A Kindred Spirit

Exegetical Project By: Shawn Frazier James 2:14-17 Faith without works is dead in order to really understand what James was talking about in these scriptures I believe we need to utilize Matthew 22:37-40 (Nelson, 1982). This scripture includes the 2 greatest commandments which are to Love God and your neighbor. We must also be aware of what God requires of us when he commissions us to make disciples. In order for us to make disciples our lives must align with what we preach. I will…

Mason Fisher Mrs. Yaros English 8th 12/11/15 St. John Did you know that every year St. John’s grave lets off a dust that heals the sick or that he drove out demon that lived in a pagan temple for 249 years (Saint John the Apostle). St. John is a saint because of the miracles he performed, how much he preached, and his faith in Jesus. He performed many miracles, converted many people and he was also the apostle that Jesus loved the most. He is also known as the Beloved Apostle, John the…

“A hypocrite is a person who - but who isn't?” (Don Marquis). Christians are called to follow the word of God not only through their word, but also through their actions. Their “yes’” should be “yes’” and their “no’s” should be “no’s”. Christians have been indoctrinated to suppose they are the chosen people of Christ, which leads them into believing they will be saved without the effort it takes to be a true follower. In the Christian faith, hypocrisy occurs in the media, stewardship of the…

You're Opposition… The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. Revelation 3:21 (ESV). Ever been in the middle of something hard something tough and just wanted to get away from it all? Ever asked for God’s help in a situation and, heard . . . nothing? Could it just be that God doesn’t always answer our prayers because, sometimes, he wants us to stay right in the middle of it all and learn? Could it be that…

The Marianist’s view of Mary’s faith is fundamental in its teachings. Mary’s faith was so strong it allowed her to conceive and give birth to Jesus. Just like Mary, the spirit of our faith is the root of all that we do for God. Educate for formation in faith means being developed and to live as a responsible young man in my daily activities and do so with humility and grace. I will use my gifts to help others grow in faith and promote Christian attitudes with people daily. I know that Central…

through creation coming as life and light to bring forth the children of God -- [1-13] The Word becoming flesh, with grace in fullness and with reality, to declare God in the only begotten Son of God -- [14-18] Jesus as the Lamb of God, with the Holy Spirit as the dove, making the believers stones for the building of the house of God with the Son of Man -- [19-51] Religion looking for a great leader -- [19-28] Jesus introduced as a Lamb with a dove -- [29-34] Bringing forth stones for God's…

Scripture should be maintained as the absolute authority while tradition serves to interpret scripture. Scripture should be maintained as the absolute authority. In the Gallic confession on the canon of scripture it states, “The Word contained in these books has proceeded from God, and receives its authority from him alone, and not from human beings. And in that it is the rule of all truth, containing all that is necessary for the service of God and for our salvation, it is not lawful for…

The sources from which we draw for theological reflection are known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, which uses Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. When we face difficult issues, the quadrilateral provides a framework through which we can approach these issues and reach a Christian understanding. These are the sources we draw upon to further our understanding and application of Christ’s teachings into our lives and our actions in the world. However, not all of these sources are given…

three offices to the Apostles. This is recorded in Matthew 28: 18-20, “… All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciple of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Jesus is commanding those who he gathered to go teach and baptize. The Apostles were the start of the body of the faithful. They,…

The thoughts from Kwok is giving the readers to question themselves, her idea is putting out the portion of Jesus being Christ very thought provoking as she puts, her thoughts on how Jesus and Christ is unsettling could find from the synoptic gospels. From a comparison between Mark and Luke, in the book of Mark, Jesus seems very meek and lowly at the same time, local also Jewish. And from the book of Luke, Jesus is conqueror, living as dominant culture along with Hellenistic concept. The way it…