New Testament view on Jesus' life

Simon, taunting the boy with the promise of having “fun” with him and foreshadowing the boy’s death. Simon nearly falls for this temptation, as he is taken over by the presence of the Lord of the Flies and passes out. In the Bible, it is said that Jesus had a confrontation with the Devil in a similar way. Satan tried to tempt Jesus into worshiping him, and the Lord of the Flies’s tactic to overpower Simon resembles much of the Devil’s failed attempt to defeat Jesus. Therefore, the Lord of the Flies reflects Satan’s representation of chaotic evil, as it promotes evil within mankind and comments on how all of humanity cannot escape its evil tendencies. Even more, this confrontation with the Lord of the Flies allows Simon to understand the ultimate truth on the island—that the so-called “beast” does not exist. This knowing truth continues to promote Simon as a Christ-like figure that has the knowledge and ability to free the boys of the island from the evil surrounding the mythical beast, much like Jesus’s own ability to bring about salvation to sinners. Because of the parallels between the Lord of the Flies and Satan, one can continue to develop an understanding of Simon’s association to Jesus, and thus complete the biblical allusion of Jesus versus Satan as Simon versus the Lord of the Flies in the…

Luke 16:1-13, it is best to first read the passage in light of its surrounding context—the entire book of Luke. In his introduction, Luke clearly states his purpose in writing this gospel: “so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught,” (Luke 1:4). This is Luke 's purpose statement, but what is the truth the Luke is trying to demonstrate? The main theme Luke wants to convey, this “exact truth,” in his gospel is that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messianic Servant to all…

I had no trouble understanding a loving heavenly father because my own regularly showed me love and grace. It was easy for me at a very young age to comprehend that I was a sinner and unable to save myself but also loved by Jesus so much that he died to take my punishment. I went along in my safe world, safe church, and safe church-school with my Christian friends until the middle of High School. When I turned 16, circumstances forced me to switch to a very large public high school and on a…

There were several important themes in Paul’s Epistles the three that are significant to my church and/ or personal life is as follows justification, grace, and faith. Justification has taken many years to totally understand for my walk with Christ. It has been really hard to grasp onto the fact that I do not have to do everything myself. All I have to do is give everything to Jesus and he will be there to help me through whatever it is that I am facing. Last year my husband was in a life…

Let’s look at verses 9 and 10 first: “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.” Paul is giving the reason here for not buying into the false teaching. First, Paul establishes that the fullness of God is found in the Gospel that was preached-in Jesus Christ. Paul reminds the Colossians that Jesus Christ came down to earth as fully God and fully man at the same time. As…

standpoint following in the way of the disciples before them. The view that Bonhoeffer has on these themes can be seen being different from other churches and beliefs people may have when reading this book. Grace is something we…

boy demon possessed and they brought him to Jesus. Jesus asked how long has he been like this? And his father said, “From childhood. It has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us and help us.” Jesus said to him, “If you are able!—All things can be done for the one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out, “I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:20-24). God provided deliverance for the man’s son…

Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. (Jonah 1:3) However, no matter how much I ran the same crossroads would reappear. Finally, I capitulated and currently, I travel not knowing what exactly the Lord has in mind for me. Each course, I collect gives me a reflection on my unique life experiences and how they all seem to converge to this. The questions that I ask myself follow more like the parent level questions. I…

Maria Isasi terminology = Family) opens the door for Jesus to people oppressed by suffering, chaos, poverty, prejudice, society and evil. The doctrine of salvation is shaped by Jesus Christ, we must include the Soteriology = Who is Jesus Christ? Identity of Jesus, Source: Scripture, Hebrew = "Messiah" in Greek = "Christos" and see in Jesus as Christ, as How God (incarnated) can save…

We can have all of the faith we want, we can know that the gospel is true but only if we act on that faith is it worth anything. One easy way to act on faith is through service. Mother Teresa always said that she saw Christ in everyone, so when she helped feed a hungry man, she was feeding Jesus or when she spoke to a crowd of faithful people, she was speaking to Jesus. We should all strive to have the abundant amount of small service accomplishments that Mother Teresa had through her…