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An essay is a focused piece of writing that explains, argues, describes, or narrates¹. To write an essay based on statements, you need to:

- Start with a question that relates to the main idea of the statements.
- Write your initial answer to the question as your thesis statement³.
- Outline your main points and supporting evidence for each point².
- Write an introduction that introduces your topic and thesis statement.
- Write body paragraphs that explain and support your main points with evidence and analysis.
- Write a conclusion that summarizes your main points and restates your thesis statement with a strong closing statement.

Here is an example of a possible essay outline based on your statements:

**Question:** How does our Christian faith affect our relationship with others?

**Thesis statement:** Our Christian faith calls us to die to ourselves and love our neighbors in need as a way of living out our prayer and friendship with God.

**Main points:**

1. Our Christian faith must be lived out not only in prayers and rituals but also in our day to day relationship with people around us.
2. The Gospel today stresses relationship especially with needy brothers and sisters who hold our "ticket" to enter heaven.
3. Helping others is not an easy thing to do; it challenges us to learn how to forget oneself and reach out to others.
4. Dying to oneself is another more serious way of putting it; but we are habitually afraid of dying, for this reason our prayer and friendship with God should come to the rescue.
5. God's word will lead us to the right direction and mission; His word is clear: to come to a new life one has to die like the seed that should first fall to the ground so that it could sprout into life.

**Introduction:**

Christianity is not just a set of beliefs or practices; it is a way of life that transforms our relationship with God and others. In this essay, I will argue that our Christian faith calls us to die
to ourselves and love our neighbors in need as a way of living out our prayer and friendship with God.

**Body paragraphs:**

(Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that states the main point, followed by supporting evidence from the statements or other sources, and analysis that explains how the evidence supports the point.)

Paragraph 1: Our Christian faith must be lived out not only in prayers and rituals but also in our day to day relationship with people around us.

Evidence: The statements say that "our Christian faith must be lived out not only in prayers and rituals but also in our day-to-day relationship with people around us."

Analysis: This means that we cannot separate our faith from our actions; we have to show our love for God by loving His creation, especially those who are made
in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). Prayers and rituals are important ways
of expressing our devotion to God, but they are not enough if we do not also care
for His people.

Paragraph 2: The Gospel today stresses relationship especially with needy brothers
and sisters who hold our "ticket" to enter heaven.

Evidence: The statements say that "the Gospel today stresses relationship especially with needy brothers and sisters." They also say that "these people hold our 'ticket' to enter heaven."

Source: 2/28/2023(1) Example of a Great Essay | Explanations, Tips & Tricks - Scribbr. https://www.scribbr.com/academic-essay/example-essay-structure/ Accessed 2/28/2023.
(2) How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples - Scribbr. https://www.scribbr.com/academic-essay/thesis-statement/ Accessed 2/28/2023.
(3) How to Write an Essay Outline | Guidelines & Examples - Scribbr. https://www.scribbr.com/academic-essay/essay-outline/ Accessed 2/28/2023.

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