Life in Christ – Principles for Christian Morality
... freedom & leads to the “slavery of sin.” Freedom makes us responsible for our actions. Progress in virtue & knowledge of the good requires self-denial (asceticism) to enhance self-mastery. Responsibility can be diminished or nullified by the “enemies of freedom”: ignorance, duress, fear, etc. We are ...
... freedom & leads to the “slavery of sin.” Freedom makes us responsible for our actions. Progress in virtue & knowledge of the good requires self-denial (asceticism) to enhance self-mastery. Responsibility can be diminished or nullified by the “enemies of freedom”: ignorance, duress, fear, etc. We are ...
Psalm 23 Sermon Outline
... ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ (John 11:25)”4. 3. When Jesus talks about being “the Resurrection and the Life” the life he refers to is eternal life, which is a life that is available to us today. We are able to receive the benefits of eternal life this side of death. What does that look like? ...
... ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ (John 11:25)”4. 3. When Jesus talks about being “the Resurrection and the Life” the life he refers to is eternal life, which is a life that is available to us today. We are able to receive the benefits of eternal life this side of death. What does that look like? ...
above sermon in Rich Text Format
... You may say, “Well I know that God is faithful, the sacrifice of his Son is an adequate atonement, but I am not sure I am saved.” Some are over confident in their salvation thinking that there is nothing can do to be lost, and there are others who fail to rest assured of their salvation. I think tha ...
... You may say, “Well I know that God is faithful, the sacrifice of his Son is an adequate atonement, but I am not sure I am saved.” Some are over confident in their salvation thinking that there is nothing can do to be lost, and there are others who fail to rest assured of their salvation. I think tha ...
Heresies about hell - Four words from Ukraine
... suffer for ever if he repents in truth. The Lord Jesus took our sins as well as the punishment we deserved for them on Himself. He underwent death in order to save us from the eternal death. Everyone who receives the Lord Jesus as one’s personal Saviour and also dies with this faith will not perish ...
... suffer for ever if he repents in truth. The Lord Jesus took our sins as well as the punishment we deserved for them on Himself. He underwent death in order to save us from the eternal death. Everyone who receives the Lord Jesus as one’s personal Saviour and also dies with this faith will not perish ...
Another Gospel AW Pink
... a complete repudiation. Hence when the Father of Lies enters the pulpit it is not his custom to flatly deny the fundamental truths of Christianity, rather does he tacitly acknowledge them, and then proceed to give an erroneous interpretation and a false application. For example: he would not be so ...
... a complete repudiation. Hence when the Father of Lies enters the pulpit it is not his custom to flatly deny the fundamental truths of Christianity, rather does he tacitly acknowledge them, and then proceed to give an erroneous interpretation and a false application. For example: he would not be so ...
Ephesians ~ Chapter 2 ~ Scripture Made Alive with Christ Once you
... Christians speak of “salvation” and “being saved,” but what exactly is it? There are actually many (7) parts to being saved: God’s forgiveness of our sins, a right relationship with God, acceptance into God’s family as his child and heir, eternal life, spiritual understanding, the transforming power ...
... Christians speak of “salvation” and “being saved,” but what exactly is it? There are actually many (7) parts to being saved: God’s forgiveness of our sins, a right relationship with God, acceptance into God’s family as his child and heir, eternal life, spiritual understanding, the transforming power ...
The Messiah - the Gloriavale Christian Community
... evil, is that one had the opportunity and the other one did not. Murder is undoubtedly a sin, but under the New Testament, we face judgment for hateful attitudes such as getting angry with people without just cause. The main problem with sin today is that most people do not recognise it, or even und ...
... evil, is that one had the opportunity and the other one did not. Murder is undoubtedly a sin, but under the New Testament, we face judgment for hateful attitudes such as getting angry with people without just cause. The main problem with sin today is that most people do not recognise it, or even und ...
Roman Chapter 10 - Discover Revelation
... the gospel. (The word translated “report” in this verse 16 is translated “hearing” here). Notice that it is not faith in what is heard, but faith that comes about by what is heard. This is what Paul meant (in Rom. 1:16), when he said the gospel “is the power of God unto salvation.” Saving faith is n ...
... the gospel. (The word translated “report” in this verse 16 is translated “hearing” here). Notice that it is not faith in what is heard, but faith that comes about by what is heard. This is what Paul meant (in Rom. 1:16), when he said the gospel “is the power of God unto salvation.” Saving faith is n ...
OUR FATHER, WHICH ART IN HEAVEN
... No, the Old Testament gives us a picture God who is merciful, forgiving, loving, and gracious, although it does emphasize that God is righteous, holy, pure, and who deals seriously with sin. I believe that Jesus spoke of God as Father primarily because this is how Jesus knew God. Remember that Jesus ...
... No, the Old Testament gives us a picture God who is merciful, forgiving, loving, and gracious, although it does emphasize that God is righteous, holy, pure, and who deals seriously with sin. I believe that Jesus spoke of God as Father primarily because this is how Jesus knew God. Remember that Jesus ...
How Do We Use the Shield of Faith?
... God’s Goodness. Or arrows that enflame fears about God’s existence, or the reliability of His Word, or even whether He is even right or just. ...
... God’s Goodness. Or arrows that enflame fears about God’s existence, or the reliability of His Word, or even whether He is even right or just. ...
Ten Plagues Teacher`s Notes
... man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household.” (Exodus 12:3) • When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him, he cried out, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin ...
... man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household.” (Exodus 12:3) • When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him, he cried out, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin ...
Lesson 1 - Revival From Down Under
... We read in John 3:15-16 “That whosoever believeth in him (God) should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” It is not God’s will that we perish. Amplified Bible ...
... We read in John 3:15-16 “That whosoever believeth in him (God) should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” It is not God’s will that we perish. Amplified Bible ...
“my” context / formatting style
... of who we are... …and worldview helps determine story selection, keeping in mind those bridges and barriers to the Gospel found within the culture. ...
... of who we are... …and worldview helps determine story selection, keeping in mind those bridges and barriers to the Gospel found within the culture. ...
Elijah and the Widow-- “Helping a Woman in Distress to be a woman
... led by faith. Hebrews 11:19 tells us that "Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death." The widow of Zarephath, however, made it apparent that she did not have such faith in God's promises. God had promised life and now her son was ...
... led by faith. Hebrews 11:19 tells us that "Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death." The widow of Zarephath, however, made it apparent that she did not have such faith in God's promises. God had promised life and now her son was ...
Microsoft Word - Verificationismx
... What are we doing when we are talking about God? (Because religious language is based on talk about God, I shall use the phrases to mean the same thing.) Are we stating truths, facts, how things are, in a way that is similar to how science describes the world? One problem with thinking that talk abo ...
... What are we doing when we are talking about God? (Because religious language is based on talk about God, I shall use the phrases to mean the same thing.) Are we stating truths, facts, how things are, in a way that is similar to how science describes the world? One problem with thinking that talk abo ...
The Choice Set Before Us - First Baptist Church of Asheville
... kinds of anxieties and fears you are. I wish I could say I had reached perfection in glory, but, wretched man that I am, I appeal to God daily for mercy. I could rewrite the words of G. K. Chesterton. When he was asked to compose an article answering the question, “What is wrong ...
... kinds of anxieties and fears you are. I wish I could say I had reached perfection in glory, but, wretched man that I am, I appeal to God daily for mercy. I could rewrite the words of G. K. Chesterton. When he was asked to compose an article answering the question, “What is wrong ...
Foundations of Biblical Prophecy (Syllabus, 2007) Expanded Outline V
... Morality and social relationships There is perhaps more attention given to matters of this sort than one might suspect. The reason for this is that social relationships were seen in the closest connection with true religion. God's law had much to say about love for ones neighbor and what this entail ...
... Morality and social relationships There is perhaps more attention given to matters of this sort than one might suspect. The reason for this is that social relationships were seen in the closest connection with true religion. God's law had much to say about love for ones neighbor and what this entail ...
Reflection for seventh Sunday in Epiphany, 2017
... This, we do know to be true also as we move from the season of Epiphany to the story of Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountaintop next week and then on to the season of Lent, the journey to Jerusalem, to Jesus’ death on the cross, and to the new life that comes at Easter. Until then, we are invited ...
... This, we do know to be true also as we move from the season of Epiphany to the story of Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountaintop next week and then on to the season of Lent, the journey to Jerusalem, to Jesus’ death on the cross, and to the new life that comes at Easter. Until then, we are invited ...
Signs of the End of the World
... There is no doubt whatsoever, that the signs of the end of the world in the Bible are pointing to our generation. Anyone can see the great moral degeneration that has happened over the past 50+ years. The moral depravation of this world has reached such a point that we are now like Sodom and Gomorrh ...
... There is no doubt whatsoever, that the signs of the end of the world in the Bible are pointing to our generation. Anyone can see the great moral degeneration that has happened over the past 50+ years. The moral depravation of this world has reached such a point that we are now like Sodom and Gomorrh ...
PDF - Hagerstown Church of the Brethren
... in more detail the characteristics of one who is meek, so let’s listen to the context of Psalm 37:111 to see if it might give us some insight into what Jesus means: “Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green ...
... in more detail the characteristics of one who is meek, so let’s listen to the context of Psalm 37:111 to see if it might give us some insight into what Jesus means: “Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green ...
Joshua`s God of War - David Instone
... - what Paul says in Romans is perfectly intelligible and makes sense to everyone - in chaps 1-3 Paul shows us that we have all sinned in some way, and deserve death - in chap 4 Paul shows that we can be saved from that sin by trusting in Jesus - in chap 5 Paul explains we inherited our inclination t ...
... - what Paul says in Romans is perfectly intelligible and makes sense to everyone - in chaps 1-3 Paul shows us that we have all sinned in some way, and deserve death - in chap 4 Paul shows that we can be saved from that sin by trusting in Jesus - in chap 5 Paul explains we inherited our inclination t ...
The Illustrated Catholic Children`s Bible
... To talk about: No matter what happens, God is always watching over us. When Moses left Egypt, he didn’t know what he was going to do next. He may have been very discouraged. But God led him to a new place to live and gave him a new job--even though it wasn’t the kind of life that he was used to. Som ...
... To talk about: No matter what happens, God is always watching over us. When Moses left Egypt, he didn’t know what he was going to do next. He may have been very discouraged. But God led him to a new place to live and gave him a new job--even though it wasn’t the kind of life that he was used to. Som ...
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #15 1st Thessalonians Bible Study
... Thessalonians 5:16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 Avoid every kind of evil. ...
... Thessalonians 5:16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 Avoid every kind of evil. ...
True Contentment in this Life - Community Bible Church, Placerville
... contentment. What does it take to make a person content in this world? This question runs a close second to “what is the meaning of Life?” Life without contentment is wearisome and unsatisfying. Purpose and contentment are then very closely linked. If a person believes there is purpose…meaningful pu ...
... contentment. What does it take to make a person content in this world? This question runs a close second to “what is the meaning of Life?” Life without contentment is wearisome and unsatisfying. Purpose and contentment are then very closely linked. If a person believes there is purpose…meaningful pu ...
Medieval Church History
... Christian revelation….[For example] Philosophically the universe might be eternal. But the Christian believes from revelation that creation is an act of God” (NIDCC, “Thomas Aquinas”, 60). In Thomas’ thinking, the ultimate goal of theology was to reason in order to grasp the truth of God and to expe ...
... Christian revelation….[For example] Philosophically the universe might be eternal. But the Christian believes from revelation that creation is an act of God” (NIDCC, “Thomas Aquinas”, 60). In Thomas’ thinking, the ultimate goal of theology was to reason in order to grasp the truth of God and to expe ...