In Defense of Theocracy
... psalmists exhort Israel not only to praise but to "say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns' " (Ps. 96: 10). The theocratic vis ion always has the whole world and the future on its horizon. It is oriented toward a future in which the Lord comes to judge (e.g., Ps 96: 13), to establish his universal ...
... psalmists exhort Israel not only to praise but to "say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns' " (Ps. 96: 10). The theocratic vis ion always has the whole world and the future on its horizon. It is oriented toward a future in which the Lord comes to judge (e.g., Ps 96: 13), to establish his universal ...
The Bible -- The Word of God - Christadelphian Ecclesia of St. Paul
... With God’s power, he also healed sick people, and showed those who would listen the way to live, and prepare for this kingdom. Jesus showed God as a father to his children, and taught his disciples to say "Our Father" when speaking to God in prayer. Twelve disciples followed Jesus. He traveled throu ...
... With God’s power, he also healed sick people, and showed those who would listen the way to live, and prepare for this kingdom. Jesus showed God as a father to his children, and taught his disciples to say "Our Father" when speaking to God in prayer. Twelve disciples followed Jesus. He traveled throu ...
The Mustard Seed - Rehoboth Baptist Church
... little out of this?” The old lady stood up tall, all five-feet-two of her, and said, “Young lady, I am not here primarily for what I can get out of this, but for giving worship to God. I have the bulletin sent to me during the week. I get out my magnifying glass and my large print Bible. I read the ...
... little out of this?” The old lady stood up tall, all five-feet-two of her, and said, “Young lady, I am not here primarily for what I can get out of this, but for giving worship to God. I have the bulletin sent to me during the week. I get out my magnifying glass and my large print Bible. I read the ...
The Utter Desolation of Pretense in
... In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus went on to say, “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the spirit gives birth to spirit…No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven---the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up that ...
... In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus went on to say, “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the spirit gives birth to spirit…No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven---the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up that ...
Transcript - Wisdom for the Heart
... to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He might be the firstborn [preeminent] among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. I am about to preach on one of the most volatil ...
... to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He might be the firstborn [preeminent] among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. I am about to preach on one of the most volatil ...
The Mystery of Fellowship
... the ministry of reconciliation; (19) To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. And even though the church is made up of people from different walks of life, we can come together ...
... the ministry of reconciliation; (19) To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. And even though the church is made up of people from different walks of life, we can come together ...
Covenantal Nomism
... Palestinian Judaism, it runs into inconsistencies when it attempts to reinterpret Paul. It does this when it assumes that Paul must have been a covenantal nomist. This contradicts Paul himself, who clearly teaches that the basis of our salvation is the imputed righteousness of Christ, not adherence ...
... Palestinian Judaism, it runs into inconsistencies when it attempts to reinterpret Paul. It does this when it assumes that Paul must have been a covenantal nomist. This contradicts Paul himself, who clearly teaches that the basis of our salvation is the imputed righteousness of Christ, not adherence ...
Basis for Confidence
... Well, the normal thing to do would be to do two things: to either flee—as the king of the Northern Kingdom had done when the Assyrians came calling, earlier—or to wait for the Egyptians to show up and to join them in the expected great battle. But this is not what Hezekiah does. Again, what does our ...
... Well, the normal thing to do would be to do two things: to either flee—as the king of the Northern Kingdom had done when the Assyrians came calling, earlier—or to wait for the Egyptians to show up and to join them in the expected great battle. But this is not what Hezekiah does. Again, what does our ...
DMW Discussion Questions – Titus
... specially called by God to bring the Good News to the Gentiles. The word apostle means, “messenger or missionary.” “Those God has chosen” refers to God’s choice of his people, the church. (1:1) In one short phrase, Paul gives insight into his reason for living. The process begins with the proclamati ...
... specially called by God to bring the Good News to the Gentiles. The word apostle means, “messenger or missionary.” “Those God has chosen” refers to God’s choice of his people, the church. (1:1) In one short phrase, Paul gives insight into his reason for living. The process begins with the proclamati ...
Romans 6:1
... Subject to physical death, the Spirit gives eternal/resurrection life because of God’s gift of righteousness (8:10) Will be resurrected by God through the Spirit just as Christ was resurrected (8:11) ...
... Subject to physical death, the Spirit gives eternal/resurrection life because of God’s gift of righteousness (8:10) Will be resurrected by God through the Spirit just as Christ was resurrected (8:11) ...
Deontological Ethics
... This was true: and while he spoke my very conscience and reason turned traitors against me, and charged me with crime in resisting him. They spoke almost as loud as Feeling: and that clamoured wildly. ”Oh, comply!” it said. ”Think of his misery; think of his danger look at his state when left alone; ...
... This was true: and while he spoke my very conscience and reason turned traitors against me, and charged me with crime in resisting him. They spoke almost as loud as Feeling: and that clamoured wildly. ”Oh, comply!” it said. ”Think of his misery; think of his danger look at his state when left alone; ...
2PET1_3 - Amador Bible Studies
... 1. The entire sentence reads: “May grace and prosperity be multiplied to you by means of the full knowledge of God; that is, Jesus our Lord, because His divine power has given to us all things with reference to life; that is, the spiritual life through the full knowledge of Him [God the Father] who ...
... 1. The entire sentence reads: “May grace and prosperity be multiplied to you by means of the full knowledge of God; that is, Jesus our Lord, because His divine power has given to us all things with reference to life; that is, the spiritual life through the full knowledge of Him [God the Father] who ...
Forever Faithful Forever Faithful - Calvary Bible Church | Manzanita
... been unfaithful? How about in our business dealings? Why is it that we can no longer just ‘shake on it’? The word unfaithfulness comes to mind. It is the same in our families, in our commitments, in our very words, and more often than not, in our relationship to God. “Forever unfaithful” has sadly b ...
... been unfaithful? How about in our business dealings? Why is it that we can no longer just ‘shake on it’? The word unfaithfulness comes to mind. It is the same in our families, in our commitments, in our very words, and more often than not, in our relationship to God. “Forever unfaithful” has sadly b ...
Pain and Tears
... This is a remarkable statement from Christ through the apostle John. If only one of the five things would be true, that would be a significant improvement in our lives, but all of them shall occur for you and for me. In this Commentary I will focus on the first and the last. 1 In the phrase “neither ...
... This is a remarkable statement from Christ through the apostle John. If only one of the five things would be true, that would be a significant improvement in our lives, but all of them shall occur for you and for me. In this Commentary I will focus on the first and the last. 1 In the phrase “neither ...
TEXT: I Thessalonians 1:2-10
... God communicates the Holy Spirit to those who believe. And those who don’t believe are rejecting more than their salvation; they are rejecting the Holy Spirit Himself! How does Paul know the Thessalonians are elect? In the short run, it’s because they believed the Gospel. And, that’s how you find ou ...
... God communicates the Holy Spirit to those who believe. And those who don’t believe are rejecting more than their salvation; they are rejecting the Holy Spirit Himself! How does Paul know the Thessalonians are elect? In the short run, it’s because they believed the Gospel. And, that’s how you find ou ...
newcreation - Alternative Counseling
... 28. God has called me unto himself, but not according to my works, but by his own gift of grace. “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began” (II Timothy ...
... 28. God has called me unto himself, but not according to my works, but by his own gift of grace. “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began” (II Timothy ...
November 2016 - Wooster Mennonite Church
... your street (by name if possible). The people of God need to be reminded of this continually. The prophet Isaiah is a powerful 5. Take time to find out about local herald of this message. He proclaims the coming of the Messiah through whom God’s upside-down kingdom will be fulfilled. God’s Kingdom i ...
... your street (by name if possible). The people of God need to be reminded of this continually. The prophet Isaiah is a powerful 5. Take time to find out about local herald of this message. He proclaims the coming of the Messiah through whom God’s upside-down kingdom will be fulfilled. God’s Kingdom i ...
Word Doc
... The payment for even one sin is eternity in Hell. That is the gist of James 2:10, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.” Sin is a crime against God. Any crime on this Earth demands punishment. If I murder someone, when I stand before the judge ...
... The payment for even one sin is eternity in Hell. That is the gist of James 2:10, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.” Sin is a crime against God. Any crime on this Earth demands punishment. If I murder someone, when I stand before the judge ...
grace - DonFortner.com
... chapter the apostle is urging us to adorn the doctrine of the grace of God that we profess to believe by the way we live in this world. As he does, he makes no appeal to the law, but only to grace. In verses 1-10 he tells both the man who preaches the gospel and the people who hear and believe the g ...
... chapter the apostle is urging us to adorn the doctrine of the grace of God that we profess to believe by the way we live in this world. As he does, he makes no appeal to the law, but only to grace. In verses 1-10 he tells both the man who preaches the gospel and the people who hear and believe the g ...
Michael`s Called a Meeting
... He wants to be close to His children, so He‟ll become a child A helpless little baby, a Savior meek and mild. He‟ll leave His home in heaven to prove His love is real, And be born as a baby just so man can feel… Choir Close to Him, close to Him; And now all of His children can feel so close to Him. ...
... He wants to be close to His children, so He‟ll become a child A helpless little baby, a Savior meek and mild. He‟ll leave His home in heaven to prove His love is real, And be born as a baby just so man can feel… Choir Close to Him, close to Him; And now all of His children can feel so close to Him. ...
Examining Objections to the Problem of Divine Hiddenness
... resentment within us. If we are pulled over, it can sometimes create momentary frustration, but it is often because we know we were speeding and deserve the ticket. The only times we feel sullen resentment toward police officers is when they punish us (or someone we care about) unjustly or for some ...
... resentment within us. If we are pulled over, it can sometimes create momentary frustration, but it is often because we know we were speeding and deserve the ticket. The only times we feel sullen resentment toward police officers is when they punish us (or someone we care about) unjustly or for some ...
ONE WITH THE HEART of GOD and CHRIST
... • Matt 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. • John 7:38 let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of [his] heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ ...
... • Matt 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. • John 7:38 let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of [his] heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ ...
Lesson 2 (Philippians 1) Class Handouts
... “In order to pursue joy through a fellowship with the saints you need to expose yourself to Biblesaturated people, both the living and the dead. Their lives and their words are a great help to our joy. The living are the church that you are a part of. The dead are the Body of Christ whose Wordsatura ...
... “In order to pursue joy through a fellowship with the saints you need to expose yourself to Biblesaturated people, both the living and the dead. Their lives and their words are a great help to our joy. The living are the church that you are a part of. The dead are the Body of Christ whose Wordsatura ...
Supernatural Reflection: Recognizing and Understanding
... own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your eye? - Focus on your own beams of timber, not other’s tiny particles - The “particle focus” mindset also leads to comparisons, which the Word warns us against - You can’t assume that ev ...
... own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your eye? - Focus on your own beams of timber, not other’s tiny particles - The “particle focus” mindset also leads to comparisons, which the Word warns us against - You can’t assume that ev ...
Sermon Notes - First United Methodist Church St Cloud
... justice done (more violence) but that (2) evil must be condemned and overcome. For Paul, God's unconditional grace toward sinners is unthinkable without judgment. 3. A God of most radical grace must be a God of wrath - not the kind of wrath that burns against evildoers until they prove worthy of bei ...
... justice done (more violence) but that (2) evil must be condemned and overcome. For Paul, God's unconditional grace toward sinners is unthinkable without judgment. 3. A God of most radical grace must be a God of wrath - not the kind of wrath that burns against evildoers until they prove worthy of bei ...