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Pentecostal Beliefs

covenant and the new way. In Acts, Luke recounts acts of the Spirit. It is believed Luke wrote this to "establish Christianity as...

Tan's First Novel

all sorts of unsettling events. This is a fictional account but it brings into play very real issues faced by todays population. ...

European Difficulties to Transform from Pagan to Christian in the Poems "Song of Roland" and "Beowulf"

paganism was not about to go quietly, even though the poet describes the protagonist as a gift that, "God, in His mercy, has sent....

The Great Commission and William Carey

say that there are people in "our own nation" who are as ignorant of the Gospel as "South Sea savages," Carey grants the validity...

The Exception

group. She is a long time friend of Iben, a fact that was not revealed when Iben applied for and got the job with the organization...

Religiosity and the Colonization of the Americas

that their greater goal on this earth was to remain dedicated to God in everything they did. Winthrop instructs his listeners to ...

Abortion in South Korea and Religious Influences

was accepted as a method for achieving this goal (Beals, 2002, p. 24). During this era, the majority of women seeking abortions we...

Narrative of David and Goliath

his victories against large predators to his faith in God. Scholarship points out that many features of this narrative relate to...

A Hypothetical Christian Gaming Company

realize I must do more than simply trust Bakker. The next section of the questions involves the legalities involving entities suc...

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

implications about the similarities and differences between religious faiths. The heated debate between the wise men illustrates t...

PERSONAL GROWTH FROM MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY

from a Christian ethics position, I couldnt figure out how business fit into the whole mix. But I was surprised, and pleasa...

The Book of Matthew, Chapter 5

humility. Meek people tend to be on an even keel, they do not get angry or irritated with others, instead, they have enormous pati...

Creating an Outreach Ministry/Pastoral Marriage Counseling

addressing a culture that is distinct and with its own specific worldviews and orientations (Borthwick, 1999). There are t...

The Language of God by Francis Collins

idea of a scientist who believes in God is inconceivable. Science with its rigorous examination of cause and effect, its strict de...

Hope in Despair

different. Contextual Theology Bergmann reports five models of contextual theology, originally identified by Stephen B. Bevans,...

Christian Art n the Middle Ages

most trusted advisers and he penned the Opus Caroli, which stated the position of the Carolingian court on the issue of whether or...

Plato's Allegory of the Cave: A Metaphysical View

would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images" (Plato, 1969. p. 409). He then likens the philosopher to a prisoner who ...

Two Characteristics in Christianity and Islam

practice of prayer in the two religions is very different. Christianity calls for steady and ongoing prayer. They praised God, ask...

Comparing the Christian Account of Our Creation to the Yoruba Creation Myth

warm and light the new creation (Awolalu, 1996). Obatala then made human figures from dirt, human figures that were varied and co...

Developing a Conscience

When we accept His will, we know that we are responsible for our own actions so it begins with a desire for good, to do the right ...

History of Christ

historical Jesus is based on two recognitions. The first is that the Jewish Jesus from Galilee is different than the Jesus who has...

Exegetical Examination of Acts 2:42-47

(Net Bible). This choice is due to the interpretation that, in this context, these statements describe the beginning of various pr...

Interview with a 1930s Fundamentalist

interview is presumed to be with a fundamentalist Christian from the 1930s. 1. What are the origins of fundamentalist American Ch...

Emerging Christianity in the Book of Acts

have had too much wine" (Acts 2:13). Peter addresses the crowd, pointing out that the men are sober and relating this mira...

The Basic Tenants of Christianity and Islam

While there are some basic similarities between Christianity and Islam, there are also many differences. Both religions have...

Christian Virtue, a Pagan Villain, and 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'

In ten pages this paper discusses how Christian virtue is reinforced through the pagan villain in this Medieval epic. Two sources...

Medieval Burial Rites and Christian Iconography

In fourteen pages the Middle Ages are considered in terms of iconography and Christian symbolism's influence. Ten sources are cit...

Christian Conversion of Mexico's Indians and the Popol Vuh

In ten pages this paper discusses the Christian conversion of the Indians of Mexico and the Popol Vuh's relevance. Eleven sources...

Christian Music's Mid 1980s' Revival

In eight pages this paper considers the mid Eighties' revival of Christian music. Eleven sources are cited in the bibliography....

Pre Christian Concept of God and Mystery Cults

In eight pages this paper examines the pre Christian Mystery Cults that emphasized God's 'mysteriousness' and discusses its myths ...