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Possibly, Legge desired to have a “true translation” of אל、אלהים、יהוה. However, viewed from the Chinese readers, they do not know the different Hebrew terms. What they know is the meaning of the Chinese terms which Legge employed in his writing. Hence, the duty of Legge is beyond translation. Legge rendered his interpretation to introduce the concept of Protestant God to his readers in the section of “author’s comment”. For…

That’s what happened in the garden of Eden. But prior to this in-cident occurring Lucifer, was expelled or as we like to say kicked out of heaven because he wanted to be God. He was created by God and he wanted to be God to be worshipped as God was being worshipped by the angels he had created. But God is God and he will not share his glory with another. Earth became corrupt because of the pronouncement of God upon it. Man would now have to live by the sweat of his brow. No longer could he walk…

This essay seeks to discuss the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel and the Doctrine of Consideration, as well as a clear analysis, with the use of case law, how Promissory Estoppel has become an exception to the general principle that a promise may only be enforced if it is supported by good consideration; it will ultimately conclude whether or not a promise to accept a smaller sum in discharge of a larger sum, if acted upon, is binding notwithstanding the absence of consideration. A contract is a…

Catholic moral reasoning does not solely rely on the sources and norms of the Catholic Church in order to obtain friendship with God. While the sources and norms serve as the primary ways to achieve and know friendship with God there are different aids that are available to help one pursue one’s proper ends. The aids are broken into external and internal. There are also obstacles that stand in the way or interrupt one’s pursuit of the good; these are called vices. With the help of the external…

Substance One word could be used to describe this sermon, and that word is wow! Throughout my entire life in the church, I have never been exposed to such impassioned and bold preaching. The overarching theme of Smith’s sermon centered on God’s holiness and how holiness is attained throughout the course of one’s life leading to glorification or ultimate holiness. Throughout the sermon, Smith demonstrated that sanctification and holiness is a process. The introduction of Smith’s sermon was…

A Reflection of the Minor Prophets Wake Up Children Wake Up Vol. 1 By Lucille WEAVER Wake Up Children, Wake Up Wake Up Children, Wake Up A Reflection of the Minor Prophets Lucille WEAVER Unless otherwise indicated, all Biblical references and Holy Scriptures within this work are derived from: the New King James Version of the Bible; the International Version of the Bible; the World Original King James Version of the Holy Bible; the Good News Today Version of the Bible, Old…

From the world-wide coverage of the Olympic Games, to the platform of the acceptance speech of the President of the United States, to the smallest church in rural areas, everywhere—we hear the strains of “Amazing Grace.” Where in the world did we get that song? How does its story relate to you and me? The story of John Newton is truly the story behind ‘Amazing Grace’. One would find it difficult to believe, let alone to live, a blasphemous life that equalled Newton’s early years. In his youth,…

3.1 HOW NAME WAS COINED In Christian theology the sybils was thought to have sharp knowledge, before the Christian theology, in Greek and Roman legend there was ten female prophets which are named as Sybyls. It is used to say that they participated in various places in the world. After the Greek and Roman legends this name was used in Christian theology. After the Christian theology this name was derived to England. In England, it was spelled Sybil instead sybyl. It became famous at a high…

Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God to live in unity and harmony with Him. But, since men fell on sin, God has build ways to restore the broken relationship. In this maner, He has provide men with the Sacraments as like Reconciliation or Confession that brings men back to Him. In this contex is place the bject of this lines, "Reasons for receiving frequently the Sacrament of Penance", as it will be expose henceforth. There are many reasons that justitying the frequent use of…

The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines a virtue as follows: A virtue is an habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of himself. The virtuous person tends toward the good with all his sensory and spiritual powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions. Following the previous chapter on the seven deadly/capital sins, it seems appropriate that we follow with this chapter on the seven redeeming…