TH101 Introduction to Theology Tutorial Essay: Does God protect us? Christians believe that by faith God protects them during their mortal life, moreover after their time on this earth comes to an end, with being promised salvation and an eternal dwelling in the Kingdom of God (Plantinga 2000). This protection is stated in many verses through out the bible, “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.” (Mk. 10:52) Taking scripture readings for face value can sometimes lead to misinterpretations of the protection that God provides. The tutorial reading “Does God protect us? Security check.” by Scott Bader-Saye, responds to the way God protects us Bader-Saye provides the story of Joseph in Genesis as an example to demonstrate overaccepting, “Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good” (Gen. 50:20). As a result of overaccepting one must believe that the end result will be good, because God epitomises good. “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” (Phil 2:13) The most powerful example of overaccepting is the crucifixion of Jesus, he accepts the evil done to him to fulfill the will of God, and to accomplish the reason for his being. This tells us a great deal about how God acts in the world. If God does not use influencing power to block evil and suffering, then why should we expect God to manipulate the painful circumstances from which we seek. Bader-Saye concludes by stating that the seeking of the kingdom of God should be our first priority, being safe and secure in our personal lives should not take preference over being faithful. If being faithful leads to suffering or harm, then one should take security in Gods providence and redemption. One must trust that God will reincorporate all things in the heavenly city (Bader-Saye 2007). To grasp the concept of overaccepting can be quite trying during difficult times, it often tests ones faith to the limit. Some people who once believed in God’s providence eventually give up on God all together because
belief that we are made in the image of God is a crucial part of the Christian faith. It impacts not only how we view ourselves, but how we view others. It affects how you treat people and how you treat yourselves. Being the image-bearers of God affects any profession that a Christian might occupy, but I think it impacts the pastoral field the most. Pastors are charged with the job of overseeing a congregation like a shepherd would his flock. A shepherd must protect and nurture his sheep, keeping them…
about angels and such. God gave us all someone to look after us, what we know as our guardian angels. In the Book of Psalms, the following is written: "He will give his angels charge of you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone." Psalms 91: 11-12. This quote from the Book of Psalms tells us that God loves us and does not want us to get hurt. This is why He gives each one of us a guardian angel, to allow us to be protected at all…
believe I god and that anything you ask him her will do. You just have to stay strong, have faith, and in his words “be strong in the lord and the strength of his might,” god will have been there with you, he’s the Holy Spirit that guards your heart. He wants you to fight evil and fight sin. Twelve is saying fight sin and evil with all you got. Go to it as you would a championship game. Say no to the wrong things and yes to the right. Follow god’s commandments. Believe that you have god everywhere…
and idolization of a god of dreams. A lie which tears us away from the things we should see and is so powerful that it influences people to chase idols that are not God. Deuteronomy 13:1-3 “Suppose there are prophets among you or those who dream dreams about the future, and they promise you signs or miracles, and the predicted signs or miracles occur. If they then say, ‘Come, let us worship other gods’—gods you have not known before—do not listen to them. The Lord you God is testing you to see…
Conservationism. The conservationist theory aims to look at the value of that the environment has to humans and how looking after it and using it will affect us. The conservationist approach takes a shallow ecology approach, which believes that the earth has instrumental value. This means that if lowering the carbon emissions to protect the Maldives will benefit human life then a conservationist approach will argue that this is a good thing to do. The conservationist approach can be closely linked…
the Lord comes to the rescue each time. For the Lord protects the bones of the Righteous not one of them is broken. The Lord will redeem those who serve him GOD WANTS TO PROSPER ME. My Motive is giving God is an example of giving. He gave His Son to save us. Luke 6:38 Mark 10:30 Believe with expectation to receive. God wants to bless you so that I can be a blessing. Psalm 33:4 For the word of God holds true and we can trust everything He does. Verse 5. He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing…
there's multiple symbols that all come back to one, the owl. The owl guides the characters, tells a story, and protects the characters in a time when they are physically at risk. In these ways the owl is like a god it has control over life and death. The owl acts like a guide to the characters as they need it. When Antonio the main character is confused about what choice he should make next, does he become a priest or follow in his dads footsteps and become a Marez, is just one of the many conflicts…
replied, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 And looking at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Proposition: God’s family is obedient to His Will. Biological family members are important, but there is a greater consequence in the family of God. Antithesis: There are some serious problems in the African American Community. The family is being destroyed; nearly 70 percent of all African…
experienced in my life. One of biggest debates in history is the existence of God. Philosopher’s over history have spent a lot of time wondering whether or not there is a God or not. Plato believed this about the existence of God. First, he claimed something must have created the world, the sun, the moon, the stars and the order therein, and that something must have been the gods. Secondly, he said we should believe the gods because most people believed in them and the majority was unlikely to be wrong…
I am not sure if this is a quote but I love this saying. Nothing that is true can contradict the Nature of God. That is so true and powerful. I believe in Trinitarian Theism. Most "Christians" refuse to study the Word of God because of their own ignorance. I, myself have a Christian worldview. I believe in General revelation in Romans 1:19-20 and Special revelation in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. God has made Himself known through His creation and it is just plain ignorance to believe otherwise. When I walk…
