university of oregon, spring 2015
In Paul’s letter to the Romans, his emphasis the gospel of salvation and universal accountability. Romans are a letter of instrument, focusing on moral instruction, as well as exhortation. Paul’s motive for the letter to the Romans is overall an understanding/ plea that he needs support from them to be able to spread the word… Continue reading Abraham’s Promise
In the Gospel of John, God is portrayed as the WORD. In the first stanza of the Gospel, John clearly states that God is the word. He makes reference to the creation when God spoke for the world to be created and with every word he spoke it came to be true and alive. John… Continue reading Jesus brings Life
Jesus, in the Gospel of Mark is portrayed as more than a man. Mark, throughout the Gospel of Mark tells us that Jesus was of flesh and skin but also tells us what attributes he had that set him apart from the other humans. In the chapter of Mark 1:7, Mark quotes what John the… Continue reading Mark’s point of view of Jesus