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Conducting a Case Study
Introduction:
Overview of the organization
Identify the type of business organization and strategies
Key players
Competitors
Body:
Identify problems, issues, variables, and relationships related to
the case
Discuss/List symptoms
Isolate critical issues
Conduct SWOT analysis and discuss the components
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Closing:
Summary
Discuss solutions and alternative solutions
Discuss Christian and ethical repercussions within the context
of the case
Make recommendations
Offer a plan for implementation
Determine measurements for effectiveness and efficiency
Logical conclusion
Answer case questions (if any)
References
Running Head: Death and Dying
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Case Study: Death and Dying
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Case Study on Death and Dying
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Ethical Analysis of Death and Dying - A Case Study
Man is more himself, man is progressively human, when
satisfaction is the crucial thing in him, and despondency the
shallow. Despairing ought to be a guiltless interval, a delicate
and criminal outlook; acclaim ought to be the lasting throb of
the spirit. Negativity is, best case scenario an enthusiastic half-
occasion; bliss is the uproarious work by which all things live
(Cobham, 1940). Regardless of whether you have faith in this
vision of the triumph of bliss and the fixing of anguish, you
need to let it be known is an excellent idea. (Cobham, 1940).
Comment by Victoria Pederson: Please be sure to follow
the APA template with indenting all new paragraphs throughout,
and including a title centered on top of page two. Comment by
Victoria Pederson: This seems like it might be a good effort
towards an introduction, but don’t forget to include the thesis.

Please see the brief videos in the Writing Process for help with
this.
Christian narrative, with an emphasis on the fallenness of the
world
We may not know each explanation for the occasions of life,
however, importance and expectation can emerge out of
considering what people do think about God and this world. In
various routes (through creation, still, small voice, Scripture,
and through Christ Himself), God has demonstrated His animals
that He exists. Further, God has uncovered much about this
world and His arrangements for it. God says that the first
creation was immaculate, yet sin and fallenness were presented
through human insubordination Would it be a good idea for
George to naturally presume that delinquents were getting their
"retribution?" Or like George snapshot of uncertainty while in
jail, would it be a good idea for us to infer that perhaps God
isn't as bona fide or devoted as we had a first idea (Barry,
2001). Comment by Victoria Pederson: Good response to
question one. Rather than have a collection of quotations, it
would be better to use quotes as evidence to support your own
thoughts. Where are your own words, thoughts, opinions,
explanations, discussions? Please be sure to check out the
Student Success center for help with how to write an academic
paper. This needs a lot of improvement.
Christian narrative, with an emphasis on the hope of
resurrection
In the case of confronting a human-started catastrophe, for
example, a fear-based oppressor assault, or in the midst of a
cataclysmic event like the seismic tremors that hit Haiti, Chili,
and now Japan? we perpetually ask ourselves, "Why?" during
the time spent continuing such catastrophes, individuals may
ponder, "Where is God? Might George be able to have kept
this? As restricted, limited people, nobody can completely
realize why a given occasion may have occurred, or why George
apparently blameless people endure. However, we long for a
response to the tricky issue of why. Individuals in Jesus' time

needed to know why a specific man was brought into the world
visually impaired and why lives were lost through a noticeable
fiasco of that time. (Carden, 2007).
Resurrection is in this way one point on the range of Jewish
convictions about eternal life. In the event that Christianity had
been essentially a group of various Jews who had pursued Jesus
or affirmed his instructing, we may have anticipated a
comparative spread of perspectives, and the way that we don't is
a noteworthy piece of our inquiry concerning Christian roots;
yet that is to keep running in front of my story. The second
point for George to note about Jewish confidence in revival is
that, where it occurred, it was never an isolates conviction. It
was in every case some portion of a bigger picture noticed by
George of what God would improve the situation the country
and without a doubt the world (DE MEY, 1998). Comment by
Victoria Pederson: These are good quotations of information,
but how do they relate to the questions asked in Q2. It needs to
be connected in some way.
Christian worldview informs his view about the value of George
life as a person
On the off chance that Jesus would have passed on and stayed
dead, he would resemble the millions who went before him and
the millions who came after him. In any case, that isn't what
occurred to George. Christ's Resurrection demonstrates that he
is somebody of an interesting status: The Son of God. the
Resurrection isn't just a key piece of the gospel, yet the paste
holds all aspects of the gospel together can't overlook that
humanity– not God– is to be faulted for common abhorrence. It
was our corruption that made God revile the earth. (Cobham,
1940).
This is the place Isaiah 26 and Ezekiel 37 make their mark. In
spite of the fact that as of now by the main century, maybe as of
now in Daniel, some were understanding them as predictions of
a strict revival, their setting demands that God means to
reestablish Israel as a response isn't a detached trust in the

person, as so regularly in the cutting edge west. It is a piece of
the expectation for the country of George as well. Also,
somewhat often, it is a piece of the expectation that God will
put the entire world to rights, bringing judgment upon the
amazing and haughty, and kindness to poor people and
discouraged. What's more, when revival occurred, it would
along these lines happen to every one of God's kin at a similar
minute (KASTENBAUM, 2004). Comment by Victoria
Pederson: When taking quotes from sources, please be sure that
it is not just copy/pasting information. It should deal directly
with what you are trying to answer. What place? This is
confusing.
Revival is one point on a bigger range; it will happen at the
same time as a major aspect of God's future for Israel and the
world; and, third, it was genuinely unspecific in detail to
George and almost everyone. The rabbis banter whether God
will begin with the spirit and step by step develop to the strong
body, or whether, as in Ezekiel, God will start with the bones
and include fragile living creature and ligaments, at long last
including breath as in Genesis 2. Comment by Victoria
Pederson: Again, this doesn’t really answer the questions about
the image of God from lecture 2. Please try to use the course
materials to show evidence of learning, and ensure the learning
of correct information.
Christian worldview And George opting for euthanasia
Without it, Christians are having confidence futile and are
without expectation. In any case, since Christ has raised, we
have any desire for having our transgressions excused, being
made directly in God's sight, and having unceasing life through
Christ. For George situation, obviously, what you end up with is
the thing that we would call a physical body; however, there
was no understanding about whether this body would be
actually similar to the one you had previously, or essentially
unique somehow or another. The Maccabean saints insult their
torturers with the guarantee that God will give them back their
hands, tongues, etc., which are by and by being ravaged. This is

reliable with, and most likely demonstrates, a conviction that
revival implies an arrival to a type of life fundamentally the
same as the present one. Be that as it may, there is no unanimity
on this; different writings, for example, Daniel 12, can be
deciphered as far as an astral Resurrection, sparkling like stars.
The conviction stays ambiguous and unfocused (Merino, 2012).
Comment by Victoria Pederson: Please try to minimize
your quotes and keep them focused and on-track. What does
astral projection have to do with euthanasia? This seems very
disconnected to the questions being asked. Please try to be more
specific to the questions and responses.
At last, some in any event of the individuals who trusted in the
revival likewise put stock in the happening to the Messiah,
however the connection among Messiah and Resurrection isn't
generally clear. The act of social insurance in George case,
suppliers at all dimensions carries you into contact with
individuals from an assortment of beliefs. This calls for
information and acknowledgment of an assorted variety of
confidence articulations (Spurgeon, n.d.). The reason for my
work is to finish a near moral examination of George's
circumstance and choice from the point of view of two
perspectives or religions: Christianity and some other second
religion.
Justification of George View
For the second confidence, I need to pick confidence that is new
to me. Instances of religions to look over incorporate Sikh,
Baha'i, Buddhism, Shintoism, and so forth. In the relative
investigation, I have to address the majority of the perspective
inquiries in detail for Christianity and the second chosen
confidence (Srinivasan, 2018).
Diverse religions endeavor to clarify why individuals turn out to
be sick and why enduring exists. Likewise, the religions have
created perspectives about how individuals ought to react to
torment. One of the issues tended to by various religions is the
means by which patients experiencing terminal sicknesses ought
to react to the issue. The issue about regardless of whether

killing ought to be done on such patients has been a noteworthy
subject of discussion by various religions (Miller, 2012). The
perspectives of various religions towards maladies, enduring
and willful extermination fluctuate, yet at times, they are
comparable. This way George displays a correlation of the
religious perspectives of Christianity and Hinduism towards
illness, enduring and killing. The perspectives of the two
religions are connected in the moral examination of the instance
of George, a man who is creating a terminal disease that will
result into a great deal of misery and passing ("The re-
enchantment of death: Near-death, death awareness, and the new
age.", 2003).
My own Perspective
Inside the scriptural perspective, at that point, enduring is
certainly not a perpetual or inherently essential apparatus of the
real world, as in a few renderings of the Eastern thought of Yin
and Yang. Or maybe, all torment and enduring is the aftereffect
of fallenness. It is an outcome of the scriptural thought of
transgression—which one Christian ("Why is the resurrection of
Jesus Christ important?", 2019).
Be that as it may, what do we do with this? What's the
reasonable result when we are effectively enduring in the at this
very moment?
Enduring can deliver altogether different outcomes in various
people groups' lives, contingent upon how they react to it. The
equivalent excruciating knowledge can make one individual
unpleasant, slender, and ungenerous, and someone else better,
humbler, and progressively quiet.
In view of this present, it's a ponder that more places aren't
extremely harmed by climate, or that more lives aren't lost.
Instead of pointing the finger at God, it's presumably
increasingly appropriate to adulate, undeniable the information,
and ask, "How is it that mankind is so secured and protected,
given oneself dispensed risks presented to people by this
world?"(Carden, 2007).
Please insert conclusion here to summarize your main

points.
References:
Barry, K. (2001). The dead. Cork: Cork University Press.
Comment by Victoria Pederson: Please italicize all book
titles as per the APA style guide.
Carden, M. (2007). Review of J. Cheryl Exum's The Bible in
Film? The Bible and Film. The Bible and Critical
Theory, 3(1), 14.1-14.3. doi: 10.2104/bc070014 Comment by
Victoria Pederson: Please italicize all journal titles and volume
numbers as per the APA style guide.
Cobham, J. (1940). Book Review: The Resurrection of the
Bible. Theology, 41(244), 252-253. doi:
10.1177/0040571x4004124419
DE MEY, P. (1998). Historical Criticism and the Ressurection
of Jesus. Louvain Studies, 23(3), 246-273. doi:
10.2143/ls.23.3.542263 Comment by Victoria Pederson:
Authors names do not need to be in all caps, please review the
APA style guide.
KASTENBAUM, R. (2004). DEATH WRIT LARGE. Death
Studies, 28(4), 375-392. doi: 10.1080/07481180490432360s
Merino, N. (2012). Religion. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven
Press.
Spurgeon, C. The Ressurection of the Dead. [S.l.].
Srinivasan, E. (2018). Bereavement experiences following a
death under Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act. Death Studies, 1-
9. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2018.1511636

The reenchantment of death: Near-death, death awareness, and
the new age. (2003). Journal Of Near-Death Studies, 22(2). doi:
10.17514/jnds-2003-22-2-p117-131.
Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important? (2019).
Retrieved from https://www.gotquestions.org/resurrection-
Christ-important.html
There seems to be two sources missing from this list: Miller
2012 and Spurgeon (ND). Please be sure that all sources are
cited where used in-text and also in reference. Both are needed
as per the APA style guide. I would have liked to see more use
of the course materials to show both evidence of learning and
ensure the learning of correct information.
Running Head: Case Study: Fetal Abnormality
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Case Study: Fetal Abnormality
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Case Study: Fetal Abnormality
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From the case, study the couples are faced with a tough decision
of aborting the fetus or not being the ultrasound result showed
that the child would have abnormalities upon birth. Dr. Wilson
suggested abortion of the child based on the defect with Jessica
being indecisive of aborting or not. The husband Marco is ready
to support her despite the decision she takes though aunty maria
believes abortion is wrong. This is a reflection paper showing
the theories and influence of recommendations for action by the
individuals alongside showing the theory I agree with ("Fetal
Abnormality Case Study," 2017).
Question 1
From my viewpoint, according to aunty Maria who is a strong
Christian, firmly believes that the fetus should be given a
chance to live because from her perspective abortion is wrong
and an against God's intent. She acts as a moral agency
empowering a person to do what is morally right. She believes
that with prayers, there is an answer to every problem and that
there is a reason one is pregnant. According to Christianity the
fetus should be kept and born no matter the situation
(Newbanks, Rieg, & Schaefer, 2017, p. 1).
Question 2
Jesica, Maria, Marco, and Dr. Wilson applied different theories
in determining the moral status of the fetus. Dr. Wilson gave the
family all options required, however, he illustrates great support
of abortion on his understanding of medical deformities. Dr.
Wilson uses the theory of cognitive properties outlining to have
one morals status, needs to be able to illustrate the level of
rationality and awareness which is not owned by fetus making
fetus not to have a moral condition, thus, acceptable to abort it.
Maria asks Jessica to meditate about her roles as a mother to the
child to show respect to the intent of God which fall under the
theory of relationship. Jessica has united with the fetus as a
mother as well as a connection to God offering fetus with a
moral status that abortion is wrong. This is illustrating the
divine command theory which is based on creator being God

and decides morality. Jessica is in financial problems thus
making her be in the chaos that the kid posses alongside the
beliefs of her religion which is against abortion ("Ethics: Moral
Status," n.d.). Jessica uses the theory of moral agency as she is
planning to have the moral status of the child is in place. Macro
uses theory based on the relationship because the moral
situation of the child may change depending on action by
Jessica. Having discussed the above different approaches, it is
clear that every one of them has different opinions of what
should be done to the fetus of which is very right based on their
beliefs and values (Newbanks, Rieg, & Schaefer, 2017, p. 1).
Question 3
They used different theories to give their opinions which also
had to determine each of their recommendation for action in one
way or another. For instance, Aunt Maris theory is that Jessica
should have the kid abandoned and to allow the will of God to
be done by not aborting the fetus. Being that she is a strong
Christian, she recommends that as she actively follows the
principles as well as values of Christianity. Wilson as a doctor
understands the pain of departing with a young star who is
unborn even though he also comprehends that it would be quite
harmful to the mother to have the baby kept keeping in mind
that the kind of abnormality the baby is diagnosed. He goes
ahead to recommend that the mother to do abortion as a strategy
of security of ensuring that the life of the mother is not
endangered. He suggests that Jessica can have the abortion as
per the constitution and that she could get another baby later on
who is not having any abnormalities. The concept of Marcos is
based on what the wife finds to be the correct thing for the well
being of the baby which is in connection on what his wife finds
to be the best opinion (Creinin & Chen, 2016, p. 99).
Question 4
I agree with the doctor's theory as well as his recommendation
of action. The best response for such a case would be abortion
since it would give the mother another chance of giving birth to
another baby instead of risking her life. What I would avoid and

to put is that Christianity and values of Christianity for this
particular case are incorrect, the concept of practice was the
most suitable theory present that could be applied by Jessica
providing her with another living opportunity. If the abortion is
done scientifically and medically correct at hand could give
Jessica another chance to live and give birth to another kid who
is more healthier instead of putting her life in danger.
According to this concept, Jessica could have aborted the child
before conditions getting worse alongside preserving them from
the struggle financially that they currently face with the
husband as the child would require more care and attention that
would be difficult to them to achieve (Creinin & Chen, 2016,
p. 102).
In conclusion, the author together with all the individuals on the
case study had different opinions and values on life of human.
As a Christian, the author believes that abortion is immortal
alongside being against the plans of God. However, my opinion
should not influence the patient's decision being the patient
would need to live for more years to come, and the decision
regarding abortion is quite challenging to decide. As a health
professional, I strongly suggest that we should offer all
available opinions in a manner that is unbiased (Creinin &
Chen, 2016, p. 101).
References
Ethics: Moral Status. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/wi-phi/wiphi-
value-theory/wiphi-ethics/v/moral-status
Creinin, M. D., & Chen, M. J. (2016). Medical abortion
reporting of efficacy: the MARE
guidelines. Contraception, 94(2), 97-103.
Fetal Abnormality Case Study. (2017, October 22). Retrieved
from https://acasestudy.com/fetal-abnormality-case-study/
Newbanks, R. S., Rieg, L. S., & Schaefer, B. (2017). What Is
Caring in Nursing? Sorting Out Humanistic and Christian

Perspectives. Journal of Christian Nursing, 1.
Topic 4: Optional Study Materials
Introduction to Euthanasia: Opposing Viewpoints
"Introduction to Euthanasia: Opposing Viewpoints," edited by
Torr, from Opposing Viewpoints in Context (2000).
https://link-galegroup-
com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/EJ3010134107/OVIC?u=canyo
nuniv&sid=OVIC&xid=e1aca972
Ethics and Life's Ending: An Exchange
"Ethics and Life's Ending: An Exchange," by Orr and
Meilaender, from First Things (2004).
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com
/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rfh&AN=ATLA0001442679&site=e
host-live&scope=site
Always Care, Never Kill: How Physician-Assisted Suicide
Endangers the Weak, Corrupts Medicine, Compromises the
Family, and Violates Human Dignity and Equality
"Always Care, Never Kill: How Physician-Assisted Suicide
Endangers the Weak, Corrupts Medicine, Compromises the
Family, and Violates Human Dignity and Equality," by
Anderson, on The Heritage Foundation website (2015).
https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/report/always-care-
never-kill-how-physician-assisted-suicide-endangers-the-weak
Pain Management Rather Than Assisted Suicide: The Ethical

High Ground
"Pain Management Rather Than Assisted Suicide: The Ethical
High Ground," by Orr, from Pain Medicine (2001).
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com
/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=4883594&site=ehost-
live&scope=site
The Higher-Brain Concept of Death: A Christian Theological
Appraisal
"The Higher-Brain Concept of Death: A Christian Theological
Appraisal," by Roberts, from Ethics & Medicine (2017).
https://search-proquest-
com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/1953801344/8E15777163CE4C
F4PQ/9?accountid=7374
Three End-of-Life Cases: Resolving Their Moral Dilemmas
"Three End-of-Life Cases: Resolving Their Moral Dilemmas,"
by Mirkes, from Ethics & Medicine (2017).
https://search-proquest-
com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/1901683914/fulltextPDF/79642
D3CA804C4FPQ/8?accountid=7374
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PHI-413V Topic 4 Overview
Death, Dying, and Grief
Introduction
Death and dying are a bitter part of the reality of life, in
general, and a particularly common experience for those called
to health care. The nature and meaning of death is not simply
biological or scientific, but rather involves deep philosophical
and religious questions. Once again, medical technology has
changed the scope, quality, and experience of death (or at least
the dying process). It has even prompted a changing of the very
definition of death.
Death in the 21st Century
One of the incredible benefits of modern science and its

application in medical technology has been the ability to extend
physiological life. In the 1960s, the development of CPR,
ventilators, and the like allowed never-before-seen intervention
in the process of dying, such that a "millennia-old general
understanding of what it meant to be dead" was transformed
(Veatch, Haddad, & English, 2010, pp. 390-391). In the field of
biomedical ethics, the very definition of what it means to be
dead is a controversial topic. In continuing with a fundamental
theme running throughout this course, it should be noted that
while the pathophysiological and scientifically detectable signs
of death are crucial in this debate, they should not be taken to
be determinative or comprehensive. This debate still crucially
depends on the philosophical background of one's anthropology
(i.e., view of personhood) and in the resulting interpretation of
these scientific and physiological signs. The medical definition
of death is not a purely or irreducibly scientific question.
Worldview and the Meaning of Death
Two of the more controversial issues in bioethics are euthanasia
and physician- assisted suicide. As you read and research the
ethics surrounding these issues, consider how the Christian
worldview would analyze the ethics of such actions. On a
worldview level, the question of the medical definition of death
is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the broader significance
and ultimate meaning of death. Whether or not there is any
meaning to death and what it might be is a question of one's
worldview. Questions regarding whether or not there will be
ultimate moral accountability for the way one lived life and
whether there is an afterlife are key questions in this regard.
The very phenomenon of the loss of (at the very least)
physiological and perhaps conscious integrity and activity is a
fact of life that calls for explanation.
Once again, an accurate understanding of religion and
worldview is required. Furthermore, the distinctions among
each religion must be appreciated and not collapsed into one
another. The way in which both technology and religious
background color the experience and meaning of death (both in

dying and grieving) must also be appreciated. Whatever rituals
or practices a religious or cultural group engages in are
informed by a view regarding the nature and meaning of death
that fits within an overarching worldview narrative.
Death in the Christian Worldview
Death takes on a particular meaning when seen within the
Christian narrative. It is, in fact, not the greatest evil that could
befall a human being and is furthermore transformed in the light
of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Christian teaching that
"God died" essentially transforms the way in which death is
seen and experienced (Sanders, 2007, pp. 6-8). Death is
certainly a tragedy and an evil, but it is now a conquered
enemy. It is a conquered enemy because in the Christian biblical
narrative, death is a perversion of God's original design plan.
And yet, the Christian God constantly redeems that which is
broken.
Loss and Grief
Death is a particularly traumatic and difficult experience for
both family and caregivers. Understanding the process and
stages of grieving is immensely beneficial for caregivers to
assess the well-being of patients and families. There are
numerous resources that can be of tremendous benefit for both
caregivers and family. One of the most influential is the work of
American psychiatrist Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. Perhaps the most
influential insight of her work was to notice certain patterns or
stages in the human experience of grief, especially after the loss
of a loved one in death. She called these the five stages of grief.
Briefly, they include the following: (a) denial, (b) anger, (c)
bargaining, (d) depression, and (e) acceptance (as cited in
HealGrief, 2016).
Expectations regarding an afterlife will in large part determine
the manner in which patients and families welcome or spurn the
prospect of death. Furthermore, the way in which a person
experiences the stages of grief will be in the context of his or
her worldview. Christian theologian Nicholas Wolterstorff's

(1987) memoir, Lament for a Son, is a personal reflection of his
own personal grief after losing his 25-year-old son in a
mountain climbing accident. As he engages with his own grief
and experience, it becomes clear that everything is ultimately
seen in the light of God's loving control and the ultimate hope
found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Why Did God Become Man? Incarnation, Atonement,
andResurrection
Jesus was the Son of God before he was born into our world.
The event of God taking on flesh and dwelling among us–the
incarnation–is amazing and is celebrated all over the world at
Christmas. The incarnation is proclaimed clearly throughout the
New Testament (Luke 1:35; John 1:14; Phil. 2:5-7).
So why did God become man? The most famous verse in the
Bible clearly tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave
his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but
have eternal life" (John 3:16 NIV). And Jesus knew what this
would require of him. He stated in Matthew 20:28, "The Son of
Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a
ransom for many."
God is both holy and just, so although he created humanity to be
immortal, he could not accept them into his holy kingdom in
their sinful state. So from the beginning God enacted and
unfolded his plan for humanity, to redeem a people for himself
(Titus 2:11-14), requiring that justice be upheld and sin
punished. Therefore, a sacrificial lamb was needed–one that
could atone for the sins of the world. Only the perfect and
sinless Lamb of God would be sufficient. Yes, God himself
would have to be the sacrifice somehow.
So the incarnation led inexorably to the cross, the torturous
experience that had been prophesied nearly a thousand years
earlier by David in Psalm 22. All four Gospels give vivid
accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus, the most unjust execution
ever to be carried out, as testified by the centurion there who
said, "Certainly this man was innocent!" (Luke 23:47). But as
unjust as the crucifixion was, Jesus willingly accepted it, for as

the Son of God he could easily have been rescued (Matt. 26:53).
Instead, Jesus bore the sins of the world on the cross. This is
called the atonement–the reconciliation of humanity with God
through the sufferings and sacrificial death of Christ.
It is interesting that the clearest account of the atonement is
found in the prophecy of Isaiah 53: 5-12 (NKJV) where the
atonement is specifically stated seven times:
He was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our
iniquities...and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us
all...stricken for the transgression of my people...when his soul
makes an offering for sin...and he shall bear their
iniquities...yet he bore the sin of many.
God went out of his way to make the extent he would go to
bring about reconciliation clear.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is by far the climax of his life.
.All four Gospels provide vivid accounts of this amazing
miracle that conquered death. There have been many who
looked at the history of the times, read the many accounts of
what happened both in the Bible and in other sources, and came
to the inevitable conclusion that there is no other explanation
for what happened except that Jesus surely rose from the dead.
After the crucifixion, the disciples gave up and went back to
fishing–the 3 years of exhilarating ministry were over. But then
the resurrection changed everything. It was not long before the
disciples were accused of turning "the world upside down"
(Acts 17:6). This world-changing event was not just a historical
miracle, it was a sign of the promise that God gave to those who
put their faith in him. Death is a conquered enemy because
Jesus's resurrection from the dead made a way of salvation, and
also was a sign of the future that God has for those that have
died "in Christ."
The phrase "in Christ" is very common in the New Testament
and crucial to understanding the gospel. To be "in Christ"
means to place your "hope in Christ" (Eph. 1:12), or in other
words, making Christ the object of your faith. Paul expresses
the gospel message most succinctly in Galatians 2:16 where he

says, "a person is not justified by works of the law, but through
faith in Jesus Christ."
Conclusion
Christianity is unlike virtually every other religion in the world.
Other religions show you what they believe is a way to God by
living in a certain manner, praying certain prayers, and many
other religious customs. Christianity teaches that people are not
capable of being good enough, which is precisely why God sent
Jesus to be the Savior of the world. Other religions offer good
advice, whereas Christ offers good news, the gospel–which is
that by trusting in what he has already done for you, you are
restored.
Other religions offer possible salvation (eternal life in heaven)
through trusting in one's own good works, while Christianity
offers certain salvation through trusting in Christ's good works.
Paul makes this clear in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you
have been saved through faith. And this is not your own
doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one
may boast" (ESV). The final chapter in the biblical narrative
will involve a restoration of all creation, and those that died in
Christ will be resurrected and receive imperishable bodies.
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Case Study: End of Life Decisions
George is a successful attorney in his mid-fifties. He is also a
legal scholar, holding a teaching post at the local university law
school in Oregon. George is also actively involved in his
teenage son’s basketball league, coaching regularly for their
team. Recently, George has experienced muscle weakness and
unresponsive muscle coordination. He was forced to seek
medical attention after he fell and injured his hip. After an
examination at the local hospital following his fall, the
attending physician suspected that George may be showing early
symptoms for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a
degenerative disease affecting the nerve cells in the brain and
spinal cord. The week following the initial examination, further
testing revealed a positive diagnosis of ALS.
ALS is progressive and gradually causes motor neuron
deterioration and muscle atrophy to the point of complete
muscle control loss. There is currently no cure for ALS, and the
median life expectancy is between 3 and 4 years, though it is
not uncommon for some to live 10 or more years. The
progressive muscle atrophy and deterioration of motor neurons
leads to the loss of the ability to speak, move, eat, and breathe.
However, sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell are not
affected. Patients will be wheelchair bound and eventually need
permanent ventilator support to assist with breathing.
George and his family are devastated by the diagnosis. George
knows that treatment options only attempt to slow down the
degeneration, but the symptoms will eventually come. He will

eventually be wheelchair bound and be unable to move, eat,
speak, or even breathe on his own.
In contemplating his future life with ALS, George begins to
dread the prospect of losing his mobility and even speech. He
imagines his life in complete dependence upon others for basic
everyday functions and perceives the possibility of eventually
degenerating to the point at which he is a prisoner in his own
body. Would he be willing to undergo such torture, such loss of
his own dignity and power? George thus begins inquiring about
the possibility of voluntary euthanasia.

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