PART 1)))) Over the past two weeks you read excerpts from The Gospel of John and

PART 1))))
Over the past two weeks you read excerpts from The Gospel of John and the entirety of the Gospel of Thomas. In these passages you saw how these two authors described the life, death, and impact of Jesus for his followers. For your discussion board this week, I would like you to think about how these two “interpreters of Jesus” have attempted to explain the meaning of Jesus to their readers.
Additionally, last week you read about the “Apostolic Fathers” and the role they played in both the early Church and contemporary Biblical interpretation among Catholic and Orthodox Christians. Then this week you read about the doctrine of the Trinity, its history, meaning and some Christian groups who disagree with it.
Please answer the following questions for your Reading Discussion Board this week:
1. What is at least one difference and at least one similarity between the way that John and Thomas tell the story of Jesus and present his identity, personality and mission?
In your response to this question, you should include at least one quotation from the Gospel of John and one quotation from the Gospel of Thomas.
2. What is something that surprised you or fascinated you in BOTH of the “Let’s Look Deeper Pages” (The Apostolic Fathers and The Trinity) that you read over the past two weeks? You can include quotes from these pages or just paraphrase the aspects that were interesting/surprising to you!
*Further Instructions:
Your initial discussion board response must be at least 500 words long and contain two direct quotes from the readings (one from each of the two readings for this week).
PART 2))))
Over the past two weeks you read excerpts from The Book of Acts and the Book of Romans. In both of these texts, you learn a lot about the Apostle Paul. The Book of Acts talks a lot about his missionary travels around the Mediterranean and the Book of Romans is written by Paul and gives a detailed account of his understanding of Jesus and Christianity.
Additionally, last week you read about the diversity of different types of Christian churches and why they look so different. Churches from different denominations can range from extremely large, ornate and decorated to small, simplistic and very humble.
Please answer the following questions for your Reading Discussion Board this week:
1. Who is Jesus for Paul? What is the proper relationship between a Christian and Jesus? What is the Christian life all about?
In your response to this question, you should include at least one quotation from the Book of Acts and one quotation from Book of Romans.
2. What is something that surprised you or fascinated you in the “Let’s Look Deeper Page: Diversity of Christian Church Buildings” that you read last week? You can include quotes from this page or just paraphrase the aspects that were interesting/surprising to you!
*Further Instructions:
Your initial discussion board response must be at least 500 words long and contain two direct quotes from the readings (one from each of the two readings for this week).