Essays on Elwell

Introduction

Since the end of the Great Wars, the US hegemony has remained superior than other countries and it was clear no one would be able to challenge their dominance in the fields of politics and the economy. Many countries often seek the advice of the US in terms of their political and economic reforms and seek aid to ensure their continuous growth. When there are major conflicts, the US is considered by many countries to act immediately due to its role as a world police. Considering its role in the international arena, many believed that the US would remain ...

In his article “Why the United States is in Decline,” Professor Hu Angang discusses the rise of China by examining a number of aspects which he considers demonstrate the decline of United States (Hu, 2014). In making his point Hu, discusses the specific circumstances of America’s decline and China’s rise. In his explanation, Hu concentrations on five main areas of scrutiny: GDP, manufacturing output, exports, human capital and national strength (Hu, 2014). While Hu’s analysis of the U.S. seems reasonable enough, the truth is that there is no proof to substantiate an inevitable and permanent American ...

Christians believe Jesus Christ was both human and God simultaneously. Jesus was conceived by Mary and raised by his earthly father, Joseph, and Mary thus depicts he was human. Through the conception by Mary, it shows that he was human after all. Moreover, Jesus was tempted in the wilderness for forty days and nights by Satan just like any other mortal being. Humanity is associated with temptations and sinning. However, for believers to have faith in him as the Messiah, he resurrected from the death. After Jesus had been crucified at the Calvary, He was buried whereby he arose ...

Response Paper

Response Paper The presence and existence of God is seen in our daily lives through the practices and the relevant undertaking that we pass through without knowledge of how successfully they pass. To be aware of God, however, implies that one is certain of the belief in His dominical that surrounds every human being, and in everything that is in the universe. McCloskey in his article, “On Being Atheist” attempts to provide proof that the existence of God is not true; with various claims why atheism is a much easier concept to understand compared to theism (McCloskey, 1968). However, ...

Overview of the Quality Improvement Plan

The nursing shortage puts a strain on the present nursing workforce. With unfilled nursing positions on the one hand and a high demand for services on the other, innovative staffing patterns are needed to optimally manage the existing human resource in nursing to effect the best patient outcomes. In the perioperative setting, this was accomplished by permitting nurses from one surgical speciality to float to or cover for nurses in other specialties during times of shortage. However, this proved problematic because the specialisation of nurses prevented them from matching the skills needed in the areas there were floated to. Thereafter, ...

When Jesus Christ rose he told his disciples to be his witnesses in Jerusalem and in the whole of Judea as well as Samaria as seen in Acts 1:8. In fact, the book of Acts covers how the church carried out this commission and this included apostles Peter and Paul. In the first twelve chapters of the book Paul plays a key role in the preaching of the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles and as from chapter thirteen Paul takes over. These two apostles shifted from exclusively preaching to Jews to involve Gentiles because now they had to preach ...

Since the beginning of religion, as it is clear today, controversy has always been on the forefront. As early as before the coming of Christ, the religion has been known to be an emotive issue. A sneak preview into the early days of religion shows that Jews and Gentiles were perhaps some of the worst enemies in matters religion. That was because both groups viewed each other as lesser beings in worshipping and religious practices. This rift was mended partly during the gospel of Jesus Christ, and its completion was visible during the ministries of Paul and Peter.

Evidences of the shift from the Jewish gospel and the Gentile Gospel

The ...

The Bible has been interpreted differently by numerous sects and religious groups who claims to be the true religion. While there has been no actually proof or evidence on the authenticity of these claims made by these groups, the Bible remains to be the most translated book in history. In fact, a total of 2,817 translations of the Bible is available. 513 of these translations is accounted for the whole Bible while the New Testament has been translated to over 1,294 languages . The process of translating the Bible can perhaps be credited for the different interpretation. Misrepresentation and ...

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Essay on Inerrancy and Inspiration Since the past, the authenticity of the Bible is put into question. This is about the authority, inerrancy and inspiration of the Scriptures. Analyzing these things will make one realize why it is important and appropriate to read and value the Bible.

That the Bible is authoritative means that the Bible has the right and power to instruct, demand, implement, reprove, and exhort towards its readers. Its authority is self-asserted; it is established by its own claims. The entire Bible contains assertions that it is the “word of God.” The Old Testament prophets, ...

1. Saying that the bible is an authoritative source of information means that it can be supported as a source of factual information by different sources or lines of thought. These fall under two categories: internal and external evidence. Internal evidence is that which can be found from the bible itself and external evidence is the support that is drawn from outside the bible. External category covers sources like science, archeology, ancient manuscripts and philosophy. Among the main lines of internal evidence is self-proclamation, which is evident from the writers, who decreed that they wrote the messages drawn from God, ...

China’s Presence in Africa

China has long been known as a nation that has been a part of every history of each country around the globe. The nation has been known as a friend to many especially in the field of trade and business. They have introduced Western nations to rare and exquisite Eastern culture, cuisine and resources only one can find in the region. For the Eastern nations it has worked with, it was the Chinese who have introduced Western merchandise and traditions. At present, the country is slowly becoming famous not only for its economic boom but also due to its rapidly increasing power ...

The Epistles

The passages in I Corinthians 15:12-34 and I Thessalonians 4:13-18 has some culture and history that brings its self out. First, there is a belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus as the son of God. A certain belief precludes that God exists and is able to raise people from death as he did to Jesus. The practice of baptizing people on behalf of the dead is also a followed culture according to the passages. The people referred to in this are also seen to believe that God will also raise those who fall asleep in that is those who ...