Write a review within a range of 1250–1750 words on either Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective or Theology of the Reformers.

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Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective or Theology of the Reformers

Write a review within a range of 1250–1750 words on either Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective or Theology of the Reformers. The format of the paper will follow current Turabian format. The review must:

  • Summarize the main themes of the book.
  • Critique 2–3 main themes covered in the book. What are the strengths of the author’s arguments? What are the weaknesses?
  • Support your critique with well-reasoned arguments.
  • references for assignment: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-theol…
    https://books.google.com.mx/books/about/Theology_of_the_Reformers.html?id=DUBkAgAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y#:~:text=Theology%20of%20the%20Reformers%20articulates%20the%20theological%20self understanding,by%20describing%20the%20spiritual%20climate%20of%20their%20time.

In this assignment you will choose one of two different books written from different perspectives. Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective is writing from more from a theological viewpoint over time, whereas Theology of the Reformers focuses on the differing theological perspectives taken by the Protestant reformers of the sixteenth century.

 

Watch the two videos posted under the title “ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING.” How would you describe the “work” of Buddhist monks? How do they interact with the community of believers?

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Religious question

FIRST: Watch the two videos posted under the title “ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING.” How would you describe the “work” of Buddhist monks? How do they interact with the community of believers? (1-2 paragraphs, 10 points)

SECOND: Identify something in the videos pertaining to the monks lives and practice that you are curious about. Do some research and explain what you found. (1-2 paragraphs, 1 source required and cited, 10 points)

 

Explain the concerns that the Pentateuch raises about intermarriage with gentiles and explain how some of the other books of the Jewish Scriptures begin to modify the Mosaic laws that are concerned with intermarriage.

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DISCUSSION QUESTION

Write your first paper on one of the following topics. The papers should be at least 2000 words. Use citations from the appropriate texts to support your arguments

1. Explain the concerns that the Pentateuch raises about intermarriage with gentiles and explain how some of the other books of the Jewish Scriptures begin to modify the Mosaic laws that are concerned with intermarriage.

2. Explain the Catholic conception of the sacrament of marriage concentrating particularly on the concept of consent. Explain what Catholics believe are the good and necessary elements of a marriage.

3. Explain the Christian conception of the nature of love as it is revealed in the First Letter of John. Compare the ideas in the First Letter of John with M. Scott Peck’s notion of the nature of love. Explain how these ideas about love are relevant to Christian marriages. Also explain why Peck believes that people often confuse certain types of desire with love.

4. Explain what Gary Thomas in his book Sacred Marriage sees as the central purpose of marriage. What does he say that individuals should do in marriage so that this central purpose is fulfilled? What virtues does Thomas say are developed in a good marriage?

Are religious beliefs based on truth?Explain

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Religious Question

Are religious beliefs based on truth?Explain

 

What is meant by the Renaissance? Explain the shift in one’s view of the world that occurred at this time. What is the meaning of humanism and secularism and give an example of each term.

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Essay Questions:

  1. What is meant by the Renaissance? Explain the shift in one’s view of the world that occurred at this time. What is the meaning of humanism and secularism and give an example of each term. Finally, explain why the later Scientific Revolution was a “revolutionary” movement?
  2. What was the new religious conversion strategy that emerged in Christianity in the 16th century? Explain two reasons why Martin Luther broke from the Roman Catholic religion. Explain two reasons for Luther’s success. Finally, two ways that the Catholic Church attempted to stem the Protestant Reformation?

 

How is “kedusha” (holiness) conceptualized in Judaism? (In other words, how do Jews understand, connect to, or cultivate holiness?)

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Prompt Option #2:

How is “kedusha” (holiness) conceptualized in Judaism? (In other words, how do Jews understand, connect to, or cultivate holiness?)

Use at least two of the following sources to support your answer. You must craft an original thesis in response to the question. You might focus on one notion of kedusha or examine contrasting notions.

  • “The Missing Temple” by Dalia Marx
  • “The Centrality of Eretz Yisrael in Nachmanides” by Aryeh Newman
  • Texts from the collection labelled “Midrash on the Land of Israel”
  • Texts from the collection labelled “Midrash on the Temple”
  • “The Sabbath” by Abraham Heschel
  • The Temple (in class sources)
  • The Land of Israel (in class sources)

 

Based on parts 1-4, what would the message be to your church? Assuming that God was speaking to your faith community by this writing, what do you think he would be saying? If you were the one to present this to the church, what would you say?

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Title: Book Study on Ruth

Each student will write a book study, on Ruth, The paper should have the following five parts of about equal length.
*There should be no research or extra helps in this book study whatsoever. Do not use a study Bible or commentary or Bible dictionary. Do no research at all outside of reading this Scripture carefully and repeatedly. (Re-reading will be the key to your success, and reading different translations may help.) What are you quite sure about, and about what are you uncertain? Always indicate what it was in the Scripture that led you to your conclusion.

1. Deductions about audience and setting. Describe whatever you can learn about the audience and setting of the book (writer and audience) just from reading and re-reading Ruth carefully. When was it written? What did the audience know and not know? What kind of relationship exists between the writer and the audience? In what kind of situation does the audience find itself? (Do not make an outline from these questions – they merely illustrate the kind of questions you should ask.) For example, the first line of Ruth says that the story happened in the days of the judges. From this you know that the writer and his or her audience do not live in the days of the judges, rather sometime after, but both writer and audience know about those days. Read through the whole book looking for clues like that, and summarize your findings in this section.

2. Deductions about God. If this book was your only source of information about God, what would you know? Don’t look for things you want to find. Rather, pretend you knew NOTHING before you read this book, and now you know only what you learned from this book.

3. Deductions about purpose. Based on your reading, why was this book written? Assume that the writer wants to correct his/her audience, or scold, or help, or encourage, or comfort, or speak for God in some way. What does the writer want to accomplish? In different words, what response does the writer hope for in the audience? Always indicate what it was in the text that led you to these conclusions.

4. Outline. Provide an outline of the book. Do not simply use the headings supplied in English translations, but write your own outline with headings. For each heading, write a brief description, in sentence form, of what that section is about. Together, the outline and descriptions should clearly convey the overall structure, progression, and contents of the book.

5. Word to your church. Based on parts 1-4, what would the message be to your church? Assuming that God was speaking to your faith community by this writing, what do you think he would be saying? If you were the one to present this to the church, what would you say?

• Length: 6 pages only.
• Due: Ruth Book Study: Due January 27, 2023 11:59PM

Write a 2-page paper explaining which dispensations and covenants go together.

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COVENANTS AND DISPENSATIONS

A summary of the four covenants and four dispensations in a concise format will clear up many questions from previous activities.

 Read:
o Chapters 5-12 in Pentecost THY KINGDOM COME
o Chapters 3-4 in Korver PROGRESSIVE REVELATION

Write a 2-page paper explaining which dispensations and covenants go together. As you review the chart from chapter four in the Korver textbook, you will see the time periods contained within Scripture references which you will also want to include in your paper. Take the time to provide quality work as these papers are the core building blocks for your final paper.

To achieve maximum points for content and analysis, the following elements should be thoroughly addressed:

Definition of biblical concepts of dispensations & covenants including the two types of covenants. Example: A covenant is a… A dispensation is a …
Description and explanation of four specific dispensations.
Description and explanation of four specific covenants and the Scriptures.
Provide at least two academic resources.

 Submit as a file to the assignment Covenants and Dispensations Paper

What sets biblical Christianity apart from other religions? Can Christian dialogue with other religious traditions be a part of the calling to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom that Jesus preached?

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INT-244: Christianity and Other Religions

Complete the following prompts that consider how a Christian might benefit from a study of other religions. Support your personal reflections with examples and constructive thoughts. Utilize the course textbook and a minimum of three additional academic resources, which should include topic materials and external resources.

  • What sets biblical Christianity apart from other religions? (100 words or less)
  • Can Christian dialogue with other religious traditions be a part of the calling to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom that Jesus preached? Support your position with at least one resource. (100 words or less)
  • What can Christians learn from other religious traditions? Support your position with at least one resource. (100 words or less)
  • Can religious experiences or teachings in other faiths be validated as objectively true? Explain using supportive examples. (100 words)
  • How can Christians think critically about their encounters with members of other faiths within the framework of the Christian worldview? (150 words)
  • Reflect on your personal beliefs. How does your worldview fit within the framework of Christianity and other religious beliefs? How have your life experiences shaped your worldview? (200 words)

 

 

For the two books called Hope beyond Hell by Gerard Beauchemin and Raising Hell by Julie Ferwerday, write a report noting their principal points and important themes. Do you find the author’s presentation convincing? Why or why not?

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CUA Scholar Series Contrast/Compare Authors Views on Hope Beyond Hell & Raising Hell Books

For the two books called Hope beyond Hell by Gerard Beauchemin and Raising Hell by Julie Ferwerday, write a report noting their principal points and important themes. Do you find the author’s presentation convincing? Why or why not? (500 words minimum for each, OR at least 1,000 words comparing/contrasting your chosen authors)