Arguments from Silence The popular idea for theologians and archeologists is to be “scientific”. One popular result of that is to base everything on “evidence”. At times there should be room for an argument from silence. In science great discoveries have come from silent instruments when results were expected. Everyone “knew” light traveled through the “ether” until it could not be found‚ which led to relativity. Following the data can‚ has‚ does‚ continues to‚ lead us to misunderstanding
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Nothing happens in a vacuum‚ not even vacuuming. Relationality is at the heart of conflict transformation; a relationality of actions‚ people‚ and items are components of the varied conflict transformation processes explored throughout this course. Without relationality and interaction‚ our tables would be empty and quiet‚ our meals sparse and unpalatable‚ our concepts of wonder and amazement dimmed by the reality around us. A general tenet which guides my faith is the reality that being a person
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The most noticeable comparison between Jesus Christ and Socrates was that the charges against them. They were both seen as an “evil” influence to the townspeople because of their different ways to see life and for their beliefs on religion. Jesus was considered a heretic because he preached monotheism in a polytheistic world. He called himself the messiah‚ a divine being and the son of God and the Jews saw that as a major offence. The Roman Government did not like that Jesus questioned the oppressiveness
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Study One Outline Over the next three weeks we will look into a few aspects of Pilate’s life. This week we will be looking at the area under Pilates command‚ and what Role pilate played in the government in Judea. Then over the next couple of weeks we will look into the life of Pilate‚ and then the important role he played into the death of Jesus‚ and how it played into the Passover. Introduction to Pontius Pilate 5th Governor Roman – Appointed by Rome and was not Jewish Valerius-
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Religion is the people’s beliefs and opinions concerning the existence‚ nature‚ and worship of a deity or deities‚ and divine involvement in the universe and human life. This is my definition of religion before I started this class. On the first day of the class‚ a young man walked inside the class room. He has dark hair‚ facial hair‚ not really tall but good looking. I thought he was one of our classmates until he introduce himself as our professor. My jaw dropped and was at awe. I was expecting
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rhetorical questions that began with‚ “Have you not read?” The author has Jesus utilizing this rhetorical technique four other times (19:4; 21:16‚ 42; 22:31)‚ and in each situation it is used in reply to an accusation made by the Pharisees and Sadducees. As stated by Longman & Garland‚ “The use of counter question and appeal to Scripture was common…in rabbinic debates. The Pharisees had in deed read it. The Pharisees were the authorities on the Torah‚ which was central to the Jewish religion
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MASADA: The Story of Martyrdom Masada comes from the Hebrew mezuda meaning “fortress “or “stronghold. Today it is one of the Jewish people’s greatest symbols. Israeli soldiers take an oath there: "Masada shall not fall again." Next to Jerusalem‚ it is the most popular destination of tourists visiting Israel. It is strange that a place known only because 960 Jews committed suicide there in the first century C.E. should become a modern symbol of Jewish survival. Let me examine the story of the fall
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Introduction The Exegetical Passage in John 8:32-38 is full of life and truth. Throughout history‚ scholars have often debated the authority and accurate historical account of the Gospels of Jesus Christ and have deliberately tried to defuse or bestow doubt on the accuracy of Jesus Christ being the son of God‚ the Savior of the Word or even God Himself coming down in the form of man to reconcile us back to Himself. Through this passage‚ we can conclude that Jesus Christ is the bread of heaven
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JESUS THE EVANGELIST John 3:15 -21 Intro: My favorite evangelist – passed away about 10 years ago – Harold Laythem * I loved the way he preached - (Show a little of it- back and forth pacing) 1. I have read after many evangelists – Vance Havner – Billy Graham – D.L. Moody – Hyman Appleman – Billy Sunday – R. A. Torrey – 2. They have always been giants to me – heroes I. WHAT IS AN EVANGELIST? * We think of the fellow who is a revival preacher 1. A God-called preacher
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