Read Luke 5:1-11; 9:22-25 (chapter 5, verses 1 through 11 and…
Read Luke 5:1-11; 9:22-25 (chapter 5, verses 1 through 11 and chapter 9 verses 22 through 25). Briefly respond to the following: QUESTION 2) What does each of these two passages (Luke 5: 1-11 AND Luke 9:22-25) teach us about what it means to be a follower of Jesus? (Take some notes for each passage.)
Initial posts: Identify and explain how an element from Verbum…
Initial posts: Identify and explain how an element from Verbum Domini sections 109-120, fits with any aspect of Dei Verbum. This is an opportunity to make creative connections between these two documents which are themselves interrelated.
Some Christians argue that the Catholic relationship with Mary and…
Some Christians argue that the Catholic relationship with Mary and the saints draws worship from the Lord himself and should therefore be forbidden. How would Catholics respons to this? Are they actually worshipping Mary and the saints, or does this form of devotion add to the worship of God?
Discuss the three marks of existence (trilaskshana) in Buddhism:…
Discuss the three marks of existence (trilaskshana) in Buddhism: impermanence (anicca/anitya), suffering (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). Then compare and contrast the concept of impermanence in Buddhism with the same concept in Hinduism (as found in the Katha Upanishad in the Upanishad reading we used in the Upanishad activity starting on page 61). Hint, the Upanishads […]
Please answer one of the three questions. Once you have viewed…
Please answer one of the three questions. Once you have viewed the YouTube video “Is Religion DecliningLinks to an external site.?”, I want you to reflect on Dr. Henry’s arguments. For your reflection, please answer one of the following: In what ways did Dr. Henry’s arguments change your views on the decline of […]
The three main sections of the Hebrew Bible can be referred to as:…
The three main sections of the Hebrew Bible can be referred to as: a. Torah, Nevi’im, Kethuvim b. Pentateuch, Prophets, Writings c. Books of Moses, Former and Latter Prophets, Writings d. All of the above The text from Genesis 11:31 reads as follows: “Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot, son of Haran, and […]
How does the Gospel of John differ from the Synoptic Gospels? …
How does the Gospel of John differ from the Synoptic Gospels? What elements from the Gospel of John have struck peoples life and ministry? What do Early Church tradition and internal evidence say about the authorship of the Fourth Gospel?
have read Acts 9:36-43 in both a formal translation (KJV, NKJV,…
have read Acts 9:36-43 in both a formal translation (KJV, NKJV, NASB, ESV, or CSB)and a functional translation (NIV, NLT, or NCV). Highlight the correct answer. Pleaseuse the translation provided in your digital library or found at Biblegateway.com 2 similarity, 3 different main characters plots story, who when what where why how
Aristotle says that human beings are political animals. What did he…
Aristotle says that human beings are political animals. What did he mean? Delve into the Greek to explain why he differentiated human beings from other “animals” (and what does that word mean?) and how this implication about humanity reinforces our Christian faith.
Given the following citation of the same biblical text (1 Cor 7:1)…
Given the following citation of the same biblical text (1 Cor 7:1) from different translations, give them labels “formally equivalent”, “dynamically equivalent” and “optimally equivalent” (FE, DE, or OE). Then explain how you decided.
