After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” 8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
Acts 2:22-24 (NIV)
“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
Acts 2:32-36 (NIV)
God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NIV)
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8 and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
Synthesize biblical principles in their application to attitudes, values, and ethical engagement in the area of mental health (ILO 4).
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Read Chapter 6 of the text, This We Believe: Meditations on the Apostles Creed, by Timothy Tennent.
Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following discussion prompts:
In this chapter, we are reminded that Jesus’s resurrection from the dead is the central claim and message of Christianity, setting it apart from all other religions and philosophies. Christians first believe that Jesus’s resurrection demonstrates God’s victory over sin and death; that their power is broken.
If sin and death can no longer have the ultimate power, what does that mean for you personally?
As much good as social work can do, it cannot free us or others from the power of sin and death outside of Christ. How should Christians approach the profession knowing this is the case?
Jesus’ resurrection is also a guarantee that all of us (body, mind, and soul) will be fully restored one day. We are not guaranteed perfect healing or the ability to create utopia on earth here and now but are on a journey with a promise of complete restoration in the future. The resurrection also reminds us that the whole person matters to God as it does to Social workers.
How can understanding that restoration is a journey and the hope of wholeness and resurrection help give us perspective and motivate us as we work with others? Share an example of how this view might help you practice as you work with clients.
Dr. Tennent states that the resurrection of Christ makes Christianity unique among all religions. As such Christianity is an evidence-based religion, grounded in historical events that can be examined for their validity. As a result, Christianity is not foremost about ideas but about relating to and serving a living person – the Lord Jesus Christ. He is either alive or he isn’t – there is no middle ground.
Describe your thoughts on how the resurrection makes Christianity different from other religions and why it matters.
We live in a world where being inclusive and accepting of all ideas is valued and making exclusive truth claims is seen as judgmental. However, Jesus’ resurrection draws a line, declaring that His way is true and others are not.
What implications might Jesus being the course of truth have for your work as a social worker as you consider practice theories, policies to support or ethical decisions to make? Give an example.
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