New Jerusalem

In the book of Leviticus, impurity was one of the main topics throughout the book. Lemos states that, “, the book of Leviticus has served as a theological battleground for scholars of varying religious persuasions” (Lemos). The book of Leviticus offers some insight into what being holy really means. Throughout Leviticus, Israel stayed around the area of Mount Sinai while God appears in the Tent of Meeting. From there God dictated to Moses his specifications regarding the Jewish ceremonial laws…

Undoubtedly Paul, “the apostle of the gentiles”, has become one of the founding fathers of what we now know as missions. He exemplified the great commission in its entirety by “going into all the world and preaching the gospel to all creations.” Even though Paul had a zeal for the conversion of his fellow citizens, his ultimate call was not restricted by this. His call, with the leading of the holy spirit (Acts 16:6,7), was to educate people, “from every tribe and language and nation and creed”…

the kingdom is established, and all sin and misery are gone forever, and the world is new, what will we talk about when we gather around the fireplace on a warm Johannesburg evening, or as we walk through the leaves in delta park, or the Melville koppies that have been turned red and yellow not by the sun but by the glory of God? What tales will we tell to each other? We will tell…

produced in the period under discussion with various degree purposefully concerned to portray the ideological orientation of Royalty that means the Ethiopian kings were descendants of the lineage of Judah, Son of David and Solomon who were kings in Jerusalem. As Pankhurst and Marrassini remarked, those ideological principles of Solomonic monarchs were the central concern of the Kǝbrä nägäśt and they are maintained in royal chronicles, which serve to propagate such ideology for their…

For Lash, they viewed with grave suspicion, because new words bring new meanings and thereby risk betrayal of the old. The biblical text uses images from motherhood is described in Jesus as well. Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem evokes a mother’s comfort and concern. He says, “How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings” (Luke 13:34…

In the books The David Story, and The Iliad have connections that are similar but very different between humans and their god. In each case, we read the differences between their relationships with their god. In The David Story, David turns to Yahweh for advice, reassurance, and in some instances, desires Yahweh to intervene. Whereas in The Iliad, Achilles is overseen by the god of wisdom and military victory, Athena. The relationship between David and Yahweh was forever existing, while Achilles…

God’s love working in us. Liturgical evidence emphasises the understanding of the Eucharist as a sacrifice. For example, the sacrificial nature of the Holy Eucharist is shown in the words, “This is my body which is given for you” and “This cup is the New Covenant in my Blood that will be shed for you” (Luke 22:19-20). The Catholic Church professes that in the celebration of the Eucharist, the bread and wine wholly become the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. Jesus also said “I am the…

Paul wrote to the Romans: (1) Paul wanted to make himself known to the Roman Christians before he visited them, (2) he wanted to gain support for the work he planned to do in Spain, (3) Paul wanted the Romans prayers regarding his upcoming trip to Jerusalem, and (4) he wanted to give the congregations counsel regarding certain issues within the congregation…

Misconduct in News Media News media has evolved for almost thirty-five years because of Internet usage, leaving a great milestone in world history; now advanced in technology, social media has pulled itself in the world of news media, giving a window to viewers to read and reflect on news media without even knowing it. However, according to Tim Graham, social media has been put in a harsh spot because of the inaccuracy of sources within stories. In Paul Farhi’s “Why Everyone (It Seems) Hates the…

Essay 4 —“The Synoptic Gospels” The nature of the four Gospels When one opens the New Testament, he is introduced to four narratives which are concerned with the activity and teaching of Jesus of Christ. These records are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These four Gospels constitute a single literary genre and their central message is distinctive. Their content is similar, but their presentation of Jesus takes on a slightly different form. Each Gospel differs from the other. John is the most…