Essays On Christianity

The role of women in Church has forever been scrutinized and misunderstood; although many churches continue to refuse women certain rights, it cannot be overseen the vast contributions women have given to Christianity and vice versa.

It seems strange that so little is known biographically about one of the most important figures in Christian history, but this only serves to add to the mystery and grandeur surrounding the Apostle Paul of Tarsus.

The Beatitudes, which come from the Latin word “beatus” meaning blessed, can be found in the Holy Bible (Matthew 5: 3-12). St. Gregory of Nyssa, a mystic who lived in Cappadocia in Asia Minor around 380 AD, was one of the first thinkers to reflect on the significance of the Beatitudes.

In the movie, Jesus of Montreal, Daniel experiences conflict between the institutional church and commercial media culture. The film parallels the life of Jesus, as the Passion Play and the film itself overlap. One of the major themes in the film is the decrease in traditional and spiritual culture in Quebec, and the increase in […]

Jesus Camp is a documentary about the beliefs and rituals of the Evangelistic people all around America. Many people believe that these Evangelists are taking Christianity to a whole new level. In the movie, parents raise their kids to believe that being Christian is the only right thing. You are either a believer in God […]

Jasper Chase was unable to escape the persistent question of “What would Jesus do?” This question continued to haunt him even after he had departed his hometown of Raymond half a decade ago. Memories overwhelmed him as he sat at a delightful cafe, recalling preacher Henry Maxwell’s appeal to commit to living in accordance with […]

There are many essentials in the Christian faith that will be detrimental to the mission of the church if they are removed. But none can be compared to Jesus Christ who is the central figure and foundation of Christianity.

The Virgin birth of Christ is an actual Historical fact. God came (in the sinless form of Jesus) into the earth “HE” created. No other event in the past has had so much impact out side of Calvary where Christ paid the price for our transgressions. Seven hundred years earlier, this was prophesied by the […]

Christianity and Judaism are major world religions which, though they worship the same God, have marked differences which have caused two thousand years of strife and animosity between the two religions. In his book We Jews and Jesus, Samuel Sandmel likens the link between Judaism and Christianity to a type of parent-child relationship, saying, “Early […]

Jesus — perhaps the most discoursed name in history. He has transformed and influenced many lives including mine. To some people, He was a prophet. To others, He is a mere legend. To me, he is a father and a friend, but most of all, He is my Lord and Savior through justification, sanctification, and […]

Comparisons in the Christ-like characteristics between McMurphy and Jesus Throughout One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, there are signs that McMurphy is a comic Christ-like figure; despite his apparent faults and shortcomings, his actions match that of a tragic hero who saves his people.

The depiction of Jesus Christ in Kanye West’s music videos for the song “Jesus Walks” sparked controversy, particularly with one video that caused offense due to its portrayal of a man dressed as Jesus.

“While claiming full unity and equality with God, Jesus was very active as a teacher and healer. Through his parables, direct teaching on important topics, and miracles, Jesus used commonplace human situations to tell us about God’s interest in each of us, the way to make good choices in our life, and about the Kingdom” […]

Jesus and Buddha are founders of two of the largest religions in the world. Both of them desire of making the world better, letting people love together and giving happiness to all the people in the world. However, Christianity unlike Buddhism is unique in that it strips us of our self-righteousness by exposing our sinful […]

Some time ago, before Vatican II, God was a vengeful God, unmerciful and terryfying. Something that all parents used against their children for them to eat their vegetables and go to mass.

With respects to the challenges that are faced to Christian theology through historical critical reading of the Bible, it never answered one question who was Jesus and when did he exactly live. The research that I have obtained on the quest for historical Jesus comes from Hans Schwarz Theology in a Global Context: the Last […]

The Bible’s reliability is often questioned and criticized due to differing beliefs, but similar authoritative books exist in other religions. I recently discussed this with Elder Robinson, comparing these books to the Bible. The following text should beand unified, while preserving the and their contents: Following text needs to be rephrased and combined. Both the […]

My religious background began in the Church of God in Christ also known as C.O.G.I.C. whereas the Old Testament was the primary teachings that shaped my life’s values and forms.

When it comes to reading and dissecting the Bible, one may come across a plethora of genres. Each chapter or story of the Bible plays an important role in the overall construction of the Bible.

The Bible is the collection of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books, their contents and their order vary among denominations. Mainstream Judaism divides the Tanakh into 24 books, while a minority stream of Judaism, the Samaritans, accepts only five. The 24 […]

Although Christians are not aware of it, the non-Pauline churches face difficulties that scripture addresses and the author discusses. This paper will mainly explore the problems found in the non-Pauline letters written to modern churches, comparing them to similar issues in Pauline letters and present-day churches. According to the late Dr. Walter Martin, the Book […]

Patience is a virtue that every man and woman must strive to have. Without it, things can go horribly wrong, people would have faced much fights and arguments and there will be chaos in this world. Those who are impatient waste their lives thinking of the future. Furthermore many times, bad experiences often help build […]