Creed is a vital word used; it may be complex to relative simple statements. The statement of faith‚ “What I believe”‚ or “My Credo”‚ it is my partake of my current self expressed in writing. Many faith statements or declarations of belief became known as "creeds" (from Latin credo‚ "I believe"). Mighty acts of God‚ grand beginnings -- as well as heresy and persecution -- were some of the typical circumstances which gave birth to creeds. As B.H. Carroll said‚ “Whatever a man believes‚ that is his
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be an ongoing differing of opinions relating to what it means to be created in the image of God. However‚ even with the differing of opinions‚ Christian faith is based on the central belief that Jesus is the Son of God‚ the second person of the Trinity of God the Father‚ the Son‚ and the Holy Spirit and that his life on earth‚ his crucifixion‚ resurrection‚ and ascension into heaven are proof of God ’s love for humanity. (infoplease.com‚ 2010). Although Christian beliefs are based on the New Testament
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Velazquez Leslie Mr. Doer AP Language August 1‚ 2013 Angela’s Ashes Prompt #7 One of the strongest things in this world is the love that forms between a father and his son. Many boys grow up with the desire to be just like their fathers but for Frank McCourt having an alcoholic father causes him to grow up with the mentality of being the opposite of him. In Angela’s Ashes the interesting relationship between Frank and Malachy creates positive and negative
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convened the first Ecumenical Council‚ where more than 300 bishops came from all over the Christian world to debate the Holy Trinity and establish the foundation of the Christian church. It was a very controversial and contentious meeting. At one point‚ Arius (AR-ee-uhs) of Alexandria taught that Jesus was not equal to God the Father. He therefore argued that the Trinity should not be taught. The bishops listened respectfully‚ but Nicholas became troubled. Rage finally overtook him and he stood
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William of Saint Thierry’ biography” William of St. Thierry (1070-1148) became a cistercian monk as a result of his infirmity‚ and decided to retire from his position as a Benedictine Abbot.(1135) His Exposition on Romans is the only surviving commentary on Romans from the 12th Century and is described as a monastic text. “William’s aim is not refutation‚ dialectic‚ or scholastic disputation‚ but joy and delight: His goal is humility of heart and devotional purity. Williams motivation is the centrality
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eternally upon the three notorious traitors: Brutus‚ Judus and Cassius. The fact that he has three heads is relevant to the repeated biblical reference of the Holy Trinity presented throughout Dante’s journey. With each face a different color (red‚ pale yellow‚ and black)‚ Lucifer’s depiction parodies the doctrine of the Trinity. The three complete persons combined in one divine nature represent the Divine Power‚ Highest Wisdom‚ and Primal Love that created the Gate of Hell. While Dante contemplates
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course. My heart is much like that of Moses; I do not want to dwell where the Spirit of God is not. I want the Holy Spirit to lead‚ guide‚ and direct me throughout life. In my opinion‚ the Holy Spirit is probably the most mysterious member of the Trinity. Many people do not know‚ recognized‚ or acknowledge the workings of the Holy Spirit. In the history of the Church‚ the Holy Spirit‚ ant the teaching of the Holy Spirit has been mis-used and abused to manipulate or coerce people all in the name
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the painting is refurbished‚ the love triangle between Mr. Grancy‚ Claydon‚ and Mrs. Grancy‚ and the idea that the dead wife’s spirit is also a wife‚ giving the total of three wives. In a religious point of view the number three links to the holy trinity‚ which represents the Father‚ the Son‚ and the Holy spirit‚ the use of it as a motif by the authors adds extra emphasis to the theme of the supernatural in the stories and the idea of the puritan way of life meaning that they will be punished for
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centuries. The vital values of the Christian faith arise from the ancient method that comes from the Apostles Creed. These fundamental beliefs are‚ human immorality‚ Christ’s virgin birth‚ His perfection‚ His divinity‚ His mortality‚ God’s harmony‚ God’s trinity‚ the essential of God’s grace‚ the essential of belief‚ Christ’s crucifixion death‚ His resurrection‚ His human rise‚ His current Great Holy power‚ and the second coming‚ and final judgment. Heaven and hell and final judgment
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John Donne’s poem‚ The Flea‚ is overwhelmed with symbolism. One of the biggest symbols being the flea itself. Throughout the poem‚ the flea is commonly referred to. Donne takes an insect with very little significance in this world‚ and turns it into something of great importance. In line 8 of the poem‚ Donne uses personification to indicate how the flea is seen more as a person and less as an insect. “And pampered swells with one blood made of two” (Line 8). The flea swells with both of the character’s
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