1. Grace- in the movie grace is evident when John saves people's lives, when he shares his cake with the other prisoners, when he tells the prison guards it's OK that he is innocent and he doesn't hold a grudge against them, he forgives them. Another act of grace is when the prison guards forgive and don't let anyone know about Percy not putting the sponge on Dal's head.
New life- When John heals everyone and gives those he heals a fresh chance to live. He gives Paul and Mr Jingles a new and eternal life. John helps Paul understand he is unhappy in his job and influences his change of direction in his life/ change of job.
2. John has a huge impact on Paul and changes his life forever. John heals Paul, helps him see the good in life and also helps him realize that he does not like his job and helps influence him to quit. Help him see the difference between good and bad. Helps him understand what grace is.
3. The film helps me to understand what grace, new life, forgiveness, inheritance etc.. means and how it can be found in life. The film also taught me that bad people exist but so do good people. The film also taught me that everyone deserves a second chance to change, although sometimes they don't change...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Malcom X Vs Martin Luther King Jnr
To put it bluntly Malcom X believes in being fair whereas Martin Luther King Jnr believes in forgiveness. Forgiveness is often the harder thing to follow. I agree with Malcom X probably because freedom is essential to me and so is being fair. If someone doesn't want to associate with me why should I bother with them? If someone doesn't treat me right why should I treat them right? I do believe that you should be courteous, peaceful, obey the law, respect everyone but if they are rude and don't respect you, ignore them.
I don't believe in violence and would never turn to it to solve my problems.
I don't believe in violence and would never turn to it to solve my problems.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Grace in a real life scenario
A gracious response for Mario would be to forgive his ex- wife, Jenny, and let her see the kids again. Welcome her back into his life as though nothing happened. Forgiveness.
In a real life scenario an example of grace could be as follows:
"Slow down!" Yells Stacy, "You know I didn't mean it!"
I look back at my sister who's face was red and stained with tears.
I then continue to run towards the front door.
As my hand reaches for the door knob I freeze and look down at my teddy bear... His head is ripped off and there is a stuffing trail leading from the lounge room. I look at her fcae one more time...
"Fine!" I whisper as I drop to the floor. She drops down as well and crawls over to me.
"Sorry..." she whispers into my ear as she wraps her arms around my neck...
In a real life scenario an example of grace could be as follows:
"Slow down!" Yells Stacy, "You know I didn't mean it!"
I look back at my sister who's face was red and stained with tears.
I then continue to run towards the front door.
As my hand reaches for the door knob I freeze and look down at my teddy bear... His head is ripped off and there is a stuffing trail leading from the lounge room. I look at her fcae one more time...
"Fine!" I whisper as I drop to the floor. She drops down as well and crawls over to me.
"Sorry..." she whispers into my ear as she wraps her arms around my neck...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
'Son of God' Tasks
Compile a summary list of the findings/discoveries.
Lost harbour in Ceastries
Gospels
Jewish scrolls over the Dead Sea
Church in Bethlehem
The star was an astrological phenomenon (Aries Kingdom- sign). The star was Jupiter.
Jupiter can be seen as a star on this astrological phenomenon.
Jesus was born 6 years earlier.
Jupiter, Saturn, the Sun and the moon came into Aries. Jupiter was seen as a morning star.
Wise men could have been astrologists following the 'star'.
Recreate imagery
Jesus did exist
Petra was the main trading centre and was known for producing Frankincense and Muir.
The astrologists (three wise men) would have stopped in Petra to do some shopping.
Jesus grew up knowing he was special.
Jesus wasn't conceived conventionally. His mother was a 'virgin'.
No science proving this... It's a matter of faith.
Death by stoning in Jesus' s time was the ale. Mary kept her pregnancy a secret and Joseph married her just before she gave birth so she wouldn't get stoned.
Jesus had 2 sisters and 4 brothers. It is not know if the children were Mary's or Joseph's.
Jesus visited Jerusalem when he was 12 with his parents. This is when he was supposed to have had his awakening.
Education was given to him by Rabbi's. He studied, thought and debated.
The Jews dreamt of a special person to save them form there trouble when he was a baby. They called him the anointed one. The messiah in other words Jesus Christ.
Jesus was baptised which was is big turning point. He went to the desert and fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. This is when he decided what to do next. He didn't know what kind of messiah to become.
He thought he was the saviour.
His baptism was the moment he became convinced that God wanted him to act.
Jesus thought that the people should be able to worship in the temple when people were making money in it. It went against everything he believed. Evil and corrupt.
Rebels put to death without hesitation.
Pilot wouldn't tolerate any disruption in the festival.
Presits were not friends of the Romans.
Da Vinci got the last supper wrong. Jesus would sit on the end guarded by a close friends rather than in the middle as he was the guest.
It is possible to sweat blood when anxious.
He knew he was going to die so he was anxious and sweat blood. He knew his time was up.
Betrayed was miss translated.
He was accused with blasphemy and disruption.
Nobody could be closely related to God and he was sentenced to death.
Jesus was flogged and nailed to a cross by his feet and hands. He was given a sponge of vinegar by a Roman soldier to drink.
My God my god why have you forsaken me. He sounded frustrated. He said God where are you now!
Compile a list of your thoughts/reflections about the findings/discoveries
It was very interesting. I didn't know a lot of the stuff they discovered.
What impact does the documentary have on your appreciation of Christianity? Explain.
Very interesting. Made things a lot clearer. Explained things in a way I could understand. I really enjoyed it.it ma me appreciate how far Christianity has come. And I was amazed that all that started form one man.
Lost harbour in Ceastries
Gospels
Jewish scrolls over the Dead Sea
Church in Bethlehem
The star was an astrological phenomenon (Aries Kingdom- sign). The star was Jupiter.
Jupiter can be seen as a star on this astrological phenomenon.
Jesus was born 6 years earlier.
Jupiter, Saturn, the Sun and the moon came into Aries. Jupiter was seen as a morning star.
Wise men could have been astrologists following the 'star'.
Recreate imagery
Jesus did exist
Petra was the main trading centre and was known for producing Frankincense and Muir.
The astrologists (three wise men) would have stopped in Petra to do some shopping.
Jesus grew up knowing he was special.
Jesus wasn't conceived conventionally. His mother was a 'virgin'.
No science proving this... It's a matter of faith.
Death by stoning in Jesus' s time was the ale. Mary kept her pregnancy a secret and Joseph married her just before she gave birth so she wouldn't get stoned.
Jesus had 2 sisters and 4 brothers. It is not know if the children were Mary's or Joseph's.
Jesus visited Jerusalem when he was 12 with his parents. This is when he was supposed to have had his awakening.
Education was given to him by Rabbi's. He studied, thought and debated.
The Jews dreamt of a special person to save them form there trouble when he was a baby. They called him the anointed one. The messiah in other words Jesus Christ.
Jesus was baptised which was is big turning point. He went to the desert and fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. This is when he decided what to do next. He didn't know what kind of messiah to become.
He thought he was the saviour.
His baptism was the moment he became convinced that God wanted him to act.
Jesus thought that the people should be able to worship in the temple when people were making money in it. It went against everything he believed. Evil and corrupt.
Rebels put to death without hesitation.
Pilot wouldn't tolerate any disruption in the festival.
Presits were not friends of the Romans.
Da Vinci got the last supper wrong. Jesus would sit on the end guarded by a close friends rather than in the middle as he was the guest.
It is possible to sweat blood when anxious.
He knew he was going to die so he was anxious and sweat blood. He knew his time was up.
Betrayed was miss translated.
He was accused with blasphemy and disruption.
Nobody could be closely related to God and he was sentenced to death.
Jesus was flogged and nailed to a cross by his feet and hands. He was given a sponge of vinegar by a Roman soldier to drink.
My God my god why have you forsaken me. He sounded frustrated. He said God where are you now!
Compile a list of your thoughts/reflections about the findings/discoveries
It was very interesting. I didn't know a lot of the stuff they discovered.
What impact does the documentary have on your appreciation of Christianity? Explain.
Very interesting. Made things a lot clearer. Explained things in a way I could understand. I really enjoyed it.it ma me appreciate how far Christianity has come. And I was amazed that all that started form one man.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
‘The Christ Files’: Student Questions and Tasks
What is unique about Christianity from an historical perspective?
Is it legend or history?
It's central claims can be checked out by history. It leaves itself open for scrutiny. We can find out...
What types of academic research into Christianity are usually reported by the media? Why do you think this is?
The scandalous side to it all. Things that will get someones attention. They might not have much evidence behind it.
When were the Gnostic Gospels written and what was there focus?
They are a collection of old texts written in the 2nd and 3rd century. It's about post- resurrection discussions.
Some people claim, on the basis of the Gospel of Phillip that Jesus married Mary Magdeline.
On what basis do they reach this conclusion and why do mainstream scholars challenge this thinking?
There is a word missing and it would have been a holy kiss. Mary Madgeline was the ideal disciple.
What did Celsus in the late second century claim and how do his claims aid the case for Christianity?
He claimed that Jesus was an illegitimate child to a roman soldier and his miracles were magic (Egyptian sorcery).
Who was Tacitus, when did he write and how is his writing helpful to the Christian cause?
Tacitus talked about when and where he lived and that he was known as Christ (it's meaning) and his execution.
Who was Pliny, when did he write and why is his writing helpful to the Christian cause?
By 110 Christians were worshiping Jesus/ God as divine.
What can be reliably claimed by historians on the basis of Greco-Roman writings?
We know he existed, he was a teacher from palestine, that he was viewed as a King, worshiped as divine and excited under Pilate.
Who was Josephus and when did he write his history of the Jewish people?
The reference about Jesus becoming to alive again. Resurrection.
What did Josephus have to say about Jesus?
He wrote that Jesus was a wise man and performer of extraordinary deeds.
Which part of Josephus’ writing are considered to have been tampered with?
The reference to the fact of his death. Appearing alive again after his death. They think it was Christians tampering at a later date.
How does the discovery of possible tampering increase your confidence in the findings of historians?
If they can find what was tampered with then it gives us confidence in the stuff they say is true.
What can be known about Jesus from Greco-Roman writing?
Know the name of his mother and one of his brother, ambitious birth, Palestine c.26- 36AD, teacher, miracle worker/ sorcerer, Roan/ Jewish trials, crucifixion, messiah and was worshiped as divine.
What was the point of the football match analogy?
The biased of witnesses doesn't disvalue the truth. You can still discover it. Both sides are considered.
How do scholars regard the Gospels and the New Testament and why does it not concern them that the authors were biased?
They are the best historical sources and even when they are biased we can still find historical information.
When were Paul’s letters written?
His letters were written in AD 48- 64. He reminds readers of some forgotten teachings.
Briefly explain the criterion of multiple attestation.
More than one person saying the same thing and this makes it more reliable.
Why is a 20 year gap between Jesus’ life and the first written accounts considered fairly good?
Back then people relied on memory rather than literary. Memories were really good back then.
Why didn’t people write about Jesus sooner?
Not many people wrote and read back then. No printing press.
Why was oral communication regarded as much more reliable in Jesus’ time?
They thought the memory was more reliable. Memories were well trained.
Why is the Old Testament important to historians in understanding Jesus and his activities?
Because they believed that it holds vital evidence to what Jesus had done and said in his life. It explains significant events in Jesus' life e.g The Last Supper. It Shows the relationship between Jesus and the prophecy (predictions).
Is it legend or history?
It's central claims can be checked out by history. It leaves itself open for scrutiny. We can find out...
What types of academic research into Christianity are usually reported by the media? Why do you think this is?
The scandalous side to it all. Things that will get someones attention. They might not have much evidence behind it.
When were the Gnostic Gospels written and what was there focus?
They are a collection of old texts written in the 2nd and 3rd century. It's about post- resurrection discussions.
Some people claim, on the basis of the Gospel of Phillip that Jesus married Mary Magdeline.
On what basis do they reach this conclusion and why do mainstream scholars challenge this thinking?
There is a word missing and it would have been a holy kiss. Mary Madgeline was the ideal disciple.
What did Celsus in the late second century claim and how do his claims aid the case for Christianity?
He claimed that Jesus was an illegitimate child to a roman soldier and his miracles were magic (Egyptian sorcery).
Who was Tacitus, when did he write and how is his writing helpful to the Christian cause?
Tacitus talked about when and where he lived and that he was known as Christ (it's meaning) and his execution.
Who was Pliny, when did he write and why is his writing helpful to the Christian cause?
By 110 Christians were worshiping Jesus/ God as divine.
What can be reliably claimed by historians on the basis of Greco-Roman writings?
We know he existed, he was a teacher from palestine, that he was viewed as a King, worshiped as divine and excited under Pilate.
Who was Josephus and when did he write his history of the Jewish people?
The reference about Jesus becoming to alive again. Resurrection.
What did Josephus have to say about Jesus?
He wrote that Jesus was a wise man and performer of extraordinary deeds.
Which part of Josephus’ writing are considered to have been tampered with?
The reference to the fact of his death. Appearing alive again after his death. They think it was Christians tampering at a later date.
How does the discovery of possible tampering increase your confidence in the findings of historians?
If they can find what was tampered with then it gives us confidence in the stuff they say is true.
What can be known about Jesus from Greco-Roman writing?
Know the name of his mother and one of his brother, ambitious birth, Palestine c.26- 36AD, teacher, miracle worker/ sorcerer, Roan/ Jewish trials, crucifixion, messiah and was worshiped as divine.
What was the point of the football match analogy?
The biased of witnesses doesn't disvalue the truth. You can still discover it. Both sides are considered.
How do scholars regard the Gospels and the New Testament and why does it not concern them that the authors were biased?
They are the best historical sources and even when they are biased we can still find historical information.
When were Paul’s letters written?
His letters were written in AD 48- 64. He reminds readers of some forgotten teachings.
Briefly explain the criterion of multiple attestation.
More than one person saying the same thing and this makes it more reliable.
Why is a 20 year gap between Jesus’ life and the first written accounts considered fairly good?
Back then people relied on memory rather than literary. Memories were really good back then.
Why didn’t people write about Jesus sooner?
Not many people wrote and read back then. No printing press.
Why was oral communication regarded as much more reliable in Jesus’ time?
They thought the memory was more reliable. Memories were well trained.
Why is the Old Testament important to historians in understanding Jesus and his activities?
Because they believed that it holds vital evidence to what Jesus had done and said in his life. It explains significant events in Jesus' life e.g The Last Supper. It Shows the relationship between Jesus and the prophecy (predictions).
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Term 1- Apologetics Intro Questions
What are your thoughts about the Bible?
I think the bible holds great hope and guidance for people.
What are your thoughts about Jesus?
I think Jesus is a great role model and father for those who believe.
What is your reaction to the Christian claim of Jesus’ resurrection?
I think it is a miracle.
What do you think about the miracles of Jesus recorded in the New Testament?
I think it gives people hope.
What, in your view, is the purpose of life if any? Explain.
To make the most of your time on earth and enjoy yourself. Make a difference.
What difference(s), if any, is/are there between Christianity and other religions? Explain.
It all depends on what or who you believe in.
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