New TestamentTitusWhat I Read This is a letter written by the apostle Paul to Titus, one of his followers who helped him in many ways. In the chapter Titus, Paul begins by explaining why he left him in Crete and explaining it was to finish the job Paul had started. He entrusted Titus to find ...

Paper: Paul's Letters The first of Paul's letters in the Bible, 1 Thessalonians, was written by Paul (from Corinth) for the church in Thessalonica. The first part of the letter gives gratitude for the newfound faithfulness for the Thessalonians, who were idols that turned to God. T...

Women in the Gospels of Luke and Letter of Paul The concept of woman always seems to be a delicate topic in all types of literature. Many people believe some passages in the Bible to even portray women as inferior to men. In Paul's letters to the Corinthians, women seem to be beneath men, ...

EphesiansIn Ephesians the disciple Paul speaks to the church at Ephesus. This book is key to Christianity, and setting up a personal faith. Before the creation of the world, we were intended to be holy and blameless; Paul opens the book by reminding us of the free forgiveness God offers. Paul spe...

On January 23, 2001 Professor Walker gave our class his presentation titled "Humor in the Book of Acts". Some of the things he said have caused me to look at the way I read the New Testament in a different light. Even though I had read it a number of times before I never realized some of...

IntroductionAs one begins to read the letter to the Ephesians, he is intrigued not only by the many topics that the letter mentions, but also the fact that there are some major differences between this book and Paul's other writings. The purpose of this essay is to explore the book of Ephesians by ...

Romans Chapter 14 OUTLINE I The Christian and his weaker brethren 14:1-23 A. Introduction – Him that is weak in the faith 14:1 1. Our attitude is to receive him v.1 2. We are to not pass judgment on disputable matters v.1 B. The concr...

The Institution of the Eucharist is seen in all the gospel as well as Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. Although all the testimonies seem to be about the same there are subtle differences that hold different meanings. The first letter to the Corinthians was written during Paul's st...

J. Vernon McGee has an interesting way of looking at the Bible. He seems to take a standpoint on Galations that is very refreshing. I have never heard a biblical scalar use the word cool before. I just really enjoyed reading his commentary. He divides the book into five parts, the first bei...

The Damascus Road Experience I decided to do my paper on Acts 9:1 though Acts 9:9. I chose this passage because I believe it made a huge difference in Christianity. After his experience on the road, Paul became one of the most influential men in the Bible. He also wrote two- thirds of the New Te...

Introduction As one begins to read the letter to the Ephesians, he is intrigued not only by the many topics that the letter mentions, but also the fact that there are some major differences between this book and Paul's other writings. The purpose of this essay is to explore the book of ...

Introduction As one begins to read the letter to the Ephesians, he is intrigued not only by the many topics that the letter mentions, but also the fact that there are some major differences between this book and Paul's other writings. The purpose of this essay is to explore the boo...

Satan in Isaiah 14:12 - 15 was cast out from heaven. He and his followers were cast out of heaven and down to hell. Satan's sins are innumerable, but the one that got him throne out of heaven was being envious of God and trying to set himself up higher than God. Satan, the bible says in Jame...

Christianity is one of the major religions of mankind. It has been the dominant religion in Europe and America, Christianity has also spread throughout the world and has a greater number of adherents then any other religion. The Jewish teacher known as Jesus of Nazareth founded Christianity. Chr...

Christianity Christianity is one of the major religions of mankind. It has been the dominant religion in Europe and America, Christianity has also spread throughout the world and has a greater number of adherents then any other religion. The Jewish teacher known as Jesus of Naza...

The Olympics Versus Life's Greatest Race. (Hebrews 12)The WITNESSES..."Listen up"It is confusing for me when I read about life's greatest race, and we start off talking about the fans: "wherefore, seeing we are encompassed about by so great a cloud of witnesses..." The "cloud of witnesses" is a...

Barnabas One word that I feel describes Barnabas is encourager. For one his name mean Son of Encouragement. He also encouraged his fellow apostles to continue the work of the Lord. Another word is committed. Barnabas was committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. He wanted to al...

Paul's writings in Romans constitutes the basis of Luther's theology of grace. Luther's reading of Romans is insufficient and needs to be supplemented by the bridge theory interpretation. I will defend the claim that both Luther's theology of grace and the bridge theory ...

Peter and PaulPeter was an apostle of Jesus Christ and was one of the twelve disciples. He was formally known as Simon but Jesus changed his name after he became a disciple. Paul was a blasphemous christian hater. He was a leader of the atheists until he became an apostle of Christ, but before then ...

The Significance of the Restoration Movement This article discussed the Restoration Movement and the stipulations and events that were involved with the movement. It was brought about in large part by Barton W. Stone and Alexander Campbell in the early 19th century. The first main topic discuss...

I decided to take History of the Bible to gain insight into my own religious beliefs and to slake my historical thirst inspired by the Bible. What I received was a flooding of thoughts and ideas that almost drowned me. The experience was awe-inspiring, frustrating, enlightening and enigmatic. Muc...

THE BOOK OF HEBREWS by P. Townsend The author of the Book of Hebrews is one that is unknown although some believe it is another work of Paul since it closely resembles his work. It is believed that the Book of Hebrews was written around A.D. 65, but there is no proof of it...

Joseph and JesusThroughout the Bible, there are many stories that are corresponding to those of the life of Jesus, from Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt's captivity and Abraham almost sacrificing his son in the Old Testament, to the apostle Paul's spreading of Christianity in the New Testam...

The earliest recorded text teaching Christianity has its roots buried deep within Judaism. The birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as the Messiah, created a new ideology of worship. The Messiah is the savior for all people and of all sins. Paul carried the message of the Messiah to the Ge...

The Bible states that Jesus was executed in a particularly brutal fashion, than miraculously came back to life. Eye witness accounts of His activities afterwards are detailed in the Gospels. In order to research the authenticity of this claim, this paper will cite sources to address three questions:...