31 July - St Clement and St James
... sometimes one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave all to be enjoyed by another who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which they toil under the sun? For all their days are full of pain, and their ...
... sometimes one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave all to be enjoyed by another who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which they toil under the sun? For all their days are full of pain, and their ...
Characteristics of Effective Disciplers
... If there is one thing we must all learn as children of the King it is the transforming posture of waiting on the Lord. Lingering long in prayer, mostly in stillness as we listen for His voice, is more than simply a means to the end, it is experiencing His presence. That long, silent pause between pr ...
... If there is one thing we must all learn as children of the King it is the transforming posture of waiting on the Lord. Lingering long in prayer, mostly in stillness as we listen for His voice, is more than simply a means to the end, it is experiencing His presence. That long, silent pause between pr ...
December 4 - Advent 2 - "The Senses of Christmas
... In the Lord’s Supper we taste the bread and the juice. We are reminded that God loves us and that our sins are forgiven now and forever. We are re-membered – we are brought back together into the body of Christ. This meal unites us with Christ. And this meal unites us with one another. Jean Samuelso ...
... In the Lord’s Supper we taste the bread and the juice. We are reminded that God loves us and that our sins are forgiven now and forever. We are re-membered – we are brought back together into the body of Christ. This meal unites us with Christ. And this meal unites us with one another. Jean Samuelso ...
Held Together By Love - First Presbyterian Church
... perhaps they came because of the fine music programs for children, youth, and adults; or they liked the mission emphasis of the church; some may have joined because there were good social or business contacts within this fellowship; others may have been attracted by the physical beauty of both the “ ...
... perhaps they came because of the fine music programs for children, youth, and adults; or they liked the mission emphasis of the church; some may have joined because there were good social or business contacts within this fellowship; others may have been attracted by the physical beauty of both the “ ...
1 Peter 1:18-21 - Ebenezer Baptist Church
... A. AFFIRMING REDEMPTION. "who raised Him up from the dead" The resurrection affirmed the payment of Jesus death on the cross for our sins was complete. Jesus is seated at the Father's right hand receiving the glory given unto Him for all eternity. (John 17:24) B. APPROPRIATING REDEMPTION. The blessi ...
... A. AFFIRMING REDEMPTION. "who raised Him up from the dead" The resurrection affirmed the payment of Jesus death on the cross for our sins was complete. Jesus is seated at the Father's right hand receiving the glory given unto Him for all eternity. (John 17:24) B. APPROPRIATING REDEMPTION. The blessi ...
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... • For the third time in the two letters to Timothy, Paul issues another charge to Timothy: cf. 1Ti.5:21; 6:13-14 (Towner) • At the end of his life, Paul hands down to Timothy the last charge in this final letter. • There are three reasons why Timothy needs to be faithful to what he has been charged ...
... • For the third time in the two letters to Timothy, Paul issues another charge to Timothy: cf. 1Ti.5:21; 6:13-14 (Towner) • At the end of his life, Paul hands down to Timothy the last charge in this final letter. • There are three reasons why Timothy needs to be faithful to what he has been charged ...
“He Comes In The Name Of The Lord” John 12:12
... A. Our Gospel reading says that “when Jesus was glorified, then the disciples remembered the things that had been written about Him and what had been done to him.” (v.16b) Jesus had come to be glorified and to bring glory to the Father, but not in the way that the people expected or planned for Him ...
... A. Our Gospel reading says that “when Jesus was glorified, then the disciples remembered the things that had been written about Him and what had been done to him.” (v.16b) Jesus had come to be glorified and to bring glory to the Father, but not in the way that the people expected or planned for Him ...
the power of the chu.. - faithfulfollowersumc.org
... that John was a prophet.” So they said to Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority and what right I do these things.” Jesus was truly a great and wise Son of God. But although he did not tell them by what authority he did what he did, the people as well ...
... that John was a prophet.” So they said to Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority and what right I do these things.” Jesus was truly a great and wise Son of God. But although he did not tell them by what authority he did what he did, the people as well ...
LIVING THE NEW LIFE (4) FAMILY LIFE AS A WITNESS
... world to see that he keeps his promises ‘from generation to generation’. Fatherhood is more that an exercise in parental authority, it is handing on our faith to our children. Slaves and owners, too, show by the way they live that there is one true master of us all, to whom we must all give account. ...
... world to see that he keeps his promises ‘from generation to generation’. Fatherhood is more that an exercise in parental authority, it is handing on our faith to our children. Slaves and owners, too, show by the way they live that there is one true master of us all, to whom we must all give account. ...
HIGHLIGHT: Romans 6:4-11 Week of 7-2-17
... foreign at first. 5. How do you put the desires of your flesh to death? What are things you need to do to entirely submit your new life to Christ? Consider what Jesus said about those who would follow Him: "If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me ...
... foreign at first. 5. How do you put the desires of your flesh to death? What are things you need to do to entirely submit your new life to Christ? Consider what Jesus said about those who would follow Him: "If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me ...
Sermon on Mark 8 - What Good If You Lose Your Soul?
... others of the grace of forgiveness; if we fail to encourage our fellow believers; we will not have given our lives for the Gospel. 5. Obedience to Christ, or true discipleship, is found in these words: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live i ...
... others of the grace of forgiveness; if we fail to encourage our fellow believers; we will not have given our lives for the Gospel. 5. Obedience to Christ, or true discipleship, is found in these words: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live i ...
Keep Calm and Carry On - Week 3 - Life Group
... 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Step 2: Life Group Leader asks the ...
... 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Step 2: Life Group Leader asks the ...
Church History
... – Coined the term “Trinity” – Spoke of how the son proceeded from God “Thus, the Father makes him equal to himself; and the Son, by proceeding from him, was made first-begotten, since he was begotten before all things; and the only-begotten, because he alone was begotten of God, in a ...
... – Coined the term “Trinity” – Spoke of how the son proceeded from God “Thus, the Father makes him equal to himself; and the Son, by proceeding from him, was made first-begotten, since he was begotten before all things; and the only-begotten, because he alone was begotten of God, in a ...
Evening Bible Study 04/14/2010 The Resurrection The evidence is
... Peter, and then to the Twelve. 6After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. ...
... Peter, and then to the Twelve. 6After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. ...
Best of Times, Worst
... came only for sinners. As was said, “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!” Did Christ contradict the Law? Did the Savior encourage sin? No, His song called every despairing soul to dance with Him. It wa ...
... came only for sinners. As was said, “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!” Did Christ contradict the Law? Did the Savior encourage sin? No, His song called every despairing soul to dance with Him. It wa ...
André LaCocque Jesus the Central Jew: His Times and His People
... Jesus than either Paul or John, both of whom “draw their conclusions about the person of the Christ after the fact, that is, in the light of the resurrection” (p. 13; emphasis in original). By “historical,” LaCocque “insert[s] the Galilean Jesus into the particular history of his time. The historica ...
... Jesus than either Paul or John, both of whom “draw their conclusions about the person of the Christ after the fact, that is, in the light of the resurrection” (p. 13; emphasis in original). By “historical,” LaCocque “insert[s] the Galilean Jesus into the particular history of his time. The historica ...
1 SALVATION ACCORDING TO MARTIN LUTHER by Lester J. Start
... This was his faith, that man attains to knowledge of God only through Christ, for it is in Him that God is revealed. As Luther developed this idea, he came to the conviction that salvation was a present, living experience, not something in the future. His primary concern was how he as an individual ...
... This was his faith, that man attains to knowledge of God only through Christ, for it is in Him that God is revealed. As Luther developed this idea, he came to the conviction that salvation was a present, living experience, not something in the future. His primary concern was how he as an individual ...
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... Matthew 21: 18: Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. The morning ...
... Matthew 21: 18: Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. The morning ...
Renaissanceiconography
... virginity and helped the viewer to understand who was being referred to. This symbol also made reference to the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah. ...
... virginity and helped the viewer to understand who was being referred to. This symbol also made reference to the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah. ...
1 Peter 2:1-3 - Ebenezer Baptist Church
... As a theologian long ago said, "There is nothing in him which is not loveable." Drawing close to Christ in sweet communion is unexplainable, for it is heavenly. The loveliness of Christ can be seen in His earthly ministry and His glorious position in heaven. Think of the moment when He gave sight to ...
... As a theologian long ago said, "There is nothing in him which is not loveable." Drawing close to Christ in sweet communion is unexplainable, for it is heavenly. The loveliness of Christ can be seen in His earthly ministry and His glorious position in heaven. Think of the moment when He gave sight to ...
Ctime723_The_narrow_gate
... ignored His teaching. They have disregarded the chances they had to absorb and live his message. Now it is too late. They ignored, they disowned Christ in this world: He will disown them in the next. He replies: "I do not know where you come from. Away from me, all you wicked men.” St Bede concludes ...
... ignored His teaching. They have disregarded the chances they had to absorb and live his message. Now it is too late. They ignored, they disowned Christ in this world: He will disown them in the next. He replies: "I do not know where you come from. Away from me, all you wicked men.” St Bede concludes ...
PowerPoint Presentation - anba
... apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. ...
... apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. ...
Were You There When He Was Betray
... You will see that the chief priest and elders of the people were there. These were the people who gladly paid Judas to betray Jesus to them in the Garden. Why did they hate Jesus so? Why did they want him out of the way? Again the answer is not difficult. They were jealous of Him. They resented and ...
... You will see that the chief priest and elders of the people were there. These were the people who gladly paid Judas to betray Jesus to them in the Garden. Why did they hate Jesus so? Why did they want him out of the way? Again the answer is not difficult. They were jealous of Him. They resented and ...
2nd Sunday In Ordinary Time - Cycle A
... synonymous with depravity. Its aberrations included the cult of Aphrodite, which had 1,000 “priestesses” who practiced what was euphemistically called “sacred prostitution.” Saint Paul preached the Christian message in this city, and God’s help enabled him to found a flourishing Christian community. ...
... synonymous with depravity. Its aberrations included the cult of Aphrodite, which had 1,000 “priestesses” who practiced what was euphemistically called “sacred prostitution.” Saint Paul preached the Christian message in this city, and God’s help enabled him to found a flourishing Christian community. ...
introduction to the book of philippians
... Paul casts out the demon of a girl who was able to foretell the future The rub was she was a money making machine for her pimp masters and they went ballistic at the loss revenues An irony of the situation is that the demon was proclaiming the truth of the gospel. Like Jesus, Paul wanted no part of ...
... Paul casts out the demon of a girl who was able to foretell the future The rub was she was a money making machine for her pimp masters and they went ballistic at the loss revenues An irony of the situation is that the demon was proclaiming the truth of the gospel. Like Jesus, Paul wanted no part of ...
Christology
Christology (from Greek Χριστός Khristós and -λογία, -logia) is the field of study within Christian theology which is primarily concerned with the nature and person of Jesus as recorded in the canonical Gospels and the epistles of the New Testament. Primary considerations include the relationship of Jesus' nature and person with the nature and person of God the Father. As such, Christology is concerned with the details of Jesus' ministry, his acts and teachings, to arrive at a clearer understanding of who he is in his person, and his role in salvation. A major component of the Christology of the Apostolic Age was that of Paul the Apostle. His central themes were the notion of the pre-existence of Christ and the worship of Christ as Kyrios (Greek: Lord).The pre-existence of Christ is considered a central theme of Christology. Proponents of Christ's deity argue the Old Testament has many cases of Christophany: ""The pre-existence of Christ is further substantiated by the many recorded Christophanies in the Bible."" Christophany is often considered a more accurate term than the term Theophany due to the belief that all the visible manifestations of God (or Yahweh) are in fact the preincarnate Christ. Many argue that the appearances of ""the Angel of the Lord"" in the Old Testament were the preincarnate Christ. ""Many understand the angel of the Lord as a true theophany. From the time of Justin on, the figure has been regarded as the preincarnate Logos.""Following the Apostolic Age, there was fierce and often politicized debate in the early church on many interrelated issues. Christology was a major focus of these debates, and was addressed at every one of the first seven ecumenical councils. The second through fourth of these councils are generally entitled ""Christological councils,"" with the latter three mainly elucidating what was taught in them and condemning incorrect interpretations. The Council of Chalcedon in 451 issued a formulation of the being of Christ — that of two natures, one human and one divine, ""united with neither confusion nor division."" This is called the doctrine of the hypostatic union, which is still held today among Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and many Protestant Christians, referred to collectively as Chalcedonian Christianity. Due to politically charged differences in the 4th century, schisms developed, and the first denominations (from the Latin, ""to take a new name"") formed.In the 13th century, Saint Thomas Aquinas provided the first systematic Christology that consistently resolved a number of the existing issues. In his Christology from above, Aquinas also championed the principle of perfection of Christ's human attributes. The Middle Ages also witnessed the emergence of the ""tender image of Jesus"" as a friend and a living source of love and comfort, rather than just the Kyrios image. According to Catholic theologian Karl Rahner, the purpose of modern Christology is to formulate the Christian belief that ""God became man and that God-made-man is the individual Jesus Christ"" in a manner that this statement can be understood consistently, without the confusions of past debates and mythologies.