Essays on Baptism

In this paperwork I am going to handle this question about the status of women in history. What roles were women expected or not expected to perform by the community? Has gender equality been into existence in the early days? The reactions of women as far as their status are considered. These are some of the questions that I will be handling in this paperwork.
Through the research, we find the Greek society practicing laws and customs that constrained the political rights and social access of females to such an extent that Greek women were abridged to simple trustees ...

- Introduction
Welcome. Here you can learn the basic things that you need to know about baptism. This website was created not only for Christians but also for members of other religious sects, particularly those who want to learn more about baptism and other related religious traditions being practiced by Christian, why they are being done, and even how they are being executed. The focus of this resource will primarily be baptism. It is divided into several pages, each having one goal. For example, there are pages that merely explain the history of baptism; there is a dedicated page ...

The Kingdom of Matthias lists groups of people upon whom Matthias promised to cast down judgment. Why did these groups garner his wrath?
In the text, Matthias develops a judgmental persona. He lists the kind of people that he would cast judgment. The list includes those that say that Jews crucified Jesus, those who say the first day of the week is Sabbath, those who say that immersion with clothes on is baptism, those who say sprinkling is baptism. Further, those who drink wine in bowls, those who eat Passover in the lower room, women who do not keep ...

Abstract

Despite receiving little attention from many, the subject of Pentecostal soteriology continues to confuse majority of the congregation with a few of them having little insight, if any on matters of the Holy Spirit and baptism. Often these subjects are tackled by church ministers who often suffer from prejudice, sometimes lacking the expertise to interpret scripts from the bible. Previous studies also do not offer convincing enlightenment on the same subject. Following this trail, this paper refers to some prior studies and continues to guide the reader through a journey on the study of the Pentecost along with its ...

The Khalsa is also known as the Guru Panth (Jacobsen, 2011). It a collective body of all Sikhs who have been initiated represented by five Sikhs who are referred to as the five beloved ones. Khalsa can be translated to mean free and it refers to a state of being genuine and pure among the Sikhs. The Khalsa was at first inaugurated by a Guru by the name Guru Gobind Singh on Baisakhi day (30th of March in the year 1699). The guru baptized five Sikhs and then asked the five Khalsas to baptize them also. The Guru then ...

Lutheran church is a protestant movement instigated by Martin Luther King. Martin Luther king was an ardent reader of the bible and realized that some of the practices of the Roman Catholic were not in accordance to what he believed was the right doctrine. He came up with a doctrine and initiated a revolution that led to the break from the Roman Catholic. The Lutheran church was therefore born and a visit to the church revealed some practices and rituals that caught up with my attention.
The service I attended began at 8pm with a session of intersession. Intersession ...

Redaction criticism is the theory held by many scholars that those that translated the early biblical writings altered them so that the bible could appear to be more legitimate. The criticisms reduce the quality of the bible writings by casting doubt on the inspiration value of some of its messages rendering the bible as untrustworthy as a historical document. The basis of redaction is that the second writer who is copying the work reduces, omits and alters the original work. Such is the case of Smooth Criminal by American rock band Alien Ant Farm. The original song was by ...

Religious studies:

Introduction
Charismatic theology
Research shows that a large number of self identified Christians in the world form part of the charismatic theology. This Christian theology is one that involves the practices as well as the beliefs that are similar to those of the Pentecostals and are mainly characterized by the use of spiritual gifts. The theology is mainly associated with is termed as baptism with the Holy Spirit and involves the empowerment of Christians with evidence seen through speaking in tongues. The charismatic theology which involves the charismatic Christians are associated with works involving use of spiritual gifts by, ...

Question 1Pick one passage from the assigned readings from Exodus-Deuteronomy other than the one on which you were a team member and name as specifically and concretely as you can:
- Liberation from what
In Exodus 1, the Israelites were treated as slaves, which mean they are bound by the Egyptians. The particular verses that states this is Exodus 1.8, 14. In verse 8 the passage explains that the old pharaoh or king died and a new king came into power. This new king did not now Joseph who served as the right hand of the deposed king so ...

Since the beginning of religion, as it is clear today, controversy has always been on the forefront. As early as before the coming of Christ, the religion has been known to be an emotive issue. A sneak preview into the early days of religion shows that Jews and Gentiles were perhaps some of the worst enemies in matters religion. That was because both groups viewed each other as lesser beings in worshipping and religious practices. This rift was mended partly during the gospel of Jesus Christ, and its completion was visible during the ministries of Paul and Peter.

Evidences of the shift from the Jewish gospel and the Gentile Gospel

The ...

Thesis Statement

Spirit baptism, according to many Christian doctrines refers to washing of the body of a Christian with the spirit. This is, usually, accompanied with the restoration of spiritual gifts to the baptized individual. The Christian definition of Spirit baptism is an occurrence whereby the Holy Spirit joins the believer with Christ and other believers who are also joined with Christ. The event of spirit baptism is therefore of vital importance since it helps Christians get connected to the body of Christ and in so doing get more spiritual fulfillment than in ordinary water baptisms.

Need for the Study

The study is important in ...

The Second Great Awakening

The history of the United States is coupled by many revolutions and reforms making the country we have today. There is mention of various groups and individuals campaigning for change in various states but little is said of the revolutions made by various religious institutions in the changing of the American society and the way things are viewed. The Protestants in the United States of America between the 1790s and the early 1900s. There were several protests by the Protestants and they were known as the great awakenings.
The Second Great Awakening was a revival by the Protestants which ...

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Baptists are Christians comprising a set of denominations as well as churches that believe in a doctrine that baptism should be conducted only to professing believers. The baptism should be done through complete immersion. The earliest Baptist church was founded in Amsterdam in 1609. The pastor of the church was separatists John Smyth. Massive spread of the church was witnessed in England where in 1638, Roger Williams brought up the first Baptist congregation in North American colonies (Newman, 1894).
The development of Baptist church was encouraged by certain factors, which directly influenced believes of a Christian. During ...

Introduction

The most significant period in the history of Christianity was witnessed during the time of Jesus. After his triumphant ministry, Christianity later, with the support of leaders like Augustus Caesar, became a dominant religion in the larger Roman Empire. However, it later spread to different corners of the world mainly as a result of the early apostles. Today, Christianity is one of the major classical religions in the world (Crouch, J.E., 2000). However, it has had to deal with schisms which have divided into numerous denominations, sects and cults. Mostly, these have resulted from the different doctrinal positions held ...

Theologically, Christianity is considered a teaching religion with its fundamentals on Lord’s revelation through the scriptures. This revelation discloses the character of God and His ways. The religion reveals Gods teaching capacity and directs the biblical institutions into the teaching mission. Integrating baptismal teaching as one of the essential elements is a command by Jesus Christ in the bible to his Disciples. (1 peter 3:15) Examining the baptism criteria in Old Testament and New Testament provide foundation for the teachers to understand it’s imperative functioning in the teaching fraternity .
Baptism refers to spiritual purification or consecration using ...

Globally, Christians usually have an interest in providing clear doctrinal presentation of the Holy Spirit in accordance to His purpose. It is clear that this is the time of understanding of the Holy Spirit dispensation and regarded as pneumotology. This is through clear illumination of the bible scriptures with the aim of revealing and glorifying the mighty Christ. The Holy Spirit mighty power is believed to transform Christians into victorious individuals as He transforms their powerless, dry, and fruitless church ministries into mighty, precious and conquerors entities.
The initial aspect that all Christians need to understand is that the ...

The ritual baptism commonly practiced by Baptists community. Baptists are Christians who believe that baptism is performed on adults(do not accept infant baptism). They believe that the ritual must be performed through immersion in water(not scatter and affusion). Baptism is performed through a religious law whereby a person is purified with water and becomes one of their own. Baptism continues to play a key role in the sacramental tradition of Baptists. This ritual has helped a lot in shaping the behaviors of Baptists. Baptists have come to understand the importance of forgiveness. It has contributed a lot ...

Introduction

There are many Christians that actually mark vital events that go on in the natural development of a human life in various ceremonies. Baptism is an important event in the bible. “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him”. (Matthew 3:13-17)These ceremonies are what normally provide an answer to the questions that people are asking in regards to life. Baptism is supposed give a reply to the questions and “what am I here for? and “who am I?”. (Senn 2001)Baptism is the ceremonial of starting into the Christian faith. A Greek ...

Introduction

The dictionary of the bible, a five volume biblical encyclopedia, was published between 1898 and 1904. The dictionary of the bible deals with language and literature contents, as well as the biblical theology. It was abridged by James Hastings with the help of John Selbie. Other authors were contracted to assist with the revision of proofs. The entries in the four volumes of the dictionary are divided alphabetically. The dictionary has a fifth volume that was published in 1904. The fifth volume is devoted to extra articles, maps and indexes. Although the book is described as a dictionary, the ...

Southern Baptists have been, for the last few decades, one of the more polarizing denominations within the Christian faith. The largest Baptist sect in the world, and the largest collection of Protestants in the United States, it ranks second only to the Catholic Church in terms of the number of Christian believers in the United States. Its history is rooted in the racist troubles of the American South, though, as it split off from the Baptists in the northern part of the country in 1845, in a disagreement about the morality of slavery. Once the Civil War ended, the ...

Arguably, the world we live in is getting stranger each an everyday. People have turned religion to be a scapegoat in condemning and justifying evil in the world. On a perspective of a veteran military, WBC (Westborough Baptist church) is one of a kind. The recent stand of Westborough Baptist church on thanking God for dead soldiers in the war front is a devastating and immoral act, especially to the families and the state that lose their loved ones in protecting the entire America. The church certainly, is known for picketing various funerals functions of American soldiers who never ...

Introduction

Confers grace
Washes sins away
Puts to death sinful tendencies and temptations
It is God’s gift of love
Faith
As God’s gift and Inspires love
Facilitates worship and aids in resisting temptations
Necessary for the fulfillment of God’s promises
Believers are made righteous and justified
Enables believers to be saved, see and please God
Allow Christians to understand difficult mysteries beyond their power
Saint Bernard of the Claviaux wrote eighty-six sermons on the Song of Songs and On Loving God. In which baptism and faith create a path for Christians to be elevated to the knowledge ...

Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is well known for its protest activities and the extreme position against homosexuality. Some of these activities include American flag desecration and picketing American servicemen’s funerals. Most individuals regard the church as a hate group. Due to this, the church is closely monitored by the Southern Poverty Law Centre and the Anti-Defamation League. Highlighted herein are the reasons why the church should not be allowed to continue with its disruptions and protests, especially disruption of assemblies like military funerals. The church may have its constitutional right to free speech, but I believe it should ...

Over the last two decades, the Westboro Baptist Church congregation has picketed military funerals of U.S military officers to voice their discontent with scandals involving Catholic Church clergy and the churches belief that God hates the United States of America for tolerating homosexuality. On March 10, 2006, was the funeral of U.S marine Lance Corporal Mathew A. Snyder killed tragically in line of duty in Iraq on March 2006. The burial was attended by marine officers and family members. The Westboro Baptist Church congregation travelled all the way to Maryland to picket the funeral.
The picketing was staged roughly ...

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A) My primary idea on a miscommunication between men and women often happens in a long-term relationship. At least, this is what I think after witnessing my parents interactions where this often a lack of words.
My mother takes part in amateur demolition and renovation projects. My father, on the other hand, does not. He is usually MIA when it comes to picking up a hammer—myself included. When my mother renovated an apartment, she had hoped and expected that her enthusiasm would encourage her husband to join in. He did not. But my sister, without prompt, volunteered. ...

Justification by Faith

Paul is one of the biblical authors of the epistles. Most of Paul's letters are addressed to the church by describing some of the righteous ways that the Christians can live. Paul’s gospel on justification by faith explains that for one to achieve salvation in the Lord, one must have faith first. This is essential for Christians because they strive to be righteous in God’s eyes so as to live eternally. This means that the person who may be tagged as a sinner in a given community can be liberated if he or she decides to trust ...

1. The nature and meaning of the creed
As any other religion, Christianity has its own religious symbols, values, and rituals, through which it expresses its connection with God. “The creed” is a prayer, a basic catechetical instruction1 a religious ritual but it is also a belief in itself. It stands for a statement of faith into God, the Son of God and the Holy Spirit. Moreover, it acknowledges the Christian values and traditions, referring to the key moments from Christianity. The purpose of the creed is to gather people to a common set of Christian values, to generate ...

Introduction

This research will mainly focus on two religious organizations these are The Westboro Baptist Church and The Woodlands United Methodist Church. These religious organizations are located here in the United States and they command a large following of faithful who attend these churches to seek the word of God who have been flocking them over the years to get the word of God. From my research I have carefully studied these two churches and how they conduct their services and also studied the church goers highlighting the differences and similarities between them. I have included both the contacts and ...

Introduction

Quality improvement requires approaches that are suitable to specific areas and operations. In addition, information technology is useful in helping QI measurement while benchmarks and indicators are crucial in identifying QI progress. In that respect, this report refers to Baptist Health South Florida QI plan and presents an analysis of methodologies for integrating QI into performance measurements. In addition, it analyzes information technology applications as components of the QI management. Further, recommendations are made for the suitable methodology and application given the chosen area of improvement. Finally, the use of benchmarks and indicators is explained in reference to the ...

Many states of the world have legalized same sex marriages or in other words, gay marriages. The trends regarding homosexuality are on the rise around the world, and progressive thinkers believe it is the right of individuals to marry whomever they desire. Even though, gay marriage is looked down upon by several religions, but there are people in a gay wedlock. Human rights activist often support the idea of gay marriage because they believe nobody has the right to dictate individuals about, who to marry. Catholicism is strictly against gay marriage, same sex relationships, and social acceptance of homosexuality; ...

The second awakening refers to the reprise in the 18th century, marked by personal opinions over theology and schooling. It occurred in different places each taking its active form. For instance, in western New York, it led to growth of new denominations, northern England the movement led to social activism while in Appalachian areas of Kentucky and Tennessee the revival energized the Methodists, Presbyterians and Baptists giving rise to evangelism. The revival meetings started in Kentucky in 1800 where James McGready together with two other preachers of Presbyterian preached for three days.
According to Hatch, one the major characteristic ...

Baptism of Jesus Christ

The passage is about the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. Notably, John the Baptist hesitated, informing Jesus that actually he, Jesus, should be the one to baptize John the Baptist. Jesus, however informs John , that he should do the will of God, so Jesus gets baptized by John the Baptist, and a voice from heaven is heard proclaiming, This is my Son, the one I love. I am very pleased with him.”

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus Talks to His Followers
This is the story of Jesus and his followers. Jesus’ followers went to the mountain ...

Introduction

Leonardo da Vinci is widely considered as one of the greatest painters and artists of all time. He is one of the most diversely talented artists ever to have lived especially in the ancient eras where art was not fully discovered. He was an Italian Renaissance polymath given than he combined many skills including those of a painter, scientist, anatomist, botanist, mathematician and musician and also a sculptor (Grack, 18). Leonardo has been described by artists as the archetype of the Renaissance man with many referring him as a man of a feverishly inventive imagination. Despite the recent times ...

Introduction

Baptist Health South Florida is a world class healthcare organization based in Florida with a team of 15,000 employees and 2,200 physicians in all specialties. The organization has a reputation for quality owing to its commitments and compassion of service and clinical excellence. (Baptist Health, 2014) In that view, continuous quality improvement is crucial to keeping and enhancing the hospital’s position. Thus, the report presents an analysis of the areas that would need quality improvement and the necessary tools for data collection as well as measuring and displaying results.

Report

- Areas of potential improvement
In view ...

Biography is a systematic account of someone’s life history which is written down in a book. Biographies present various important aspects in a person’s life. Some of these aspects may include tangible evidences about his experience in life and the circumstances he went through. Biographies are normally non-fiction stories about an individual written in a book. It may contain information such as place of birth, work experience, relationships and death in a systematical order. In the New Testament Gospel books, the dominant story is all about the life of Jesus. The gospels give a clear picture of ...

The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) refers to an independent church that is profoundly known for its excessive stance on issues related to homosexuality, as well as its protesting events, such as desecrating the flag of America and picketing funerals. Undoubtedly, many people describe the Baptist church as a hate group in society. In fact, it is monitored firmly by SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) and Anti-Defamation League, (Gerstenfeld, 2004). The leader of the church is Fred Phelps and typically consists of his entire wider family. The headquarters of the Westboro Baptist church on the west side of Topeka region. ...

Introduction

This research will mainly focus on two religious organizations these are The Westboro Baptist Church and The Woodlands United Methodist Church. These religious organizations are located here in the United States and they command a large following of faithful who attend these churches to seek the word of God. I have included both the contacts and the addresses for these religious organizations at the end of this proposal. The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) based in Topeka, Kansas was established by Pastor Fred Phelps in the year 1955 and it still in existence up to today as a primitive Baptist ...

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”1 The words of Jesus in the Gospel of John seem simple enough, but provide a foundation for the Lutheran faith and have been the subject of controversy for hundreds of years. When Martin Luther presented his protest against a “wanton preaching of pardons” and other perceived wrongs practiced by the Catholic Church in his Ninety-Five Thesis in October of 1517, he may have single-handedly begun the Reformation leading to a schism and the large number of Protestant religions practiced in the world today.2 The name “Lutheran” is actually an epithet used during Martin Luther’s time to ridicule those who followed his teachings, and the name stuck, although it has no derisive connotations today.3 In simple terms, the foundation of the Lutheran faith and my own beliefs is that “Jesus Christ is our only Savior from sin, and that we are saved by grace alone, through faith in Christ Jesus,” which directly echo John 14.6.4 ...

Abstract

Christianity has remained divided across many denominations. Individuals broke up from their mainstream churches to form other denominations. The Methodist church was one of the denominations that broke up from the Church of England. The paper will, therefore, look at the history of the Methodist church and how it came to being. That would appear at the official contributor of the Methodist church and the main events that led to the starting of the church. There will also be outlines of the common rituals in the Methodist worship service. The setting of the taking place of the Methodist church ...

- Introduction of the religion
The Catholic Church was instituted by Jesus Christ. The word “Catholic” means “universal” (Norman, 2007). “Love Godand love your neighbor” (Mark:12:29-31, The New American Bible). These phrases sum up the teachings of Jesus Christ which Catholics make as their guide as they live their lives following Jesus. At present, the Catholic Church is headed by Pope Francis from the Vatican. The pope is the vicar of Jesus here on earth. The leaders of the Catholic Church are the bishops and priests. They are tasked to spread the teachings of Christ and manage parishes, vicariates, ...

Introduction

The research will focus on two religious organizations, Westboro Baptist Church and The Woodlands United Methodist Church, both of which are located in the United States. The addresses for these religious organizations are included at the end of the proposal. Pastor Fred Phelps established Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) in 1955 in Topeka, Kansas and it still exists today as a primitive Baptist Church. However, WBC is not related with any Baptist denomination. The church holds extreme ideologies, especially against homosexuality. The Woodlands United Methodist Church is belongs to the United Methodist Church, which is a protestant movement with origins ...

Ralph Reavis wrote Apostles of Self-Help and Independence as a history of the Virginia Seminary and College (since 1996 the Virginia University of Lynchburg) of which he has served as the current president since 2000. Like the majority of the university’s past sixteen presidents, he is also one of its graduates. He has written works on Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement, and has taught at William and Mary and Howard Universities and the University of Richmond. Reavis defends the Seminary’s tradition of autonomy and freedom from the control of white donors and institutions, which ...

Introduction

The Amish culture was part of the Anabaptist movement in Swiss brethren that began in the 16th century. According to history the Amish is believed to take part in the radical reformation. The Anabaptist means a person who will be baptized again. Those who believed in Anabaptist had a freedom to choose whether they want to join a church or not. The Amish were a part of the Mennonite with whom they did not see eye to eye on some issues such as the shunning of people who do not follow their system and the factor of purity (Good ...

The baptismal scene in the classic film “The Godfather” provides a very ironic setting for the brutal murders that are taking place at the same time (The Baptism Murders - The Godfather). By exploring this irony of setting, we can better understand the film for its complex message and cinematic brilliance.
The contrast between the Church setting is evident with the brutality of the action taking place at the time of the christening (The Baptism Murders - The Godfather). The baby represents innocence, purity, and godliness that contrast with the sinful actions of the gangsters.
Visually the editing contributes ...

Predestination vs. Free Will: The Dispute between Augustine and Pelagius

In the early centuries after the Catholic Church had become the official religion of the Roman Empire there were numerous theological disputes on a wide variety of subjects that were resolved in church councils and synods, the most important of which were held at Nicea, Chalcedon and Ephesus in the 4th and 5th Centuries. One of the most significant of these conflicts was between the free will beliefs propounded by the Irish monk Pelagius versus the predestination doctrine of Augustine, the bishop of Hippo in North Africa, which remained ...

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Harry Ashfield and Danny Gospel languish in empty, meaningless lives. Both experience “tipping points” that inspire them to seek the Kingdom of God. Rejecting their pasts, they embark on spiritual journeys that lead them to sublimate everything to their quests for salvation. What follows are uniquely intimate and personal experiences that bring them to an understanding of salvation and the healing love of God.

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This paper will explore Christianity in general. It will include a brief history of how Christianity begun, the major groups that comprise of Christianity, and the various important Christian aspects. It will also explore how various groups differ on different beliefs. The paper also contains information on major Christian doctrines. Church activities are also mentioned therein. The various requirements for one to become a Christian have been described, and so have the various expectations of a true Christian.

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Introduction

Renaissance art includes the sculpture, painting, and decorative art of the time of European history known as the Renaissances. It has to emerge as a distinct style of about 1400 in Italy. The art gives the perception of royalty of the ancient traditions. In the LACMA, many paintings have used Renaissance art. This paper focuses on "Tommaso - Virgin adoring the Christ child with St. John the Baptist and two angels" from LACMA.
The artwork is of lots of significances to Christian as it shows the Virgin Mary appreciating his baby Jesus. John the Baptist and the two angels ...

Solzhenitsyn's first novel One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich was published in 1962 after a round of intense, routine scrutiny by Party officials. (Biography of A. Solzhenitsyn) It is autobiographical: ‘Mr. Solzhenitsyn, who spent 11 years (1945-56) in various prisons, concentration camps and places of forced exile in the Soviet Union because of some disrespectful references to Stalin in private correspondence with a friend, caused a worldwide sensation in November 1962 when his first novel, "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," was published in the magazine Novy Mir.’ (Kramer) There Alexander Solzhenitsyn wrote his masterpiece. ‘ ...

Religion, or belief in a god or multiple gods as well as belief-related activities, such as praying or worshipping, has various and history-motivated established manifestations in different countries. Religion has existed for centuries, starting with the holy antiquity, and reversed its direction due to a number of reasons ever since then. Religion in Europe changed its course from being politics-oriented to being apolitical, maintaining neutrality, granting political power its much needed laicized status after centuries of the Holy Inquisition and de facto governance of secular affairs. The USA, the country founded by puritan pilgrims seeking opportunities to freely exercise ...

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2.1. The moral correction system adopted by Warden Burl Cain in Louisiana’s Angola prison can be used as a basis of the Evangelical Christian (Baptist) religion’s implementation in the prison programs. The program is statistically effective, as the inmates upon release show a much better conduct and feel of rehabilitation than other programs. Before it was implemented, the Angola prison was considered to have the most violent conduct in the south. As crime rates got higher and higher, slowly effective concepts like Cain’s became the need of the hour (Ridgeway, 2011) He took this ...

Consider Jesus

Chapter 8 Abstract
I. Thesis
In Chapter 8, Johnson starts by presenting the traditional debate on suffering and God’s relation to it. In particular through Christ and the Cross. He presents the two main sides, one where God is seen as present in history and close to those who suffer. This position is based on Scripture. The other position, based on Greek Philosophy, sees God as pure and perfect being and as such He cannot suffer. These two perspectives do not meet.
II. Methodology
The classical positions of the broad debate are based on the Scripture, both from ...

A miracle cannot be explained with the laws of sciences or the ordinary human understanding, attributed to supernatural forces that exist in the world. The Bible provided GOD’S teaching, instructions and His will on humankind. The performance of miracles started in the Old Testament with the prophets and believers such as MOSES who were anointed by GOD to lead the children of Israel. GOD proved HIS existence to the people through performing miracles that an ordinary man would not perform. Those who doubted the existence of GOD in the Old Testament were convinced that there was a true ...

The Differences among Gospels Scholars call Mathew, Mark, and Luke synoptic gospels because these books present the reader with a biography of Jesus from an almost same narrative with close perceptions on Jesus life and ministry. Luke starts by dedicating the gospel of Luke to Theophilus by stating that he will record the life and ministry of Jesus (Ehrman 112). As I read the book of Luke I keep asking myself the validity of Luke. He was not present during Jesus birth but he narrates the story of Jesus explicitly. He even ties a connection between Jesus and John ...

Great Mosque of Damascus or the Umayyad Mosque

The Great Mosque of Damascus is located in Syria and is known to be one of the most important shrines of Islam. In fact it is probably the largest mosque in the world as well as being the oldest having been built on a site where there was a Christian church dedicated to St John the Baptist whose head is also said to be buried there.
The mosque was built in the year 634 and has undertaken several changes and modifications ever since. The tomb of the great Caliph Saladin is also located close by next to the Northern ...

How Religion Was Affected with Slaves before the Civil War

Introduction
At the beginning of American slavery, before the Civil War, either Christianity was forced upon the African slaves or it was denied completely. The white man's religion gave purpose to American domestic religious missionaries in their intent to Christianize the earliest of slaves predominantly in the southern states.
Numbers of the white slave masters believed allowing slaves any type of religion gave them, unwanted ideas about autonomy and thus, made them troublesome, lazy, and therefore, the slave masters would beat any slave professing their Christian beliefs. Holding secret gatherings to practice their religion – Christian or the numerous types ...

General outline of lessons:

Lesson 1: introduction of the general concept of sacraments. What they entail, and the general belief attributed to them.

Lesson 2: the sacrament of baptism and its relevance in the church

Lesson 3: the sacrament of Eucharist. The general concept of this sacrament and its associated ceremonial practices and its relevance
Lesson 4: the sacrament of reconciliation. The meaning of this sacrament. The understanding of its symbolism and its relevance
Lesson 5: the sacrament of confirmation. The relevance of this sacrament to the church, its associated ceremonial practices and its general meaning and value to the church
Lesson 6: the sacrament of marriage. The implications of this sacrament both social and ...

If you define religion as humanity’s response to the events of existence, then there could easily be as many different religions as there are people, as each individual’s response to life can differ significantly from one another’s, even in cultures that are predominantly governed by the tenets of one religious doctrine. Consider the large spectrum that simply exists under the banner of the word “Baptist.” On one end there is the extremely social conservative Westboro Baptist Church out of Kansas, which sends organized protests to military funerals and other occasions blaming most of the evils in ...

King Herod lived at a time when the Jews were under the rule of the Romans. This meant that his kingdom had strong influences form their Roman rulers. Herod embraced the Romanicization of his cities into commercial hubs. This flew in the face of Jewish expectations of a city built to the utopist standards of fairness recommended in Jewish teachings. Herod acquired his expansive kingdom through violence in a series of takeovers that were endorsed by Rome. He started by freeing his family and dethroning their arch rivals the powerful Hasmonean. Thereafter, he ran a successful offensive against all ...

Kateri Tekakwitha is the first ever Native American Saint. She is often referred to as the ‘Lily of the Mohawks’. The life story of Kateri is based on bibliographies prepared after her death by two Catholic fathers Cholenec and Chauchetiere. These priests belonged to the mission of Saint-Francois-Xavier. The Jesuit mission started its activities in French territories in North America particularly in Quebec and Upper State New York in the 1660s. The Jesuit mission though religious in nature was politically motivated because France wanted to expand her influence on other parts of the world. The Jesuit Fathers mainly targeted ...