Theology 104-D14 Jenna Erickson - L26804152 Reflection Paper 1 04/13/2015 I. Introduction Upon sitting down at my desk to write this Reflection paper‚ I had to put a lot of time and thought into which topics I wanted to discuss and go further in-depth with. Knowing where I stood throughout much of my life‚ and then in the beginning of this class I have decided upon the topics of Doubt and Reconciliation. I believe these two topics can go hand-in-hand with each other. Doubt being first‚ but then
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What is the term toledot‚ and why is it important? Toledot is like a stylistic marker introducing each section‚ generations‚ accounts of things. The importance is that it is the opening account‚ an introduction to the whole book. What is the significance of the two creation accounts? How are they similar‚ and how are they different? They are a description of the origin and structure of the universe. Genesis 1 is an introduction‚ its function is to briefly answer the question‚ "where did the world
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Chase Talley New Testament 110-003 Acts Ch. 21-28 penta summaries Chapters 21-25 In chapter 21 Paul takes off to go to Syria but is warned by some disciples in Tyre to not go to Jerusalem. In Caesarea Paul gets in some trouble and is told that he will be blinded and this is told by Agabus. Paul is willing at this point to give his life up for God. Later in chapter 22 Paul gives a sermon and tells pretty much his testimony and about how Christians were being persecuted. Paul then gets in trouble
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THE NEW TESTAMENT The New Testament is a record of historical events‚ the ‘good news’ events of the saving life of the Lord Jesus Christ—His life‚ death‚ resurrection‚ ascension‚ and the continuation of His work in the world. Origin and Meaning of the Term “New Testament” Our Bible is divided into two sections : * Old Testament * New Testament The Greek word for “testament‚” diaqhkh (Latin‚ testamentum)‚ means “will‚ testament‚ or covenant.” New Testament or Covenant (anticipated in
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BIBL 104 10/13/13 Summary of the books of the New Testament Books Matthew The Book of Matthew is of gospel genre. It is the first book of the New Testament and the first of the four gospels. Matthew is sometime referred to as “The Sermon on the Mount”. Matthew begins with the descent of Jesus. Matthew is a book that was wrote by the Jews for the Jews retelling the story of Jesus’ birth. King Herod orders all male babies ages two and under in Bethlehem and surrounding towns to be killed
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STUDY GUIDE: MODULE 1 As you read this week’s textbook reading assignments‚ take notes in response to these questions and statements. This study guide will help you to prepare for your quiz. Fee and Stuart. 1. Know: Hermeneutics is the art and science‚ or as some would say the theory and practice‚ of interpretation. 2. What do they say is the aim of a good interpretation? What is not the aim? To get the plain meaning of the text; not the aim… uniqueness - one is not trying
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Elder 1 Tonisha Elder Biblical Worldview Essay Bibl 104 March 26‚ 2015 Biblical Worldview: Romans 1-8 Romans 1-8 gives us a foundation for a Biblical Worldview. It gives us a foundation for the natural world‚ human identity‚ human relationships‚ and culture. Paul addresses these subjects while speaking on the wrath of God by warning us of what will happen if we turn away from the Lord. However‚ he also addresses how we can attain peace with the blood of Jesus. Biblical worldviews differ from
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in the New Testament Compartmentalizing Scripture is a contemporarily popular way to study the Bible and is very useful at times. However‚ Scripture tends to unify itself. Despite studious efforts to “divide and conquer‚” perhaps a more appropriate approach would be to identify the areas where different sections of Scripture are sewn together and then further study how and why. One particular facet of sectional mingling is the way the Old Testament passages are quoted in the New Testament‚ specifically
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Study Guide for Test One (Spring 2014) Introductory Lecture 1. What is the definition of religion? Religion is a fundamental way to solve problems of interpretability 2. What are the three problems of interpretability? Existence and continuing function of the universe Persistence of suffering and death Irrational behavior of human beings 3. What is the definition of ethics? Functional way to solve problems of cooperation 4. What is a moral problem or moral dilemma? Two moral principles
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BIBLE BOOK SUMMARIES INSTRUCTIONS For these assignments‚ you will write a 150–170 word summary for 5 books from the Old Testament and 5 books from the New Testament. You may select which five books to summarize‚ but must include at least one book per genre in the following fashion: 1. Old Testament: Must include at least one narrative‚ law‚ prophecy‚ and wisdom book. 2. New Testament: Must include at least one gospel‚ narrative‚ epistle‚ and apocalyptic book. Since a sample of Genesis
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