Religion and Theology

write one page for each topic. You must call upon examples from the text to support your answers. I do not expect you to quote from the text, but you are expected to give examples from it. Example-free essays are not considered satisfactory. It is recommended that your essay show a high level of organization. 1.)  Theories of Inspiration: (a) Describe the three theories of inspiration. (b) Apply the third theory to a specific story in the Bible, explaining how it resolves certain difficulties for the modern reader. (c) Explain which theory you find the most compelling and why. (See “Theories of Inspiration” in the resource list.)   2.) Creation: (a) Describe the creation stories in the Enuma Elish and in Genesis 1:1-2:3. (b) Compare and contrast these accounts, showing their similarities and differences. (c) Explain what the authors of Genesis were trying to say about their God.   3.) Abraham: (a) Describe Abraham’s struggles to develop faith and trust. (b) How does Abraham learn to relate differently to God than the humans in Genesis 3-11? (c) In the Abraham stories, how does God relate differently to humans than in Genesis 3-11?   4.) Exodus: (a) Explain how God came to reveal himself to Moses. (b) Show the competition between the god of Moses and the god of Pharaoh. Explain its significance. (c) Show how the story culminates in Exodus 18-20, discussing the relationship between God and the Hebrew people.   5.) Prophets: (a) Describe the historical circumstances surrounding the prophets, especially Second Isaiah and Daniel. (b) Show how the concept of the Suffering Servant developed. (c) Show how the concept of the Messiah developed. (d) More briefly, describe how Christianity uses both concepts.   6.) Messianic Secret: (a) Describe how the identity of Jesus is slowly revealed in the Gospel of Mark. (b) Explain why Jesus’ identity is concealed until his death. (c) Illustrate your answer to (b) by showing some of the failings of the disciples in the second half of the gospel.

Go through the below doctrinal statement. What do you think Christian heritage makes the academic experience different than at a non-faith-based university? What value will this difference add to your educational experience? Doctrinal Statement WE BELIEVE the Bible, in the Old and New Testament Scriptures to be inspired, the only infallible, true and authoritative Word of God. WE BELIEVE that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in God the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. WE BELIEVE in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. Being fully God and perfect man He performed miracles and lived a sinless life. WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ suffered a vicarious and atoning death through the shedding of His blood. He was buried and on the third day was resurrected in His body; after which He ascended to be seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. WE BELIEVE that mankind was originally created in the image and likeness of God, and free from sin. Through the temptation of Satan, they transgressed the command of God and fell from their original righteousness, whereby all people have inherited a sinful nature that is opposed to God, and are thus under condemnation. As soon as they are capable of moral action, they become actual transgressors. WE BELIEVE that for salvation of lost and sinful people, the regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. We believe that the Holy Spirit is fully God and is worshipped and glorified with the Father and Son. He divinely inspired the scriptures, convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, leads Christ’s Church in truth and is the Teacher and Comforter sent by Jesus Christ. WE BELIEVE that salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone; that salvation involves the redemption of the whole person and is offered freely to all who exercise faith in Jesus Christ. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved unto the resurrection of the living and those who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. WE BELIEVE in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ as one holy catholic and apostolic Church, Christ’s Body and Bride ministering reconciliation to a lost world. As ambassadors for the Kingdom of God and the Church, we affirm that evangelism and engagement in societal issues are both part of our Christian duty; both are necessary expressions of our doctrines of God and humanity, our love for our neighbor and our obedience to Jesus Christ. WE BELIEVE the message of salvation proclaimed by Christ’s Church is an indictment upon every form of alienation, oppression and discrimination, denouncing evil and injustice wherever it exists by lovingly ushering in the good news that Christ reconciled the world to Himself.

What would spirituality be according to your own worldview? How do you believe that your conception of spirituality would influence the way in which you care for patients? Read Chapters 1 from Practicing Dignity. URL: https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2020/practicing-dignity_an-introduction-to-christian-values-and-decision-making-in-health-care_1e.php View both “Faith and Spiritual Decision-Making in Health Care Professions” video messages to RN to BSN students from Dr. Lisa Smith and Dr. Maria Quimba, from the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions. URL: https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/media-element/CONHCP/7285A42D-1FDE-E811-844B-005056BD1ABC