METAMORPHOSIS TO GLORY
... and change into butterflies. That is our destiny. That same Butterfly you saw was here yesterday and whispered this to me. Then you were all sleeping. He said we are metamorphosing and our mature or perfect stage is the butterfly.” “A moment, please, Fidwel,” broke in Mimi. “Do you really mean what ...
... and change into butterflies. That is our destiny. That same Butterfly you saw was here yesterday and whispered this to me. Then you were all sleeping. He said we are metamorphosing and our mature or perfect stage is the butterfly.” “A moment, please, Fidwel,” broke in Mimi. “Do you really mean what ...
430120《The Biblical Illustrator â
... would be the end of His activity. Henceforward whatever distress or need might come, that voice would be silent, and that hand motionless. Some of us know how dreary that makes life, and we can understand how these men shrank from the prospect. Christ’s words tell them that in them He will work as w ...
... would be the end of His activity. Henceforward whatever distress or need might come, that voice would be silent, and that hand motionless. Some of us know how dreary that makes life, and we can understand how these men shrank from the prospect. Christ’s words tell them that in them He will work as w ...
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... butterfly. And the same miracle is shown in our Lord’s dealings with men. He came to raise and put new strength into fallen humanity. The miracle was wrought on the first disciples--on Peter who denied his Master, but was changed into a pillar of the Church, etc. (H. J. W. Buxton, M. A.) The miracle ...
... butterfly. And the same miracle is shown in our Lord’s dealings with men. He came to raise and put new strength into fallen humanity. The miracle was wrought on the first disciples--on Peter who denied his Master, but was changed into a pillar of the Church, etc. (H. J. W. Buxton, M. A.) The miracle ...
Spiritual Union and Communion
... the Son dwell in us and we in them. It is such that the elect are so joined unto God and His Christ that it is the very highest union of which the elect are capable. It is the chiefest and greatest of all blessings, being the foundation from which all others proceed. “I in them and thou in me, that ...
... the Son dwell in us and we in them. It is such that the elect are so joined unto God and His Christ that it is the very highest union of which the elect are capable. It is the chiefest and greatest of all blessings, being the foundation from which all others proceed. “I in them and thou in me, that ...
The Secret of the Strength - El Cristianismo Primitivo
... life unconditionally to Jesus as my Lord. Brimming with new motivation and power of the Holy Spirit, I began my quest for reality. The Scriptures became an absorbing delight, and I made it my purpose to master the Book. Then new movements in the community began to challenge the worldward drift in th ...
... life unconditionally to Jesus as my Lord. Brimming with new motivation and power of the Holy Spirit, I began my quest for reality. The Scriptures became an absorbing delight, and I made it my purpose to master the Book. Then new movements in the community began to challenge the worldward drift in th ...
45. Distance and Fellowship
... The above articles, as well as all the others cited in the body of this book, should be read in their entirety if possible. In truth, however, we must realize there is only one authority in spiritual matters; it is only insofar as the writings of brethren illuminate the principles of God’s Word that ...
... The above articles, as well as all the others cited in the body of this book, should be read in their entirety if possible. In truth, however, we must realize there is only one authority in spiritual matters; it is only insofar as the writings of brethren illuminate the principles of God’s Word that ...
The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification in Confessional
... Son into the world to save sinners. The foundation and presupposition of justification is the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Christ. Justification thus means that Christ himself is our righteousness, in which we share through the Holy Spirit in accord with the will of the Father. . . .” If ...
... Son into the world to save sinners. The foundation and presupposition of justification is the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Christ. Justification thus means that Christ himself is our righteousness, in which we share through the Holy Spirit in accord with the will of the Father. . . .” If ...
I. Communion Counsel to the Newly Confirmed
... Christ under the bread and wine, for us Christians to eat and to drink, instituted by Christ Himself." Thus in very simple language we are told what Christ gives us in His Holy Supper. These words of our Catechism are based upon Christ's own words as found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke a ...
... Christ under the bread and wine, for us Christians to eat and to drink, instituted by Christ Himself." Thus in very simple language we are told what Christ gives us in His Holy Supper. These words of our Catechism are based upon Christ's own words as found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke a ...
London 10 - Growing Up Into Christ
... – So principles must likewise change – virtues • connection depicted as ‘spiritual fruit’ ...
... – So principles must likewise change – virtues • connection depicted as ‘spiritual fruit’ ...
The Intermediate State
... believe in an intermediate body. There is no direct Bible passage or reference that teaches we will receive a temporary or intermediate body before the resurrection. The teaching of an intermediate body between death and resurrection is only an assumption. Randy Alcorn, who has written a popular boo ...
... believe in an intermediate body. There is no direct Bible passage or reference that teaches we will receive a temporary or intermediate body before the resurrection. The teaching of an intermediate body between death and resurrection is only an assumption. Randy Alcorn, who has written a popular boo ...
The Loveliness of Christ
... Samuel Rutherford was born about the year 1600 in the Borders of Scotland. At the age of seventeen, he entered Edinburgh College, where he received his Master of Arts Degree in 1621. Soon after, he was appointed Professor of Humanity, which appointment he held until 1625. Then for two years he studi ...
... Samuel Rutherford was born about the year 1600 in the Borders of Scotland. At the age of seventeen, he entered Edinburgh College, where he received his Master of Arts Degree in 1621. Soon after, he was appointed Professor of Humanity, which appointment he held until 1625. Then for two years he studi ...
The Importance of Dogma.
... nothing faltering, hesitating, and indefinite in his exhibition of the things necessary to salvation. He must not shrink from making strong assertions, and drawing sharply-cut and well-developed conclusions. He must not hesitate to say, “This is certainly true, and you ought to believe it: this is c ...
... nothing faltering, hesitating, and indefinite in his exhibition of the things necessary to salvation. He must not shrink from making strong assertions, and drawing sharply-cut and well-developed conclusions. He must not hesitate to say, “This is certainly true, and you ought to believe it: this is c ...
D. Sacraments
... 6) That promise must not simply, barely, and by itself alone have a testimony in the Word of God, but it must by divine ordination be joined to the sign of the sacrament, and, as it were, be clothed in it. 7) The promise must not be concerning any gifts of God, whether bodily or spiritual, but it m ...
... 6) That promise must not simply, barely, and by itself alone have a testimony in the Word of God, but it must by divine ordination be joined to the sign of the sacrament, and, as it were, be clothed in it. 7) The promise must not be concerning any gifts of God, whether bodily or spiritual, but it m ...
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... by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand ...
... by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand ...
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... by commonplace people, and to exaggerate the worth of the more conspicuous, is corrected by such a thought. However small may be our capacity or sphere, and however solitary we may feel, we may summon up before the eyes of our faith a mighty multitude of apostles, martyrs, toilers in every land and ...
... by commonplace people, and to exaggerate the worth of the more conspicuous, is corrected by such a thought. However small may be our capacity or sphere, and however solitary we may feel, we may summon up before the eyes of our faith a mighty multitude of apostles, martyrs, toilers in every land and ...
Commentary Work
... .…" As Christians, they were in a vital union with Christ and this placed obvious obligations on them. They were responsible to heed the orders of Christ as issued by him either directly during his ministry or through his apostles. Second, the comfort and encouragement provided by love should prompt ...
... .…" As Christians, they were in a vital union with Christ and this placed obvious obligations on them. They were responsible to heed the orders of Christ as issued by him either directly during his ministry or through his apostles. Second, the comfort and encouragement provided by love should prompt ...
The Lutheran Understanding of Church Fellowship
... of the Lord’s Supper,19 is a view supported by the widely respected Lutheran theologians as Werner Elert,20 Hermann Sasse,21 and Martin Franzmann.22 A case in point may be Rom. 16:16–18. Verse 17 clearly warns against false teachers. On the basis of v.16, “Greet one another with a holy kiss,” some s ...
... of the Lord’s Supper,19 is a view supported by the widely respected Lutheran theologians as Werner Elert,20 Hermann Sasse,21 and Martin Franzmann.22 A case in point may be Rom. 16:16–18. Verse 17 clearly warns against false teachers. On the basis of v.16, “Greet one another with a holy kiss,” some s ...
SongS Suffering King
... the psalm? After establishing the original historical context, we can consider the connections to Christ. In what way does the psalm speak of Christ? Last, after establishing the connections to Christ, we then consider the connections to the church, those who are united to Christ. In other words, wh ...
... the psalm? After establishing the original historical context, we can consider the connections to Christ. In what way does the psalm speak of Christ? Last, after establishing the connections to Christ, we then consider the connections to the church, those who are united to Christ. In other words, wh ...
The Holy Spirit and Ecumenism
... Hubmaier appeals to the Holy Spirit not for spiritual sustenance for his radical orientation to faith, but also for support in the debates in which he engaged. One line in a challenge to his old teacher, Dr. John Eck, is somewhat revealing: “In this conflict, every one must teach equipped with the a ...
... Hubmaier appeals to the Holy Spirit not for spiritual sustenance for his radical orientation to faith, but also for support in the debates in which he engaged. One line in a challenge to his old teacher, Dr. John Eck, is somewhat revealing: “In this conflict, every one must teach equipped with the a ...
Dies Domini - SCBorromeo.org
... preparing the Paschal Candle. Therefore, in commemorating the day of Christ’s Resurrection not just once a year but every Sunday, the Church seeks to indicate to every generation the true fulcrum of history, to which the mystery of the world’s origin and its final destiny leads. It is right, theref ...
... preparing the Paschal Candle. Therefore, in commemorating the day of Christ’s Resurrection not just once a year but every Sunday, the Church seeks to indicate to every generation the true fulcrum of history, to which the mystery of the world’s origin and its final destiny leads. It is right, theref ...
On Justification - Mid-America Reformed Seminary
... consulted with ease, serving as a book from which one could readily give instruction to others, and serving too as a book which offered a refresher on basic Reformed doctrine. It can still serve that purpose today for Reformed pastors and interested laypersons, and a portion of it is offered here in ...
... consulted with ease, serving as a book from which one could readily give instruction to others, and serving too as a book which offered a refresher on basic Reformed doctrine. It can still serve that purpose today for Reformed pastors and interested laypersons, and a portion of it is offered here in ...
Open article in new window - Reformed Perspectives Magazine
... consists our liberty. It is the felix necessitas boni of which Augustin speaks. It is analogous to absolute subjection to truth and holiness, only it is to a person who is infinite in knowledge and in excellence. This lordship over us belongs to Christ not merely as God, or as the Logos, but as the ...
... consists our liberty. It is the felix necessitas boni of which Augustin speaks. It is analogous to absolute subjection to truth and holiness, only it is to a person who is infinite in knowledge and in excellence. This lordship over us belongs to Christ not merely as God, or as the Logos, but as the ...
The Celebration of Holy Communion at Home or in Hospital
... and grant that, by the power of thy Holy Spirit, we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who, in the same night that he was betr ...
... and grant that, by the power of thy Holy Spirit, we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who, in the same night that he was betr ...
Christ is All.
... Christ’s second coming. Like two candles in a straight line, one behind the other, they sometimes saw both the advents at the same time, and spoke of them in one breath. They were sometimes moved by the Holy Ghost to write of the times of Christ crucified, and sometimes of Christ’s kingdom in the l ...
... Christ’s second coming. Like two candles in a straight line, one behind the other, they sometimes saw both the advents at the same time, and spoke of them in one breath. They were sometimes moved by the Holy Ghost to write of the times of Christ crucified, and sometimes of Christ’s kingdom in the l ...
Real presence of Christ in the Eucharist
Real presence is a term used in various Christian traditions to express belief that Jesus Christ is really present in the elements of the Eucharist, and that his presence is not merely symbolic, metaphorical, or by his activity alone, ideas common amongst the Radical Reformers and their followers.Not all Christian traditions accept this doctrine, and there are considerable differences in the understanding of the ""reality"" of the presence. Efforts at mutual understanding of the range of beliefs led in the 1980s to consultations on Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry (BEM) through the World Council of Churches, consultations that included the Catholic Church.