Religious Studies Homework Solutions

Beatitutes (Mat 5:1-16): Purpose and Meaning

What is the purpose of the "Beatitudes" in the Gospel of Matthew? Explain how Jesus elaborates as to the true meaning of the Beatitudes.

Parables in the Gospel of Matthew (Ch 12 and 13): Reasons and purpose for the parables.

Why did Jesus speak in parables in the Gospel of Matthew in chapter 12 and 13? Briefly explain the purpose of the parables of chapter 13.

The "Under Law" Debate

The "Under Law" Debate: What does Paul mean when he says we are "no more under law, but under grace (Romans 6:14)?"

Principles involved in harmonizing the Gospels

What are the five most common principles involved in harmonizing and making sense of the four Gospels? Why are there differences? What can explain these differences? Whenever possibly, illustrate with quotes from Gospels.

The Under Law Debate

What does Paul mean when he says we are "no more under law, but under grace?" (Romans 6:14).

Pauline Theology: Christ and the "end" of the law in Romans 10:4.

What did the apostle Paul mean when he wrote in Romans 10:4, "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth"?

Seven Reasons for the Suffering and Death of Jesus with examples from Scripture...

I have to write an essay on the meaning of Jesus's suffering and death. Specifically, the assignment is this: "What is the meaning of the suffering and death of Jesus? In your answer provide at least 7 reasons for Jesus' suffering and death providing examples of Scriptures."

Evidence for the gift of Prophecy after the New Testament times

"Most believers in the Bible take it for granted that the gift of prophecy was withdrawn from the church when the writing of the New Testament was completed." Agree or disagree. Provide Biblical evidence to support your answer.

Biblical evidence and examples for the 9 Gifts of the Spirit

What are the gifts of the Spirit and how do they differ from the graces of the Spirit? Provide Biblical evidence to support your answer.

Attention: Question for DEB ANDERSON: Character of Paul

ATTENTION: Question for DEB ANDERSON: Hello Ms. Anderson, our study group is discussing the "character of Paul" in the Epistles and the Acts of the Apostles, his habits of preaching and the recurring themes in this writing. Would you summarize your thoughts on Paul's character in those terms I mentioned plus in terms of the ...continues

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