China’s fabulous gardens were definitely meant for royalty first.  It was their intent to allow nature’s powerful influence to effect and benefit them in their everyday lives.

We live with many freedoms today, with several public parks and private places in which to be fed by the power of nature and to allow ourselves to be impacted favorably.

Following this exercise of ancient admiration, explain how creation inspires and  influences you
Where do you go and what do you do?
What kind of change do you notice in yourself after some time spent in the outdoors?
MINIMUM 500 WORDS *Cite TWO Sources *Submit to Canvas

Please pick and write on ONE of the following four topics:
requirements: use at least 10 resources, APA style, no cheating.

1. Given your understanding of Jesus ministry and themes of preaching, what are the main points of the Beatitudes (Chinese translation: ) in Matthew 5:1-12. Also compare it with the shorter version found in Luke 6:20-23, and determine what is Jesus main focus in these blessings sayings.

2. Choose 3 stories (parables or accounts) from Luke that are related to the Gentiles (non-Jews), and that can also be found in either Matthew, Mark, or John. What are the differences in Lukes description and emphasis? What can they tell you about the focuses of Luke (and Acts) when it comes to Gospel and the Gentiles?

3. How does Paul use the example of Abraham to explain his theology of faith and salvation? Use at least two passages of Paul (e.g. Galatians 3, Romans 4) to explain the main reasoning of this teaching of Paul.

4. Compare between 1 Corinthians 12-13 and Romans 12 what does Paul say about the Church? What does he suggest that the believers should see themselves in order for the unity of the Church to be maintained and secured?

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Norma Marion Alloway Library – general page (https://www.twu.ca/library)

Religious studies ebooks (including dictionaries) (http://libguides.twu.ca/religiousstudies/books)

Religious studies Journals/articles (http://libguides.twu.ca/religiousstudies/articles)

Old Testament books commentaries (http://libguides.twu.ca/religiousstudies/ecommentariesOT)

New Testament books commentaries (http://libguides.twu.ca/religiousstudies/ecommentariesNT)