... God (Philippians 2:6). He also took on full humanity (Phil. 2:7). In His incarnate state here on earth, the man Jesus Christ was unable to sin. He never did actually sin (1 Peter 2:22). He was truly tempted (Luke 4:2; Hebrews 2:18), yet "God cannot be tempted with evil (James 1:13)." Jesus" human ... referred to Himself as singular, while praying in John 17, "I and the Father are one." Jesus" human nature is exactly like our human nature, excepting sin. Jesus is referred to in Scripture as being both God and human (John 1:14; Galatians 4:4; 1 Timothy 3:16). Jesus is cosubstantial with hum...

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• Grade Level: High School

... caught up in the special effects, but pay attention to the real story. The real story was God's compassion for His people who were dead in sin, and the lengths that He went to give them a message of salvation. He sent you and me to spread the message of salvation, too. Do ... of the manifestations of the Spirit working in our lives is that we steadily become more and more sin-free. Only upon leaving this earthly life do we become totally sanctified (sin-free). I can't sin while my mind and my heart are focused on God, so I need to "pray without ceasing." - 1 Thess 5:17 I ... of a frien...

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• Grade Level: High School

... one true God, their eyes would be opened to the world of possibility that God has for them. They would no longer be slaves of their sin and false beliefs; rather they would be free to seek God's wisdom and blessing in a way that unbelievers never could. Neo's acceptance of the ... Jesus showed his trust in his Father's emphasis: "Do not put the Lord your God to the test". Both Satan and Smith were unsuccessful in their attempts to convert Jesus/Neo. The other agents represent sin and corruption, as they follow sinners without mercy. Any time a rebel would enter the Matrix, the ... agen...

• Word Count: 1590
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... only true faith of the only true God. But despite this, other contradictions between them exist, along with Jesus as the Messiah or prophet, original sin versus good deeds, and the path to salvation. Both Muslims, those who submit themselves, and Christians believe in a god, referred to as "Allah" ... Abraham's first son. Later, Isaac, born to Abraham by Sarah, comprises the first of his legitimate descendents. God demands that Abraham sacrifice Isaac as a test of faith, but because of Abraham's unquestioning compliance, God permits him to spare Isaac and rewards Abraham with a formal r...

• Word Count: 1597
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• Grade Level: High School

... to reason and express free will. Humans are the highest creatures here on earth and have godlike characteristics within them but the human right to free will is bound to test those characteristics. All three major religions share the teachings that because of the special status as humans, there is a special duty to love and care for the earth. When human ... "turning away" from god. When followers turn away from God and act in disobedience from his word that is called "sin". Christianity's notion of "original sin" teaches that man is bent on sin and has inherited this through Adam and E...

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• Has Bibliography
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... idea that it was by dipping the person baptized, or by immersion, while in some of them such a mode was highly improbable. Temptation: 1. Trial; a being put to the test. Thus God "tempted R.V., 'did prove'] Abraham;" and afflictions are said to tempt, i.e., to try, men comp. putting their faith and patience to the ... test. 2. Ordinarily, however, the word means solicitation to that which is evil, and hence Satan is called "the tempter" Our Lord was in this way tempted in the wilderness. ... of God." His public ministry was suddenly (after about six months probably) brought to a close by...

• Word Count: 2355
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• Grade Level: High School

... , experience and create inventions that have bettered the earth and our society. This prayer also allows us to show appreciation for our salvation from sin and the everlasting hope of attaining heaven; a haven of eternal happiness and joy. And most importantly, Thanksgiving permits us to thank God for ... viewed as insignificant now possess a greater importance. The Prayer of Repentance is a prayer which enables sinners to find much needed forgiveness from God. Sin is an everlasting conflict and is the one obstacle which constantly separates man from God (the source of all goodness, life...

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... authority is seen in his teaching, in his power over demons, in his healing the sick, and his forgiving people's sin. Jesus speaks of himself as the Son of Man, who came to give his life to set people free from sin. Mark presents a rapid succession of vivid pictures of Jesus in action, His true identity revealed by what He does, not ... of Jesus. All three gospels focus on Jesus" life; his teachings, his power, and his resurrection. In the Gospels, the authors illustrated that Jesus used parables in his teachings as a test of a person's desire for the Kingdom of God. Those who believed ...

• Word Count: 2415
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• Grade Level: High School