In Romans 4, Paul uses the story of Abraham to support his belief on justification through faith. Paul believes that salvation is only attained by faith, and not through works. He emphasizes the importance of faith in the story of Abraham, and how it relates to the promise that was given to Abraham. As Paul… Continue reading →
The beginning of the gospel of John has a unique style and message. It is presented in the form of a hymn, describing what is called “The Word.” Similar to the other gospels, the introduction tells us something that the author wants us to believe about Jesus. The hymn is separated into four sections; each… Continue reading →
Discussion Question 1: In Mark 8:26-10:45, a new understanding of Jesus begins to emerge. In chapter 8 verse 29, Jesus asks the disciples who they believe he is, to which they reply, “The Messiah.” Jesus then begins to teach them exactly what the purpose of the Messiah is. Many up until this point believed that… Continue reading →
