christology in light of the jewish-christian dialogue
... throughout history, including during the first century of the common era, Christian scholars will have to take notice. For if Neusner is correct, it will prove much more difficult to speak about the theology of the Jewish-Christian relationship in a way that presumes a certain basic homogeneity in J ...
... throughout history, including during the first century of the common era, Christian scholars will have to take notice. For if Neusner is correct, it will prove much more difficult to speak about the theology of the Jewish-Christian relationship in a way that presumes a certain basic homogeneity in J ...
Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith
... about an elephant named Horton who hears voices coming from a little speck of dust. The story relates how Horton placed the speck of dust on a clover bloom and did his best to protect the tiny residents inside that speck of dust from the other animals who could not hear the voices rising from the du ...
... about an elephant named Horton who hears voices coming from a little speck of dust. The story relates how Horton placed the speck of dust on a clover bloom and did his best to protect the tiny residents inside that speck of dust from the other animals who could not hear the voices rising from the du ...
Higher RMPS - Education Scotland
... Does this mean that there is someone higher than God who decides what is right? ...
... Does this mean that there is someone higher than God who decides what is right? ...
52 Genesis 35v2-29 Return To Blessing
... Look at the substance of God's revelation. God confirms the new name given Jacob at Peniel in v10. There is also the promise of ‘fruitfulness’. But Jacob is now old and his family is complete. How do we understand this promise? In terms of his descendants, who would eventually become the nation of I ...
... Look at the substance of God's revelation. God confirms the new name given Jacob at Peniel in v10. There is also the promise of ‘fruitfulness’. But Jacob is now old and his family is complete. How do we understand this promise? In terms of his descendants, who would eventually become the nation of I ...
Summa Theologica
... On the contrary, It is said in the person of God: "I am Who am." I answer that, The existence of God can be proved in five ways. The first and more manifest way is the argument from motion. It is certain, and evident to our senses, that in the world some things are in motion. Now whatever is in moti ...
... On the contrary, It is said in the person of God: "I am Who am." I answer that, The existence of God can be proved in five ways. The first and more manifest way is the argument from motion. It is certain, and evident to our senses, that in the world some things are in motion. Now whatever is in moti ...
Selected Quotes of CS Lewis
... Clive Staples Lewis is widely known for his fictional (most notably The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape letters) and non-fictional Christian writings (most notably Miracles and Mere Christianity). Lewis has an amazing story of growing up in a Christian family, in his early teenage years becom ...
... Clive Staples Lewis is widely known for his fictional (most notably The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape letters) and non-fictional Christian writings (most notably Miracles and Mere Christianity). Lewis has an amazing story of growing up in a Christian family, in his early teenage years becom ...
Isaiah 53 - The John and Kathleen Show
... these lenses.) Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 is framed as Yhwh’s own declarations concerning this servant, which affirm that he will triumph and be acknowledged as the one who carried people’s sins (52:13-15; 53:11b-12). Inside that frame is “our” testimony; the passage does not identify who “we” are, though ...
... these lenses.) Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 is framed as Yhwh’s own declarations concerning this servant, which affirm that he will triumph and be acknowledged as the one who carried people’s sins (52:13-15; 53:11b-12). Inside that frame is “our” testimony; the passage does not identify who “we” are, though ...
8: Historical Background: The Abrahamic Faiths
... God and His mercy, not by virtue of good works. The promise of God is for eternal life after death, in a heavenly paradise. Equally, those who do evil will be punished in Hell. The most important thing for human beings, however, is to have faith in God, that He will grant mercy to whomever He will, ...
... God and His mercy, not by virtue of good works. The promise of God is for eternal life after death, in a heavenly paradise. Equally, those who do evil will be punished in Hell. The most important thing for human beings, however, is to have faith in God, that He will grant mercy to whomever He will, ...
The Davidic Covenant, Part III II Samuel 7:11b
... In this Covenant, we see His Sovereignty in the way He fulfills His promises to David; nothing would keep Him from accomplishing His Holy Will; and as we saw last week, this covenant can be divided into 3 sections: 1st, we see What God Had Done for David I. What God Has Done Vs. 8-9a-“Now therefor ...
... In this Covenant, we see His Sovereignty in the way He fulfills His promises to David; nothing would keep Him from accomplishing His Holy Will; and as we saw last week, this covenant can be divided into 3 sections: 1st, we see What God Had Done for David I. What God Has Done Vs. 8-9a-“Now therefor ...
PowerPoint
... •Psalm 16:9 - Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure. Steadfast Heart - A steadfast heart doesn’t quit – give up – or be easily moved when the wind of trial and pressures come its way because of what it focuses on: God’s lovingkindness (Ps. 107:43); God’s ...
... •Psalm 16:9 - Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure. Steadfast Heart - A steadfast heart doesn’t quit – give up – or be easily moved when the wind of trial and pressures come its way because of what it focuses on: God’s lovingkindness (Ps. 107:43); God’s ...
Devotional
... sermon allowed us to take a look at the life of Esther. One interesting thing to note about the book of Esther is that God is not directly mentioned once in the entire book. Scholars call this the theology of apparent absence. As John MacArthur notes, “...the silence is so obvious that it becomes an ...
... sermon allowed us to take a look at the life of Esther. One interesting thing to note about the book of Esther is that God is not directly mentioned once in the entire book. Scholars call this the theology of apparent absence. As John MacArthur notes, “...the silence is so obvious that it becomes an ...
When Does Human Life Begin? - Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji
... was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord”. It’s great to be here on this “Sanctity of Life Sunday” and this morning, I would like to bring forth a message entitled, “When does Human Life Begin?” I would like to look at this question from both a Biblical and Scientific pe ...
... was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord”. It’s great to be here on this “Sanctity of Life Sunday” and this morning, I would like to bring forth a message entitled, “When does Human Life Begin?” I would like to look at this question from both a Biblical and Scientific pe ...
REVIVEREVIVE REVIVEREVIVE REVIVE!
... he repeats, “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law” Here I mean not just saving faith, but also a life of constant trust in God. Faith means believing God concerning the unseen, even when the things we see seem to contradict (Rom. 3:28). Our works cannot justif ...
... he repeats, “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law” Here I mean not just saving faith, but also a life of constant trust in God. Faith means believing God concerning the unseen, even when the things we see seem to contradict (Rom. 3:28). Our works cannot justif ...
Transcendent Philosophy, Na`eeni School, and Muhammad Taghi
... The problem of evil, as raised by Mutahari and Swinburne, is one of the most important and complicated problems concerning belief in God and teleology of the world. Both of philosophers face the problem through the standpoint of “justice” as the most important divine attribute and, relying on divine ...
... The problem of evil, as raised by Mutahari and Swinburne, is one of the most important and complicated problems concerning belief in God and teleology of the world. Both of philosophers face the problem through the standpoint of “justice” as the most important divine attribute and, relying on divine ...
Word - Rackcdn.com
... We live in a world that has been equally deceived. It is a culture that is sexually charged and explicit. People are reduced to mere sexual beings. The media crafts the idols we worship and desire, encouraging us to act on our desires, to fulfill our lusts and pleasure ourselves no matter how perver ...
... We live in a world that has been equally deceived. It is a culture that is sexually charged and explicit. People are reduced to mere sexual beings. The media crafts the idols we worship and desire, encouraging us to act on our desires, to fulfill our lusts and pleasure ourselves no matter how perver ...
Always Remember (2 Peter 3:1-18)
... and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. This reality of the certain judgment of God is both terrible and comforting. It is terrible because we all know and love people that will experience this judgment and destruction ...
... and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. This reality of the certain judgment of God is both terrible and comforting. It is terrible because we all know and love people that will experience this judgment and destruction ...
truth(2:2-3)
... Paul would immediately have concluded that what he said did not apply to them. • Like the rich young ruler (Luke 18:21), they were convinced they had done a satisfactory job of keeping God’s commandments (cf. also Matt. 15:1–3). • It was that self-righteous spirit that Jesus repeatedly undermined in ...
... Paul would immediately have concluded that what he said did not apply to them. • Like the rich young ruler (Luke 18:21), they were convinced they had done a satisfactory job of keeping God’s commandments (cf. also Matt. 15:1–3). • It was that self-righteous spirit that Jesus repeatedly undermined in ...
of 1 7 PRAYER: Thx for being here. Let me frame out
... This is why we are so concerned about making Jesus-followers who make Jesus-followers; Because it is the fundamental purpose of the church...Mission is NOT a ministry or by-product of the church...Mission IS the Church...It's the outworking of God's PLAN, through God's PEOPLE, which because of Chris ...
... This is why we are so concerned about making Jesus-followers who make Jesus-followers; Because it is the fundamental purpose of the church...Mission is NOT a ministry or by-product of the church...Mission IS the Church...It's the outworking of God's PLAN, through God's PEOPLE, which because of Chris ...
- Ascension Evangelical Lutheran
... God caused his Word to be written so that we would know what we are to believe about him. One of the key thoughts God wants us to know is that he is holy, but we are sinners. That presents an unsurmountable problem for us, for our sins make us unholy, unclean, and therefore unable to approach him or ...
... God caused his Word to be written so that we would know what we are to believe about him. One of the key thoughts God wants us to know is that he is holy, but we are sinners. That presents an unsurmountable problem for us, for our sins make us unholy, unclean, and therefore unable to approach him or ...
School of Ministry
... It’s roughly 1400 years since Moses wrote the book of the law. It’s roughly 400 years since Malachi wrote his book Now look at how the scriptures were regarded by Jesus and his disciples. 1) In the first century, copies of the OT were widely circulated and studied as revelation from God. Luke 4:16-2 ...
... It’s roughly 1400 years since Moses wrote the book of the law. It’s roughly 400 years since Malachi wrote his book Now look at how the scriptures were regarded by Jesus and his disciples. 1) In the first century, copies of the OT were widely circulated and studied as revelation from God. Luke 4:16-2 ...
Seventeenth Century Philosophy and the Idea of God
... 4. Johannes Kepler: Mathematical reasons are co-eternal with God, for the rationality of mathematics is God’s own reasoning. We can understand the universe as God created it, through the use of geometry, calculation, and so on. Therefore, humans can know the mind of God. 5. Galileo Galilei: Followin ...
... 4. Johannes Kepler: Mathematical reasons are co-eternal with God, for the rationality of mathematics is God’s own reasoning. We can understand the universe as God created it, through the use of geometry, calculation, and so on. Therefore, humans can know the mind of God. 5. Galileo Galilei: Followin ...
Revelations Chapter 7 as a word document.
... there are 18 different orders of the lists so it would be best to not dwell on the order. If the number 144,000 is not meant to be an exact number from our perspective then why does he give the above listing that would make someone think that the total is just from physical Israel? These numbers can ...
... there are 18 different orders of the lists so it would be best to not dwell on the order. If the number 144,000 is not meant to be an exact number from our perspective then why does he give the above listing that would make someone think that the total is just from physical Israel? These numbers can ...
COVENANT KIDS
... oxen. It should have been carried by Levites with poles, as God instructed.) Why did God kill Uzzah for touching the Ark? (God killed Uzzah because the Ark was Holy – very special and set apart for a sinless God who is completely different than men. To touch the ark was to disregard God’s holiness ...
... oxen. It should have been carried by Levites with poles, as God instructed.) Why did God kill Uzzah for touching the Ark? (God killed Uzzah because the Ark was Holy – very special and set apart for a sinless God who is completely different than men. To touch the ark was to disregard God’s holiness ...
Membership Matters_Session 4_Money
... Once we are converted, we begin to live our lives with a new purpose. All of life is now to be lived for God’s glory. As believers we are not our own; we are His. Everything we have and all that we are belongs to Him. The reality is, we don’t own anything, we are just stewards of the things that God ...
... Once we are converted, we begin to live our lives with a new purpose. All of life is now to be lived for God’s glory. As believers we are not our own; we are His. Everything we have and all that we are belongs to Him. The reality is, we don’t own anything, we are just stewards of the things that God ...
Shining Light Magazine Spring 2012
... most important thing about us. The history of mankind will probably show that no person has ever risen above its religion, and man’s spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no religion has ever been greater than its idea of God. Worship is pure or base as the worshiper entertains high or ...
... most important thing about us. The history of mankind will probably show that no person has ever risen above its religion, and man’s spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no religion has ever been greater than its idea of God. Worship is pure or base as the worshiper entertains high or ...