Write a 1,500-2,000-word essay using at least four resources. The four resources need to include at least two course resources (textbook, topic overviews, the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library to support your points. Remember, the Bible counts as one resource regardless of how many times you use it or how many verses you cite.
Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper. Present the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration), the Christian foundation, and an analysis of the implications of the Christian worldview.
Use the “Gospel Essentials Essay Template.” Based on the Christian worldview, write at least one paragraph for each of the following components.
Nature of God: What is the triune God like? What are God’s characteristics? What is his creation?
Nature of Humanity: What is human nature? What is human purpose? What is the root cause of human problems?
Nature of Jesus: What is Jesus’s true identity? What was Jesus’s kingdom purpose? Why is Jesus’s identity and work significant for the Christian worldview?
Restoration: What is the solution to human problems according to the Christian worldview? What role do grace, faith, and repentance play in Christian salvation? How do Christians think that the transformation of self and society happen?
Christian Foundation: Summarize how the concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview. In other words, how are these concepts essential to the Christian worldview?
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview: Based on the previous five prompts, analyze the implications of the Christian worldview by addressing each of the following questions:
Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
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Benchmark—Gospel Essentials
Student A. Sample
College Name, Grand Canyon University
Course Number: Course Title
Instructor’s Name
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Benchmark—Gospel Essentials
In at least 150 words, complete your introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in
which you will address each of the sections.
Gospel Essential Beliefs
Nature of God
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Nature of Humanity
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Nature of Jesus
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Restoration
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Christian Foundations
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to
include citations.
Conclusion
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In at least 150 words, synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
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References
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of an article with a DOI. Journal Title,
Volume(Issue), xx–xx. https://doi.org/xyz
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of a print or library database article without a DOI.
Journal Title, Volume(Issue), xx–xx.
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