The Work and the Glory

the Bible has written about evil it states, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rome 3:23, ESV). This means that all of creation has failed to meet God’s standards and has evil within themselves. In regard to free will, Penick said Aquinas had struggled to make sense of how God is all knowing, even of our actions, yet when humans act in evil, God blames us. Aquinas concluded that God works necessarily and contingently. When Aquinas makes that statement, he is neglecting…

Amanda Stevenson Dr. Sigler EN 102 19 October 2015 Fraternally Inseparable: The Journey from Vanity to Oblivion Despite the belief that the sinking of the Titanic was a misfortune caused by the ship’s unsafe speed in unmapped territory, Thomas Hardy counters this commonly held view by asserting that the tragedy was predestined. In “The Convergence of the Twain”, Thomas Hardy uses the ironic isolation, natural indifference, and lack of foresight to convey the idea that pride and vanity…

outward actions. By becoming the hands and feet of Christ and sharing His word, Christians can help non-believers turn their lives toward God. However, people also have the opportunity to dissuade others from doing the right thing. In The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis emphasizes that human interactions can affect eternal life. In each and every communication with another, one must realize that their interlocutor has eternal importance. For human souls are not…

advancement. Another great example that helps support this is the way Anglo-Saxon culture prizes glory. “And may the Divine Lord/ in His wisdom grant glory of victory/ to whichever side He sees fit.” (Heaney 685-687). Glory for their god, their tribe, their king, and themselves. It is almost like each person just is fueled by alcohol and glory. Most societies do not have such a heavy reliance on glory or honor. Though if one were to look back in history, those observations would yield…

This October 31, 2017, will be the 500th anniversary of the day Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on Wittenberg's Castle Church door, and essentially sparked the Protestant Reformation. One of the most recognizable Protestant heroes Luther spent most of his life as a monk and a scholar, earning his doctorate and ultimately becoming a professor of biblical studies. Luther’s constant theological study and training led question the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Specifically two central…

Why do Heroes Choose to Help Others? (An analysis of Beowulf’s motivations as a hero using the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf) Growing up, Americans are taught stories of superheroes who can save the world. Tales of Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Ironman, the Powerpuff Girls, etc are told to children all over the United States and even the world. But why are superhero stories so popular? Some people will say superheroes give people hope, while others say these tales are entertaining. The Age of…

describe and pronounce God’s goodness and love, and packs these with many indescribably amazing truths. When I read this chapter its message seems to travel to the depths of my soul. It tells us of life through the spirit, present suffering and future glory, and how we are more than conquerors through Christ. The flow of thought, the firm and reassuring tone, the promise of never being separated from the love of God all come together in this passage to tell us these…

hope in general has very little impact in changing one’s circumstances. However, having hope in something higher than what we can see and touch can do marvelous things. Romans 5:1-5 advises one to have hope in God’s love and in the sharing of His glory. It says, “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of…

abandoning her values in fear of death. Her goal was to achieve glory and respect from the gods, and by doing so she had to obey their rules and bury her brother. Throughout the passage, it is clear that Antigone is fearless and impudent, and did not back down from confrontations with Creon or Ismene. She not only stands strong against the fear of death, but encourages it; “And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him- an outrage…

known as an oral story, or one only told by speaking. This story is the code of the Anglo-Saxon people. To define the Anglo-Saxon code consisted of living a life where you gain Glory, or respect. They believed you have a duty to accomplish in your life. They also believed in having a role model that followed finding glory and respect, that younger people and peers tried to be like. Beowulf is the role model that the Anglo-Saxon people tried to follow. “Beowulf is a prince of the Geats, a tribe…