... when I start an essay like this. I then sent it off before bothering to proof read. I'd been semi-intending to think about changing the start...
Are the ethical sections of Paul’s letters independent from the theological teaching in them?
I must admit that my first reaction on reading the title of this essay was “Of course not – why would anyone think that?”, closely followed by a supposition that somewhere there might have existed some third-rate New Testament scholar desperately searching for an original thesis who suggested such a thing.
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nice
Sometimes I think that those who read/mark essays appreciate a strong introduction. And if they don't appreciate it, they should! I had to write an essay on "What is Postmodernism? What are the main challenges it raises for Christian mission today? How might Christians reach postmodern people today?"
My opening paragraph was:
"Postmodernism is a hollow and deceptive philosophy for it is built on human thought and the elemental spirits of the world rather than on Christ. It presents no challenge to Christian mission for Jesus Christ has destroyed human wisdom and triumphed over all spiritual powers and authorities through his death on a cross."
For what it's worth, it's available at Christ The Truth.
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Nice, Tim.
FWIW, the tutor decided to change the essay title in the light of my opening paragraph!
The best definition of Postmodernism I have heard is
" Existentialism with a friendly face".
BTW,Custardy, on the subject on deep theological issues. among the mega-theological brainpower at Wycliffe, is there anyone who can explain exactly what the 'Mark of Cain was". I have yet to read a satisfactory explanation of this.
No-one can explain exactly what it was, because no-one's sure. Lots of comments on theological significance and so on, but in terms of the actual Mark of Cain, the main candidates seem to be a tattoo or a dog.
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