B.) Storms make known the power of the savior (Matthew 28:18)
When the savior shows up He comes with all power and Authority in His hands. He can deliver us from any and every storm and we can lay hold of the almighty power of God 's presence by simply calling on Him. Psalm 50:15 says, “then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” The power of the savior reminds us that He is in control and desires to rescue us, and this expresses His Power because He wants us to know that we can trust him, because his reputation precedes Him. The meaning of savior can consistently take on different meanings. Bible dictionary defines Savior as one who saves from any form or degree of evil. In its highest sense,
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In this sense, another definition of the word Savior is deliverer, He who saves, one who perfects that which He is saving. In this case the disciples needed the power of the Savior to deliver them from the storm. When the disciples woke Jesus up to alert Him of the storm the savior did not panic because He was in control, He always is. The Savior who can control the storm was by their side and He is right by our side. He is the one who can bring us through. When Jesus stilled the storm, the disciples knew that they were experiencing the power of God. God has the ability and the power to bring you through your storm, because storms boast of Christ many victories. Storms are not without a purpose because the testing of your faith will always produce a testimony. This brings us to the third reason to be grateful for a …show more content…
I’m being obedient, I have been diligent, but I’m in a storm; why me? Not realizing the blessing of a storm and what it reveals to me about myself. Storm make known the attributes of God and reassures us that He is in control of all the affairs of life. When the storms come, they are designed to bring us to the place that the disciples found themselves in at the end; humbled and in need of a savior, because nothing illustrates faith in the Lord more than being willing to accept His will, even when things with the natural eyes look contrary. In those times remember: number one, storms reveal your weaknesses, and where you are weak God is strong; number two, storms reveal the savior and the Savior’s presence brings all authority and power; number three, storms reveal your testimony. Sometimes, it’s hard to see the beauty and the blessing of the storm. Sometimes it is difficult to trust that God will turn all things around for your good. I don 't know the nature of the storm you are facing, but I know the One who stills and quiets the storms. I know that if you will bring your need to Him, He will hear you and He will help you just as I know He has many times before and give you the ability to see your storm as Showers of
Hence, hc makes an important deduction that God, as described in the Old Tcstament, is sympathetic, considerate, and relational. He is involved in natural disasters and consequently suffers thcir outcomes. Due to thcse qualities, God can be engaged through prayers during any adversity. The book is organized into fivc interrelated chapters with overlapping and repeated ideas,
God uses Jesus to help the population in all different ways. Jesus helps the blind see, he clothes the poor, and overall, can cure anyone who is worthy. God shows his presence through Jesus so the people of earth have someone to follow. Even today we see God work his wonders even without the presence of Jesus. God shows miracles which no one would believe if they were not reality. God’s presence in the world is mediated through nature and reality as seen in the readings of The Gospel of Matthew and The Book of Exodus.
...e toward him as well, since at one point he felt he deserved to die for what he had done. This grace gives him a purpose and strength to go on living, even though he may never completely overcome the hurt and pain.
The Grace That Keeps This World, by Tom Bailey, is an enthralling novel about the Hazen family who have lived in Lost Lake their whole lives. In this novel Kevin Hazen, a young man of 19, is searching for where he belongs in the world and in his own family. He wants more for his life than the life of survival that his parents have lived their whole lives. The story of the Hazen family is centered around the first day of deer season. For the Hazens, this hunt is more than just a sport. They use the meat of every deer they shoot to help them survive through the winter.
a) Theological Definition The greatest support of the deity of Jesus is in what he did, not what he said. It is very easy to make claims about being divine, but the proof is in the actions. It is important because it suggests about our nature and God’s ability and willingness to relate to us, as sinful human beings.
A time comes in everybody's life where they need to be "saved." When this happens a spiritual bond is formed with in that individual. In Langston Hughes' essay, "Salvation," that bond is broken because Langston wasn't saved. It is because Langston turned to Jesus, and in his eyes Jesus wasn't there. This creating a conflict within himself and the members of the church, with the end result being Langston's faith being destroyed.
Yet, another way is very similar to the first. It also involves the Church, but in a different way. The other way was about the church as a group, while this way of explaination talks about the church as being filled with many individuals. Each tempest-tossed individual who has a storm of his own, has a Heavenly Father who comes and rescues the wind-driven soul when the Lord sees fit. One way to describe this passage is to say that Christ will save any individual that cries out in the middle of a terrible tempest.2
In Langston Hughes’ essay “Salvation,” Langston talks about the first time he is going to be saved from sin. Langston is a young boy around the age of thirteen. He is going to church to see Jesus for the first time. In which case, he truly experiences religion for the first time in his life. Throughout this essay Langston uses many narrative techniques such as, imagery, metaphors, and irony to explain his interpretation of that one night when he did not see Jesus.
On earth, God uses various religious leaders as instruments of His love and guidance—chaplains, counselors, pastors, and lay leaders. It is through these instruments that Jesus tells the grieving that it’s OK to cry. God is with you and will protect you. He is your counsel in your storm. We are not orphans. Instead, as Christians we belong to the family of Christ, who will comfort the afflicted.
When people hear the word “gospel,” they typically associate it with the Bible, and for a variety of people this is the extent of their biblical knowledge. While numerous people instinctively turn their heads away at the mention of religion, their assumptions of the Gospels as boring, stuffy orders to obey God are often incorrect. Sure, most people would find more excitement and pleasure reading a Harry Potter book instead of the Bible, but they often do not realize the Gospels contain a plethora of narrative stories of adventure, suspense, and peril. It almost appears the Gospels are the ultimate action stories equipped with the typical good versus evil storyline, and, of course, a heroic figure, Jesus. Translated into “good news,” the Gospels are accounts of Jesus’ journey through life and death, and their collective purpose is to express the arrival of the kingdom of God through the birth of Jesus. Even though people may still express skepticism regarding the validity of Jesus’ life, the fact still remains that the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke were all written for a purpose. While each of the Gospels encompass similarities and differences, they are united with the common desire to share the miraculous story of Jesus and His coming kingdom to all nations of the world.
In the Christian religion, like many others, the belief in a single, ultimate, powerful being is upheld and practiced. However, unlike other monotheistic religions, the Christian belief in God is expressed in three parts: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This aspect of Christianity is very unique and is part of what defines it. Although some people may think so, God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not three separate beings. They are united as one in the Trinity, the same all-powerful God. God is the creator of all and the reason for our salvation as humans. “On the Incarnation” by St. Athanasius is a book explaining the Trinity and the process by which our Savior, Jesus Christ the Son, was revealed to us and how he redeemed us.
Throughout not only the Synoptic Gospels but also John’s variation of the life of Jesus he is shown performing many miracles. We were able to decide on ones we thought impact us most. From his healing miracles to raising the dead and showing his extreme power over nature we learn Jesus is nothing but the prophesized Messiah.
The Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology). God provides us with everything we need; we see this in Genesis where he provided Adam with everything he needed. Jesus became a man by reincarnation; a verse to support this is John 1:14 “
Is it possible to understand the gospel message, serve as an officer in a church, be sure of your salvation, and yet still not get into heaven when you die? Matthew, one of the original twelve disciples, answered this question clearly. Yes, on “that day”, many will stand before God and hear Him say, “I know you not; depart from me.” (Matthew 7:23 KJV)
Temptation can be defined as a strong urge to do something usually bad or resulting in a harmful effect. The deeper people get into the temptation the harder it is to get out. It can be compared to digging a hole with no ladder to get out, the deeper you dig the harder it will be to get out. This idea is seen in many pieces of text including the following poems. “A Poison Tree” by William Blake and “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas, both convey the message that people must be able to fight temptation and control themselves in moments of great distress.