Christian soteriology

Based on the movie, “The Shack” the main character, Mack, the husband to Nan and the father to their three children, Josh (son), Katie(daughter), and Missy(daughter) have their personal relationship with God. In fact, Nan, the wife nickname for God is Papa. Mack and his relationship with Papa(God) In the movie Mack blames himself and God for the death of his daughter. God(Papa) who plays as an African American woman shows Mack that what happened to his daughter is not his fault nor hers. Papa,…

1) Pastoral Care as Therapy Lartey (56) identifies “danger of oversimplifying the issues at stake, the quest for single factors accountable for problems, the desire for quick-fix miracle cures, the problems of overdependence upon the curer or caregiver and the potential for abuse by the powerful therapist” (Anderson: p32). 2) Pastoral Care as Ministry This involves the church and it takes place during church service and there are five different activities that are to be done during the service;…

The first book of the New Testament is the Gospel of Matthew. While the Book of Matthew is read by all people around the world, Matthew himself intended this book to be read by a certain demographic, the Jews. Even after Jesus’ death, many Jews weren’t convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, so Matthew wrote his testimonies down to prove to them that Jesus was in fact the Messiah. This can be seen in both the content and wording of the information and events recorded in his accounts. One of the…

Father Joe's first thought were to give each crew member a proper christian burial, and worked indefatigably at this task... But afterwards, not knowing who these new humans might be, that is, if they're still human, he removes the little crosses that marked each grave, and only left an odd arrangement of stones to demarcate the place for his own recognition if he may come to wander from this place. But all around him seemed everything he would need for shelter and sustenance... He would travel…

off with the Acts: Volume 2 of Luke, he informs the reader of three things and they are: “first reliable traditions about Jesus and the early Christian movement have been handed down by eyewitnesses, second Luke has made careful investigation of these experiences and reports and third, he dedicates his work to the reader’s knowledge and growth in the Christian faith” (194). In the heading Initial Witness to Christ in and around Jerusalem (1:1-2:47), talks about Jesus legacy and he left his own…

1. Going back to the time of Jesus, what is the root of this particular aspect of the mass? Over the centuries, how has this developed into what is practiced today? As stated by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis, “the word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning public work or work done on behalf of the people” (2014). In regards to the Catholicism, this definition can be interpreted as contributing to the church as a follower of the Catholic faith. The Liturgy of the Eucharist, which…

absolute. People have been corrupted by relative truth and cannot recognize what is absolute and what is not. Sadly, this problem has entered, not all, but some Christian churches. When the people of God begin to accept the relative truth, the entire body of Christ is effected. While the method of welcoming all is supported by love, many Christian churches today have become accepting to sins that the Bible has clearly recognized as wrong. The Presbyterian USA, the United Church of Christ, and…

object for which we must pray for them is that "God" would pardon them and provides them better minds. It also allows us to see the dynamism and excellence of the Christian religion. No different faith "teaches" men and women to wish for the forgiveness of enemies; no other "disposes" them to do it. People seek for "revenge;" the Christian bears reproaches and persecutions with endurance, and prays that God would pardon folks who have hurt them, and shop them from their…

In accessing and investigation of theology, it is important to consider the different theological methods. As systematic theologians differ from interpreters in the sense that they look at the whole message from the Bible and the applicability of it, the five levels of analysis, which are philosophical evaluation, biblical evaluation, historical development, theological construction, and practical application, are incredibly essential to in providing a profound understanding of the text in…

"dispersed" regarding their walk as disciples of Christ, much of which is relevant for Christians until this day; via the Holy Spirit, James rebuked, encouraged, and admonished Christians to live out the Word of God without hypocrisy, favoritism, and without doubting. He wanted the disciples of Christ practice the faith by living the Word, speaking the Word, and doing the Word. Regarding the Word of God, Christians…