There have been many prophets that have told the coming of Jesus and that do the will of God. God instilled them on Earth to show us the way to him by using a form humans would trust, another human. For example, Moses, an Israelite who was raised as a rich Egyptian, was called to be a prophet. Little did he know he’d become one of the most famous prophets in the Bible due to his extreme courage in following God’s command and leading the Israelites to the promised land on a 40-year journey. Prophets are called to be the workers of God. Doing his will on the Earth so that humanity could be prepared for the coming of the savior, Jesus Christ.
Author: mhkaster
slavery in the Old Testament
Without a doubt, slavery is one of the most horrendous things ever to touch the face of the Earth. Although this evil was widely used there was some good ability to come from it. For example, in the book of Exodus God used slavery to help Moses, son of the pharaoh, answer the call to Him. He did this just as much as he used Moses to help the slaves. A situation where both parties were saved. The Israelites, from the tortures of slavery and Moses, from his false pagan religion. God taught Moses the words and phrases to free the Israelites, most commonly referred to as “let my people go” and soon enough they were. This is an example of how slavery, although purely evil, can amount to some good in the world.
women in the church
I personally feel that women have a large role in the church even though they might not be represented in a large number or to a large demographic. Women have largely impacted the Church through sainthood and religious life. For example, countless saints are women and there are numerous Dominican nuns answering their call to teach not only about the faith but in schools about every topic from math to social studies, allowing them to apply the morals of the faith in every subject. Another great example is Mary the Mother of God, one of the 2 people ever to be conceived without sin. Answered the call from God agreed to carry the savior into the world. Without her, a women, humanity may not have been saved.
intro
Hi! I’m Megan Kaster, I’m a freshman and majoring in pharmacy. I’m taking this course, first off, because I need my TI requirement, but second off, I want to keep learning about my faith. I’ve been studying the Catholic faith my whole life and I want to keep that going.
To me, the Bible is almost like a text book for the Catholic faith, its what we read and study to help us become better people and live the way Jesus wants us to. However, there are many things in the Bible that people don’t agree with. I don’t agree with some things that the Catholic Church teaches, because the people in the church aren’t perfect, and they can tend to interoperate things incorrectly.
The authors of the Bible is many people. For the Old Testament, it was, for many years, verbally passed down until people started to learn how to read and write. For the New Testament, it was many of Jesus’ Apostles and disciples that wrote the books down.
If you look up on google “the Bible” the first result is Wikipedia, then the next few are sites where you can buy a copy. I don’t find these sources reliable, because the internet is full of bias, and the bible can mean a thousand different ways to everyone who reads it.
December edit: I had no idea this didn’t post! I’m so sorry! It’s definitely very late, but here’s my introduction!
Jesus Having Sibilings
Personally I find the belief of people being directly related to Jesus by blood quite absurd. Someone as holy and gifted as Jesus Christ could not possibly have any siblings. Even in the Bible John 3:16 states “He gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” since the teachings of the church are infallible, meaning there is no flaw in them. This shows that Jesus could not possibly have any siblings. Jesus was an only child who’s bloodline ended at the age of 33 with his death on the cross (Mark 15:25) and the beheading of his cousin John the Baptist. (Matthew 14:11)
intro
Hi! I’m Megan Kaster, I’m a freshman and majoring in pharmacy. I’m taking this course, first off, because I need my TI requirement, but second off, I want to keep learning about my faith. I’ve been studying the Catholic faith my whole life and I want to keep that going.
To me the Bible is almost like a text book for the Catholic faith, its what we read and study to help us become better people and live the way Jesus wants us to. However, there are many things in the Bible that people don’t agree with. I don’t agree with some things that the Catholic Church teaches, because the people in the church aren’t perfect, and they can tend to interoperate things incorrectly.
The authors of the Bible is many people. For the Old Testament, it was, for many years, verbally passed down until people started to learn how to read and write. For the New Testament, it was many of Jesus’ Apostles and disciples that wrote the books down.
If you look up on google “the Bible” the first result is Wikipedia, then the next few are sites where you can buy a copy. I don’t find these sources reliable, because the internet is full of bias, and the bible can mean a thousand of different ways to every one who reads it.