In the Pattern of God’s Truth
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A 2 page discussion of the book, “In the Pattern of God’s Truth,” by Frank Gaeblein. In this book the author is addressing the concern that too often people do not truly understand the Word of God because they are relying on others for the reading and the interpretation of God’s Word, which is truth. The book discusses these realities by also addressing the fact that any subject matter should be clearly defined by the truth set forth in the Word of God, and should not be merely assumed to be truth unless supported by the word of God. No additional sources cited.
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Is God Just? : 'Doth God pervert judgement? or doth the Almighty pervert justice' (Job 8
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3)? It has been argued that God, in his omnipotence, is at once loving and capricious. This 5 page paper examines the motivations of God in reference to the casting out of Adam and Eve, the test of Abraham and the troubles of Job. An analogy of parenthood and parenting techniques is proposed with the circumstances compared with the stages in the development of a child. No other sources cited.
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Jurgen Moltmann/ 'The Coming of God'
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A 5 research paper that examines Jurgen Moltmann's book 'The Coming of God,' which a far-ranging text in which Moltmann interprets Christian eschatology in the light of God's creative future, and not as it has been traditionally interpreted in the past as a doctrine of last things. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 99cogmol.wps

St. Ignatius of Loyola: The Conversion and Founding of the Jesuits
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of the life and conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who was one of the central figures in the Jesuit movement in the 16th century. St. Ignatius was the founder of the Jesuits and integrated the Jesuit activities into the political events of this era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison/ Bible & The Odyssey
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A 5 page comparison of the first chapter of the Hebrew Bible and Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey.' Throughout history, from the time of the earliest civilizations, there have been literary compositions that attempted to explain life and the consequences of human action as it might relate to divine will. Each culture has addressed the relationship to the divine its own fashion. Homer expressed this for the ancient Greeks and unknown Hebrew scholars recorded the oral traditions of the Jewish tribes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99bibody.rtf

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Among Believers
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A 3 page paper discussing the current state of ministry among believers, in relationship to the Holy Spirit. There are many different beliefs and ideas in regards to the Holy Spirit and the true ministry which is required by believers. While some believe that such a ministry involves active demonstration, others believe that through subtle action and kind words the ministry is conducted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Meaning Of Life In Judeo-Christian Thought
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A 4 page paper looking at this thorny problem as analyzed by the writer of Genesis, St. Paul, and St. Augustine. It concludes that for these writers, The only way to find meaning in a world filled with too many meanings is to cleave closely to an inflexible standard -- for the Jews, the Law; for Paul, the vision of Christ; for Augustine, the Church. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Meanlife.wps

Theology And Religion / Mysticism And Jesus
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A 25 page research paper that tests the hypotheses that mysticism was practiced during the time of Jesus and that Jesus was a mystic. This paper includes these sections: introduction, review of the literature, findings, discussion, summary and conclusions. Mysticism is defined with examples given of what mystics say about their experience. Theology is linked definitively to mysticism. Examples of how mysticism was practiced during the time of Jesus are given using Biblical verses. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Augustine, Aquinas and Bonaventure: Views on Philosophy, Religion and God
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of some essential elements of the perspectives of Augustine, Aquinas, and Bonaventure as they relate to the philosophy of religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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