Resurrection of Jesus

sailor with spiritual resemblances to Jesus Christ. Randa Dubnik says, “There are several references to Christianity and to Billy as a Christ-like figure…” (78) Throughout the story, Billy Bud faces many of the same trials throughout his life that Jesus once faced and consequently dies in a similar manner. Billy Budd has similar characteristics and a similar birth, life, and death, as Jesus Christ. ADD TO INTRODUCTION Billy Bud shares many similarities with Jesus Christ throughout the story…

for his or her faith. The point Welborn is trying to make is anyone can have faith. In the text, she writes about uneducated, illiterate lower-class Jewish men that were sharing the good news about Jesus. Their trust in God has helped their souls and have brought them closer to God. After seeing Jesus rise from the dead, their sins have been forgiven and they now have a closer relationship with God. The love from God is what is making these men to share the good news. They did not mind because…

How does the story of the Lion, the Witch, and the wardrobe reflect Christian beliefs and what does it teach us about the Christian faith? By Adam Shooshtarian The story of Narnia is one of the most popular fantasy novels in the world having sold over 100 million copies in 47 different languages. When you read or watch Narnia for the first time you may not understand the true meaning of the events taking place, for there is more depth and hidden meaning to what seems like an innocent children’s…

Values – Does Jesus CHALLENGE cultural values of the time? Duty (call to serve- Jesus teaches us all how to live a. overcome evil; b. heals; c. forgiveness of sins) Religion/Prayer Fate (Jesus is the Son of God; resurrection validates He’s the Son of God; Jesus has the power to do many things) • Jesus encounters opposition; Many of the Jewish leaders resented Jesus (so much so, they ultimately arrested him, tried him, and brought him to Pontius Pilate to be sentenced to death) o Jesus…

Gospels and Epistles Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the four Gospels which contain the rich history of Jesus ' life, death and Resurrection, which is the Good News that we as His follower 's need to share with other people (New International Version, Matthew 5:14-16). These books were written as eyewitness narratives of Jesus ' miracles and teachings so they are accurate historical records of Jesus ' life and sayings as a man here on earth. The epistles contain parts of theology and…

Williams. Christ’s objective can be comprehended through Jesus’ ministry, the salvation, and the church. In order to fully understand His purpose, one must first understand that “The purpose…

engaged in worship with sacrifices (Barlow 18). Constantine being originally Pagan and claiming to be a converted Christian, made a series of decrees, one of which is declaring December twenty-fifth as the day of Jesus Christ’s birth. It is historically accurate that no one knows when Jesus Christ was born; however, we know it cannot be during winter because shepherds would not be tending to their flock at night, especially during the height of the rainy season of Judea. The Feast of Tabernacles…

Jesus offers forgiveness from sin if we repent. If we repent from our sins and turn to God for forgiveness, he will restore life for us. Our sins are like having a curses put on us and Jesus has promised that when we ask for forgiveness it is no longer hovering over us. He has the right to punish us for what we do that is wrong, but does not. By…

As I write this meditation for your prayer consideration, I greet you in the name and steadfast love and righteousness of God the Father, Jesus his Son and our Savior who is gracious and merciful, and God our Helpful and Healing Advocate standing and empowering all chosen and called to speak and proclaim their Living Word to the voiceless and rejected so that they may know a better word and world without prejudice and discrimination as the church and community of faith and service to all…

“Metanoia”, or conversion was brought on by a few key events. Romero became an advocate of the people who used peaceful protests and his words in order to speak out against the injustices that were prevalent in his country. Oscar Romero was like Jesus Christ in a wide array of ways. Romero’s change in attitude is a perfect example of how people can turn their life around, and better the lives of others. Oscar Romero was very conservative when it came to dealing with the poor, but several…