Ephesus

God’s purpose has always been to form a people for his glory, and the way in which he does this is through gathering Christians into local churches so that they might display his character, grow into maturity, and live in the unity that Jesus prayed for in John 17. The question that is often asked, however, is, “Who responsible for these churches?” In God’s wise purposes he gives leaders, called elders, to guide every local church to carry out her God-given mission. They are not “the Shepherd,”…

towards her naïve sister, Luciana. With the first line of the scene, we are able to gain an understanding of both who Adriana is as a person, as well as some of the more personal issues she may be experiencing within her marriage to Antipholus of Ephesus (2.1.1-3). Specifically, her statement that "neither my husband nor the slave returned that in such haste I sent to seek his master" indicates that this may not be the first time this has happened. The tone of her voice is not necessarily that…

throughout the Bible. The first journey, Paul’s ministry began at Cyprus and Galatia (Acts 13-14). During the second journey, Paul goes to Asia Minor to Europe, where Macedonia and Achaia are located (Acts 15:36-18:22). In his last journey, he ministered Ephesus, Macedonia, and Achaia (Acts…

NT302 Essay Evluate, "Peters visit to Cornelius was a major turning point of the Acts narrative" Intro In evaluating this statement I will detail what I believe is Luke's particular bias in desribing the expansion of the early church from a mainly Jewish population centred in Jerusalem, to a predominantly Gentile population that expanded geographically and socially outwards. In Acts 1:8 he quotes Jesus, "....you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends…

Servant Orientation Another element or characteristic of a Pauline leadership theory includes an orientation toward service. In his letter to the Romans, Paul calls himself “a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle […](Romans 1;1), while indicating that he is “obligated” (Romans 1:14) to those he has been called to share the Gospel. This is unmistakably an element of Paul’s own perspective of his role as an apostle, and as a servant of Christ. This duality of mission and obligation…

There were four men who came to be known as the “Apostolic Fathers” The term Apostolic Fathers is used to describe a group of early Christian writings produced in the late 1st and 2nd century . They are (Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Papias, and authors of the Epistle to Barnabas). Their works include the “Didache”. Didache used as Christian teaching manual for new converts. “The Didache is considered part of the category of second-generation Christian writings known as the Apostolic Fathers”…

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Eternal Security and Assurance of Salvation Statement of the Main Idea Eternal security and assurance of salvation are two similar, yet distinct doctrines that should be understood and separated by the Christian. Definitions of Eternal Security and Assurance of Salvation Eternal security and assurance of salvation are two similar doctrines that can be easily confused. Philippians 1:6 reads: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until…

In Greek Mythology, the Amazons were a group of female warriors that settled in the secluded city of Themiskyra on the Black Sea (present day Ukraine). No males could live with the Amazons, they were a force by themselves, known for their courage and pride (Cartwright). However, like majority of species, males were necessary for procreation. For the Amazons to continue their race, they would visit a nearby tribe once a year known as the Gargareans. After choosing a partner from the tribe and…

Artemis On the island of Ortygia, Lato and Zeus gave birth to a Greek goddess and gave her the name of Artemis. Following her birth, her twin brother Apollo was born. As Artemis matured, she began to appear more appealing. The virgin goddess was admired by many men and gods. She was pure and guarded her virginity vigorously. If one did not act upon a deed she had granted she would grow antagonized and lose ones composure. She was given seven nymphs to protect her. Artemis, whose Roman name is…