Saint John of the Cross - "I abandoned and forgot myself, laying my face on my Beloved; all things ceased; I went out from myself, leaving my cares forgotten among the lilies." John of the Cross is one of the acknowledged masters of mystical theology. It is thought among present day theo...

John Wesley: Chrisitan Perfection Perfection is what some people, and not necessarily just Christian people, strive for all their lives. I believe, along with Wesley, that a Christian can live a perfect life, but it does not happen right at salvation but that it is a continual work. I believe ...

Man's Inhumanity to Man Throughout history, the inhumane acts committed by men towards each other have shaped society and defined periods of time. Man's inhumanity to man, that is definition, has played a large role in the lives of billions of people who have inhabited the E...

Jesus' Life "Do you see Him, do you see Him?!" the little boy whispered, while tugging on his father's robe. "Shh, Simon. Patience. He will be here soon. Can you hear the crowd getting louder?" John asked his son. He was trying to appear calm, but his beating hea...

Trial and Death in Jerusalem: The story of the Trial and Death of Jesus in the gospel of Mark and John There are many biblical works out that depict the crucifixions of Jesus; though all of them talk about the same religion they do have significant differences between them. The most significant dif...

Christianity: the religion of those people who believe in Jesus Christ as the savior of the world. Christians know little about Jesus. Paul's Letters, which are the earliest known written documents about Jesus, were written about ten years after his death. Thirty to fifty years after his dea...

In search of the truth, I found life. Researching this book has opened my eyes and my mind to understanding my faith. Through eyewitnesses and Biblical accounts, historical facts and archaeological findings, we can develop knowledge of our faith through substantial evidence. The historicity and...

Revelation as a whole is often viewed as a very hard book to understand. However, if taken in small sections and really studied closely, the meaning of the text can come through. The first step to understand the book is to understand when it was written and the occasion and purpose for which it...

The evidence for the life of Jesus Christ is almost entirely restricted to the four Gospels as found in the Holy Bible. According to Timothy George, Jesus was born "shortly before the death of King Herod the Great in 4 B.C.E.," although the exact date has not been determined (2003, 45). He...

"Watch out for people who call themselves religious; make sure you know what they mean-make sure they know what they mean!" (572). In the novel written by John Irving, A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY, the protagonist, Owen Meany, developed an unusual religious significance. Owen experienced visions ...

The Gospel of Luke Luke, Gentile Physician and companion of Paul wrote this Gospel in the mid 60's A.D. Luke wrote both the Gospel of Luke and Acts making him the largest contributor to the New Testament. These writings both begin with dedications to Theophilus, perhaps a potential or recen...

All of my life as a Christian I have been truly scared to read the book of Revelation, but I must admit that I now have a new profound outlook on the book. Revelation is a book of hope for God's people. It is also about the future and about the present as well. For it offers future hope to al...

Historical Analysis: Feeding of Five Thousand Summary as it appears in the Gospels Mark (6:31-44); Matthew (14:13-21); Luke (9:10-17); John (6:1-14) The Feeding of Five Thousand begins with a large crowd following Jesus to a deserted place. When Jesus notices the crowd he begins teaching them....

The Ringling Museum of Art was worth the trip to Sarasota, Florida. At first, I didn't know what to expect. I thought it would be a boring museum of prints or a limited collection on display for a period of time; however, this was not the case. John Ringling was co-founder and owner in 1884, along...

All In One In this study, my intent is to present the belief the Holy Trinity does indeed exist, by using knowledge based on the Bible alone. I. The Bible A. Doctrine of the Holy Trinity 1. The idea of three in one 2. The beliefs of many B. Different in...

Footsteps of Christ Houston 1 " I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." These are words spoken by Jesus Christ according to the Book Of J...

Should one fully read the opening four Gospels of the New Testament, he or she can find many similar patterns of literature and themes affording much attention to detail and study. This is what someone such as Merriam Webster would define as the "Synoptic Gospels". So, what are and ho...

Should one fully read the opening four Gospels of the New Testament, he or she can find many similar patterns of literature and themes affording much attention to detail and study. This is what someone such as Merriam Webster would define as the "Synoptic Gospels". So, what are and how can...

Should one fully read the opening four Gospels of the New Testament, he or she can find many similar patterns of literature and themes affording much attention to detail and study. This is what someone such as Merriam Webster would define as the "Synoptic Gospels". So, what are and how can...

William Carey was born on August 17, 1761 in the village of Northamptonshire in the midland region of England. Carey’s interest in education would form a major part of his life’s work, as the eldest son of a village school master and weaver, Edmund Carey. At the age of seven, Car...

William Carey William Carey was born on August 17, 1761 in the village of Northamptonshire in the midland region of England. Carey's interest in education would form a major part of his life's work, as the eldest son of a village school master and weaver, Edmund Carey. At the age o...

Salvation My detailed Bible Study on Salvation Salvation is simply a gift of God. It is the eternal redemption of your soul. It is a promise of the Lord that you will reside with Him in heaven once this life is over as opposed to spending it in hell. Who needs salvation.... For all have sinned,...

The Organization of the Early Church. According to The Acts of the Apostles, the church began on the day of the first Pentecost, but the need for the development of the church is presented well before it's actual creation. The gospels of Matthew and John reveal the apostles preparation by ...

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE L At the begining of the book i got the impression that the writer had to of had some very good sources because of the fact he is one of the two gospel writers who had the infancy narritives in their gospel, which is interesting because the childh...

In terms of the number of adherents, Christianity is by far the largest religion in the world and the most active of all faiths with 1.9 billion Christians spread across the world. Christianity originated in Israel, on the birth of its founder, Jesus of Nazareth in Bethlehem. Jesus, born of the Virg...