x What did you think about the concepts presented in Chapter 12, in Brown, regarding the role of parents? Did you agree or disagree? Which one of the concepts presented is something you could apply to your coaching situation currently? Your posting is worth 10 points.
Matthew utilises references from the Old Testament which apply to Jewish audiences and their existing knowledge and provides a foundation of familiarity and authority; by drawing similar prophecies and direct quotations from the Old Testament, the prophecies which were made to the Jews by different prophets and relating them primarily to Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew uses these prophecies as how they were fulfilled by Jesus and how he primarily fits into the role of the Jewish Messiah. In summary, the Gospel of Matthew’s reliance on his audience to serve the purpose of establishing Jesus identity as a Messiah and fulfilment of the God’s promises in Jesus. Reference List Ehrman Bart, D 2023, Jesus, the Jewish Messiah: the Gospel According to Matthew, Oxford University Press.
Bart D. Ehrman. The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings. New York: Oxford University Press, Fifth edition, 2012 SUMMARY The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings is an 536 page, illustrated, historical guide to early Christianity and many of the early writings of the time—not just those of the New Testament Canon. As the title boasts it is used as an introduction textbook for scholars studying the New Testament.
Chapter four of N.T. Wright discusses the difficulties of reading scripture. Interpretation is the main issue as it requires exegesis and hermeneutics that will indicate what the writer was trying to say and how it applies to us today. In this section, we are dealing with the Sermon on the Mount that deals with the coming kingdom of God. Wright states the larger truth; “God’s future is arriving in the present, in the person and work of Jesus, and you can practice, right now, the habits of life which will find their goal in that coming future (Wright, 103). The author makes a clear contrast between happiness ad blessedness (104).
Chapter 9 religion ad society book chapter 9, page 65, caught my attention for the reason it discusses the topic evangelism. This chapter deliberates how members at Grace Taiwanese have a mission by evangelizing individuals to come and hear the word of God. There is a quote on page 65 its says “Christians have a duty to proselytize as salvation is offered by God only those who accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Through evangelicals bring salvation to the world.” What Taiwanese church is trying to succeed is by evangelizing and converting individuals about the word of God.
Hello. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Krista Terry, and I was asked to speak to you today. The scripture Alma chapter 5, verse 14 in the book of Mormon says “And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?”
The Beatitudes are a set of teachings that were given by Jesus Christ in the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew. The Beatitudes describe a way of life that is characterized by humility, compassion, and a commitment to working for the common good. The teachings emphasize the importance of living a life focused on God and others, rather than on personal gain or self-interest. The Beatitudes also encourage individuals to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in their lives, and to work towards peace, justice, and reconciliation. The Beatitudes help to make a positive change in our world.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they will see God. These excerpts from the beatitudes are examples of the righteous intentions of God which are used to affirm adherents of Gods legitimate benevolence . For they are not judged nor unfairly treated for the woes, hardships, and sacrifices they experience or conduct within their lives. Morally the Beatitudes foster messages of fairness and exemplifies the essence of “you reap what you sow” which is the basis of Gods justice - Shown through “Blessed are the merciful” and “Blessed are the pure in heart”.
“The Sermon on the Mount” is an excerpt from the Gospel of Matthew. In this story Jesus charges his followers to follow his eight beatitudes. The most important beatitude Jesus states at the mount is “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven”(Matthew 5:10-12). This is the most important beatitude because it helped the early Church. This line is the inspiration to martyrs, that in their deaths then inspired others to become Christians.
Some people say the Beatitudes are impossible to do today; they are confounding because they tell us to live our lives with hope and happiness in a dying world. One specific argument that arises between the Beatitudes is whether people that actively following Christ can be soldiers in war. How can someone be a peacemaker, show mercy and meekness in an active line of duty? If you take this Beatitude in a literal sense, you may see a contradictory statement, but if think on it in a more spiritual aspect, you gain understanding. When thinking about the situation of war think about it in the perspective of the lesser of two evils and that war are justified.
Chapter 3: Old Testament Materials for a Relational View of Providence Involving Risk (Agreement with the Major Themes of Scripture) 3.1 The Introduction. The author opens the discussion by telling us that many theologians have developed a “risk-free” model of providence that demonstrates that they believe that God exercises meticulous providential control — his creatures are simply acted upon. The author also states that this view is usually supported by a number of Scriptures (Ps 47:7-8; Is 29:16; Jer 18:1-6; Rom 9:21; Mt 5:45 and Mt 10:29). However, in this section, the author moves to prove that the Old Testament provides us with much material to confirm that God is capable of and has been involved in a relationship with his creation that involves "give-and-take", insomuch that it is understood that He does take risk as it relates to the fulfillment of his goal for his divine providence. 3.2 The Creation and Its Divinely Established
The Bible chapter I introduces how God made the sky and the earth. After making the sky and the earth, he worked six days to decorate the world, which let the world become colorful. So the seventh day was to rest, which called the Sabbath or the Lord’s day still, in which people can rest and worship. From this story, I have some understand about why American people usually worship and rest on Sunday.
Much like how Aeneas put his life in danger to protect his city and rescue his family from Troy, Jesus teaches self-sacrifice, and one’s commitment to their family however, he reinterprets the definition of family and society. Jesus declares: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me………..and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me” (Matthew 10: 37-38). Jesus redefines family to be his disciples that devote their entire lives to God. He refines the ideas of society through the Beatitudes by proclaiming the “blessed” which is the model discipleship. The Beatitudes are part of Jesus’ teachings on paving a path to Heaven through selfless acts and compassion; he quotes: “let your light shine before other, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven” (Matthew 5:
This quote by Jesus was speaking to the people during the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus would often teach his lessons in the form of parables. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a lesson. In this instance, he tells of two men and their houses. One who builds on a rocky foundation, and one who builds on a sandy foundation.
Obedience becomes such a big part that "living by God" comes from this time. The Bible even stating, "In order for "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according
