Sacred Texts Excerpts

Matthew 5-7:

1. Meaning of this excerpt: The meaning of these chapters is to display Jesus's sermon on top of the Mount and explains the "Christian materials", including the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer.

2. Why is this important/essential to the faith: These chapters of the bible are important to the Christian religion as it provides the Lord's Prayer which is key in Christianity. This prayer is what Jesus taught his disciples when speaking of the order that we should ask for things/the order that we should desire them. 

Romans:

1. Meaning: This excerpt means that everyone is responsible for not sinning and following all instructions and laws that are given to them. This instruction is given to them by God and He holds them responsible for their actions.

2. Importance: The importance of this chapter is to explain human sin. It explains what is bad and the reason behind it. It also explains the punishment for sins and the fact that you will be held responsible for these wrongdoings. Christians believed that Jesus died on the cross to save them from sins.

1 Corinthians:

1. Meaning: The meaning of this chapter is to explain that love is the most important and that Jesus and God work to help everyone love each other and work for this together. Love is needed to endure faith and hope and keep us as pure as possible. 

2. Importance: The importance of this chapter is it shows the relationship between God and his people and shows that He will love you inspite of your sins. It provides relief to all of God's people by them knowing that they will always be loved. "Love bears all things...endures all things".