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The statute of Jesus washing the disciples feet is one of the many depictions of Jesus that reveals his many qualities.This account can be found in the synoptic accounts in John 13:1-17.This image in particular portrays Jesus as loving ,a humble servant and a role model, teacher and leader. Jesus is represented as a teacher because he sets an example by his actions of washing the disciples feet as he was doing the work of the lowliest of servants. He is shown as bring a humble servant as he…

The purpose of John 4b-15 is the coming of the Holy Spirit to act as Christ’s substitute on earth and the benefit of the Holy Spirit coming for three main reasons. One: Convicting of the world (verse eight). Two: Guiding into all truth, and speaking on Christ’s behalf (verse 13). Three: Glorify Christ and declare what is His (verse 14). This is important because once Jesus went to be with the Father the Holy Spirit would continue God’s plan of salvation to humankind concerning sin, righteousness…

As a Christian, we believe that God created the universe and we, as people are his stewards therefore, we must take care of Gods precious creation; all of earth. John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.” This shows us that the Lord is the redeemer of all things and it is extended farther than just humans. Billy Graham speaks about the Christian faith and interacting with the environment along with many other scholars and different organizations that work…

The Chosen One Among Us Many question things that go on in The Chosen, what does it mean to be "chosen"? who/what is chosen in the book? which is wished for the most: to be the chosen or to make the choice? Look no further and watch the answers to the questions that many have been curious about for a while come to light. Quoted as such "God will build the land..." (in chapter 12 pg. 198) knowledge on these question will be contributed to the readers who wish to know more about The Chosen.…

In Paul’s letters to Thessalonica and Corinth, his main theme is centered around the nearing of eschaton. Particularly, in Thessalonians, Paul makes the imminence of Jesus’ return his central message and the implications of the coming apocalypse are clear. However, in writing this book, Paul believes that the Thessalonians must reform their lenient Gentile attitudes toward sexual activity. Similarly, Paul believes they have already made progress in living to please God, yet, they can do better.…

Robert Elliot’s Our World Our Music gives an elaborate answer to the question what is music? Elliot focuses on the history of music and the social changes that were the catalyst for all these unique sounds we hear today. He defines music as “the universal language (1)” continuously implying how impactful and connecting music has been throughout time. The first instrument was discovered in 41,000 B.C and it resembled the flute (1). Although the instruments that make the musical sounds are…

through foolishness. Folly claims to be the savior for trouble minds, the human race continues because of folly. In such a way, Erasmus, uses the personification of Folly to be able to criticize those who claim themselves to be devout Christians and the overall Christian perspectives of his time, However, through these criticisms, Erasmus brings forward truth behind the foolishness of blindly following and truly not knowing, through the constant reference to the cliche “ignorance is bliss”.…

a wealthy cloth merchant who owned farmland around Assisi, and his mother was a beautiful Frenchwoman. Francis was not in want during his youth; he was spoiled, indulging himself with fine food, wine, and wild celebrations. By age 14, he had left school and become known as a rebellious teenager who frequently drank, partied and broke the city curfew. He was also known for his charm and vanity. In these privileged surroundings, Francis of Assisi learned the skills of archery, wrestling and…

Biblical Worldview There are many questions in life that plague most, if not all, of the world’s population. It is the answers to questions like these that constitute a person’s world view. As far as the Bible is concerned, there are many worldviews that can be obtained through seeking the answers to the “inescapable questions of life” from different scriptures. One of these worldviews stands on the belief that God is actively involved with all of his creation. This paper will illustrate this…

“Because we’re carrying the fire”: A brief analysis of how Cormac McCarthy displays a world without societal pressures in juxtaposition with his protagonist's ethical dilemmas Cormac McCarthy sets the scene of The Road in a brutal post apocalyptic world where most humans have resorted to stealing, murder and cannibalism for survival. His story revolves around two characters, a man and a boy, who fight for their own lives, while also claiming they are acting as “the good guys.” The man in the…