Ethical and religious language
... Language that motivates does not describe. – Any fact, on its own, doesn’t motivate. I need to care about the fact. – Is this true? What does it show? ...
... Language that motivates does not describe. – Any fact, on its own, doesn’t motivate. I need to care about the fact. – Is this true? What does it show? ...
Messianism and Hassidism
... There’s a Hasidic tale about a famous rabbi who was on his way to teach a village that was very interested in his ideas. This was going to be a very big event, and each Jew in the community made great preparations, pondering what question he or she might ask the wise man. The rabbi finally arrived a ...
... There’s a Hasidic tale about a famous rabbi who was on his way to teach a village that was very interested in his ideas. This was going to be a very big event, and each Jew in the community made great preparations, pondering what question he or she might ask the wise man. The rabbi finally arrived a ...
Was Christ in the “Form of God” While on Earth?
... “an existence or condition both previous to the circumstances mentioned and continuing after it” (1991, p. 279). Another scholar noted that the word expresses “continuance of an antecedent state or condition” (Abbott-Smith, 1923, p. 457). Hendriksen was quite correct when he asked: “[O]f what did Ch ...
... “an existence or condition both previous to the circumstances mentioned and continuing after it” (1991, p. 279). Another scholar noted that the word expresses “continuance of an antecedent state or condition” (Abbott-Smith, 1923, p. 457). Hendriksen was quite correct when he asked: “[O]f what did Ch ...
1 Omnipotence Even if you simply defined “omnipotence” as the
... Ephesians 1:19 HCSB and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength. Ephesians 3:20 HCSB Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think--according to the power that works in you- Ephesians 6:10 HCSB Fin ...
... Ephesians 1:19 HCSB and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength. Ephesians 3:20 HCSB Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think--according to the power that works in you- Ephesians 6:10 HCSB Fin ...
ELJC Newsletter Learning Zone –August 2015 Adon Olam and
... humankind.) Rabbi Pete Tobias says, “Here we find the basis of the personal relationship that Judaism believes can exist between individuals and God; a relationship experienced by Abraham and Jacob and available to all their descendants.” It is thought to have been written in Christian Spain in the ...
... humankind.) Rabbi Pete Tobias says, “Here we find the basis of the personal relationship that Judaism believes can exist between individuals and God; a relationship experienced by Abraham and Jacob and available to all their descendants.” It is thought to have been written in Christian Spain in the ...
week 1 - Christian Light Publications
... unexplainable accident. Another says matter has always existed in some form, and some inherent power makes it evolve into the various forms we see. These explanations do not satisfy an honest, inquiring mind. If a man claimed that a watch just happened to be a watch, or that it always was a watch, o ...
... unexplainable accident. Another says matter has always existed in some form, and some inherent power makes it evolve into the various forms we see. These explanations do not satisfy an honest, inquiring mind. If a man claimed that a watch just happened to be a watch, or that it always was a watch, o ...
Godly Apparel 2 - Grace Evangelical Free Church of Strasburg
... The 2009 Ms. America contest took on spiritual significance as Miss California, Carrie Prejean – a committed Christian, replied negatively to a question regarding same-sex marriage. Subsequently, she was pillaged in the media for her position but many Christians agreed with her response and defended ...
... The 2009 Ms. America contest took on spiritual significance as Miss California, Carrie Prejean – a committed Christian, replied negatively to a question regarding same-sex marriage. Subsequently, she was pillaged in the media for her position but many Christians agreed with her response and defended ...
Introduction: Victory through Faith: Principles from 1 John 5:5
... NOTE: The words “receives credit” in verse 5 and “not charge” in verse 8 are the same word in the Greek: /logizomai /. This is a technical legal term from the field of business for charging a debt. In Paul’s usage it referrs to the fact that our sin debt is taken off our books and placed i ...
... NOTE: The words “receives credit” in verse 5 and “not charge” in verse 8 are the same word in the Greek: /logizomai /. This is a technical legal term from the field of business for charging a debt. In Paul’s usage it referrs to the fact that our sin debt is taken off our books and placed i ...
10. Revision notes - Divine Command Theory
... Robert Adams (1987) argues that it is possible to escape the two horns of Euthyphro’s dilemma by basing the divine command theory on the character of God, and particularly his love. Any action is still wrong ‘if and only if it is contrary to the commands of a loving God’ but it is inconceivable that ...
... Robert Adams (1987) argues that it is possible to escape the two horns of Euthyphro’s dilemma by basing the divine command theory on the character of God, and particularly his love. Any action is still wrong ‘if and only if it is contrary to the commands of a loving God’ but it is inconceivable that ...
Lesson Plan: Are Science and Judaism
... To understand his theory students need to read Chapter 1 again of Genesis, verses 27 and 28, and also Chapter 2, verses 7, 8,15. The Creation story appears to be told twice. Students should attempt a close textual reading – and make a list of the differences and similarities between them. A further ...
... To understand his theory students need to read Chapter 1 again of Genesis, verses 27 and 28, and also Chapter 2, verses 7, 8,15. The Creation story appears to be told twice. Students should attempt a close textual reading – and make a list of the differences and similarities between them. A further ...
The Grace of God 5-6 - Palma Sola Community Church
... Last week we were introduced to the natural man (“psuchikos” - psoo-khee-kos, taken from the word “psuche” - psoo-khay, or in English, “Psyche”, the personification of the soul). In our context, The natural man is anyone who only has soul-life. It identifies the spiritual status of the individual. H ...
... Last week we were introduced to the natural man (“psuchikos” - psoo-khee-kos, taken from the word “psuche” - psoo-khay, or in English, “Psyche”, the personification of the soul). In our context, The natural man is anyone who only has soul-life. It identifies the spiritual status of the individual. H ...
- Episcopal Ecological Network
... natural world. Environmental issues are not just scientific, political, or economic issues, but ones that are profoundly moral and spiritual, as well. As Christians we cannot remain silent. Christianity offers an imperiled world the conviction that God's creation is good, and that God in Christ has ...
... natural world. Environmental issues are not just scientific, political, or economic issues, but ones that are profoundly moral and spiritual, as well. As Christians we cannot remain silent. Christianity offers an imperiled world the conviction that God's creation is good, and that God in Christ has ...
Kyle Elmer Professor Marino Theology 1 3 February 2016 Interview I
... I sat down and spoke with a friend of mine from the university, Brian Batres, on several aspects of his Hispanic cultural and spirituality. For Brian, his Ecuadorian culture was mainly formulated from what he picked up from his mother, who migrated from Ecuador and from the church body as he grew up ...
... I sat down and spoke with a friend of mine from the university, Brian Batres, on several aspects of his Hispanic cultural and spirituality. For Brian, his Ecuadorian culture was mainly formulated from what he picked up from his mother, who migrated from Ecuador and from the church body as he grew up ...
Christian Ethical Teachings
... law that can be detected by human intelligence apart from God’s direct revelation (the Bible). That is, there are further sources for guidance other than the Bible (i.e. logic and reason) ...
... law that can be detected by human intelligence apart from God’s direct revelation (the Bible). That is, there are further sources for guidance other than the Bible (i.e. logic and reason) ...
Love has its speed – Bishop John Armes
... ‘Love has its speed. It is a spiritual speed. It is a different kind of speed from the technological speed to which we are accustomed. It goes on in the depth of our life, whether we notice it or not, at three miles an hour. It is the speed we walk and therefore the speed the love of God walks.’ (Ko ...
... ‘Love has its speed. It is a spiritual speed. It is a different kind of speed from the technological speed to which we are accustomed. It goes on in the depth of our life, whether we notice it or not, at three miles an hour. It is the speed we walk and therefore the speed the love of God walks.’ (Ko ...
Does God Exist?
... a universe without God, where material things are, in effect, their own creators. People who think this way are not wise at all, but foolish, as Sacred Scripture says of their counterparts long ago: “For all men who were ignorant of God were foolish by nature; and they were unable from the good thin ...
... a universe without God, where material things are, in effect, their own creators. People who think this way are not wise at all, but foolish, as Sacred Scripture says of their counterparts long ago: “For all men who were ignorant of God were foolish by nature; and they were unable from the good thin ...
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... Nevertheless, I was abso. the Spirit who is from God, that lutely convinced the Bible we might know the things that clearly wasn’t of any use for have been freely given to us by me. Every time I would read God. But the natural man does it I had multiple objections to Jeffrey D’s powerful and excitin ...
... Nevertheless, I was abso. the Spirit who is from God, that lutely convinced the Bible we might know the things that clearly wasn’t of any use for have been freely given to us by me. Every time I would read God. But the natural man does it I had multiple objections to Jeffrey D’s powerful and excitin ...
Building God`s People and Projects
... For this sort of revolt strikes me as nothing except revolting; and certainly not particularly realistic. With the passions which are natural to youth we all sympathize; with the pain that often arises from loyalty and duty we all sympathize still more; but nobody need sympathize with publicity expe ...
... For this sort of revolt strikes me as nothing except revolting; and certainly not particularly realistic. With the passions which are natural to youth we all sympathize; with the pain that often arises from loyalty and duty we all sympathize still more; but nobody need sympathize with publicity expe ...
What Motivates Us To Obey God? - Fifth Street East Church of Christ
... Ecclesiastes 12:13, “(This is) the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole (duty) of man.” Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; (But) the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.” Hebrews 12:28-29 “Wherefore, recei ...
... Ecclesiastes 12:13, “(This is) the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole (duty) of man.” Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; (But) the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.” Hebrews 12:28-29 “Wherefore, recei ...
Gratitude and Giving Thanks
... what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God, they did not h onor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened ...
... what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God, they did not h onor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened ...
Transcendent Philosophy, Na`eeni School, and Muhammad Taghi
... speaker. He also believes that divine speech involves all creatures and God’s actions, profitability of creation of which is representing the hidden. So, application of “the word” to the world is accurate and based on this, God is a speaker. By distinguishing three stages in divine speech, Mulla Sad ...
... speaker. He also believes that divine speech involves all creatures and God’s actions, profitability of creation of which is representing the hidden. So, application of “the word” to the world is accurate and based on this, God is a speaker. By distinguishing three stages in divine speech, Mulla Sad ...
euthyphro
... 1. An action is god-beloved only because the gods love it; they do not love it because it is god-beloved. 2. But an action is not pious because the gods love it; rather, they love it because it is pious. 3. Hence, piety and god-belovedness cannot be the same. ...
... 1. An action is god-beloved only because the gods love it; they do not love it because it is god-beloved. 2. But an action is not pious because the gods love it; rather, they love it because it is pious. 3. Hence, piety and god-belovedness cannot be the same. ...
Self-care Self-care - Great Plains Conference
... “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1 (NRSV) We often take care of others as we devote time to work, family, and church. Does caring for others ma ...
... “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1 (NRSV) We often take care of others as we devote time to work, family, and church. Does caring for others ma ...
Monday Evening Bible Reading Group: Habakkuk: Some Notes The
... (2), Great is thy faithfulness (238), Christ, whose glory fills the skies (93), Hark the heraldangels sing (250), Judge eternal, throned in splendour (366), O come, O come, Emmanuel (469), You are the King of Glory (750). Habakkuk writes at the time the Babylonians have replaced or are replacing the ...
... (2), Great is thy faithfulness (238), Christ, whose glory fills the skies (93), Hark the heraldangels sing (250), Judge eternal, throned in splendour (366), O come, O come, Emmanuel (469), You are the King of Glory (750). Habakkuk writes at the time the Babylonians have replaced or are replacing the ...
Swallowfield Chapel Workshop January 21, 2012
... inviting the stranger into our private space, whether that be the space of our home or the space of our personal awareness and concern. And when we do so, some important transformations occur. Our private space is suddenly enlarged; no longer tight and cramped and restricted, but open and expansive ...
... inviting the stranger into our private space, whether that be the space of our home or the space of our personal awareness and concern. And when we do so, some important transformations occur. Our private space is suddenly enlarged; no longer tight and cramped and restricted, but open and expansive ...
Divine providence in Judaism
Divine providence (Hebrew השגחה פרטית Hashgochoh Protis or Hashgaha Peratit, lit. divine supervision of the individual) is discussed throughout Rabbinic literature, by the classical Jewish philosophers, and by the tradition of Jewish mysticism.The discussion brings into consideration the Jewish understanding of nature, and its reciprocal, the miraculous. This analysis thus underpins much of Orthodox Judaism's world view, particularly as regards questions of interaction with the natural world.