religion are examined drastic differences can be discovered. For example‚ the role of Jesus. Jesus‚ beholder of many titles‚ is a pivotal figure and nevertheless is a divisive factor between the religions of the world. However‚ Jesus as a divisive figure does and does not hinder the fact that Jesus is a unifying force. So‚ this paper will examine the understandings of Jesus in the world religions and how the person of Jesus could and could not be a unifying force in inter-religious understandings
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Aldo Ferrante Islam Report Jesus in Islam Chapter 13 opens up by saying that according to the Koran‚ the Jesus in the Bible and the prophet Muhammad are the same type of people religiously and all serve to worship the same God. The author of chapter 13‚ Mustansir Mir goes on to say “As is well known‚ in Islam‚ Jesus‚ while not considered God‚ is regarded as one of the greatest of the prophets” (pg. 116). The Islamic faith recognizes Jesus Christ as a human being because then builds a bridge
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4/5/14 THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Who did Jesus Christ die on the cross for? Jesus died for all of us. If it was not for JESUS we would not be here today‚ because GOD made us all. The importance of the resurrection is to believe in Jesus Christ. Believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins will get you into heaven and if you asked him to come into your heart. Jesus is so important because I believe he died on the cross for my sins‚ I celebrate him on Easter and Christmas‚ and I
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Jesus and Mohammed Erin Halls 130 May 4‚2013 Dr. EL Kornegay‚ Jr. Jesus and Mohammed The Life of Jesus The religion of Christianity has a foundation that is based around the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whose life story is told in the New Testament in the Bible. Jesus of Nazareth also widely known as Jesus Christ is the son of God according to Christians. The exact date of his birth is not known‚ however he was born to a virgin named Mary who had a fiancée‚ a carpenter whose
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Reflections on Jesus The teachings of Jesus‚ His death and resurrection‚ and the promise of His return provide believers with a firm foundation for living‚ confidence in God’s power and provision in our lives‚ and clear direction in The Way. As a believer‚ His message directs my educational choices‚ guides my life experiences‚ and determines how I approach society. Christ teaches that the measure of successful living in His eternal kingdom is far different than the standards society espouses. In
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think about the way Jesus is portrayed in the different gospels? I think Jesus is portrayed as a righteous man who has a lot of power and influence. In the Gospels Jesus is also portrayed as God. In my understanding of the Gospels I believe Jesus is portrayed as the only perfect person to ever walk on the face of the earth. I believe that Jesus is portrayed as having some prophet-like knowledge‚ and he never goes out of his way to explain who he is. The Gospels portray Jesus as a divine being and
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Jesus of Nazareth The purpose of life is to serve‚ know and love God. This is one example of the standards for Christianity. Jesus once said‚ “I am the Way‚ the Truth‚ and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This expresses his opinion that whoever follows the religion should only believe in one God. Jesus’s religion‚ Christianity‚ has spread throughout the world. While influencing the world for about 2‚000 years‚ about 33% of the world is Christian. (Garza‚1). Jesus Christ
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Jesus loves you. He died on the cross to save you from your sins. No matter how much you mess up‚ He will still be there to protect you. He is a unfailing God that will never leave you or forsake you. People ask: Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the only son of god despite coming from a woman. He is the light that came to earth to clarify our path and our soul. He is a man that walked to earth all the way from Israel. What was his mission? His mission was to guide us and to let us know him
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An apology was posted Saturday by a Christian journal that had published and republished an anonymous essay on its blog saying that Jews killed Jesus and deserve God’s punishment. “Firstly‚ we apologize for inadequate editorial oversight in the publishing and re-publishing of this blog post‚” wrote Aaron Gyde‚ editor-in-chief of the Harvard Ichthus‚ which is run by Harvard College undergraduates. The publication’s apology took the place of the essay “Why Us?” which was written by an anonymous
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reason. If I mess up and make a mistake‚ then yes I will have to face a consequence‚ but again all things are linked. So I highly stand on the fact that I have the strength of connectedness because I use it every day of my life and in my walk with Jesus Christ. Relator My next strength is Relator‚ that means having an enjoyment in a close relationship with others‚ and finding deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. I see this in my everyday life because of my close relationships
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