Christianity Study Guide Summary Points: Origins Students learn about: The historical and cultural context in which Christianity began Students learn to: Outline the historical and cultural context in which Christianity began • Power was centred in Jerusalem during first century Judaism • Fierce sectarian rivalry existed between the different Jewish sects‚ particularly between the Pharisees‚ Sadducees
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rejecting the humanity of Christ. Calvin centers his argument again Simons through the lens of the incarnation‚ saying‚ “in order to disguise their error—to prove that Christ took his body out of nothing—the new Marcionites too haughtily content that women are ‘without seed’” (298). The author and the reviewer of this book both agree that Mary played a part the female part in creation of the Jesus child‚ as there is no need to make this distinction in the birth of Christ. However‚ a few caveats must
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Methodists recognize the two rituals that Christ participated in himself: ○ Baptism: i. The act of joining the Christian church through sprinkling‚ immersion‚ or pouring of holy water ii. Symbol of new life iii. Sign of God’s love and forgiveness of our sins ○ The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion or Eucharist): i. A holy meal of bread and wine that symbolizes the body and blood of Christ ii. Used as a way to remember the life‚ death‚ and resurrection of Jesus 3. Baptism ● Washing away o
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Liturgy Assessment – Research Essay 1--Scenario: You are a teacher in a Catholic school and your principal has discovered parents of your students who do not take their children to Mass because they themselves “get nothing out of it.” These parents have been invited to an adult continuing education evening. You are to pastorally explain God’s Saving Plan and the place of the Eucharist within that Plan. The paper should be written in the style you would speak to them‚ but referenced appropriately
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Roman Catholics but also by Eastern Orthodox Catholics‚ Anglicans and all major Protestant churches. For over sixteen hundred years‚ tens of millions of Christian believers have been solemnly repeating this creed as a summary of their faith in Jesus Christ and the God he revealed to us. Jesus – Truly God or Just a Good Preacher? During 2011‚ a revision of the words we use at Mass was introduced in parishes across Australia and the English speaking world. These changes reflect a closer translation
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the gift of the spirit. The apostles receive the Holy Spirit and take on Christ ministry and go about the lands and preach the works of Jesus. The apostle had begun to baptize and witness to the people about the kingdom of God. The apostles are now ready to do God’s work and tell the people the nature of his kingdom. The problem beginning address is the division of the Jews and the non-Jews how to come to know Jesus Christ. It seems that the Jews assumed Jesus would return and the kingdom would
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message concerned the birth‚ mission and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ to the whole people in the whole universe of the world. (Matthew 28:19-20) The Gospel‚ which is the good news‚ is given to us by the four authors that are inspired by the God. The name of four chosen people that are inspired to write the four gospels is Matthew‚ Mark‚ Luke and John. There is but one Gospel‚ with four presentations about the birth‚ mission and resurrection of Jesus Christ‚ Son of God. Each Gospel is a separate
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description of this character. There is a primary characteristic that makes Thomas stand out. However there are other facts that lead scholars to understand the connection of the relationships Jesus had as well as the formation of the doctrine on the resurrection. 1. Overview of Thomas A. Opening comments about Thomas’ life B. Thomas’ Life 1. One of the disciples of Jesus (Matt. 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15). 2. The name “Thomas” is Aramaic which means “twin.”
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Book of James I read the book of James and was astounded at how much I learned in such a short period of time. James encourages us to rejoice in Christ and to persevere. The main themes prevalent in this book which are wisdom‚ faith‚ trials‚ speech and wealth‚ all pertain to us today and we can use the information this book gives us to benefit from it. The book’s structure‚ purpose‚ characteristics‚ and history really helped teach me how to deal with the trails and temptations we as Christians
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this paper I will discuss the following three topics; why are personal testimonies important in sharing the gospel‚ if a person is a Christian does it matter how they live their life‚ and does it matter if Jesus was raised bodily or is spiritual resurrection sufficient. I believe that these are three very important questions in theology. The answers to these questions explain why we believe what we believe and why we as Christians practice the way that we do. II. Section One The first question
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