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Theology-104 May 4, 2011 Reflection Paper Introduction Did Jesus claim to be God? If a person is a Christian, does it matter how they live their life? What can your local Church do to better communicate God’s love to your community? These are just three of many questions when it comes to being a Christian living in the world we live today. Section 1: Did Jesus Claim to be God? Jesus is never recorded in the Bible as saying the precise words, â€Å"I am God.† That does not mean, however, that He did not proclaim that He is God. Take for example Jesus’ words in (John 10:30), â€Å"I and the Father are one.† We need only to look at the Jews’ reaction to His statement to know He was claiming to be God. They tried to stone Him for this very reason.†¦show more content†¦The word of God is emphatic on the subject (for example, Galatians 2:16-17; Romans 4:1-16). No matter what a disciple does, no matter how good he or she may seem to be, they are still a sinner, and worthy of death. The reward of God is not something to be earned by doing good. Instead, God’s reward is his gift for those who simply believe him, and what he has promised. This faith, the belief that what God says, he really means, is part of the motivating force for real disciples of Jesus. They know that the Bible has not set a standard of conduct as a me ans to obtaining a reward. Instead, there is an assurance that God deems those that trust in him and his promises as righteous. Their conduct is provoked by love and dependence on God, rather than by rules. The morality of Christians is patterned on that of God and Jesus Christ. God’s character, as shown by his message in the Bible, and by the life of Jesus Christ, establishes what Christians use as a model for their lives. For example, God is faithful. He makes promises and keeps them. He does not abandon those who love him. He stands by those who are in trouble. 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