Terminator Salvation

John Winthrop, an English puritan, lives out purpose as God’s advocate for Christianity. His synopsis of his view of God is that "God Almighty in his most holy and wise providence, hath so disposed of the condition of mankind, as in all times some must be rich, some poor, some high and eminent in power and dignity; others mean and in subjection" (Griffith 16). Winthrop’s perception of God and God’s religious plan is that He is of most importance and the people’s Christian savior. He believes…

The topic of sin is difficult for me; I am a sinner by all definitions. However, I am not any different than anyone else, we are all sinners. I do believe that people can be forgiven for their sins and I do believe some sin are more serious than others, but everyone sins. I have a few quotes that I use when discussing sin, the first from the bible and the second one, I read a few years ago. ““So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin…

Biblical Worldview Essay Introduction/Thesis Imagine having three different pairs of lenses. One pair is far too weak, one is tinted green, and the last is the correct prescription. You would see the world vastly different with each pair. Lew Weider and Ben Gutierrez describe a worldview as a “lens that a person uses to interpret life and the world around them” (59). In order to see the world as it truly is, the Bible must be your lenses. Romans 1-8 does an excellent job at shaping a biblical…

Every writer has a different way to express themselves, some are better than others and some it even comes naturally to. One of the greatest writers but also a great philosopher and minister in the 1700’s that stood out over the rest was Jonathan Edwards. The reason he stood out from the rest of the writers was because he had different approaches and reasoning’s than any other writer in his time. It all started when he became concerned that the individuals in the colonies had lost their focus on…

I feel like Augustine’s Confessions theme was spiritual growth. As an infant he recalls that his mother’s milk was from God that is a necessary nutrient needed for growth, nourishment, and development. Augustine was able to recount that everything happens because of God. He confesses his wrongdoings, sins, and acknowledged that He was behind it all. The root causes of all things that happen are on account of God. Augustine declared, “Thus, You brought good for me out of those who did ill, and…

Natalie Mendo Professor Kolak PHIL 2101 7 November 2017 God Exists: True or False? In Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov: Rebellion, Ivan expresses his resentment towards God and the idea that the innocent must suffer in order to reach heaven. God’s responsibility for all of the atrocities committed by humans can be excused if we believe that free will was given to us and thus are responsible for our actions. One could then argue that God created all evil, which defies the premise “God…

Theme 4: God’s Goodness Shortly before God contacts him, Bruce is fed up with God and yells up at the sky, “You’re the one who should be fired! The only one not doing his job around here is you!” 1. What job does God really have? God’s real job is to ensure the balance of life in the world and to give people what is right for them. This could be in the form of miracles, gifts and most importantly, challenges. Most people don't know what they need and place too much emphasis on what they want.…

stating that it does not have to do with questioning God’s omnipotence. He would argue against the statement “The method of attaining the goal of human salvation that involves the Incarnation and passion and death of the Incarnate Son of God is not the least costly and painful method that could have been used to attain the goal of human salvation” (Senor 16). He would reject that statement as false, stating instead that “the goal humanity is reconciled to God and enjoys an eternity of blessed…

From the deserts of Egypt in the third century up to the modern-day masses of the Catholic church, Christians have warned the human race of committing any of the seven deadly sins. Despite many, including non-Christians, believing these sins to be the folly of mankind, humans continue to proudly commit the capital vices time and time again. In fact, the entirety of the United States has a reputation centered around some of these cardinal sins, including gluttony, pride, and most notably, greed.…

piece over 300 years ago in an era where religion was very strict and there were distinct beliefs that were followed. Darrow’s claim acknowledges the sharp and cynical tone and attitude that Edwards attempted to convey the path in which to gain salvation. Edwards committed to his style of writing in order to establish purpose and instill fear into the reader. In Darrow’s defense, Edwards had a twisted mindset while writing his sermons due to the strict atmosphere of the Puritans, which only…