Monday morning, I only had a limited amount of time to read God’s word and have my devotions. I decided to read the passage that went along with our discussion to prepare my heart for the day. I was excited that it was in Genesis 3 because I have personally studied this chapter, but better yet, my pastor preached on this chapter Sunday night. I know Satan is the father of lies, however, it amazes me how subtly he does so in this chapter.
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Jonathan, I agree with your statement we do tend to view the New Testament through the lens of our twenty-first-century culture. Even though we know that it's not the best way to interpret the New Testament we seem to get a better grasp from doing this. I like how you brought up the original authors of the New Testament and how they wrote through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Yes, it is difficult to fit in someone else's shoes, but the Holy Spirit that existed when scripture was penned can lead, guide and direct our path today just as it did then. I would agree with you that the three methods that the authors bring forth are a great way to view the New Testament.
In this book, the main point Gonzalez wants the reader to understand first and foremost is just being able to see the Bible through the eyes of a person of Hispanic decent. This forces the reader to see the Bible in a whole new perspective. It’s vital that each person should be able to understand biblical concepts and be able to identify with them. It’s part of what makes the Word so powerful for many. The author feels an importance to point out that it is critical that every person be able to have this type of connection to the Scripture, understanding that backgrounds and life views play a role in this type of comprehension.
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Then Jeremiah soon learns that it takes remarkable events to happen in our lives to make changes sometimes. Jeremiah demonstrates many teachings and practices to the people to make them realize religion come within. He becomes to realization that it takes certain requirements for the people to see that the external justification are just the easier path taken. It will take him to show them. Jeremiah never abandoned the people, he cared.
We, however, share many characteristics with ancient Babylon and will be confronted with much of our country’s evil when holy war occurs. Not only does holy war allow for our evil to be confronted, but it also allows us to live more peacefully. In “Chapter 16: Agents of Wrath,” God’s coming holy war will drive out the evil forces that are corrupting the earth. Therefore, we will live better lives instead of wallowing in sin and misery. When holy war is understood, the often caricaturized lake of fire is able to be explained.
Biblical perspective should be our worldview, so when one states that we are integrating our worldview into the classroom, theoretically they should be integrating Biblical principles into the classroom (MacCullough, 2008) In his book , "The Universe Next Door", James Sire defines worldview as providing a foundation on which we live, move, and have our being based on stories from our heart whether they be true , partially true , or false . Another definition of worldview is defined as, “a set of presuppositions or assumptions which we hold consciously or subconsciously about the basic makeup of our world (McCullough p.14). Worldview also deal with our background; culture; values; philosophy of life; religious choices and faith together, creating our identity.
