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What does Scripture mean by “fulfillment”? (Use the citation from Hosea as an example in your answer.) Second, identify anything you can see in these opening chapters of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke that addresses the elements of the Old Testament narrative that we discussed last class. When dealing with Scripture, “fulfillment” is oftenContinue reading “3 March”

For me, I believe that purity is having a clear mind and soul, and using that mind and soul to put all faith and trust in God. It is hard to maintain purity without a clear mind and soul. On the other hand, I believe that impurity is having something negative or not right onContinue reading “18 February”

Throughout the first 18 chapters of Exodus, it is complicated to get a read on who God truly is. God appears to Moses frequently throughout Exodus. He appeared to Moses in a burning bush while He was concerned for the suffering of the Israelites. He tells Moses of his plan to return the Israelites toContinue reading “11 February”

Genesis 37-50 was a very interesting story. After being sold into slavery in Egypt by his own family, Joseph eventually comes in contact with his brothers once again. Without knowing that the man who is giving them food is their brother Joseph, the brothers happily accept the food and money that Joseph gives them inContinue reading “6 February”

The man who wrestles with Jacob is certainly a mystery, but I believe that this unknown figure has to be God, or someone that God sent such as an angel. This man possesses many of the same characteristics as God, such as the power of renaming. God gives Jacob the new name of Israel, whichContinue reading “4 February”

What is religion? Religion is a subjective term in which different people will have different definitions for. In my opinion, religion involves believing in some sort of superhuman God or power. It can also be a way of life with sets of rules which force people to act a certain way if they want toContinue reading “30 January”

According to Wilken (and Augustine from whom Wilken draws his thought), why is faith unavoidable? Why is it beneficial? Cite some passages. Wilken believes that faith is both unavoidable and beneficial for mankind. Wilken states that “a desire to know the truth of things has been implanted in our souls and is natural to humanContinue reading “28 January”

(1) Why does Abraham agree to the request made of him by God? (2) Is Abraham lying in 22:5 and 22:8? (3) What is the God’s intention in making Abraham go through with this ordeal? (4) Is Abraham praiseworthy? Is God? Abraham agrees to the request made of him by God because he was tryingContinue reading “23 January”

Whatever Scripture might be—and deciding just what it is isn’t an easy task—it is not a natural science textbook. Yet, we have an account of origins. Drawing on what the text itself provides, tell me what meaning is being conveyed. What primarily is God doing in this account? The human person? And taking it as anContinue reading “14 January”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.