What was Jesus point in the teaching?’Matthew 5:21-24; Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 7:15-23; Luke 15:1-32; John 13:1-17 and 34-35; or John 15:1

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

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Based on Mark 8:29, please address each question below with complete sentences and clear, specific explanations.

1. Select one teaching of Jesus from the following choices: Matthew 5:21-24; Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 7:15-23; Luke 15:1-32; John 13:1-17 and 34-35; or John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions with in-text citations from a commentary in the topic Resources. The commentary used should be included on a reference page at the end of this document.

a. What was Jesus’s point in the teaching?

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b. How might someone from an atheist or pantheistic worldview see the concepts of this passage differently?

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c. What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?

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2. Select one of the following passages in which Jesus makes statements about his nature and purpose: Matthew 9:1-8; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 7:18-23; John 5:16-18; John 10:25-38; John 14:5-11. Answer the following with in-text citations from a commentary in the topic Resources. The commentary used should be included on a reference page at the end of this document.

a. What is Jesus saying about his nature and the purpose of his ministry? What is the significance of this claim?

Your answer in 250-300 words:

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3. How would you personally answer Jesus’s question, “But who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:29). Describe your own beliefs about Jesus.

Your answer in 250-300 words:

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Keener, Craig S. (2014). The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (2nd ed). IVP Academic. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/detail.action?docID=3316816.

Blomberg, Craig L. (1992).  Matthew: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture. B&H Publishing Group.  http://ebookcentral.proquest.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/detail.action?docID=680791.

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Consequences of the Fall and Contemporary Response

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Be sure you answer Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and the Reference section of this assignment before submitting.

Part One: Human Nature in Genesis 1-3

Use and cite at least two of the following topic Resources: textbook Chapter 4, Topic 3 Overview, “The Mystery of Original Sin” article, and Bible passages. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.

Based on at least two of the listed topic Resources, type your answer to the following questions in the box beneath each question.

1. What is revealed about human nature (from Genesis 1-2)? Cite and reference the textbook.

Your answer in 100-150 words:

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2. What are the consequences of the fall for human nature (from Genesis 3)?

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3. What is revealed about human purpose? What does it mean for humans to flourish, in other words, to achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being? Cite and reference “The Mystery of Original Sin” article .

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4. How would pantheism or atheism (choose one) view human nature, human purpose, and human flourishing?

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5. The question, “How can an all-powerful, all knowing, and all good God allow suffering?” is called the problem of evil and suffering. Briefly summarize the Christian worldview’s response to the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and reference the topic overview and/or the textbook.

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Part Two: Consequence of the Fall Today

Select a Christian organization from the “Christian Organizations That Address a Consequence of the Fall” list provided in the topic Resources.

Based upon your selection, research the issue that organization addresses. Use and cite at least two academic resources from the GCU Library. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.

1. Based on your research, address the following: highlight how the consequences of the fall are evident in the issue(s) that the organization addresses; include statistics, causes, and impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate).

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2. Describe how this issue creates dehumanization and diminishes human dignity. Include statistics, causes, and impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate).

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Part Three: Analysis of a Christian Organization’s Solution

Use and cite the organization’s website, in addition to the topic Resources. Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite on a reference section at the end of this document.

Write how the Christian worldview ministry that you selected is combatting the consequence of the fall.

1. What organizational statement reveals that this organization is operating from a Christian worldview?

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2. Explain how the organization uses a God-centered worldview (as defined in the “The Mystery of Original Sin” article) to address dehumanization and restore human dignity.

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1) The Christian worldview provides an explanation for human nature and the story of the creation and fall (Gen. 1-3). A great deal of the suffering that people experience and much of man’s inhumanity to man are explained by this description of the fall of human nature. Is this characterization of human nature accurate? Why or why not? If not, what is an alternative explanation? 

2) How does the fall relate to tragedies like 9/11, disasters such as the Tsunami of 2004 (an earthquake caused a tsunami that killed over 225,000 people), and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020? Based on the topic Resources, how would you explain how a good, loving, and all-powerful God allows suffering and evil in his creation? Explain how your reaction to evil events has caused you to reassess your worldview.

3) According to the Bible and the Christian worldview, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Interacting with the readings, especially Philippians 2:5-11 and Hebrews 1:1-3, explain why this teaching of Jesus’s full divinity and full humanity is important to Christianity. 

4) Read the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) and answer the following questions: 

What do you believe is the main theme Jesus is communicating?

Explain the three principal characters. Who do you identify with the most, and why? 

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