Knowing the Person of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is a part of the Holy Trinity with the Father and Son. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word (ruwach‚ pronounced roo’-akh) was used when talking about the Spirit. This word literally means WIND‚ even the wind associated with a BREATHE! In the New Testament the Greek word (pneuma‚ pronounced pnyoo’-mah) was used which means the BREATHE or a BREEZE! We can literally think of the Holy Spirit as the "Breathe of God!" Most Christians today understand
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‘Significant texts in any genre arise from specific social and cultural conditions‚ and while they possess an enduring relevance‚ they are never completely original’ Discuss this statement with detailed reference to the film ‘The Matrix’ ‘The Matrix’ is a science- fiction film directed by brothers Larry and Andy Wachowski. The film was highly appreciated and well received by both the audience and critics. ‘The Matrix offers a dystopian view of the future by exploring the relationship man has to
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tables and full page masterfully crafted illustrations. A very large and extravagant religious manuscript‚ such as the Book of Kells‚ would have only been used for special readings. The manuscript is now preserved and on permanent display at the Trinity College Library in Dublin‚ Ireland The elaborate illustrations in the Book of Kells are seen on every page with the exception of two. Throughout the text there are decorated initials‚ small animals and human forms often twisted into very elaborate
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Patrick is one of the most well known saints in the Christian faith. He is known as the patron saint of Ireland who converted all of Ireland to Christianity‚ drove all the snakes out of Ireland‚ and used the three-leafed shamrock to symbolize the Holy Trinity. His feast day is on March 17‚ and it is a holiday known for its large scale celebrations in Ireland and all over other Christian countries‚ including the United States. But there are some misconceptions surrounding Saint Patrick. For example
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Catholicism and Protestantism are the two main denominations in Christianity the same way we have Shia and Sunni in Islam. They comprise two of the largest religions that we know of in the world. Both of the religions are based on the same foundations but at the same time differ in very many ways. One is rich based on tradition and unwaveringness while the other is diverse and modernized. In this paper I shall compare and contrast the two denominations try to see how they relate with each other
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The Doctrine of God What I learned about the Doctrine of God is God’s existence‚ first of all. God existence is definitely taken for granted in the Bible. The writers of the Old and New Testament knew God existed so they thought it pointless to put it in there. Jacobi said‚ “A God capable of proof is no God at all.” So if God had to prove He existed‚ then that would take all of the power out of God Being God. So‚ in the Bible God existing is an understood matter. The arguments for the existence
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The Trinity: The Oneness of God Before I try to explain an infinite God with my finite brain‚ I will bring this verse to mind: Proverbs 3:5-7 states‚ ’’Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him‚ and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil." So‚ with this in mind‚ I will attempt to explain the Trinity. The best way to explain the Trinity is not with a statement‚ but with a
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* Early Medieval Europe Founding of the Church * 2. Introduction: The Roots (This Series) Judaism Greece Rome Christianity and Christ Himself The Early Theologians * 3. Introduction: Fluorescence (The Next Series) Dark Ages Feudalism The Sociopolitical Structure Eve of the Renaissance * 4. Roots of Medieval Era: Judaism of Abraham Hebrews: a population in the city of Ur in Sumeria The word is derived from Greek biblia‚ which means “book‚” hence “People of the Book” Abraham was said
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Will and Grace Themes William of St. Thierry in his exposition introduces us to the author‚ Paul‚as “a stout hearted champion of God’s glory throughout this whole epistle‚ who defended it with apostolic authority and prudence against the jews; The holy fathers defended it against heretics‚ to acquire a disposition of total humility and to achieve purity of devotion. He states‚ “ There is no piety without thanksgiving and no thanksgiving without an acknowledgement of grace. Blessed are the poor in
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Methodists Sprinkling‚ pouring‚ immersion or submersion Presbyterians 2) This is to follow Jesus’ instructions to his disciples. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations‚ baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 28:19 Roman Catholic‚ Anglican‚ Methodist and Uniting churches baptise using the
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