The resurrection story in Matthew 28:1-20 gives some insight into the strategic nature of Christian leadership in the early church and consequently the spread of Christianity. Commentaries as well as an exploration of the text using social and cultural analysis from socio-rhetorical criticism by Robbins showed numerous strategic designs and plans that were exploited even [...]
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The genesis of values has, and continues to be the focus of much debate. Humanists hold to a particular view and Christians maintain a different view. Interestingly, even within the Christian arena there are differing views as well. In order to understand this widely controversial issue, it is important that readers understand the opposing views [...]
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Until quite recently, Syria had been absent as a major Middle East holiday location, but the Western world is finally starting to see the light and embrace this rich state. As a somewhat ‘young’ destination, now is the time to go, while the country maintains its old charm and avoids being completely overrun by coaches [...]
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In order to present readers with a thorough understanding of the expectations of leadership in the book of 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 it is imperative that we understand the backdrop against which the story unfolds. Corinth was constructed in the image of Rome; as such its legal, political and social systems bore influences of Rome (Dutch, [...]
Did Christians invent the doctrine of the Trinity? Or can this doctrine be found in Scriptures that predate the Christian era? In this debate, Sam Shamoun and Farhan Qureshi bring forth their proof.About the Author: Check out more information on wedding countdown timer
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One of God’s most wonderful promises to those who love Him is the creation of the new Jerusalem, a place of unimaginable beauty and perfection. In fact, Jesus promised to go ahead of His followers and prepare a place for them in the new Jerusalem, and the Old Testament heroes who exhibited unwavering faith in [...]
Damascus, the capital city of Syria, holds the capital crown with good reason. Being one of the oldest cities in the world to have continually seen inhabitation, this incredible place has the honour of thousands of years of history behind it. So it’s only natural that the Damascus culture is unrivalled in terms of tradition [...]
It is rare that I question the accepted origins of a Jewish custom, but the Dreidel, Yiddish for a top, seems altogether mysterious to me. As I think back to elementary school when I first heard the explanation as to why we spin these things around on Hanukkah, I remember I was in first grade, [...]
My earliest recollection of being interested in puppets was at the age of 3 or 4, fascinated with Shari Lewis and her ventriloquism! I also remember Kukla, Fran and Ollie (we are talking the early 1960′s), Danny O’Day and Farfel and on Channel 5 in Boston, we had Bozo the clown, a program that featured [...]
The real problem that many face with the millennium is how to reconcile it with the facts of the text. They are not difficult to understand once we really think about it what the text says. It is admitted that the millennium occurs before the second coming of Christ. It is admitted that the great [...]
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