Paul's views on the proper relationship of Judaism to Christianity The spread of Christianity to the Non-Jews or Gentile world could not have been possible without the works of one man, Paul of Tarsus. ... You would think that Paul someone who grew up in good Jewish family, would agree with this notion but he clearly disagree with this. ... On the view on what leads to salvation Paul says "For we hold that a man is justified by faith apart from works of law." ... Paul also ties the Holy Spirit into this relationship. ... To conclude Paul views on the relationship between Jews and Chr...

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Paul had traveled to Philippi and then to Greece for the first time. ... They formed a community of believers there and Paul was the founder of this new Christian community. ... After Paul, Timothy, and Silas had left Thessalonica, Paul became concerned about them because he heard that there were questions within the community that they were unable to resolve on their own. Paul sent his assistant Timothy back to them to help them work through these problems. When Timothy returned to Paul with a report on conditions at Thessalonica, this served as the occasion for Paul's letters. ...

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According to Campolo in Adventures of Missing the Point, "Scholars believe this is what Paul refers to when he says 1 Cor 14:35" (145). ... Paul refers to many ordained women in the Bible. ... In Romans 16:1-2, Paul commends Phoebe, a leader in the church of Cenchrea, as a noteworthy Christian (Holy, 948), which contradicts the interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:11-15 where Paul "excludes" women from teaching or leading. ... Scripture is alluded to when people argue that Paul specifically left women out of leadership positions within the church. However, there is good reaso...

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"It's 1997, I"m sitting in my room asking myself the question that will change my life. What is my purpose in life? At that time I was pretty sure that I was suppose to be a professional baseball player. But God had some different plans. That next morning I woke up to go to church camp. I was ju...

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However, we can see Paul blaming the Galatians about their fickleness of obeying the false messages in Galatians 1:6-9. Paul tells us that those messages from the false prophets are denying Christ's message. ... I think that we as Christians must know the Bible in detail so that we won't be confused by any others but tell the truth like Paul tells us here. ...

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The Apostle Paul frequently uses this passage as a guideline when discussing women and women's issues. ... First of all, this was a letter written by Paul to a young preacher named Timothy. ... Furthermore, in 1 Corinthians 11: 4 - 5 Paul states, "Every woman who prays or prophesies. . ." ... She accepted the Gospel message from Paul and Silas while at a place of prayer. ... For this reason Paul encourages wome...

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Paul rides a rocking horse to become close to god, whereas the biblical figure of Saul/Paul was riding a horse into Damascus when he he encountered and became close to god. other references to this are the fact that the writer makes note of Paul's eyes, which in the bible Saul is struck blind briefly by god. ... Paul uses the rocking-horse a lot like catholics would use a rosary to pray with. ... Paul is growing up in poverty, Jesus grew up in poverty. ... Paul had unconditional love for his mother, Jesus had unconditional love for everyone and god. Paul sacrificed himself for his fami...

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In CHRISTIFIDELES LAICI, Pope John Paul II told people around the world that: "Above all, the common outcry, which is justly made on behalf of human rights--for example, the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture--is false and illusory if the right to life, the most basic and fundamental right and the condition for all other personal rights, is not defended with maximum determination." In this excerpt from his document about the vocation and mission of the church and the world, Pope John Paul II reminds us of our responsibility as Catholics in the world today. ...

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This is critical to any Christ centered body, as it is so beautifully said by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:13, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. ... Another verse that is often stated by those within in this view is said by Paul in 1st Peter 1:4-5. ... Anyone siding to this view sees these words from both David and Paul as clearly meaning God takes all responsibility on the matter of salvation and no matter what short fall occurs through our mere human abilities God will not abandon, nor will he let those within the body of Christ lose their place in his kingdom. ... In th...

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As for the specifics in baptism we find Paul true to the teaching of Immersion. ... In order for anyone to have been baptized by Paul they would have had to come to where he was in order for it to take place. ... It is also interesting to note that by Paul's time the practice of believer baptism was not even questioned. ... Paul's Gospel message can be condensed to eleven words "Believe on the Lord, Jesus Christ, and you will be saved"(White 1960). ... In ad...

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Assignment 1 Who is the author and to whom is he writing? Paul is writing to Titus What problems or challenges does the author appear to be addressing? He is trying to help Titus by giving him personal authorization and guidance in meeting opposition, instructions about faith and conduct, and warn...

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INTRODUCTION In his book "Love of Enemies" William Klassen examines the various interpretations of love of enemies in relation to war and peace in the Jewish and Christian faiths. Klassen has three distinct concerns that make an influence on his views on peace. First, Klassen feels he has a responsibility, as a student of the bible, to listen to the word of the bible. He feels that most of the Anglo-Saxon scholars have not done a good job of actually listening to the word and what it really means. Klassen believes that the use of references to the biblical word a...

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The Apostle Paul sheds some additional light on the subject in the book of Romans. ... (Ro 7:20) In frustration Paul goes on to exclaims: "Oh wretched man that I am, who will free me from this body of death?" ... Actions are external functions yet Paul clearly refers to sin as dwelling inside him. ... The sin that dwells within Paul in his letter to the Romans is the spiritual separation from God. ... As disturbing as it may be, Satan is referred to as the ruler, prince, or god of our world by Paul (2 Co 4:4) and by Jesus (Jo 12:31, Jo 14:30). ...

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Another research material used was an Internet publishing of a statement by Pope John Paul II. ... (Lecture) Christianity In one of his statements, Pope John Paul II emphasizes the biblical quote that humanity is not complete without women. ...

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There is much concern in my mind about the issue of speaking in tongues. Without a doubt this is the most controversial of all the spiritual gifts of today. Many positions are held by all sides, some are pro, con, and even middle ground on this subject. Yet I find the idea of tongues speaking toda...

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In Job the reference to the sword is made as the tool of punishment, this coincides with New Testament teachings of Paul as he writes to Rome and sates in Romans 13:3-4, "For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. ... Here we see Paul recognize authority and give power to the authority to use the sword (capital punishment) at God's instruction. ...

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My Outlook of Religion In our culture today we live in a society that has shifted its focus to career, money, and personal gain. We have lost much relative to our belief in Jesus Christ and his message. The scientific and technological advances in medicine have lessoned the impact that the mess...

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These 27 seven books are broken down into five parts: the 4 four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; Acts (Book Of History), Romans - Hebrews, the 14 books of Paul's Epistles, James-Jude 7 Books of General Epistles, and Revelations, the book of prophecy. ...

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Paul, who studied Jesus, knew very well about the love of Jesus which followed Paul all his life until he was able to say: "And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. ...

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1. Briefly state your view on the value of human life in relation to everything else. Why do you hold to that belief? -I believe in Genesis 1:27 personally. (So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.) I, myself, sometimes struggle on...

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There does exist one peace of literature written as a handbook for man to guide him throughout life's journey. This book is called the Holy Bible, and though there is but one author, many penned the words. Luke, who several think to be an apostle of Jesus, he was actually a gentile, an educated phys...

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In the Bible Philippians 1: 20-26, the Apostle Paul contemplates whether it is better to live or to die. ?... Paul chose to live because he thought that he personally had unfinished work on Earth. ...

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One example is Saul who did everything he could to try and stop the growth of Christianity ends up being Paul. ... Both believe in one god and believe in similar stories like Abraham, Noah, Paul and Moses for example. ...

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Truth an Attribute of God The definition of truth according to Webster's is conformity to fact or actuality, reality, actuality. Ryrie defines truth as "agreement to that which is represented it includes veracity, faithfulness, and consistency." To say that God is true is to say that he is consi...

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Creative expressions are used to deepen our understanding of religion and the different religious teachings bin them. They convey through music, film and literature. Furthermore music essential part of creative expressions as it holy mentioned that we should praise God through music - ''sing to him,...

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