Paul's education prepared him to be an effective speaker and gave him the knowledge to use a particular group's own cultural background as a starting point to show how Jesus fit in with their philosophy. For example, his extensive knowledge of the Torah and rabbinical writings allowed him to argue that Jesus was the fulfillment of Messianic prophesies. His knowledge of Greek culture and philosophy allowed him to point out that Jesus was the ideal towards whom their philosophers had been striving, and that in fact the Greeks had already been worshipping Him as "the unknown God" ... they just hadn't known his name. Both of these strategies won converts. Read Acts chapter 17 for more details.
Answer:
The preamble to the constitution
Explanation:
The preamble to the constitution is more relevant for Americans today because it gives reasons why the constitution which is the highest law of the land was drafted. If Americans have these reasons as foremost in their minds, they would be willing to obey the laws which govern the society. Some of these reasons include the establishment of justice, tranquility, common defense, general welfare, and the benefits that come with liberty.
The first sentence of paragraph three of the Declaration of Independence is a reference to how their efforts at peacemaking were rejected by the Prince in Britain. While important, it is not as compelling as the preamble to the constitution.
Answer: C
Explanation: If characters are childhood friends (which they are in this case) Discussing differences is a good way to catch up on what they missed. Friends stick with you, not leave you for some small differences.
