Suffering Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Suffering, Death, and Resurrection are three key beliefs for
Christians. They are closely linked together as Jesus suffered died
and was resurrected.
A modern day example of someone who suffered for their beliefs and for
other people is James Mawdsley. After hearing about the terrible
conditions in Burma, while backpacking in New Zealand. James decided
to investigate for himself and after being deported returned only to
find himself in solitary confinement for 99 days followed by 8 days of
torture and his release. James returned a third time and was sentenced
to 17 years for 'illegal entry and sedition'. James did not have to
any of this but he did it for his beliefs.
Mark's community went through great persecution at the time of Jesus.
The |Romans persecuted them for their beliefs however they did not
give up, this shows great courage and faith in God which sets an
example for modern day Christians who are going through times of
suffering.
Conflict and rejection are to be expected and Christians must trust
Gods plans, which are that anyone who asks in the name of Jesus will
be saved. Christians relationship with God depends on the death of
Jesus as everyday we make sacrifices for him and God made the ultimate
sacrifice of his only son, this makes Christians feel closer to God.
For this Christians must respond with prayer and sacrifices of their
own, and in baptism they are promised to receive their benefits.
Resurrection is the most important belief for Christians today. An
example of a modern day Christian who has lived out resurrection is
Mary Craig. Mary's first ch...
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will keep it." Some Christians would argue back and say that for
Christianity Jesus brings atonement and that sacrifice is not needed.
That death is overcome in the resurrection of Jesus, whereas in
Judaism sacrifice is important part of their beliefs.
In conclusion I think that it is wrong to die for your beliefs in any
way, shape or form, although admittedly it did work in the case of
Martin Luther King a lot more can be done for God on earth. I think
that if some one dies for their belief it is taking the easy way out
and not facing the challenge as Jesus did that for us when he died on
the cross for us. No good can come from dying only grief and agony for
loved one which is not the Christian thing to do. A person can do far
more with their actions on earth than they can do when they are dead.
The Lord was so gracious that he died for us so that we can repent, and we should use that gift for granted.
In the world, there exist people who have beliefs strong enough that they are willing do die for them. Their convictions may be for their country, their family, or their religion. Some people chose to die for their beliefs while others are just objects of fate and die because of their beliefs while in the hands of others. For example, American soldiers don't often chose to die. They die because they are standing up for what they believe in and are killed because they are protecting what they believe in. They know they can potentially die but don't take their own lives. On the other hand, suicide bombers offer themselves fully as they kill themselves for their beliefs. People have been standing up and fighting for their beliefs for centuries in order to defend and protect their valued views. If they die protecting their sentiments, then they have died noble deaths. In Greek Literature, two women face their fates of dying by defending what they believe in. Ipheigeneia loves her father and in order to win the Trojan War, she must be sacrificed. She resists her fate at first but as expected she allows her father to do the necessary. Ipheigeneia is sacrificed. Additionally, Antigone faces her fate defending her brother Polyneices. He was murdered by his own brother; however, he was considered a traitor since he returned from exile and therefore was not allowed be buried properly. Antigone felt as his sister she must give him the proper burial. Kreon -the king of Thebes- was furious and sentenced her to death Later, he changes his decision but it is too late as she has taken her own life. These young, brave women are obviously similar while maintaining differences in their deaths.
...ue caused, it still shows how dying in war was glorious to the deceased and believed to be one of best possible ways that one can die.
So I chose Martin Luther King Jr. because he is iconic and inspirational to many not just me and he truly crossed the rubicon by standing up for basic rights that everyone should have the right to love and live an not be down graded just because you aren't white and that anything is possible and hopefully in the future things will get better for all races but hopefully and especially for Native
in a war to be noble but for most of the soldiers it was anything but noble.
•God shows us the promise of new life in the resurrection and of new society in the Reign of God
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When most Americans hear that name the first thing that comes to mind is his “Dream”. But that is not all he was. His life was more than a fight against segregation, it was segregation. He lived it and overcame it to not only better himself but to prove it could be done and to better his fellow man.
see the himself and the world as they truly are. The pain and suffering endured
To conclude my argument, I disagree with Reverend Hale. I belief it is better to die for your beliefs and principles than to give a false confession and sit in silence. It has been shown throughout history with many historic figures such as: Martin Luther king Jr and Rosa Parks starting the movement for equal rights, the men and woman in uniform protecting our country day in and day out, and our Founding Fathers, without them there would be no America to live
Theologians have been stuck on this topic as well. Without the Resurrection, the Christian’s faith
...he same time, it is ending the person's life that is the most valuable thing a person may ever hope to own. The decision to end one's life at the time of suffering should then be let laid into the hands of the sufferer and let it be upon his/her own conscience to decide whether he/she wants to end their lives. And yet it is a life that they are ending, life that is only given once and can never be replaced by anything else.
The Importance of Suffering, Death and Resurrection for Christians Today. The Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Jesus holds many values for us. Christians today. They are central areas of Christian faith and worship as Jesus gave up his life for us through the Resurrection.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." This verse - John 3:16 - is perhaps the most important in the Bible. Jesus Christ was the son of God, but he was also the son of man.
greatest sacrifice one would have to make is death. Dying for a loved one means