How does the topic the death of Jesus connect to the larger themes of creation, fall, and redemption within the overarching story of the Bible?

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Signature Assignment – God’s Story Research Paper | Part 1 – Project Plan

The death of Jesus
Part 1: Submit a Project Plan, to include the following:
Topic – the death of jesus
Thesis – what is the central message/argument of the paper?
Outline – organize the outline to address the following four assignment questions. Include two or more subpoints and supporting quotations for each main idea.

Main Idea #1: How does the topic the death of Jesus connect to the larger themes of creation, fall, and redemption within the overarching story of the Bible?

Main Idea #2: What is important to know about the history, culture, and/or theology surrounding this person or concept?

Main Idea #3: What was the original meaning of this concept or significance of this person/people within Luke/Acts?

Main Idea #4: What insights gained could be meaningful for our context today?

Resources – include an APA-formatted References list with at least the following sources:
The Drama of Scripture;
the accompanying topic article found in the course (i.e the article about Mary, costly discipleship, the death of Jesus, the kingdom of God, or the Gentiles);
two additional sources from the APU Library; see the APU Writing Center’s Research Tips and ResourcesOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader for suggestions about finding good resources.
NOTE: While you will likely reference the Bible, it does not count toward one of your four required sources. Also, in APA style, classical works – including the Bible – are not listed in the References page. Embed biblical citations within the text as follows: “Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal” (Luke 9:12, NRSV). Only indicate the Bible version in the first citation; it is not necessary to identify each citation as NRSV.
Note: This assignment will be checked for plagiarism. Always review the University’s Academic Integrity Policy statement regarding plagiarism.

How does this passage from Acts fit within the metanarrative of the Bible? State what type of story you believe this to be and explain why you believe this to be so?

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Bible Study Project: Correlation Template

 

  1. How does this passage from Acts fit within the metanarrative of the Bible? State what type of story you believe this to be (creation, fall, redemption, or new creation) and explain why you believe this to be so? Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (200-300 words) in length. It may be good to review chapter six in Everyday Bible Study in order to recall what each of these four themes are about.

 

  1. How does your principle from Acts 9:36-43 fit with the rest of the Scripture? This principle is the one you have written out in 1-3 sentences in the Interpretation section. If your principle is a true Biblical principle, it will be reflected throughout the Scriptures. Where is the principle discovered in this New Testament narrative found elsewhere in the Scriptures? Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (200-300 words) in length. Be specific. List, explain, and cite your supporting passage(s) from Scripture.

 

  1. How does this passage from Acts reflect the person and work of Jesus Christ? State and explain at least one way that the principle of this passage identifies something of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (200-300 words) in length. Be specific. List, explain, and cite your supporting passage(s) from Scripture.

Will the article or resource provide you with enough information to write an appropriate summary? Have you had enough variety in your topics, sources?

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Essay 5.1

Editorials are fine as well. In cases of other media or resources not reporting on recent news, the source does not have to be as recent, only relevant and interesting enough to serve as the topic of your summary. Some questions to consider: Is the source (and therefore the information) reputable? Will the article or resource provide you with enough information to write an appropriate summary? Have you had enough variety in your topics, sources, etc.? If summarizing an article, is the article recent? There are a variety of ways to approach your summaries, which may be determined in part by the article or resource.

Your summary should also include some level of personal or critical engagement with/reflection on the source. Your summary may do each or only some of the following things: provide several main points in the article, including the position of the author if presented or implied; identify and discuss questions or issues that come to mind as you review the material; articulate what you take to be significant or interesting about the piece; draw connections to something we have discussed in class, etc. If each of your summaries takes the same form, these assignments will,  imagine, grow incredibly tedious for you. This is certainly not the goal of the assignment.

Which doctrine of salvation between the Protestantism and Catholicism makes the most sense to you? Are you with the Catholic or Protestant doctrine?

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Discussion 5.1

Which doctrine of salvation between the Protestantism and Catholicism makes the most sense to you? Are you with the Catholic or Protestant doctrine? Provide your learned reasoning for the answer, based on your reading of Prothero’s and Smith’s. Write in no more than 250 words but no less than 200 words.

Which creator is more powerful, the one portrayed in Genesis 1 or the creator in the Enuma Elish? How do the creators create in both stories?

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Ancient Creation Stories and Genesis 1

Genesis chapter 1 and the Babylonian Creation Story

Watch this 8 minute video featuring Yale University professor Dr. Christine Hayes discussing the basics of the Enuma Elish (the ancient Babylonian story of creation).

In a one page essay (1″ margins, 12pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced) compare and contrast Genesis 1 and the Enuma Elish:

-Which creator is more powerful, the one portrayed in Genesis 1 or the creator in the Enuma Elish? (How do the creators create in both stories?). Is one creator better or more ethical than the other?

-What is the role and purpose of human beings in both stories? Which world would you prefer to live in, the world described by Genesis chapter 1, or the Enuma Elish?

Will the article or resource provide you with enough information to write an appropriate summary? Have you had enough variety in your topics, sources, etc.?

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Essay 4.1

Post the summary of one recent news article, video, podcast, or other online media relevant to religion. Each summary should include a link to the article or resource. When selecting your article or resource, please consider the source and use good judgment. Also, in terms of news articles, please make sure the article is recent (within the last several weeks).

Editorials are fine as well. In cases of other media or resources not reporting on recent news, the source does not have to be as recent, only relevant and interesting enough to serve as the topic of your summary. Some questions to consider: Is the source (and therefore the information) reputable? Will the article or resource provide you with enough information to write an appropriate summary? Have you had enough variety in your topics, sources, etc.? If summarizing an article, is the article recent? There are a variety of ways to approach your summaries, which may be determined in part by the article or resource.

Your summary should also include some level of personal or critical engagement with/reflection on the source. Your summary may do each or only some of the following things: provide several main points in the article, including the position of the author if presented or implied; identify and discuss questions or issues that come to mind as you review the material; articulate what you take to be significant or interesting about the piece; draw connections to something we have discussed in class, etc. If each of your summaries takes the same form, these assignments will, I imagine, grow incredibly tedious for you. This is certainly not the goal of the assignment.

Write in no more than 250 but longer than at least 200 words.

Why did the people of Israel desire a king?

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Why did the people of Israel desire a king?

What are the most effective methods for the mentoring of mentors?

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What are the most effective methods for the mentoring of mentors?

How do exegesis and leadership theory influence the mentorship style of a leader? Explain.

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How do exegesis and leadership theory influence the mentorship style of a leader? Explain.

How do we see naturalism manifested in society?

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Brief explanation of the biblical phrase” created in gods image”

Brief explanation of how naturalist would define “complex machines”

Provide two points of comparison and contrast as it relates to have these definitions

when believed influence self-worth and human behavior.

How do we see naturalism manifested in society