Acts of the Apostles

Patriarchy is the impression that males are the leaders over their households, children, and wife and females are ought to be obedient. Simone de Beauvoir, a french writer and feminist, argued that “Genesis 2 and 3 (the story of Adam and Eve in the gardens) is the fundamental myth that deems woman to be a relative rather than autonomous being”. Simone also believed that “women were advised to be critical of the means by which they had been prohibited from reaching their full, human potential;…

about the values that are taught in Catholic teachings. Pope Francis says that those with whom the Lord identified when he said, “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat”. He also used an example of when Jesus was spoken to one of the apostles. The Apostle said that he was hungry. They were poor, however, they managed to find loaves and fish. With the grace of God, they managed to feed an abundant amount of people and even had some leftovers. Pope Francis fully supports this campaign and…

Acts chapter 16 contains a story of an unnamed slave-girl who was following Paul and Silas. When read with a feminist interpretation, the seemingly minor text revealed unique and problematic power differentials between the girl and the other characters. Every character in the story used the girl for a purpose, which illustrated the power differentials. The spirit of divination that possessed her used her to speak through, the apostle Paul used her by casting out her spirit, the owners used…

Kinship ch 8 Chapter eight analyzes the fulfillment and transformation of the Davidic Covenant in Luke-Acts. Davidic themes in Luke are examined from the infancy narratives through the preaching in Acts. Attention is given to the institution narrative, in which Jesus shares His authority with the Apostles. This is solidified through the restoration of the Apostolic college and the sending of the Holy Spirit. With this authority they rule, through service, in remembrance of the paschal mystery,…

Likewise, the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 11:26) writes to the members of the church in Corinth, “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come,” clearly stating the Lord’s Supper is for converted partakers to make a public…

By Christology standards and ideals, Jesus is more of an idea, a way of life than an actual human being. To explain further, all I simply mean is that the reason Christianity is followed is not because of the mythology behind it. It is because of the message it spreads, the positivity it spreads around the globe. It’s a way of life, therefore many people can interpret this way of life through their own perspective. Thier own experiences, which if you have faith, you can say that these…

book to challenge taking the Luke-Acts Christianity into contemporary Christianity. The challenge is that the church would have an ear to hear its prophetic calling. The overall purpose of the book is to offer a scriptural foundation for the ministry of the church so that it is grounded and coherent in the ministry of Jesus. Johnson argues that Luke and Acts, presents Jesus and the apostles in terms of prophecy. According to Johnson, the position of Luke and Acts in the scriptures implies their…

Paul the Apostle and Dolores S. Williams a feminist writer, has explained salvation in two different ways. Paul’s letters to the people and churches underlines the explanation of Sin and Salvation. Paul’s letters to Romans is significant, as they were closest thing to his belief system. He demonstrates that Salvation can only be achieved through Justification, glorification and sanctification. Towards the starting point of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he shows people’s need for salvation by…

History in a nutshell is something that is hard to understand. However, the city of Thessalonica has brought a change to how we understand history. From being created in the bible times, we learn more about our religion and our Savior and the origins of it all. This city has left beautiful architecture that keeps people staring for days. With being present day Greece, Thessalonica is never forgotten. The location of Thessalonica is a significant place; it is located in the Central Macedonia…

then became a Christian (Acts 9:1-29; 22:19-20). When Paul melt with Jesus, he was empowered by the Spirit of Christ to witness and boldly proclaimed the gospel of Christ to all men and he was also persecuted for his faith (Acts 21:26-37; 22:4-29). When Paul was arrested for preaching the gospel,…