Religion

Choose just one of the two options below to complete this assignment. Option A Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Luke’s Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and John’s Gospel. Include a reference to any historical factor mentioned in the recommended sources that may have triggered the writing of Luke’s Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and John’s Gospel as well as references to statements within those three. Class lesson material can be used in addition to the recommended sources. Include at least one historical factor and at least one reference to each Gospel studied. Restrict your resources to those below as well as any information within the course modules. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting. Submit the completed assignment to the appropriate Assignment box by no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. Resources for this paper: See the ebook via SLU library: The Gospels of Jesus by Stanton (2002), pp. 116-118. See the link: “The Historical Background to John.” See the ebook via SLU library: The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology by Carroll and Balentine (2014), Chapter “Luke-Acts.” See the ebook via SLU library: Luke: A Commentary by Carroll (2012), pp.398-404 See “The Gospel According to John” Won-Ha Hwang & JG vander Watt.  “The Identity of the Recipients of the Fourth Gospel in the Light of the Purpose of the Gospel.” HTS: Theological Studies, v63 n2 (June2007): 683-698. Option B Explain how and why Luke may have edited Mark’s Gospel. Use the following two sets of passages to support your claim. According to course materials (Bible, textbook, digital materials linked below, etc.): 1. How and why would Luke have edited Mark 14:3-9 contrasted with Luke 7:36-50? 2. How and why would Luke have edited Mark 3:31-35 contrasted with Luke 8:19-21?

Answer one of the following questions in 1350 – 1650 words. Be sure to adhere to the guidelines below. Requirements for the rough draft include: Header and works cited page At least 1,500 words (excluding works cited page) Current Turabian format for all elements within the paper Double-spacing 12-point, Times New Roman font References to: Assigned course books. Draft is due by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on Thursday of Module/Week 4.  Choose one of the following: The Doctrine of the Trinity. Describe the development of the doctrine of the Trinity in the early church and discuss two different ways that the Trinity is understood. The Doctrine of God and the Doctrine of Creation. Describe the essential features of the Christian doctrine of God and show how they are related to the Christian doctrine of creation.

The holy Bible should be the major tool with Christian books and articles. Guidelines attached. Title: “The role of the church in trauma counseling in crisis situation” Part I.    6 pages: Dissertation Proposal  leading to dissertation which is part II.The title of your Dissertation must represent subject matter that is directly related to your Major. It is mandatory that you submit your title to your faculty advisor for approval in your Proposal. How long should the proposal document be? ·         The proposal document should be minimum (6) six pages, excluding references [the reference list]. What should be included in the document? ·        A key point to remember when planning your proposal is why you are doing the research in the first place. A major requirement of a research degree is that the study contributes to the existing body of knowledge. You proposal should show where the existing gaps in the knowledge base of your discipline lie.

Humility is considered a very important virtue in the Bible. Moses showed that humility is optimally possible by being singled out as the humblest person who ever lived. Accordingly, one of the Christian’s main duties is to walk humbly with God based on Micah 6:8. Jesus, too, declared in Matthew 18:4 (NKJV) that Christians should be humble people when he said: “Whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”  With certainty, both servant and Christian leadership require Christian humility. Ellen G. White, a renowned author, stated, “the nearer the Christian lives to God, the more he advances in divine illumination of mind. He has a more distinct sense of his own littleness, discerns his defects of character, and sees his duty in the light in which God presents it (White, 1892).”

The final version should be 1200 to 1800 words (approximately 4-6 pages).    Final Argumentative essay topics and deadlines (choose one of the following):  a) Defend or reject the thesis that every human person will be saved according to Christian principles Please use this as one of the sources: Humphries, Thomas L. Who Is Chosen?: Four Theories about Christian Salvation. Wipf & Stock, 2017.

1. How did Luke edit/change Mark 14:3-9 to produce Luke 7:36-50 – and why?  2. How did Luke edit/change Mark 3:21,31-35 to produce Luke 8:19-21 – and why?

write your own myth centered on the theme of katabasis (?????????, from ???? “down” and ????? “go”). So your own form of ‘descent’ – it can be a trip to the underworld, but ‘descent’ takes many forms- I would like you to run free with this concept. If you want to write your myth in verse, go ahead. If you create your myth purely through visuals, go for it! In the end, this is about fun, and applying what you’ve learned about myths when you create your own. After you post your myth, reply to one of your peers myths- explain why and how their myth functions as a myth. If you need more guidance read the following prompt from poet Linda Lappin: Katabasis_The_Writer.pdf. 

This is a research paper on what Muslims most value in the religion of Islam. that means what they most enjoy about Islam and what rules do they most strongly abide by. i would like you to add the questions and the info i received from the people I’ve interviewed about this topic including myself. Use 2 or more sources to answer the questions below and add a reference page. * What do you like the most about Islam? Isiah: I like that there is a bond between the Muslim brothers and sisters. i would say similar or if not exactly like a family bond from teaching each other how to pray and help other’s no matter what they believe in. Adam: I like that it’s a peaceful religion that respect other’s faiths.  * What rules and or Islamic customs do you strongly abide by? Isiah: I strongly abide by avoiding things that are considered haram (Forbidden) and to be a nice person and treat people with respect. I also try my best to not judge anyone, no matter what they did. Adam: I abstain from the consumption of liquor, drugs, pork and anything that is considered haram. I also try to be kind towards other’s and to help the unfortunate.

Your assignment must show two things: (1) that you give a concise summary of the first chapter of Ahmed’s book and each of the six questions he covers, and (2) that you reflect more closely on one of the questions. Since you need to reflect on one question, try to read Ahmed’s chapter with a focused eye. Read it with the intention not to summarize every single point, but to “establish your own area of interest.” In other words, if what triggers your curiosity is the question of consuming wine, your energy should be direct at this area. If it is the idea of Sufis and God’s friends, the same applies. Part of your paper must show that you read and engaged genuinely with Ahmed’s chapter. While you need to give a summary, avoid one that aspires to cover every idea and thought. Instead: a. give a clear idea of the main concern and heart of Ahmed’s discussion, b. press more on the theme of your interest. Reading with the aim to establish your area of focus from the beginning can certainly help you produce a summary that is useful, since it will be shaped by the question of your interest.

Write a book review of the Yancey textbook. In this book review include: a. A summary of the book, giving a picture of the whole of Yancey’s argument (this summary should prove that you’ve read the entire book and have understood it). 2/3 of the paper b. A dialogue with the author, pointing out strengths and weaknesses of his observations and arguments (this should demonstrate an ability to sort through material and ask good questions of what you’re reading). 1/3 of the paper 2. This paper should be at least 1000 words in length. Points will be deducted for poor grammar and lack of coherent and well-articulated thought.  the book is The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey