Introduction Many argue that the Bible especially the Old Testament is not the inspired word of God because of the command to destroy the Canaanites. Many use this as a basis of their argument that the scriptures are not inspired by God because they wonder how could God, a God of non-violence, mercy and goodness command such a thing. The focus of this paper will be “how is one to respond to this accusation that the Old Testament is not inspired because of commands to destroy people such as the Canaanites
When a person reaches that point where life has drugged them through the mud merely for the color of their skin, will shelter these feelings and allow them to manifest at a point, as with the case with Victor. Why was it so important for the POC in the film to be understood by white men in the group? Briefly discuss any experiences you have had which would confirm or contend with this felt need. People of color, specifically African-Americans, need to be understood. This is the only group in the
As all we know, management is about reaching organizational goals. In order to help managers to respond to the challenge of creative problem solving, principles of management have long been categorized into the four major functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Before making a biblical approach of these functions I would like to talk a little bit about them. According to the book, planning is defined as "the management function of systematically making decisions about the goals
Kings (I and II), Chronicles (I and II), Ezra, Nehemiah, Ester. Poetic books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs. Prophetic Books: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai,
angels Gabriel and Michael in the apocalyptic visions. Daniel 12:2 is one of the rare passages in the Old Testament that refers to the Resurrection of the Dead. Chapters 13-14 relate the amazing story of the heroine Susanna and mention the prophet Habakkuk in the vignette on Bel and the
The Israelites disobeyed every command in the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants, so God made the Davidic covenant as a way to bring their relationship with God back. God made several promises to David through the prophet Nathan. God promised David and Israel that the Messiah would come from one of David’s family members and would establish a kingdom that would last forever. God told David that, “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.” This
Pastoral Reflection In retrospect, this Professional Project has presented some challenges, as well as encouragement. Emphasis was placed on prayer due to the culture of the community and its connection with some of the biblical characters. Selective hymns from the A.M.E. Hymnal, along with contemporary songs served as spiritual connectors to the veterans’ faith. Traditionally, the veterans have been instructed to pray when conditions were good as well as bad. Furthermore, when conditions were troublesome
Romans is composed of various letters that the apostle Paul wrote to the Roman Christians. Typically, letters were written to churches for encouragement or for direction while the apostles were away from the church. Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome is meant to help navigate them through the polytheistic culture of Rome. This paper will discuss the importance of the historical and literary context in understanding Romans 1: 18-32 which reads as follows: 18 For the wrath of God is revealed
are desolate and untraveled, and the lowing of cattle is not heard. The birds of the air have fled and the animals are gone. “I will make Jerusalem a heap of ruins, a haunt of jackals and I will lay waste the towns of Judah so no can live there.” Habakkuk (2:17), “The violence you have done to Lebanon will overwhelm you, and for your destruction of animals will terrify you. For you have shed man’s blood; you have destroyed lands and cities and everyone in them. In both cases, the punishment is that
The other scrolls found in cave one were written on a variety of topics. The War Scroll discusses the final war between the powers of good and darkness (God and Satan). In Mansoor’s depiction of the scroll, he explains the scroll discusses the day of victory over the Sons of Darkness to be near. The victory will be won because of God who has chosen this day in advance. The Sons of Light will participate in the fight. The scroll says if the Sons of Light keep the rules laid out in the Bible for