Christian theology is rational reflection upon Jesus. In Mark’s gospel, the dominant image of Jesus is of one who suffers. If Christians believe that Jesus is the epitome of God’s revelation to us, how does Mark’s portrait of Jesus impact your own image and understanding of God?
What is your doctrinal understanding of the person of Jesus? Be sure to include Scripture references either in text or as footnotes.
Essay Topic: Considering that luke 21:17 in the Greek language, and especially that Luke 17:21 – 22, kingdom of god is among you. This is held true even though kingdom of god is within you. Word limit: 500 words What is an Argumentative Essay? Argumentative essays are often called persuasive essays because their purpose is …
“What does the Bible say about homosexuality?,” how would you answer? In your response, you must offer a discussion of biblical texts but should also critically engage at least two of the four contemporary authors that we have read on the issue of homosexuality (Hays, Ratzinger, Brooten, or Martin). In …
This week’s prompt: Using standard form, outline Descartes’s skeptical argument using God or an evil demon in your initial post. In responses to others, consider either 1) how to make the improve your peer’s interpretation or 2) how one might object to Descartes’s skepticism. Each week we will have discussions, in which we will practice …
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Context God is a relational God. How does God’s nature as relational shape the world that you live in and how you understand that world? How does the world shape the relational God? How do you see the impression and influence of organized Christianity in today’s world? This assignment asks you to prepare to have …
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Research the context of each of these passages and write your first draft of your paper for each passage. Then review Bock’s article on “The Use of the Old Testament in the New,” and make sure you understand his categories for the use of the OT in the NT, especially (1) Prophetic Fulfillment and …
Chapter One: Why Do We Exist? The Image and the Kingdom of God What does it mean that humans are created in God’s image? Nature or Function? What is the position of “man” in relation to God and the rest of creation? What is God’s kingdom? Realm or relationship? The Creator Creature Distinction What …
Before you begin this assignment please go to: https://www.churchofsatan.com/ Imagine you have been hired to conduct field (qualitative) research on the topic of the Church of Satan. Please answer all of the discussion questions: First discuss the beliefs of the Church of Satan. Please visit the section on beliefs and practices. Are there any surprises? …
1. Pastoral Counseling is: 2. The term dysfunctional means: 3. People with a self-righteous conscience are: 4. How does Pastoral Counseling merge Theology and Psychology? 5. How can CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) help Pastoral Counseling?
