the resurrection because it is such an important subject in the Christian faith that every person must fully understand it. No matter what denomination a Christian is, they must agree to the fact that Jesus physically died on the cross and physically rose three days later. This was the only way Jesus could be the perfect sacrifice. As a way for Christians to be firm in their belief, God left us many historical evidences supporting the resurrection of Jesus Christ- evidences not only
Church by receiving the Eucharist and being confirmed, and spreading the Word of God. The sacraments are celebrated by the Church in order to show Christ’s presence in the community and to spread grace. The sacrament of Baptism was instituted by Jesus and first done by John the Baptist, and its purpose is to begin the process of initiating people into the church. Baptism reveals the inner dignity in every person, which means there is no inequality between people of different races or sexes. In baptism
The Shroud of Turin The Shroud of Turin, currently located in in Turin, Italy, is considered one of the most important and valuable relics, by Christians all over the world. It is said to be the shroud that Jesus Christ was wrapped, and buried in after being crucified. This makes it one of very few items that proves that Jesus Christ, did live, and was crucified on the cross. Not only is the shroud a renowned artifact, but it is also one of the most scientifically studied objects ever. After
And Will you pray to know that Joseph Smith was a prophet? So our first question should be why? Why is building a testimony of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon the first commitments we extend as missionaries? Why is it included in near every testimony you hear on Sunday? Why is this particularly vital? As Brother Stout put it last week in testimony meeting, our testimonies are like a building, and like a building they require renovation
one feels about religion in general, one of the most repeatedly used character types in all of literature is that of the Christ figure. One might even exaggerate and say that even people who do not know the full story of the life and death of Jesus Christ are familiar with the Christ-like character which has been used frequently throughout literature across the world. The Christ figure is only less used in those countries and cultures in which Christianity is not the main religion or those in which
Just how did Jesus become God? Bart Ehrman explores this highly contradictory question along with others in his book, How Jesus Became God. Bart Ehrman, a New Testament Scholar who currently teaches at the University of North Carolina, takes his readers back to the very beginning of Christianity where he explores the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and just how he became divine in the eyes of Christians. Exactly who was Jesus though? Jesus was to be understood as a first century Jew. Like most
The word “Christology,” as it relates to this essay, is defined by Musser and Price as dealing “with questions about who Jesus is and about why he makes the decisive difference in human destiny.”1 The term itself implies a philosophical and apologetic approach in a study of the Person of Jesus, Who that Person is, and role He plays in the continuously unfolding human narrative. In Augustine’s Confessions, the subject of the Incarnation is argued in a philosophical aesthetic, whereas in Pope Leo’s
accounts in Genesis (1:1-2:4a and 2:4b-25)? Be specific. There are many similarities and differences between the two creation accounts in Genesis. The first creation story in Genesis 1:1-2:4a 5. Describe the reign of King David in full sentences. Why do you think he represents the “ideal king” for Israel? The reign of Israel’s King David lasted forty years and was later referred to as the “Golden Age.” David was born in Bethlehem and worked as a shepherd. He also played the flute and the harp. He
The power of this emotional connection to Christ is illustrated when the author states, “The blood of Jesus flows over them, softens their hearts, and makes them see how great his love is…Many of them who were dead as stone have been moved by Jesus’ death, the constant subject of our preaching and they now cry for mercy” (sensbach 86). They were freed from the emotional turmoil once they opened their hearts to Jesus. The emotion they felt through Christ brought these slaves back to life because they
first two chapters of After you Believe, Wright focuses on major questions Christians are facing after they believe in Christ and the importance of Christian character and virtue. The book begins by illustrating a conversion encounter with Christ. The author then explains the challenge facing many Christians today. Often, Christians are unsure of what to do after they accept Jesus into their lives. Wright stresses that there is a lack of knowledge about Christianity and how to live as a Christian