusion ………... ………………………………………………………………………….…7 Bibliography ……………………………………………………………………………………..9 Introduction In their book, Believer’s Baptism, the authors Schreiner and Wright attempt to incorporate their views on why baptism is essential in the Christian church. Along with its importance they also go further by promoting the believer’s baptism over infant baptism. They begin by attacking the Christian claim found among many that baptism is a trivial issue. They quickly negate this statement with an alternate point of view, that Christians who suffered persecution and martyrdom did not believe it to be so. Summary Placing aside the foreword and introduction, there are ten chapters or sections to this book.
Why was Jesus baptized? Why did he see this as something important to do? Answer: Jesus was baptized in order to go back to God, and to fulfilled with promises of Messiah, and we can infer that we should be baptized too, in order to follow the step of son of god Jesus, Jesus saw this as something important to do because in this way he became a perfect offering to save us from our sin. 2. Who was present at his Baptism? Answer: John the Baptist and many on lookers were present at Jesus' baptism.
Other think another John, known only as the “Elder” and official of the late-first-century Ephesian church. All modern scholar agree that the Gospel and Revelation stem from different authors. No evidence simply calls himself John, a “servant” of Jesus Christ. He is not one of the twelve. Best as John of Patmos, a mystic who regarded himself as a Christian prophet and his book as a highly symbolic preview of future events.
In 325 at Nicaea the Christian Creed was composed, and many other writings that formed the Holly Bible were retouched trying to give a certain form, useful to the emperor. This was just a first step of the following development of the Christian culture. During the Scholastic period, many philosophers tried to explain the existence of god and tried to describe the relationship that exists between reason and god. All these suppositions didn’t have a reasonable base so soon have fallen. However, during the enlightment period, Christianity has lost from its power which
This intended that he was the divine Son of God and recognised as being ‘one with the Father’. Christian adherents believe of the divinity through the birth of Virgin Mary and the Son of God. Shown in the scripture passage Matthew 1:16, “and to Jacob was born Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ”, this can explicitly identify the Virgin birth, thus showing divinity. He was recognised as being human, living with normal human restrictions and sufferings however; was considered Son of God as his life, death and resurrection plays importance in humanity. Through the divinity and humanity of the Christ, Christians and believers share the stories through word of mouth.
ROMANS AND THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW Presented to Dr. Jerry F. Knobet BIBL 425- Romans By Vicki Hood 22006617 June 30, 2013 ROMANS AND THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome has been unsurpassed among the New Testament writings for its theological and pastoral influence. Romans’ focus is on the doctrine of salvation, including the practical implications for believers as they live out the salvation given to them through Jesus Christ. This essay will focus on the principles taught in Romans necessary in the formation of a Christian worldview. In Genesis 1:26-3 God says his creation is not only “good,” but is “very good.” Romans, however, portrays human nature as inevitably and thoroughly sinful. The human race is a slave to sin and under the power of it.
The role of the chaplain has changed considerably. Today, a chaplain has many duties, but in my opinion, only one objective. For the Evangelical Christian chaplain, the objective is to obey Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:18-20—to make disciples. The chaplain is a disciple-maker in the military context. “Making disciples” has been reinterpreted these days to mean “make converts.” I do not believe any Christian is called to merely make converts.
Wright attempts to tie the old Christian churches role in with OT account of the coming of the Messiah. There again, we see evidence of purpose of Jesus and his ultimate role to restore Israel to prominence and return them to the land that God had promised them. Zechariah 9:9 is evidence that there will be one that will arise and show favour to Israel We that Wright points out how Israel will be used by God will enact is salvation and judgment. The NT, as well John the Baptist is used to set the stage for Jesus by preaching about the one that is greater than him. He preached repentance to the nations to prepare for the coming.
Bart Ehrman: Women and the Texts of Scripture In his chapter titled “The Social Worlds of the Text”, Bart Ehrman first deals with women’s roles in the church. Ehrman believes that Jesus and Paul originally emancipated women in such roles but later alterations sought to restrict women in ministry. The main areas of Scripture that Ehrman deals with are Galatians, 1 Timothy, and 1 Corinthians. Jesus and even Paul, though still adhering to certain aspects of patriarchy, had promoted the role of women. However a number of later textual alterations seek to restrict women's roles.
Among the many titles the litany bestows on her, only a very few really have a foundation in Holy Scripture. Mary as the Ark of the Covenant is one such instance, at least according to some New Testament scholars. I shall first provide the Biblical data that may substantiate this title of Mary, and then spell out its tremendous significance for our life today. Beyond the Temple In composing the account of the visit of Mary to Elizabeth (1.39-56), Luke is depending heavily on 2 Samuel, 6.1-20. First of all we notice a narrative affinity.