Essays on Systematic theology

“I shall mention some things that are necessary… The first of these is love for one another; the second is detachment from all created things; the third is true humility… all must be friends, all must be loved, all must be held dear, all must be helped,” said Saint Teresa of Avila. A Doctor of…

Robert Jenkins THEO201_B10_201240 Short Essay #4 Angelology and Satanology The world has a belief that God and Satan are equal in power, one being good and one being evil, this is called Ethical Dualism. Ethical Dualism teaches that there are two forces in the world that are constantly fighting each other, being equal to each…

Ross Boyle and Erica Clare St. Vincent de Paul Interviewer: Hello everyone! We welcome all of you watching todays program. I am your host Grace, and I have a very special guest with me today, St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vincent: Pax! Interviewer: Let me just give a brief introduction about St. Vincent de Paul…

Christian worship has historically centered around liturgical practices and a focus on prayers and hymns that closely follow Scripture. This traditional approach to worship is still practiced by different denominations including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican churches, Lutheranism, and Methodism. Additionally, these church traditions also include a festive cycle throughout the year with celebrations of…

Irony adds an unexpected twist to our daily lives, making them more interesting. This is evident in Langston Hughes’ essay “Salvation,” where he experiences the opposite of what he had anticipated. Hughes, who was twelve years old at the time, accompanied his aunt Reed to church with the sole purpose of finding faith and being…

Martin Luther and John Calvin were both very important leaders of the ProtestantReformation. Although they were both against the Roman Catholic Church, they brought aboutMartin Luther founded the group that are today known as Lutherans. He was ordaineda priest in 1507. He dealt with questions dealing with the structure of the church and with itsmoral…

The beatitudes are simple statements yet they impart a profound meaning.  These simple statements serve as a guide to a Christ-like way of life.  They direct as the same time as they teach the way towards righteousness. They communicate the values worthy to a Christian life.  In following such values, a person will not only…

Since all animals, including humans, evolved from nonliving matter, a Secular Humanist sees mankind as “a more pesticides animal” (Wider and Guttering, 2013). In the eyes of a Secular Humanist, man has as much worth as an animal. For a Secular Humanist, the Question of Purpose is best summarized in the Preface of the Humanist…

St Paul of Tarsus is an important figure in Christianity because of his significant contributions of writings and letters which comprise a substantial portion of the New Testament. Regarded as the progenitor of Christianity following Jesus, Paul greatly influenced the dissemination of the faith through his missionary journeys, enriching religious customs and facilitating the expansion…

The Eucharist: SummaryEucharistHistory-reenacts the closing events of jesus’ life-links past-present-future one ceremony-powerful, meaningful ritual-last of the 3 sacraments of initiation-prescribed by christ-have to see the eucharist as body, not breadEucharist celebrates-“a way of remembering”-daily reminder of Gods love-jesus shared bread at last supper/do this in memory of me-a thanksgiving feast-“eucharist” means giving thanxRitual Meal-earliest form…