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    Through scripture the prophets paint a portrait for us of what it will be like when Messiah comes again. I choose to write about the portrait that that Jesus was the Messiah. Matthew, a Jew, records for us in the New Covenant that though no man knows the day nor hour, we can see the signs for His return. The days will be like the days of Noah when people carried on their activities without thinking of the LORD and scorned those who warned of coming judgment (Matthew 24). The Lord has come to…

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    Scottish citizens and their legitimacy originated and gained power through the National Covenant. This particular document was a unity between the monarch as well as the citizens and, most importantly, God in an attempt to uphold what was seen as right. The document cites many acts of parliament in an attempt to legitimize the ideas being presented and make them appear to be valid. Therefore, the National Covenant was imperative in aiding the church in leading the public believe that is was…

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    one that points back to the faithfulness, love, and grace of God, despite man 's constant enmity with God we see his mercy towards us from the beginning. Therefore in this research paper I have decided to delve a little deeper into the Abrahamic covenant; the theological implications of Abraham reach down to a depth that I am unable to dig, but my goal is to see the immense glory of God in three ways. Genesis chapter twelve verse one tells us God called Abraham, not because he was more righteous…

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    This movie takes place around the time of World war II and the Nazis.Indiana Jones is a unique man who became a college at Marshall College, but has a hobby as an archaeologist. Jones spends his free time hunting for hidden treasures and ancient artifacts around the world. One of his expeditions , Jones worked his way through a cave setup with traps. At the end of the cave , he took the golden idol and barely escaped with his own life. However , Jones’ rival archaeologist , Rene Belloq…

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    including porneia. As Samuele Bacchiocchi says in his book, The Marriage Covenant, “This interpretation may be grammatically possible, but it seems rather unusual because it is based on a rather uncommon inclusive usage of the word parektos, usually translated ‘except for.’ This inclusive interpretation is based upon what Bruce Vawter calls ‘linguistic acrobatics,’ which turns "except" into ‘even including.’” (The Marriage Covenant, Ch.6) While this definition is, technically, possible, it is a…

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    2/10/16 Forms of the Covenant Judaism is a religion with rich history and strong Jewish cultural followings. Many of which are recorded in the Hebrew bible. In Michael Molloy’s book, Experiencing the World’s Religions, he defines covenant as “a contract,” but more specifically as a contract “between the Hebrews and their God, Yahwheh” (340). The beliefs in Judaism hold firmly on one God, and they circle the covenant made between God and the Jewish people. The importance of the covenant is made…

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    The Noahic covenant was made by God in response to the devastating punishment he had just delivered in response to human sin (129). This covenant was made with all peoples and creatures as a promise that never again would God destroy the earth by flood (Gen 9:8-11). Here God established himself as King over all creation, as Judge against sin and rebellion, and as the Redeemer saving Noah and his family (Gen 6:5-8). God also reiterates his plan to have humans multiply on the earth, showing his…

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    class at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Florida. I was under the direct supervision of Ms. Suzanne Kelley, who serves as the consultant pharmacist. Covenant Hospice, formerly known as Hospice of Northwest Florida, was founded in 1980 by a committee of representatives from area hospitals in Pensacola. Covenant Hospice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate services to patients and their loved ones during times of life-limiting illnesses. Covenant Hospice…

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    In the book of Genesis and Exodus God makes covenants with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses in return for obedience of his commands. God promised blessings that consisted of acquiring Promised Land, building a great nation and having children to fulfill his perfect plan. The Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants are affirmed and re-affirmed on a continued basis but the promises take years to be executed. While Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses obey God’s commands, they are almost never enriched with…

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    peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Throughout the scriptures, it talks about identifying the Spirit with a burning in the bosom, however, that is seldom the case. Doctrine and Covenants 8:2 explains how the Spirit communicates with people. “Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. D & C 9:8 states, “But if it be not right you…

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