Biblical studies

After studying a passage of Scripture, it’s important that we connect what we learned to the rest of Scripture. Which is when the correlation study comes in. This is an important step when you are studying a specific passage of the bible. There are 66 books in the Bible and over 30 different authors all writing about the same scenario . Because of this there is bound to be some overlap in content. Sometimes there are entire sections that are repeated in different places, and other times there…

provided. The works of the authors were often published anonymously, or even borrow famous person’s name for their work (Harrington, 56). The form criticism takes the source criticism to its further level. The source criticism alone is not enough to study the text due to even oldest text using various references like oral traditions (Harrington, 71). The form criticism is used to discover original units of tradition and history of the literature (Harrington, 72). Form Criticism also allows for…

Cox lost interest in the bible study approach in his teenage and college years was still very fascinated with the bible none the less. If you were not raised in a very strict religious home, I think it gives that freedom to find your own faith in what to interpret. He realized the study groups were too “constrained” and felt the “narrative” approach was “a good foundation on which to build a more adult understanding”…

Contract Analysis: Case Study The Marshall situation may be complicated since there is an implied contract as well as a written contract involved. I would ensure an end of the agreement first through Biblical approach then if necessary by legal means. My son was still a minor while signing the contract and I was entitled to knowledge of the written consent before the signing. Even though Marshall is not a Christian, Proverbs 15:31 (NIV) applies to those in the wrong, “Whoever heeds life-giving…

if they obey the covenant, then he will consider their people a treasured possession (Exodus 19:4-6, New International Version). Now, that we understand the covenant between God and the Israelites, let us identify the purpose of Mount Sinai. The biblical significance of Mount Sinai pertains to God calling Moses to the top of the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments (Bethel University, 2012). Subsequently, after the mountain-top meeting between God and Moses, he returns to the people with…

from a perfect God. This can be seen in Psalms 12:6 which states,” The words of the Lord are flawless.” (Bible Gateway) There are four arguments for inerrancy found in scripture that help validate this fact. The first argument for inerrancy is the Biblical argument. (Ewell, 157) This, in my opinion, is the second strongest argument. I believe this to be true because if the person you are talking to does not believe the Bible, it is hard to use it as an argument for itself, but is sill very…

he Future is determined by one’s action in the present, So when given a chance to look at the future, people will want to come back to the present, and change their actions for a better future. In the novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Scrooge, the main character, is a wicked and grumpy man to start with. As four ghost visits him, with the ghost of future as the most influential, Scrooge becomes a caring, joyful man. While the all the ghosts are important in the development of…

1) The Biblical story The book of Judges and Samson Introduction The story of Samson is written in the book of Judges. Judges is a book in the Bible that happened to occur after the death of Joshua. Because the people of Israel were disobeying God, God punished them. But then again, the people cry out for help and ask God for forgiveness. So, God up rose different leaders or judges to rescue them again. The judges that God elected were flawed individuals which demonstrated God’s work through…

The book of Judges is cyclical in terms of what occurs throughout the narratives. To begin with, the Israelites break the covenant and they worship other gods. Yahweh then gives them over to the hands of the enemy. Yahweh in turn shows mercy on his people and raises a judge. This judge leads the Israelites out of misfortune. The cycle then starts over. Judges are often associated with a judicial system. It is important to make note that the Hebrew Bible judges are charismatic military leaders…

The story of Joshua conquering Jericho, and Samson’s bringing about of Israel’s deliverance from the Philistines, depict the decline of Israel from faultless success and obedience. The episode “Homeland” of History Channel’s The Bible tells the astonishing story of Joshua and Samson, who are given divine power and mercy through the Lord to secure the Promise Land. Both Joshua and Samson receive a calling from the Lord through a messenger to secure the land because through the Lord both men are…