... and leaning away from each other to create the same symbol as the Grail, the chalice, and the female womb. With their bodies, they create a shape that resembles the letter M, which stands for Magdalene. In Leonardo's most prominent painting the Mona Lisa, Brown mentions that the artist used an unequal horizon line to emphasize the feminine aspect of the Mona Lisa's face. The painting depicts a union of male and female, and this ... is a very important aspect of the sacred feminine. The marriage of Jesus to Mary Magdalene can be verified by the customs of the time. Jesus was a Jew, and t...

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... "believed that a human soul could not be enlightened unless it had both male and female elements" (120). Due to this belief, the Mona Lisa is androgynous; neither male nor female. The Egyptian god Amon is the God of masculine fertility. His counterpart was the Egyptian goddess of fertility Isis. Her ancient pictogram use to be called L"ISA. When you put them together it spells AMON ... L"ISA. That is how Da Vinci got the name Mona Lisa, and that little secret is why she's smiling like she knows something. Much more of his artwork contains hidden meanings as well. The Last Supper contain...

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... Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (Jn. 3:16). Elwell notes therefore that "the gospel is the joyous proclamation of God's redemptive activity in Christ Jesus on behalf of man enslaved by sin."# Furthermore, it is also used inclusively of the entirety of New Testament teachings, which will be discussed later. As we continue in this word study ... that it was used by Homer to refer, not to the message, but to the reward given to the messenger.# Furthermore, in Attic Greek it always occurred in the plural and generally referred to sacrifices...

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... love and "[t]hose it touche[s are] condemned to fight it constantly or be ruled by it" (114). One article notes that empowering Christ is " the empowering of love" ("American"). The reputation held by Christians is a life without poise, no pride or self-respect. Any time that love had a chance ... does not besiege him, Rayber will not allow Christ's love to reduce him as a person. One author notes that "Rayber's love for Bishop is "love without reason" and as such marks the beginning of a more intense, uncontrolled love that is like an avalanche [which] cover[s] everything his reason ......

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... been raised, our preaching is useless and so, is your faith" (I Corinthians 15:14). The ultimate evidence for the resurrection would be if a revival Jesus appeared in broad daylight in front of witnesses, which the Bible states he did over a period of forty days. In I Corinthians 15:6, Paul notes, while listing the post resurrection appearances, "After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of ... the brothers at the same time (in a hill in Galilee), most of whom are still living (at the time Paul is writing this). Though some have ... fallen asleep (are deceased). Commentary in t...

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... ; Referring to Sonya as a lamb provides a direct parallel to the sacrificed lamb, in the Bible, insinuating her similarity to the Holy Ghost. Dostoevsky also notes Sonya as a dove when Marmelodov is talking again, "My little Dove" (28). The dove is the most common symbol for the Holy Spirit because of its pure and peaceful characteristics. The dove also represents guidance and hope. Sonya is referred to ... as the dove to show that her purity can influence Raskolnikov and help guide ... ...

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... a manner similar to his and to have an appetite for his knowledge of the Higher Power. Not much is known about the actual details of his life, but a lot is known about the way he lived his life, his teachings, and healing powers. The article notes that Jesus and other prophets relied on the Spirit world to gain power. Jesus used his power in order to ... help people who were suffering and to change the social order of his time. The turning point in Jesus" life is when his cousin ... John baptized him. It was then that the Spirit enveloped Jesus and sent him ... ...

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The Bible notes several roles the Holy Spirit plays in the lives of people today. The Holy Spirit works in many additional ways. For example, one of these roles is to serve as a helper or comforter to us. The writing of the Bible itself was inspired by the Holy Spirit. It was the Holy Spirit that inspired people to understand their experiences with God and pushed them to record them ... . Within the New Testament are the books of the Acts of the Apostles and the Letters (Epistles). Some refer to the Acts of the Apostles as 'the gospel of the holy spirit'. It is placed as the first book af...

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... people around them. Greeks, in majority, believe to God and Jesus Christ; they are Christians. They have strong beliefs and they hold that Christianity is the best religion. However, there are people who belong to other religions such as Buddhist, Islam and Indus. Muslims, for example, are very dedicated to their ... do. That's because they mention for Him every day. But, there are, also, Christians who are very fanatical with our religion. The years after Jesus Christ's death, the first Christians had given their life for God. There were be patient a lot of tortures from non - believer...

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... much more complicated relationship with God. My relationship with god is basically factual and spiritual. 2. I view Jesus and a creator and a leader. Mostly I view Jesus as a teacher who taught all of the world's people and our great clergy what we know today. I believe that Christology is what God has been trying to say for all of these years. God has sent many ... dead your life will be happy and filled with new adventure. Honestly I feel that when I die I will be able to witness the second coming. I understand death as this when you die it is for a reason and nothing else but that. 8...

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... and knows our needs, and He wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. We should pray to Him and no one else. The Lord Jesus Christ commanded, "Ye must always pray unto the Father in my name" (3 Nephi 18:19). As we make a habit of approaching God in prayer, we will come to ... ; Later that day, I got a text from my Aunt and this is what it said: "Sweet girl!!! I wanted you to know that Emily shared with me the sweet thought you sent her. Sarah you are inspiring!!! Thank you for sending that. Emily has really been struggling with her body image lately. Your message couldn't have co...

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How Does Acts Elevate Peter? Acts elevates Peter by describing miraculous things that he did. The first occurrence of these activities is in Acts 3. In this chapter Peter and John were walking into a temple where they came across a crippled man begging for money ... but what he did have he would give. At that moment Peter told the man that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth to stand up and walk. After doing this Peter lifted the man up and he began to walk and jump around praising God. The next thing that happens is when people are selling their possessions and giving ... the proceeds t...

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... wild animals both day and night, and keep track of all their sheep, so none would go astray. Jesus is the shepherd of the earth, and will always look after us whenever we are in need. He came into the world to bring us back to God, and save us from sin. He gave his own life up so we ... could live the lives we do today. He protects us from the evil in the world just like a shepherd protects his sheep. Jesus as the Good Shepherd is my personal God because it gives me comfort to know that Jesus will always be there ... that Jesus is always with me and will never let me go too far astray b...

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... they do day by day. I think that it helps people understand we should not take life for granted and we should follow him through out his word, which is the bible. But on the other hand I think that it should take a movie just to make people believe in him or follow him now, because Jesus was a righteous man who never sinned. Also ... the movie reveals to people how strong Jesus was mentally to with stand all the cruel beatings and torture. When he could have just called ten thousand angels to come stop it all or to slay ... the men that were hurting him. But instead Jesus decided die f...

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... judgment-days, and into every assembly that a man enters, in every action he attempts, he is gauged and stamped." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson The Proverbial Mirror Since the dawn of time humans have judged and condemned others. People have continually judged race, social order, and religion. Realistically, who is to say ... judging others and you will not be judged. For others will treat you as you treat them." "Why worry about the speck in your friends eye, when you have a log in your own." The actions we take against others can be due to a lack of security in ourselves. However, that is not...

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... himself said, "See that you despise not on of these little ones; for I say to you that their angels in Heaven always see the face of My Father Who is in Heaven" (Matt 18;10). The feast day of the guardian angels is on October 2nd. Angels are spiritual beings with a free will and intellect. They, and we also, are free to choose ... to serve God or not. They have a soul, like we do, and they are the highest order of creation. We should take personal interest in angels because each of us is protected by one, and we should want to know as much about them as ... we can, as they see the face...

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... . John Proctor is accused of witchcraft. But instead, confesses to having an affair with his housekeeper, Abigail Williams. Elizabeth is the type of person lives her life in complete honesty. She is condemned her husband, John when she had lied about the affair after he had confessed to it. She just couldn't believe that he had just done that. Her insight was ... the fact that, John wouldn't admit to still having feelings for Abigail Williams. Rev. Hale is a kindly-hearted old man, who tries ... to get the prisoners to confess to the witchcraft to save them. He never believed in the wit...

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... , to be martyred because of his love for our Savior. He was originally chosen, along with six others, by the apostles to "wait tables", or oversee food distribution, for all of the Jewish followers that they had. The apostles could not do this job because it would interfere with the teaching of the Word. They decided to choose men who were full of faith and ... of God's grace and power", and he "did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people." For his dedication and his actions of truth he was brutally opposed by the priests of the synagogues. They persistently argued with Steph...

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... that it makes Christ's Love shine even brighter making it possible to achieve more with Gods faith, hope, and love. A Christian is someone who believes in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and applies it to his or her life. Becoming a Christian costs a person nothing but devotion. According to what I have read, ... free gift is Eternal Life. Becoming a Christian is being born again into Gods family for eternity. By accepting and believing in the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God the Father they believe they may enter a new relationship with them. When they accept Christ into th...

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... our belief. "Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. . . ."" These thirteen words include three references to God's unique nature and the core doctrine of the Trinity. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God. . . . Through him all things were made- (John 1:1-3). It is a Christian belief that we were created in an act of sheer goodness ... share in endless sharing of divine life God created us with free will. "Remain under control of our own decisions", Gods will is for us to have free will and the freedom to do good and avoid evil. Jesus states t...

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... did to finally become free with himself, but there were only three major ones. John Proctor achieved his freedom right before he died when he refused to sign the fake confession, when he made his peace with God, and when he showed his love for his wife Elizabeth. John Proctor had always tried to keep a ... cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies"(240)! He would rather die than sign something that would dirty his name forever. The town's people know he accepts the consequence of death when he says, "I can. And there's your first marvel, that I can. You have ma...

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... . On his way however, Saul was knocked down and blinded. This blinding had a secret meaning of his blindness towards Jesus as our Savior. The Lord then approached him saying, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" Saul had a change of heart and was converted to ... Christianity and his name was changed to Paul. Paul worked the rest of his life spreading the Good News alongside the other disciples. Paul is called the Apostle to the Gentiles because his conversion story was so incredible and inspiring. After Paul's conversion he began traveling on missionary ... and they were set free. Th...

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... for those who don't attend Church or have any religious background, who is Jesus? Is Jesus in our lives? Is Jesus the Lord? A psychopath who empathized with sinners around the world? Or just someone we see on paintings at church? For me, my view on Jesus is not just one short answer ... thoughts and never felt like an outcast or misfit kid. That was until I started learning about religion, specifically the Bible. When we started studying about Jesus, my classmates seemed to already know about Him. I on the other hand, was confused. Who was this guy Jesus? I learned that Jesus was a man bo...

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... since Jesus only visited one wedding, people criticized her & said that she should have only married once. Instead of feeling shameful about her intense sex drive, the Wife simply argued that God told them "to increase and multiply" (Prologue ln. 28). She sees sex as a fun & healthy activity to participate ... case her fourth husband dies, she has Jankins as a backup plan. Women need to have options regarding sexual partners & themselves to make themselves more interesting. The Wife argues that women do not like their flaws pointed out to them. "I hate that man who tells me my vices" (P...

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... that needed to be exterminated or Goats about to be killed for a major feast. For example, in one of the lines it says, "They attacked the towns and spared neither the children nor the aged nor pregnant women nor women in childbed, not only stabbing them and dismembering them but cutting them to pieces ... as if dealing with sheep in the slaughter house." These Indians had their peaceful world infiltrated by thugs and villains who claimed to be spreading the gospel. I can't even begin to imagine what I would do if I had to stand there ... and watch what these barbarians do to these peop...

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