Pauline Christianity

primary religion was the Anglican Church and over time other Christian churches arrived; Catholic, Methodist and Baptist. At this time 96% of Australians identified as Christian (reference). With the majority of the population affiliated with Christianity it is easy to understand why our national identity is intertwined. Christian values are identified (reference) as kindness and respect for all; equality; humility; honesty; generosity; self control; peace and good will; and a belief in…

of years scholars have tried to interpret and reconcile the controversial convictions presented by The Epistle of James. In particular, James 2:14-26 received the most attention as it has often been identified as a contradiction to the doctrine of Pauline Epistles that “justification is achieved by faith alone” . Martin Luther even scrutinized the canonicity of James and denounced it as “right strawy epistle”. Upon reading the verses, one can be easily deluded into thinking that James believe…

of scripture. Yes, it is agreed that the history of Christianity is important and the Pauline epistles are pertinent to the development of Christianity as we know it today. But just as pertinent as Paul’s letters are to the development of Christianity, they are just as important to the growth and maturity of every believer. Jesus is coming back for a church without spot or wrinkle, and at that time the inspired Word of God found in the Pauline epistles will have completed its course in…

most directly through eyewitness testimony of the existence of the apostles of Jesus. Other available documents that we do have support the conclusion that Jesus was known as a historical figure by Christian writers 20-30 years after His death -the Pauline Epistles were written within that timeframe. For example, in Galatians, Paul says he meets James, “But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother” (1:19 NKJV). And in the Epistles there are many references to events…

Introduction The Bible is made of 66 books and it is divided into two major sections, the Old and the New Testaments. Both the Old and the New Testaments contains the narrative of how God’s reveal himself to humanity and his continual redemptive goal to transform our fallen human nature. Thirteen of the books in the Old Testament are attributed authorship to the Apostle Paul. In this lecture will discuss the Apostle Paul his life’s work and why it was was so crucial to the Christian faith.…

1. How did Paul understand his “mission” to the nations/Gentiles? Paul, arguably one of the most important figures in early Christianity, played a significant role in the spread of faith across ethnic lines. One day, as Paul was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven flashed around him, and he heard the Lord’s voice. Paul was appointed by Him to bring the good news and salvation through faith in Christ to non-Jews. After this encounter with the risen Christ, Paul altered his understanding…

he was a villainous character and also a victim in racism back in the sixteenth centuries. In the end, he made his own circumstances by his continuous hatred and merciless. Shylock is stripped from his wealth and was also forced to convert to Christianity. However, it is debatable that he deserves the…

#5: The strategy by telling a story about the Christian faith from a devil’s point of view is an extremely effective form of reasoning. By narrating the story through Screwtape’s perspective, it immediately establishes the wickedness and corruption that these followers of Lucifer are attempting to coerce us into. It demonstrates how they (the devils) progressively weave immoral ideas into our everyday train of thought in an effort to persuade us into transgression. Whilst pointing out the…

How Doubt Affects The Characters and Audience in Doubt: A Parable It is difficult to be certain about anything in this world. In the story "Doubt: A Parable" uncertainty is a predominant feeling whether it be each individual character or the audience. In our everyday lives we come across countless things that we are uncertain of. Doubt is a presence whether it be education, religion, politics, or even living to see another day. The only thing that we are truly certain of is that we are…

the topic and much of the performance associated with the Eucharist is uniform across Christian traditions, the way in which each branch understands the ritual practice of the Eucharist is unique. The Eucharist is an important aspect of the Christianity that incorporates the ritual, social and mythological dimensions in giving meaning to the suffering of Christ and the unity of those who believe in the crucifixion story. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus are well known stories…