Conceptions of God

In the Beginning God created the heavens, and the earth, he created light by simply speaking it into existence. He created the land and the sea which he then put plants and vegetation on. He then created the creatures of the earth, and then ultimately he created us, human beings, which he created in reflection of his image to populate and glorify him (Genesis 1-2 ESV). As we see, God was actively involved in his creation since the very beginning, carefully putting all the pieces into place in…

not abide by this that is when sin comes into play. Disbelief or untruthfulness towards God can result in sin. Another way to look at sin is when people fail to achieve the intentions God may had for them. An example of sin is the Adam an Eve story, God strictly told Adam and Eve to not eat from the tree. However, they disobeyed God’s word and had ate from the tree anyways. This soon lead to separation between God and people as well as a separation from one’s self. This is where the origin of…

Theology brings about different interpretations of God and the role he plays within the universe and alongside humanity. These concepts range from a God that is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow to a God that is ever changing by the experiences of his creations as process theism describes; a God that shares a personal relationship with his creations to a God that is emotionless as Spinoza describes (Casanova, The Journal of Religion and Psychical Research, p. 49; Nadler, Humanities, p.…

understanding can, or is a part of one’s course of action. Pointing to the word “expression,” one can also perceive the inclusion of orthopraxis, (Dancing with God, 34) which further leads one to knowing the use of metaphysics in this regard. Furthermore, to simplify, the process theology deals with words that speaks about God and expresses our relation with God. (34) What I already know: Concerning the process theology, C. Robert Mesle…

intolerant people that believed in predestination. Predestination is the belief that God has already predicted everything the past, the present, and the future, and from…

time, many different cultures formed sundry religions and fashioned their own ideas about their specific God. These ideas and beliefs have been passed down from one generation to the next. One idea surrounding God that is comparable between the Native Americans and the Puritans include their belief that God exists as a Supreme Being. In this essay, I will convey how each group’s idea of God is different. The Puritans were a Protestant group during the 16th and 17th century in England and…

Relationships between characters are often used to develop important ideas and themes. An author will use interactions between different characters to convey their feelings and beliefs. This method helps the reader to understand the concept the author is making. In the novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, the author introduces multiple characters that each have a different relationship with the main character, Marjane. As the story progresses, Marjane meets different friends and family members.…

substantial relationship with God, our coworkers, and also within ourselves. I would also make it very clear that both work together in order for one to become fully established in both their profession and their relationship with God. Therefore, faith and learning cannot work alone…

throughout the retreat. … We would continue in silence through the night and until noon the following day.” The spiritual discipline of retreat is to have seasonal periods of rest, making space for God alone. With short or extended times. Multiple days or a hermitage to enter into the presence of God. Attending to His voice alone to seek His help in reengaging in the battle and to “stop and participate in Christ.” A corporate experience Returning to my original interpretation of retreat,…

his semi-autobiographical book Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller explores his journey in seeking a relationship with God. It serves as a reflection on his search for identity, which is a challenge for Miller because he was raised in a society that “ditched” critical thinking, soul searching, and the importance of growth in Christianity. Miller touches on subjects involving the identity of God, confession, sin, and the Church. His various interactions with friends and his experiences in his youth…