After reading the above, respond to the following journal prompt:
Along with the Trinity, one of the most challenging doctrines for humans to get their minds around is the fact that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The Jewish disciples of Jesus, who were steeped in the strict monotheism of Judaism, declared that Jesus is God. In this journal response, you will be answering questions regarding the deity of Jesus from Scripture, your class reading, and your own experience.
First, write 2–3 substantive paragraphs explaining what it was that convinced the 12 that Jesus is God.
Second, write 1 or 2 paragraphs that describe what is most difficult for you to understand about the fully divine Son of God taking on our humanity.
Finally, write 3 paragraphs to think through Philippians 2:1–11Links to an external site., one of the greatest passages on the incarnation. Although there is much deep theology in verses 5–11, note that those verses are given as an example of how we should live with one another in the body of Christ. What questions does this passage raise for you about Jesus’ deity? And just as important, how should the self-humbling of Jesus impact the way you serve others? Where and with what type of people do you have a challenge in serving?
The final journal will have at least 6-8 fully developed paragraphs (2-3 pages).
When you quote any of the assigned readings or external resources, be sure to clearly indicate as much, using MLA-formatted citations. If you need to familiarize yourself with MLA format, take some time to explore Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL)Links to an external site. for help with citations.
Submit your reading journal by 11:59 pm ET on Saturday.After reading the above, respond to the following journal prompt:
Along with the Trinity, one of the most challenging doctrines for humans to get their minds around is the fact that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The Jewish disciples of Jesus, who were steeped in the strict monotheism of Judaism, declared that Jesus is God. In this journal response, you will be answering questions regarding the deity of Jesus from Scripture, your class reading, and your own experience.
First, write 2–3 substantive paragraphs explaining what it was that convinced the 12 that Jesus is God.
Second, write 1 or 2 paragraphs that describe what is most difficult for you to understand about the fully divine Son of God taking on our humanity.
Finally, write 3 paragraphs to think through Philippians 2:1–11Links to an external site., one of the greatest passages on the incarnation. Although there is much deep theology in verses 5–11, note that those verses are given as an example of how we should live with one another in the body of Christ. What questions does this passage raise for you about Jesus’ deity? And just as important, how should the self-humbling of Jesus impact the way you serve others? Where and with what type of people do you have a challenge in serving?
The final journal will have at least 6-8 fully developed paragraphs (2-3 pages).
When you quote any of the assigned readings or external resources, be sure to clearly indicate as much, using MLA-formatted citations. If you need to familiarize yourself with MLA format, take some time to explore Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL)Links to an external site. for help with citations.
Submit your reading journal by 11:59 pm ET on Saturday.After reading the above, respond to the following journal prompt:
Along with the Trinity, one of the most challenging doctrines for humans to get their minds around is the fact that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The Jewish disciples of Jesus, who were steeped in the strict monotheism of Judaism, declared that Jesus is God. In this journal response, you will be answering questions regarding the deity of Jesus from Scripture, your class reading, and your own experience.
First, write 2–3 substantive paragraphs explaining what it was that convinced the 12 that Jesus is God.
Second, write 1 or 2 paragraphs that describe what is most difficult for you to understand about the fully divine Son of God taking on our humanity.
Finally, write 3 paragraphs to think through Philippians 2:1–11Links to an external site., one of the greatest passages on the incarnation. Although there is much deep theology in verses 5–11, note that those verses are given as an example of how we should live with one another in the body of Christ. What questions does this passage raise for you about Jesus’ deity? And just as important, how should the self-humbling of Jesus impact the way you serve others? Where and with what type of people do you have a challenge in serving?
The final journal will have at least 6-8 fully developed paragraphs (2-3 pages).
When you quote any of the assigned readings or external resources, be sure to clearly indicate as much, using MLA-formatted citations. If you need to familiarize yourself with MLA format, take some time to explore Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL)Links to an external site. for help with citations.
Submit your reading journal by 11:59 pm ET on Saturday.After reading the above, respond to the following journal prompt:
Along with the Trinity, one of the most challenging doctrines for humans to get their minds around is the fact that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The Jewish disciples of Jesus, who were steeped in the strict monotheism of Judaism, declared that Jesus is God. In this journal response, you will be answering questions regarding the deity of Jesus from Scripture, your class reading, and your own experience.
First, write 2–3 substantive paragraphs explaining what it was that convinced the 12 that Jesus is God.
Second, write 1 or 2 paragraphs that describe what is most difficult for you to understand about the fully divine Son of God taking on our humanity.
Finally, write 3 paragraphs to think through Philippians 2:1–11Links to an external site., one of the greatest passages on the incarnation. Although there is much deep theology in verses 5–11, note that those verses are given as an example of how we should live with one another in the body of Christ. What questions does this passage raise for you about Jesus’ deity? And just as important, how should the self-humbling of Jesus impact the way you serve others? Where and with what type of people do you have a challenge in serving?
The final journal will have at least 6-8 fully developed paragraphs (2-3 pages).
When you quote any of the assigned readings or external resources, be sure to clearly indicate as much, using MLA-formatted citations. If you need to familiarize yourself with MLA format, take some time to explore Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL)Links to an external site. for help with citations.
Submit your reading journal by 11:59 pm ET on Saturday.
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