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    to grow in faith and it is because of faith that one believes in the Eucharist. Faith is essential for the sacrament of the Eucharist as it is the greatest of Catholic Mysteries, “[The] change of bread and wine into the body and blood of the Lord Jesus, a reality which surpasses all human understanding”…

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    Why was Arianism so important in the History of the Church and how did it affect the Church? Well, Arianism was one of the most important and one of Catholicism bigger problems. A heresy which believed that Jesus Christ, was not on par with the Father in regards to his holiness and divinity. They said Jesus was instead “created” by the Lord to do his deeds. It took the Church a long time to prove to everyone that this heresy was false. Arianism was started in the Fourth century by a priest,…

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    When I first began my academic pursuit of the word of God I launched into the New Testament, containing multiple perspectives on the accounts and life of Jesus Christ it presents a natural draw. Therefore many people, myself included have seen the Old Testament as irrelevant and more of a history lesson than a life application. However, through “Encountering the Old Testament a Christian Survey” I have been stretched to think differently. The Old Testament begins with the Pentateuch, or the…

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    worldview is a view that stands out compared to other views. It is the belief that God created everything, has control of everything, and wants to be in communion with mankind. This paper will be about the Christian worldview and how it relates to God and Jesus, humanity, and the dealings of this world. God In the Christian worldview, God is at the center of this perspective. He is all-knowing, all-present, and all-powerful (Diffey, 2014). God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1) and…

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    Gero Crucifix Analysis

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    The large part of the sculpture would be the prominent wooden cross that supports the figure followed by the intricate depiction of Jesus nailed upon it. The sculpture of Jesus shows dynamic yet a little disfigured pose as the body is twisted and limp and the head fallen in exhaustion. The facial features show him with a defeated and sunken expression as his mouth is frowned, and eyes closed, in addition…

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    St. Peter Research Paper

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    enemies. Saint Peter chose death on the cross over giving up his faith in Jesus. He was chosen by Jesus for his courage and strength. St. Peter is important in history because he was the first Apostle chosen by Jesus. He not only followed Jesus but was chosen by his Savior to be the first leader of the Church and to continue spreading the teachings of Jesus St. Peter was one of the most influential and faithful followers of Jesus. His date of birth is unknown, but the location of his birth is…

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    Upon Jesus baptism He would begin the work that His Father had called Him to do. Jesus is the King and founder of His kingdom that would defeat all other kingdoms and bring all into His submission. His first encounter would be against the one who is the “prince of this world” and holder of the opposite power. The start of Jesus work on this earth would begin with the temptation though there were no previous teachings that the Messiah would have to face such temptations. One teaching proclaimed…

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    many visitors. The Shroud is an icon of the wounds of Christ who died out of love for each person in human history—He died for you. What is more marvellous, Christ is now risen! In the gospel message of Easter, we see the Lord’s body still bearing the wounds made in His hands and side by the nails and the spear. But now, they are glorified as proof of God’s victory over death and sin. Jesus goes forth to meet His disciples and every man, woman, and child throughout the ages, including our own.…

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    Is the Bible trustworthy based on what we know from history? Sources outside the Bible all confirm what the Bible says. Josephus was a Jewish historian and mentions Jesus several times. He notes Jesus’ role as a religious teacher and his death by crucifixion. Tacitus was a Roman historian and says Jesus lived during the N.T. times and that he was referred to as the “Christ” by His followers. Modern historians accept these two as reliable reporters and historians and neither one were Christians…

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    the history of oppression, genocide, violence, and civil unrest in Latin America. Rather than beginning with an approach from “above”, liberation theology holds that theology should begin from “below,” or in the historical and cultural roots of a given context. Liberation theology is also influenced by Catholicism in Latin America and its colonial roots. The work of Liberation Theology is to first contextualize Jesus in time and space, thus giving high value to the historical nature of Jesus and…

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