...The Deity Of Jesus Christ And The Perspicuity Of Scriptures Vicki McKinzie Liberty University Introduction The Deity of Jesus Christ and The Perspicuity of Scriptures explains on how Jesus is termed as a supernatural being, who is thought to be holy and divine. The Perspicuity of Scriptures shows how God has made it easy for people to understand his word. Determining the divinity of Jesus has become a major issue in the current society. This is due to the major rise of different types of faith and the rise of many churches with contradicting messages about Jesus. In my paper, I am going to discuss on the divinity of Jesus in three major approaches. This approach include the theological definition, the biblical foundation and the practical application. I will also be referring to different points from the Bible to support my arguments. The Deity of Jesus Christ The fact that Jesus was born, his birth was termed as a miracle. His enunciation was brought by the angel, and He was said to be conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit. He was also to be born of a virgin. According to the Holy Scripture in matt 1:20-23, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel." This is a true representation of that the child to be born was to be holy and lead a divine life. The Bible still explains that Jesus existed even before he was...
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...the portraits, the coinage that was developed during 313 to 317 of his reign had a legend on them called Soli Invicto Comiti translated to "to invincible sun, companion(of the emporer)". This made it seem as though he worships the sun god, yet she explains that many only focus on the inscription on the arch. Which makes the viewers believe that Constantine was Christitan becuase of the words that translate to "the heavenly force that granted the emperor his victory". Marlowe explains that the fact that he was Christian did not matter because the arch actually meant that he has a new god he worships. This article relates to our class discussions about power. Kings and Emperors use dieties or gods as security to make sure their enemies will not think of them as an easy target. They use the god or diety to protect themselves as well as get the people of their ruling area to trust them. Getting the people to trust them is usually the hardest of the two to do. Constantine was unlike all other kings, he did not use the sun god to make his people believe him to be powerful but because he worshiped Sol. He made many pieces of art as dedication to his belief and to show that he no longer was Chrsitian. The Arch of Constantine was used togther with the Colossus of Sol as a way of telling viewers that he was welcome to others religions since he himself was now worshiping a different god. He decreed that his people could worship whatever god they chose. ...
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... | | |2.Vegetarian |2.Karma | | |3.Rebirth from karma actions |3.Humans suffer due to ignorance | | |4.Non violent |4.Self defence is viable | | |5.No diety or creator |5. Honesty | Part 2 Respond to the following questions in 150 to 200 words: 1. What do you think is the most important similarity and which is the most important difference? Use specifics to support your answer. Both religiions have a belief of reincarnation just with both different dietes. With minimal similarities everybody has a soul in one form or another. Jainism has no diety or higher “God”. Sikh’s have one that is refered to as “Kartar” he is the one “God” they have he is beleved to have created the universe. Jainism is almost the complete opposite with no “God” or creator. The soul is simply combined with matter. This...
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...`3 paragraphs for background and context The Reconquista 5th century to 1492 Jan 1 The black legend emerged after Spanish conquest used by enemies to largely discredit the Spanish monarchy claims to the Americas in particular. Ironcally moreover the black legend was based inrooted in the writings done by the Spanish. Espcially a figure whos name is Bartomlme Dailas Casis who was member of Dominican order and was writing in defense of indigouous people and indeed the cause of religion and proptization. He liked all members of churches was driven by political cocerns. Himself in fact had orgiannly been a Reconquista himself who enjoy spoiled of feudal rewards. Spanish interested in colonization. Antonio De Montesinos had a great influence Bartolom. Both of them asserted that the Spanish sovernty rested upon aboriginal people. Also meant their protection and guidance. This would emphasize Spanish brutallty and igore other major factors which wold play a major in the conquest itself. Included indigenous allies. Grandson Ferdenan Isabella asserted that indigenous people cannot be held in slavery and their own governments and recognize apart from Spanish empire. Also considered as wards of Spanish monarchy. Spanish crown stepped in governing any future conquest of indigenous people were to be conducted. This concluded the introduction of The Reconquista requirement. The White legend was able to acquire Christianity and was civilized. Got rid of human sacrifice...
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...because I am of Indian descent and also practice Hindu religion. I am well aware of this particular aspect of art and culture that we have covered during this course. During The Chola dynasty, the Hindu god known as Siva Nataraja (Lord of the Dance) was the perfect embodiment of Chola beauty. The Chola dynasty was one of the most dominant artistic, religious and political forces in south India from the ninth through the thirteenth century. Siva Nataraj was portrayed as the family diety because he was always seen with his consort Uma and their elephant headed son Ganesha, often referred to as the remover of all obstacles. According to the Hindu scriptures, Siva beheaded his newborn son accidentally and the only head he could find at that time was one of an elephant. This is the reason Ganesha appears with an elephant head on a human body and not a human head like other human beings. Almost every Hindu temple has as a central point of worship of a particular diety and the devotees perform worship to that diety by offering...
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...Catherine White World Religions April 5th, 2013 Humanism Humanism dates back to the Renassiansce days.The word humanist is derived from the work "umanista" which is an Italian term to describe a teach of greek and latin literature and philosophy. Humanism is the study of humanities such as literature, philosophy, and history. There are many different types of Humanism. They all have the same core beliefs but all differ in other ways (such as social beliefs). Humanists do not believe in any type of diety, supernatural beings, superstitions, miracles, or wishful/ hopeful thinking. Instead, they believe in self actualization and reason to solve problems and make life decisions. Their lives are based upon three things: naturalistic ethics, rational skepticism, and science. If there isn't hard factual evidence to prove something, they generally don't believe it to be true. They (humanists) have ten core beliefs that guide them through life. They are comparable to the ten commandments of Christianity. They are as follows: 1. The human species has evolved and is part of nature. 2. You are alive and aware because of the human brain and that there is no higher being that gives you life. 3.Humans need to have something to believe in in order to function properly. 4. In all forms, anything supernatural is a myth. 5. Humans can achieve great things when they work together and can also use those same abilities for destruction. 6. The behavior of humans has...
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...Based on professor Glynn’s lectures the arguments for the existence of God includes the cosmological, Design, and Ignorance and the argument against the existence of God includes the Empirical, Rational, etc. The Cosmological argument shows that you got to keep going backk.It is constantly looking for a source/explaination for everything. Scientist have came to the conclusion of the Big Bang Theory, but where/ who created the Big band? where did th invisible force come from? Is it from the all powerful but invinsible God? Or did it just come out of thin air? This then carries into the next argument where people may just call it pure ignorance. That is when people try to explain an already difficult concept with a more abstract concept with...
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...The Pre-Columbian peoples of the Mesoamerican area are a population that has since fascinated historians and archaeologists to this day. Exploration and investigation has brought to light the great advancements these civilizations made in the areas of art, technology, and even astronomy. By means of examining and analyzing the remains, the massive structures and artifacts left behind by the early people of these civilizations, we have come to know of their rich culture and traditions. One group that we know a great deal of, the Classic Maya, exhibited a culture that was not only sophisticated and ahead of its time, but also one of great art and rituals. What was of great significance to these people was the Mayan Ballgame. The ballgame will be analyzed throughout this text, signifying its importance to the Mayan culture as evidenced in various articles and how these articles contribute to our understanding of these people. Though these written articles differ in some aspects they are all effective in advancing our knowledge of Mayan history and civilization because collectively they communicate how the ballgame taught Mayan values and proper behavior, was crucial in Mayan ritual and civilization, and how it was used as an interaction with other civilizations. How was this Mayan ballgame played? All the information historians have on the ballgame derived from visiting the actual sites in Mesoamerica where these games were played and the interpretation of various glyphs...
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...such an object could not just come into existence by itself. Someone had to come up with the idea of designing it for the function it performs: telling time. “We see nothing except intelligence producing effects so marked and distinguished (Paley p. 232).” Similarly the universe exhibits this concept. For example, the sun produces light and that light helps plants photosynthesize and when plants photosynthesize, they produce oxygen which in return helps us breathe to stay alive. So this complexity and order of things is what Paley believes has a master behind behind it. "For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and diety, has been clearly percieved in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Romans1:19-20 .The watch and the universe both demonstrate consistency. For example the time of the watch is always regular and ticking, meaning it is consistent and that the universe is also consistent in that manner such as the way the planets orbit the sun. To all of these complexities, Paley suggests a designer is the most predictable explanation: God, as it is plausible that objects that display elements of design have to have a master mind behind them. Overall, to me this explanations seems plausible, even when encountered by criticisms. Paley’s argument is explained as follows in these steps: “ 1.)Human artifacts are products of intelligent...
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...other hand was also super successful as a leader, but his methods were all done with the idea of a central rule, used force and was much more distant from his people than Cyrus. 2. What was so distinctive about Zoroastrianism? In what ways did it differ from Hinduism and Buddhism? -Zoroastrianism contained both monotheistic and dualistic features. It was based off of prophet Zoroaster’s belief in two separate gods actually being one god—Ahura and Mazda= Ahura Mazda. -Hinduism & Buddhism are in India, Zoroastrianism in Iran; texts, mythologies, philosophies and beliefs are different from each other. Zoroastrianism is founded by the Prophet Zoroaster, while Hinduism does not have a founder. Buddhism believes in many different dieties. While Zoroastrianism Believes in one God. 3. How were the Persians similar to cultures we have previously discussed? How were they different? 4. Why were Persia and Greece so frequently at war? Why did the Persians eventually fail to defeat the Greeks? -The Persians and Greeks were frequently at war, once Cyrus conquered Lydia; And Lydia was the one to protect the Greeks before. Persia just kept trying and trying to conquer all of Greece, but kept failing. -The Persian’s eventually failed because of their lack of number and equipment of their army, while being so far away from their homeland. The Greeks were also so much more determined to win because if they lost, they lost their independence… but if the Persian’s lost...
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...The novel Things Fall Apart is a classic novel that was written in 1958 by African author Chinua Achebe. This timeless novel about the Ibo people of Nigeria mirrors society in many different ways. Two recurring themes in the novel are colonization and superstition, and they each mirror society in their own individual way. Many of the superstitions that we are familiar with today do not seem to be as far-fetched as the ones depicted in the novel, and yet the society we live in is still very superstitious. One may argue that colonization is a thing of the past, but the affects of colonization are still being felt in many places around the world to this day. Colonization and superstition are major themes illustrated in the novel Things Fall Apart and they also mirror life in our society today. The affects of colonization in Chinua Achebe’s novel Things Fall Apart are very prominent towards the end of the novel. After the missionaries have settled in Umuofia, the dynamic of the villages change. Obeirika, Okonkwo’s closest friend comments on the smarts of the “white man” in this excerpt from the novel: “The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one. He has put a knife on things that held us together and we have fallen apart” (Achebe, 176). This quote heavily demonstrates the effects of colonization on the Ibo people. The...
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...The Indus Valley Civilisation I n 1922, when the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilisation came to light, it unearthed a new era in the history of India. Though there is no unanimity among historians and archaeologists about the antiquity of this ancient Bronze Age civilisation, a general overall span of 2500-1500 BC is agreed to by most. The Indus Valley Civilisation was the largest cultural zone of the period – it covered a vast 1.3 million square kilometres. It extended from Manda (J&K) in the north to Daimabad (Maharashtra) in the south, and from Suktagendor (Pakistan) in the west to Alamgirpur (Uttar Pradesh) in the east. Again there is no agreement among historians and anthropologists on the issue of the founders of the Indus Valley Civilisation. However, recent research has thrown up some conclusive evidence on this front: the founders were of a mixed stock—proto-Austroloid, Mediterranean, and Mongoloid. Urban civilisation The Indus Valley Civilisation was an urban civilisation. The major cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation are as follows: Mohenjodaro (Sindh, Pakistan), Harappa (Punjab, Pakistan), Kalibangan (Rajasthan), Lothal (Gujarat), Chanhudaro (Sindh, Pakistan), Dholavira (Gujarat), Banawali (Haryana), and Surkotada (Gujarat). Common features across cities While there were distinguishing features between cities, they still had some common features. The foremost feature was the systematic town planning on the lines of the...
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...Heritage Assessment Heritage Assessment An individual has their own ethnic, religious and cultural background and they share the thoughts among families or the same ethnic background and take over the tradition and culture from generation to generation. Looking at someone’s heritage, it includes traditional health methods how a particular ethnic background people to maintain health, protect health and restore health. I would like to discuss about health traditions; health maintenance, health protection and health restoration among with three different culture; Philippine, Hispanic and Japanese. Health Maintenance Health maintenance deals with what different cultures do in their everyday lives that help prevent illness. In Philippine, people goes to grocery in daily base to buy the fresh meat, fish vegetable and fruit for the day and they don’t freeze or avoid using artificial flavor and MSG (Mary Smith, personal communication, April 30, 2014). In Japan where the author grew up till 18 year old, high school graduation, Japanese believe that what they consume, affect their health condition. Japanese eat fresh fish called “sashimi” as well as fresh fish with rice “sushi” which they are not greasy and high protein nutrition. Japanese drink different kinds of tea with meals and particularly the green tea is rich with vitamin C and high antioxidants Both Philippine and Japan cultures...
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...Chapter 12 of gamer deals solely with the topic of religion in China. Right away it is told that the Chinese do not worship any one god, diety, or force. They are very spiritual but have no set predominant religion that most people worship. The Chinese culture can be said to be a mix between polytheistic, pantheistic, and atheistic. In the past some sinologists and sociologists such as Jan De Groot and C.K. Yang have sought to fully understand China’s religious position and have conducted many studies about Chinese spirituality and worship. Through time it was found that two types of religion exist in China, diffused and institutional. Diffused religion such as Confucianism is part of the country and its systems. It is within the families, education, and the state as a belief. Institutional religion exists as a separate entity of the systems and is in itself a system. Certain religions like Buddhism and Daoism can be said to be this because of their separate institutions and priesthoods. Before todays beliefs, however, existed many different cults and sects that practiced a variety of values and rituals. Way back in ancient times between 2000 and 1123 BC existed the ancient cults which included totemism, animism, and occultism. After that came the humanistic religions when the Zhou dynasty came into control between 1122 and 256 BC. Proceeding that came Confucianism and Daoism between 772 and 481 BC. This was followed by the introduction of foreign religions and their...
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...Sumerians, the earliest assemblers of civilization in Mesopotamia, established their culture and beliefs based on their perspective of life shaped by their environment. Owing to the geographical location and extreme environmental contrasts in nature in Mesopotamia, it is evident that the inhabitants of this region were both in a state of astonishment and angst. Thus, this was reflected in their tales and stories. The Mesopotamians were humbled people who stressed importance in the afterlife, and devotion to their gods. Their culture emerged from the persistent change and methodological affairs they were accustomed to. In the epic of Gilgamesh, the story follows the heroic journey of a man who is “two-thirds divine and one-third human” to his road to attaining wisdom and piety (Gilgamesh, 71). It is characterized by hope and forgiveness rather than the presumed pessimistic attitude of the Mesopotamians. The story begins with an introduction to Gilgamesh, the main character, who is a ruler over his people and seen as and “unvanquished leader, hero in the front lines, beloved by his soldiers” (Gilgamesh, 71). Although at first his people are unhappy with Gilgamesh as their king, the story follows through with transformation of this character from a despicable, violent ruler to a hopeful, wiser individual. The prevalence of violence in Gilgamesh’s personality is a reflection of the destruction the Mesopotamians encountered in their nature. There are various occurrences in this poem...
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