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repent and turn back to God. Repent from their false religions, from their pride and riches that had corrupted the nation (Arnold, & Beyer, 2015). Isaiah 3:1-3 shows how God will remove His entire blessing from Jerusalem and Judah (Bible Hub, Holman Christian Standard Bible). The prophet Jeremiah message was for King and government to truly repent, so they might be spared death but not exile. Jeremiah’s faithful walk with God as His messenger, was mixed with trials and false charges against him…

it most. The reason why I believe in the obligation to give to the poor comes from church and the Bible. The money that I make is God’s money so I spend my money in a way to glorify God. Proverbs 28:27 says, “the one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receives many curses”. Giving money and time to help the poor is very rewarding and according to the Bible it is the only way to live a fulfilling life. From chapter 8 of, The Most Good You Can Do, by…

First, I want to thank you for your post. Having read your posts from previous classes, it came as no surprise that this post was impressively thought out and equally written. I have a few friends in the healthcare industry, and in talking to them, it seems that you are not alone in your frustrations. Looking at the industry from a layman’s perspective, the sheer level of competition and survival of the fittest mentalities would presumably drive my stress levels through the roof. I applaud…

Hi everyone, This was an interesting topic. There is tons of information in the Bible, as well as in commentaries. There wasn’t that much in our text book that pertained to this passage of reading, Romans 14 – 15:13. The only thing Gundry (2012 p. 444) had to say on this topic of weak versus strong Christians was, “Paul indicates that believers must allow one another freedom to differ on ritual questions so long as damage is not done to weaker, uninformed people.” You can say that in a…

Oates could be using her sense of humor by using an abnormal book of the Bible to give testimony to her faith or just conveying a message to the dangers that the world can present. It becomes clear upon further investigation that Oates isn’t just telling a simple story of a young teenager making poor life decisions. She is telling…

a believer’s deals with the fact the Spirit surely empowers, but requires the execution of the individual. 2 Peter 1:5 states that every believer should: “make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, (English Standard Version, 2Pet.1.5) A believer who edifies patterns and habits of holiness, is fashioned in their holy practices, not eager to take any shortcuts that may stunt his or her own growth. Likewise, an overemphasis on the active role can lead to a…

Ephesus: Historical-Cultural Background Situated on the west coast of Asia Minor, Ephesus was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and one of the most influential cities on the main trade route from Rome to the East. (Metzger, 207). The city stood upon the sloping sides and at the base of two hills, Prion and Coressus, commanding a beautiful view; its climate was exceptionally fine, and the soil of the valley was unusually fertile (Banks). Ephesus lay at the mouth of the Cayster River and…

“the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others” (Robbins et al., 105). In God’s infinite wisdom, He not only created man is His own image; He also gave each person a distinct personality (Genesis 1:27, Holman Christian Standard Bible). He knew that in order for us to be a functioning society (as well as an affective ministry) we needed to have different perspectives and behavioral traits (1 Corinthians 12:17-20, HCSB). Some of those differences are rooted…