No human being could grasp the truth of our existence, or the existence our universe and all that reside within. All we are able to do, is attempt to comprehend what God’s purpose in his creation of our universe. Throughout the existence humanity, we have deemed this understanding as the “Logos” or “Truth”. To reach Logos would be the greatest achievement than any man or woman could achieve, yet this is something that is unheard of. Throughout history man has attempted to achieve logos, while others determined reasons why man will never be able to attain it. There were also those who claimed to have reached Logos, but were usually thought of as liars, thus providing information that was not the truth. Yet, what if these men and women truly did reach Logos? How would common men and women be able to understand? The answer is blurry because of the lack of understanding that we have of what is “truth”. It is agreed that the only being that is capable of having complete Logos is God, the creator of all. It was believed that only through the practice of Christianity can man achieve Logos; through the teachings of God himself. Even those who were Christian argued how to truly practice their faith, and how to show their understanding of God. Some men a women believed that they could only truly understand God by understanding his creations. Thus a majority of scholars and philosophers believed they were beginning to grasp an understanding of God. On the other hand, there were those
Most teachings explain that one who comes to know the true nature of awareness is the one who also comes to know the God. If you think that God created all life, then God is the creator of every human life and nature. This is why the search to discover the nature of one's own innermost essence is the search for
Christianity is a Theism worldview that focuses on the belief in one personal and relational God that created all that exists (Hiles, & Smith, 2015). God created man in his likeness to care for all that has been created, to know and worship God, and to love and obey God (Diffey, 2015). Man is to rule and have dominion over the earth, be fruitful and multiply, filling the earth (Genesis 1:28). Christians rely on the support of the Holy Bible to guide them in the word of God. The Bible consist of four basic acts, the Creation, the Fall of Humanity, Redemption, and Restoration (Diffey, 2015). Christians believe that God sent his only Son to die on the cross for their salvation. In this paper will be a focus on the Christian worldview discussing God, humanity, Jesus,
Throughout the course of humanity’s history many questions have risen that have posed a problem to us as a species. Questions such as the following: What is the proper relationship between individuals and society? What is beauty, and why is it important? Is there purpose in human existence?, and many others have caused enough trouble in humanity’s short existence on the earth to cause a near identity crisis. However, all of these questions fall under the shadow of the main question that has been asked since the creation of Adam- “What exactly is the real relationship and purpose of humanity towards the divine?”
Across the world there are a surplus of beliefs and systems regarding Gods and religions. There are hundreds and thousands of theologians that claim they have the “truth” about the world and human creation. Although some of these claims may have truth wrapped in them, often times they are covered with fabrication, simply desiring to please the listener and offer the most beneficial reasoning for accepting it. I understand why someone with no religious upbringing or background would not quite know where to start when taking a look at Christianity; however, I’m here to help you understand the amazing aspects of Christianity. These aspects have caused over two billion people around the world to dedicate their lives and ways to follow the center of the religion- God.
This text was published from a work of Revelation and Reason. One of the most interesting debates took place in the 1934 between both Swiss Protestant theologians: Karl Barth and Emil Brunner. Both had many similarities, both stressed the priority of God’s revelation and resisted the idea that humanity could discover the nature and character of God through the use of purse reason. But the important questions emerges from “word of God” something that impacts immediately and directly on humanity? Or does it need to be interpret? Tin this text Brunner implies that, The Word does not overwhelm, it does not coerce, it does not ignore the one “over against us”, but it calls, addresses, threatens and entreats..” We apply reason when we are communicated by the Word. When God became human being he came down to a level of humanity, therefore God had to become human so humanity would be able to meet him. God adapted his revelation to humanity, in that He clothed in the human word of the Apostles and through that He chose this form of revelation because communication through speech is the proper way humanity can carry a conversation. Brunner quotes, ‘As Humanus they use language, that is they can speak and understand the speech of others. This capacity was given to a humanity as its own in the
perfect fulfillment on earth requires understanding, and a true understanding can be reached only through
Firstly, scripture has an essential role in the revelation of the doctrine of God, as it is an important part of one of the two methods by which he reveals himself to us, these two methods are general and special revelation. To begin, general revelation is the way in which God evokes his work and light in the nature of man, so that we may acknowledge his worth, as well as the beauty of his traits. This innate trait to recognize the beauty and order of nature is prearranged, so that no man can be excused for an ignorance of the Lord and his existence. In the word of God, it is affirmed, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20). We are told that God has intentionally left a mark on us and the world, leaving a signature on all of his creations, so that we persistently ask questions about our creator and his plausible existence. The Lord deliberately created such a divine and natural order of the world,
There are many different opinions as to what is true when it comes to religion. All over the globe, many diverse cultures look up and pray to a variety of gods or perhaps none whatsoever. Yet, how does one define what is existent? What is truly divine and worthy of the utmost worship and praise? As humans, we are limited to fully comprehending and understanding exactly who God is and what the afterlife looks like. This paper will discuss the aspects of the Christian faith viewing God, humanity, Jesus, Restoration and the Christian Worldview, as well as, a reflection of what I believe in my own personal life.
Being created in His image is what enables me to relate and serve others. As I engage in my analysis of my own personal view, I must demonstrate and offer a way to live a life that would be consistent with my notion and reality of a Christian life. If you are anything like me, PHL 205A has allowed me the opportunity to search within my soul and analyze what I now understand is my worldview; this topic has offered a comprehensive and understanding way on how to best distinguish my preconceived assumptions and notions about my worldview. In sharing the same faith we must understand and maintain that God is a purposeful God who created all human kind with the freedom to choose right from wrong. If we pay close attention and ultimately understand that Human life is meaningful, significant, and purposeful; then we are able to see God’s greatness, goodness, and
Matthew 5:48 was used to illustrate that God had set an impossible goal for us
Nature vs. Nurture? The debate has obsessed the minds of psychologists and philosophers for many years, each arguing their idea is the right way. ABC aired a TV documentary "Boys and Girls are Different" hosted by John Stossel to show some of the leading feminists ideas and their opponents thoughts.
A question that has perplexed humans through the ages is if we have the ability to reach God. The witness of Scripture and leading theologians attest that individuals have a limited knowledge of God through general revelation in the natural world. General revelation can provide valid knowledge that there is a God, which aids in the acceptance of special revelation.
Man is created in the image and likeness of God. The purpose of his existence is to reach his full potential, that being to live a life that is more human, more Christian a life that is similar to that of Christ's. Thus, our existence revolves upon loving and inculcating our knowledge in the minds of others. These Christian concepts is essential in Fr. De Torre's discussion of the perfectibility of man through education.
Vast, all-knowing, creator, so much more. How do you define your God? The Father is so much more than human kind can grasp, therefor, being nearly impossible to fully define without using opinion and imagination. The knowledge of God is the largest piece of shared information among humans throughout time and space. I will explore my personal thoughts of God, humanity and Jesus, as well as reflect on Christian worldview.
Through out history, as man progressed from a primitive animal to a "human being" capable of thought and reason, mankind has had to throw questions about the meaning of our own existence to ourselves. Out of those trail of thoughts appeared religion, art, and philosophy, the fundamental process of questioning about existence. Who we are, how we came to be, where we are going, what the most ideal state is....... All these questions had to be asked and if not given a definite answer, then at least given some idea as to how to begin to search for, as humans probed deeper and deeper into the riddle that we were all born into.