that God already had a plan of salvation in mind for humanity. (Gen. 3:15) God also created the angels; however, He did not provide a plan of salvation for them. When some of the angels in heaven sinned, God cast them out of heaven. (II Peter 2:4; Hebrews 2:16; Jude 6) Even though angels are…
themes, characters and plot of the narratives to respond in this manner (Carr & Conway 275). This type of criticism also allows the reader to judge the stories as a whole and relate it to their own experiences. Specifically, the stories of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark give readers many opportunities to respond in the way that the author wants it. For instance, the first eight chapters draw readers to the compelling miracles conducted by Jesus. Jesus showcases his divine power by healing lepers,…
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you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" (New International Version, 3 John. 1.2). Pastor Cho Yonggi upbuilt this biblical passage into his own Full Gospel theology and successed as a senior pastor of a megachurch, Yoido Full Gospel Church which boasts 830,000 members, a number it says is rising by 3,000 a month. However, his achievement also connotes contradictions which Korean society faced. Although Cho Yonggi is recognized as a…
Some scholars believe that the Gospel of Judas is one of the greatest discoveries of all time. The Gospel of Judas was thought to have the ability to “overturn the traditional picture of Christianity”. This work was probably written during the later half of the second century. The book begins with a brief statement of…
difference between Jew and Gentile,” (NIV.) There is quite the difference between these two versions. The question is, which version is translated correctly? What does the phrase “faith of Christ” mean, and how can this phrase best be communicated. The Hebrew text for the phrase “faith in Christ” is, “pistis Iēsous Christos”…
states this is not just the New Testament doctrine. Through salvation it shows us God's love and grace and the single thread of redemption. You can find his redemption actions in his nature as a loving and compassionate God in John 3:16. If you read Hebrews 2:1-4 it will show you just how great his salvation is. God was not forced to reach down to us as fallen in humanity. He did it out of love, grace, and…
The three Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam ¬¬¬– all have one thing in common, the nature of monotheism. Judaism innovated the idea of one God about 3000 years ago, with the Israelites. Though it was restricted to the people of Israel, this was the first time a monotheistic religion came into play. Worshipping the same God of Israel, Christians were the second monotheistic believers. The teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth were next to become revolutionary. As the Son, he…
This paper will explore the biblical and traditional Catholic understanding of the Gospel of Matthew according to 6:24-34. To accomplish this task, this essay will examine this Matthean passage from seven different perspectives. First, who was the audience for whom this pericope was written? Second, what was the historical and cultural context in which this passage composed? Third, what can be gleaned by looking at this text from the perspective of a few different translations? Fourth, what is…
there are so many critics about the New Testament because there are still manuscripts being discovered. Chapter twelve is titled, “The text of the Old Testament”. Reported in this chapter is that the Aleppo Codex and the Leningrad Codex are the best Hebrew Manuscripts. But they date no farther back than to the tenth and eleventh centuries. The ancient translations of the Old Testament have to be considered secondary witnesses to the text because they are translations, according to chapter…