New Testament & Christology: Parables, Gospels, and Doctrine
Unit 1: Introduction to the New Testament & Christology
Parables
Parable — a short story that uses everyday images to communicate religious messages. Parables both reveal and conceal. Different types of parables include:
- The Surprise of Gods Kingdom
- Gods upside-down Kingdom
- Gods Kingdom that requires a decision
Key Figures
- King Herod ambitious, brutal, and successful; rebuilt the Temple in Jerusalem; allowed local rulers to oversee small areas as long as they pledged allegiance to Rome; maintained
Final Accounts: Trading, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet Accounting
Final Accounts and Financial Statements
Final accounts are the financial statements prepared at the end of an accounting period to ascertain the financial performance (profit or loss) and the financial position (assets and liabilities) of a business. Final accounts typically consist of the Trading Account, the Profit & Loss Account, and the Balance Sheet.
Trading Account — Gross Profit or Loss
The Trading Account is prepared to ascertain the gross profit or gross loss resulting from buying and
Read MoreEngine Components and Vehicle Systems — इंजन भाग व प्रणालियाँ
प्रश्न 2 (a) : इंजन के भागों के कार्य (स्केच सहित)
(i) Cylinder Head
सिलेंडर के ऊपरी भाग को बंद करता है।
इसमें वाल्व, स्पार्क प्लग / इंजेक्टर लगे होते हैं।
दहन कक्ष का निर्माण करता है।
(ii) Piston Rings
गैस लीकेज रोकती हैं।
तेल
Mechanical Design Methodology and Morphology Principles
Design Methodology
Definition:
Design methodology is a systematic and structured approach used by engineers to convert a need or problem into a working and efficient mechanical system. It involves a sequence of steps such as identifying the problem, conceptualizing ideas, analyzing alternatives, and developing the final design.
Explanation:
In mechanical engineering, design methodology helps in achieving reliable, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. It ensures that all aspects like functionality,
LBO Drivers, Valuation, Carry, Debt Structure & Restructuring
LBO Key Drivers and Success Factors
The key drivers in an LBO are entry valuation, debt level and cost, EBITDA growth, and the exit multiple. Value is created through operational improvements and cash generation used to repay debt. Successful deals rely on stable cash flows, strong management, and reasonable leverage. Failures arise from excessive debt, unrealistic growth expectations, adverse macro conditions, rising interest rates, or covenant breaches.
EV/EBITDA Valuation: Strengths and Weaknesses
EV/
Read MoreIndustrial Relations Code 2020 — Dispute Resolution & Rights
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 provides the following dispute resolution mechanisms in brief:
- Grievance Redressal Machinery: A system set up in every establishment for resolving individual worker grievances through a structured procedure.
- Works Committee: A bipartite body of employer and employee representatives that promotes harmonious relations and resolves day‑to‑day issues.
- Conciliation: A process where a conciliation officer mediates between the parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable
भारतीय राजनीति पर सामाजिक कारकों का प्रभाव और दबाव समूह
भारतीय राजनीति पर सामाजिक कारकों का प्रभाव
भारतीय राजनीति पर सामाजिक कारकों का गहरा और व्यापक प्रभाव रहा है। भारत एक बहु-सांस्कृतिक, बहु-धार्मिक और बहु-जातीय समाज है, जहाँ सामाजिक संरचना सीधे
Read MoreThe Foundations of American Democracy and Governance
Foundations of the American Political System
The political system of the United States is the result of centuries of ideological evolution, popular struggle, constitutional design, and democratic experimentation. Its foundations are deeply rooted in revolutionary ideas, particularly those expressed by political thinker Thomas Paine. In 1776, he published Common Sense, a pamphlet that challenged monarchical rule and argued that the government should serve the people rather than control them, transforming
Read MoreIs Younger Better for Language Learning? Evidence and Factors
Is Younger Better for Language Learning?
Two central ideas that lie behind the popular assumption that “younger is better” are: 1) the widely held view that, since young children learn their mother tongue so quickly and effectively, they will be able to pick up a foreign language in the same way without ever having to make any real effort; and 2) the concept of a critical or sensitive period, an idea developed around the mid-20th century of a “magic” period in children’s lives (usually
Read MoreMoral Concepts and Vocabulary in Ethics
Moral Concepts and Vocabulary
Reading 1: Distinguishing Claims
Descriptive Claims
- Describe how the world is.
- Involve no judgment.
- Example: “The car is green.”
Normative Claims
- Say how the world should be.
- Make evaluations.
- Example: “The car is bad.”
Moral or ethical claims are a type of normative claim. All moral claims are normative, but not all normative claims are moral.
Welfare and Value
Welfare, well-being, and prudential value: Benefits your own well-being.
Actions: Moral Status
- Impermissible: Morally