The Personality of the Holy Spirit
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A 3 page paper discussing the Holy Spirit as an entity with a personality. The Holy Spirit is one of three forms that God possesses. It is apart of the Trinity which is God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is essentially the intent of God which is capable of being passed on to all people. It is spirit and is therefor intangible. It is God's method of communicating the intent of his peace and love without using visions aimed at one person who is intended to spread the Word. The Holy Spirit spreads the word, and intent, of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Holy1.wps

Did Jesus Christ Say That He Is God ?
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A 7 page paper examining the question, 'Did Jesus ever say that he is God?' The writer examines the facts in history, which state that Jesus, in fact did NOT state that he was God, the Son of God, or the Messiah. Endnoted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Jesusgod.wps

The Jesuits
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In 8 pages the author discusses the Society of Jesus, which is also known as The Jesuits. Through it preachings, teachings, etc., the Jesuits have held a major impact on the Catholic reformation, even though the papacy (bishops, etc) thought the society was a major danger to the faith and was destined to cause havoc rather than edification, etc. Without the Jesuits, the church might not be where it is today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Socojes.wps

Did Jesus Have Healing Powers ?
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A 20 page essay that explores the validity of the belief that Jesus had healing powers. References to support this belief are drawn from the Bible, from ancient documents, and from the interpretations of various scholars as well as a scientifically based analysis of one miraculous healing Jesus is purported to have performed. The essay identifies the problems inherent in answering the question and looks at the Jesus' life, where the Bible came from, the spread of the Church, and citations of healings from the Bible. A secondary resource bibliography where support is found for Jesus' life is also provided. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Jesuheal.wps

Christology and Jesus
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A 5 page research essay exploring contemporary study of Christology. The focus of Christology is somewhat different depending on which theologian one reads, however one definition that seems to be accepted is that Christology and bible studies are 'two aspects of a single inquiry into divine revelation.' It also focuses on the life of Jesus and once again asks the question, 'Who was He?' This writer contends that some things in life must be accepted on faith and 'who Jesus is' is one of those things. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Christology.rtf

How Jesus' Sermon On The Mount Relates To Christian Life & The Church
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5 pages in length. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount relates directly to the Church and Christian life in that it speaks of life having specific meaning. No matter the how saddening the cause, no matter how sorrowful the occasion, Jesus' Sermon reflects the positive -- much the same way the Church and Christian life look upon the good of each situation. Indeed, the main correlation among them is that one must learn to let go of mortal attachments; that holding onto entities of this world will only delay one's salvation. The writer discusses how the truth of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount mirrored the Church and Christian beliefs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Jesuser.wps

How Jewish Was Jesus?
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This 8 page report discusses the question of how Jewish Jesus of Nazareth was according to the gospel of Matthew. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Jewjesus.wps

Jesus / His Crime and Punishment
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A 4 page essay exploring the crime Jesus committed under the prevailing laws of the day. The questions investigated were: did Jesus, in fact, commit a crime and if He did, was His punishment in accordance with the Roman legal system in place at the time? Christians do not believe Jesus committed any crime other than to preach the truth. But was that the reality under the laws governing all Jews and Romans? The writer describes the laws and normal punishments in terms of Jesus' declaration that He was the Son of God. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Jesuscp.wps

Jesus Christ & The Shroud of Turin
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A 5 page research paper which postulates that the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The writer uses the latest scientific evidence to support an argument on the Shroud's authenticity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Turin.wps