Week 2 Essays
Your responses to the following essay questions are due this week. These responses should demonstrate an informed opinion based on a good understanding of the required reading and other resource material provided. Be sure to answer each question carefully and thoroughly. Essays are to be double-spaced and 200-250 words in length. Submit all essays in one document.
Essay #1: What do you think is emphasized about Jesus in the Gospel of John? Provide examples.
Essay #2: Provide three key components of Jesus’ message about the Kingdom of God with examples of each.
Essay # 3: For humanity, and for you personally, what is the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Essay #4: What was the significance of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2) to the life of the early Church? To the life of the Church today?
Essay #5: Provide three key components of the Apostle Paul’s missionary approach. Describe their impact on Paul’s day. Also, comment as to whether you believe these components/this approach remains valid today.