Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus Christ and the four Gospels are the most interesting, significant, and influential subjects discussed in the second half of this course. The birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the orthodox beliefs that were in place at the time. The new Messiah gave meaning as well as a guide to salvation for humans all around the world. The events of Jesus’ life, as well as his teachings, are translated into a book called “The New Testament”. The New Testament consists of the…

who Peter was. Peter was a fisherman, a Jew, a Galilean, and a disciple of Jesus Christ. Peter joined the ministry of Jesus at the beginning and studied under Christ for three and half years. During his time with Christ, Peter made many mistakes, but he also had many triumphs. Peter was the only disciple to walk on water, and Peter was in the “inner circle” of Jesus’ disciples. He had the opportunity to get close to Jesus and learn everything that he could from Him. This time spent with Christ…

“Christology for the New Millennium” First, “Christology is the theological study devoted to answering two main questions: Who is Jesus? (the question of his identify) also What is the nature and significance of what Jesus accomplished in the incarnation? (the question of his work). Now, the meaning of Millennium refers to the thousand-year reign, to anticipate that the new millennium will occur at some future time (Grenz 25, 79). With the meaning of both words in mind, Christology…

Explain the relationship between Jesus and the Spirit and why it is significant for our salvation. The Gospel of John, in the words of John the Baptist, recognizes the relationship between Jesus and the Spirit; “On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit” (John 1:33-34). As such the Spirit is seen as a separate entity who works in conjunction with Jesus in the role of salvation. Understand that the Spirit has always been at play in…

Alexandria is an in depth look at the life and death of Jesus Christ. Athanasius presents the reader with practical and believable insight as to why Jesus’ death and life occurred in the manner that it did. Jesus not only died for the sins of mankind but did so in a way that could bear witness to the world. God being holy could not accept his creation as it was tainted so Jesus acted as the bridge between created and creator. Believers in Jesus Christ as their lord and savior should rejoice in…

on Ash Wednesday, 40 days before Easter, not including Sundays. Lent is a time when many Christians "fast" from something or add something to their spiritual formation, and focus on repentance and reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering, sacrifice, life, death, burial, and resurrection. Lent has been practiced by the Christian church, as early as the second or third…

commonly accepted by virtually most historians that Jesus, Christianity’s prominent figure, is a historical figure. However, the historicity of Jesus has caused a significant amount of speculation as little is known about Jesus’ life. It is believed, however, that Jesus had siblings and was a devout Jew. Although the childhood of Jesus is virtually unknown to historians, his adulthood is known due to the New Testament. The New Testament gave insight on Jesus’ life and teachings; moreover,…

all supernatural objectives. They did not believe in the “popular beliefs of angels, spirits, and the resurrection of the dead” (Middendorf 50). The Sadducees had talked with Jesus in Luke chapter 20, about the resurrection. Jesus said to the Sadducees this, “‘The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor…

Everyone needs Jesus in their life. We are all sinners, but the son of God, Jesus came to free us from all sin redeeming us. Throughout the life of Jesus Christ, he redeemed people through words, actions and relationships. Throughout the Gospel of Mark it gives you an understanding of Jesus 's life, death and resurrection. The Gospel of Mark is the life death and resurrection in about 50-70 AD. Probably written to early persecuted Christians. It was the purpose due to the fact that the…

1. What is sin? Sin is a consequence of human choice. There is personal sin and social sin. According to Fischer and Hart, the biblical definition of sin is the “destruction of our capacity for relatedness and the subsequent need for reconciliation” (Pg. 124). There is also original sin and “sin of the world”, which is the universal influence of sin. Sin can take the form of infidelity, racism, envy and others. Mostly, sin is the denial of love that we should have for ourselves, others, and…