Essays Tagged: "Christ Jesus"
Forgiveness
Christ Jesus some two thousand years ago came into this world to bring redemption for our sins. He d ... f Penance. The Sacrament of Penance has it's roots even as far back as the day of resurrection when Christ breathed out the spirit on the disciples and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you f ... (John 20:22-23). In Paul's second letter to the Corinthians we see Paul developing this teaching of Christ, when he says 'All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity
Where does the pursuit of Greatness of ourself lead to?
Must become great, and I become less".Now it is that we are not of our own When we live/believe in Christ Jesus.Scripture enlightens for this matter.Sons and daughters of God received sight for abili ... an spearheading -Leading to self -gratification/ Lordship.This total inflow of Self not God at all- Christ have no value in this scenarioAbsolute delving to the seen Greatness But the Lowliness of thi ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Gods Gifts to Men.
rity over Satan, death, and hell. When we accept God's gift to become united with Him through Jesus Christ, we also are given the authority of Jesus, and the right to use His name. (Romans 6:23 NKJV) ... His name. (Romans 6:23 NKJV) For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Ephesians 4:7-8 NKJV) But to each one of us grace was given according to the ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity
Distribution of Power Distribution of Power in the United States and avoiding a tyrranical society based on the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution.
eek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus". (Galatians 3:28) While no two people are created exactly alike, Americans have always ... e and the U.S. Constitution, reflect this belief that the source of our equality as humans is Jesus Christ. It is obvious in these documents that our nation's founders were deeply concerned with equal ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History
The Similarities between Judaism and Christianity
tial and vital similarities between the people of Judaism's relationship with God and the people of Christianity's relationship with God. Of course, there are a few differences between these two relig ... rences between these two religions as well. These differences are what make two separate religions. Christianity emerged from the religion of Judaism through the figure of Jesus Christ. Jesus was orig ...
Subjects: History Term Papers
Describe and explain how Christian beliefs have influenced Desmond Tutu's fight against apartheid in South Africa. Using the Bible
Describe and explain how Christian beliefs have influenced Desmond Tutu's fight against apartheid in South Africa.Christian b ... ians 3:28, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Which taught of equality for all as opposed to the racial segregation imposed by the ... claim freedom for the prisoners and give out free marshmallows... to release the oppressed...' This Christian belief may have been a key influence in Desmond Tutu's fight against apartheid. Also the b ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity
The war of Abortion (debate speech)
ich subordinates weaker members of the human community to the interest of the stronger: (To live in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life, 64).Legally, the right to life of the unborn ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality
How is Christ denoted the hero in "The Dream of the Rood"? What stated qualities mark him as a hero?
1. How is Christ denoted the hero in "The Dream of the Rood"? What stated qualities mark him as a hero?There a ... alities mark him as a hero?There are several lines in the poem, The Dream of the Rood, that denotes Christ Jesus as a hero. The personified tree remembers clearly the events that took place at Calvary ... ) was seized from his stump and created to be the cross that would bear the weight our Savior Jesus Christ for six long hours. Before the crucifiction, however, Christ would be the one who to bear the ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
How Christianity Took Place in Women's Lives
. I recognize no rights but human rights- I know nothing of men's rights and women's rights; for in Christ Jesus, there is neither male nor female." This idea brings about the role of Christianity to ... about the role of Christianity to the beginnings of feminism/feminist movement. The role of Christianity was a big part of women and men's lives. They would look upon Christ to see what was mo ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies
This essay explains the meaning and importance of Baptism for Christians.
An immersion or sprinkling of water that signifies one's identification with a belief or cause. In Christianity it is the believer's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection ... h, burial, and resurrection ( Romans 6:4-54 ). It is done in the name and authority ( Acts 4:7 ) of Christ with the baptismal formula of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit ( Matt. 28:19 ). It does not save ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity
Jesus
Live for Jesus Christ Ever wonder why people are living holy? Why do few churches shout unto Him? Who is Je ... soul if they are helping others, hoping for the best, and staying focus on the prize. Jesus Christ helps us tremendously. He gives us strength everyday, He gives us food, clothing, shelter, th ... #157; enough to live holy and the world be wonder what are they doing? Answer in simple, living for Christ. Jesus Christ feels good about what he has done and He is still on a full tank of gas. He has ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Christ
Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the son of God was born onto earth to die for the worlds sins, and of ... ns, and offer salvation unto anyone calls unto him and confesses their sins. Everything about Jesus Christ has significant meaning to him and his purpose. Take His name for instance; it in itself sign ... ything that is to come of the future of Him is all the fulfilling of prophesy from the bible. Jesus Christ is indeed the son of God but was born unto a Virgin Mary and her husband Joseph. It is ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
On R. Kent Hughes book "EPHESIANS: The Mystery of the Body of Christ"
EPHESIANS: The Mystery of the Body of ChristR. Kent HughesReligion/Christianity/Biblical CommentaryThe Apostle Paul and the 'Saints' of th ... nts' at the church in Ephesus.The Book of Ephesians tells us of the mystery of the union of between Christ Jesus and the Church. Through the Holy Spirit's movement in them, the bodies of believers joi ... ogether and celebrate in the guarantee that there is something other than this earthly way of life. Christ is the Head over the Church, relating this body of believers to the "heavenly places," with t ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity
Matthew 2 verses 1-12 - Epiphany of Christ
In the press before Christmas the Arch Bishop of Canterbury was quoted as saying that the story of the wise men coming t ... 2 and as accurately as we can see what God says in His Word to us about these Magi coming to visit Christ Jesus.Context - remember Matthew is written primarily to a Jewish audience - hence he refuses ... ame. Therefore it is amazing that Matthew tells this story of Magi (Gentiles) coming to worship the Christ child, whilst the religious leaders and political leaders of Judaism (priests and Herod) cann ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity
John The Baptist
John the Baptist was a forerunner for our Lord Jesus Christ. He was born to Zacharias and Elizabeth after an Angel by the name of Gabriel told them that ... as not custom to have a child in your late years. John is considered to be the forerunner of Jesus Christ because he basically prepared the way for all of his followers. From ... est of camel’s hair, and baptized people in the Jordan River. He preached baptism, the coming of Christ, and the repentance of sins. John started this ministry around AD 26. One day while John wa ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Socrates And Truth
It is true that as the Christian becomes more and more familiar with the truth he can then be able to spot truth whenever i ... ase that human nature is evil, destructive and self-seeking and we need a new nature, one that only Christ Jesus the God-man can provide.
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy
Mission
sh." (Mulholland) The Apostles too were called to be witnesses to the Good News and missionaries of Christ, "Jesus united them (The Apostles) to the mission he received from the Father…they wer ... to the mission he received from the Father…they were called by God as…ambassadors for Christ." (CCC) To Peter, "Jesus entrusted a unique mission…Peter is the unshakable rock who i ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Setting the stage for God's passion play
y involves factors that play important roles in the birth, the death, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Although there are many factors that helped in this process, this paper focuses on three maj ... hen spoke of a more spectacular temple, "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rise ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity
Liberty
e discipleship. The first scripture 1 Cor. 1-2: Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctifie ... called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours.� The second scripture: 2 Peter 1 Simon Peter, a servant and ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Ways to bring glory to god
onvenient for you. Instead, in whatever you say and do, it should be for bringing someone closer to Christ Jesus, so that they may know of God's love, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 10:33. In addition ... r." There are many instances that you can praise God this way, the most often being in church. Many Christians praise God this way, whether it be singing during worship or through prayer.Another way t ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity