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The theme of starting a new and fresh life in the Mystical Body is emphasized as well. The major characters of Ephesians are the receivers of the letter themselves: the husbands, wives, slaves, and masters, children, and parent: all are called to put on the armor of God, which will serve them will in the battle that will be fought for their souls. No major events are recorded in Ephesians, but the epistle touches on the adoption of Christian morality.
Galatians
St. Paul's letter to the Galatians, written some time after their conversion in 52 AD was threatened by the arrival and influence of some Jewish teachers, is composed in the epistolary genre: its major theme is the defense of Paul's person and his doctrine against the false instruction of the Jews. The key events that Paul speaks of are the divine origin of his mission and authority, the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law through Jesus Christ -- who is permanent (unlike the Mosaic Law). The characters covered by Paul are those referenced in his pronouncement of doctrine, from Abraham, who sets the example of faith, to Ishmael (son of the slave-girl) and Isaac...
Paul equates Christians with Isaac. A discourse on how Christians should live follows.
Colossians
The letter to the Colossians is an epistolary narrative, written around 63 AD by St. Paul, that deals with some of the subtle dangers in the self-appointed teachings of the Christian converts in Colossae. The letter deals with specific doctrine concerning Christ the Redeemer and Head of the Mystical Body. Paul sets forth specific rules concerning Christian living, and also condemns false doctrine. The major event of Colossians is the emphasis with which Paul places on the Divinity of Christ -- now considered to be of great doctrinal value. Since, like the letter to the Ephesians, Colossians is written for a Jewish audience, it emphasizes Christian charity and looks forward to the Second Coming of Christ. No key characters figure in the letter other than Christ Himself and the recipients themselves: husbands, wives, children, parents. Paul's famous exhortation on marriage is found here: "Wives, be subject to your husbands…Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter towards them."
In his sacrifice, Jesus Christ had the role of the priest and that of the victim. Not only was He disposed to suffer in order to save mankind, but He voluntarily gave up everything He had in the material life with this purpose (Nelson). Jesus Christ improved the connection between the individual and God, influencing Christians to perfect themselves. Christ's sacrifice came as a contrast to the sacrifices performed by
..formal and temporal purification" and were "under the old law, which provided...for formal, or ritualistic pardon, and restored to human fellowship, sin and transgressions remained, burdening the conscience." (Luther 1483-1546) Therefore, the old law "did not benefit the soul at all, inasmuch as God did not institute it to purify and safeguard the conscience, nor to bestow the Spirit." (Luther 1483-1546) the old law's existence was "merely for the purpose
Hebrew Bible (Genesis-1-22) and Bhagavad-Gita Similarities between Christianity and Hinduism are often acknowledged. Part of what is similar to Christian teachings is found in the Bhagavad Gita and revealed by Krishna, the supreme god of Hinduism. God is, in Christian belief, the creator of the world and the Supreme Being. Likewise, in the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna is recognized as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Arjuna addresses Krishna as the one
Barclay goes on to identify the Christian inspiration (Christ Himself), the handicap (the effects of Original Sin), and the means for perseverance (Barclay references the word "hupomone," which is another way of saying "the patience which masters" things) (173). In the same manner, Donald Guthrie speaks of the text as showing a "need for discipline" (248). Guthrie observes that the discipline must be Christ-centered and Christ-focused: "Looking to Jesus (aphorontes
Christianity: The Origin, Purpose, and Destiny of a Christian Just as the gospels present the account of the life and ministry of Jesus, the book of Acts presents the creation and growth of Christianity. Whereas in the gospels the apostles were consistently clueless about the points Jesus was attempting to make, the ascension of Jesus and the entry of the Holy Spirit transforms these cowardly men into heroes of the
He uses rhetorical questions in order to cause His people to think the consequences of their actions. Proverbs 21:21 explores this, "He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour." When God shows his love or mercy, he manifests this by a certain action. Other verses to consider are Proverbs 3:3; 11:17 as well as 20:28. Chesed occurs the first time in the Old Testament in Genesis 19:19.