|
|
|
Featured Papers from Rad Essays |
|
|
|
|
This is only a preview of the paper
Click here to register and get the full text.
Existing members click here to login
|
|
|
... (John 3:3). ... the new birth will take place are the implications of such a new birth. I hereby propose to look at three aspects of the new birth, concentrating on the ethical implications for us today. ... and probably hopes that Jesus will commend his ethical strengths and perhaps make a few suggestions for minor improvements. ... He was also quite wealthy (19:39) and relatively fearless (John 7:45-52; 19:38-42), in spite of the fact that a certain timidity may have caused him to choose the night hours to meet with Jesus (3:2). ... But in order for this to become a reality, you need to be born again, born into another dimension, a spiritual dimension (John 3:5). ... The ethical implications of this spiritual life are staggering. ... To sum up we might say that Jesus is suggesting that the indwelling Spirit can provide the only foundation for living a truly moral and ethical life where self is no longer the driving force behind our actions and motives.
Secondly, I believe the ethical implications of the new birth are inevitably tied up with the notion of control. ... We are out of control, unable to live moral and ethical lives without a spiritual rebirth. ... In fact Jesus is suggesting that all manmade ethical systems contain an inherent flaw that renders them ineffective and inadequate. ... Through the Spirit the individual would be led in the right direction, directed to make right moral and ethical decisions, ultimately leading to a greater fulfilment in one? ...
Thirdly, I believe the ethical implications of Jesus? ...
As far as the ethical implications are concerned the ? ... It is the responsibility of the family to think ahead for the child and lead it to make the right moral and ethical decisions in harmony with God? ... This new birth connects us to the supernatural power of our saviour and gives us the impetus and zeal to live moral and ethical lives on this earth, capable of living a life true to the principles of love for one another and genuinely caring about others more than oneself. ... John ? ... The book of John. ... John.
Approximate Word count = 1943
Approximate Pages = 7.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
|
|
|
|