Between Jerusalem and Antioch - Australian eJournal of Theology
... Acts (4:1-22; 5:20-21) records two instances of conflict, where members of the apostolic circle are arrested, imprisoned, questioned, and in the second episode flogged (5:40) at the instigation of the Sadducean party in the Sanhedrin. In 1 Thessalonians (2:14), Paul confirms that the churches in Jud ...
... Acts (4:1-22; 5:20-21) records two instances of conflict, where members of the apostolic circle are arrested, imprisoned, questioned, and in the second episode flogged (5:40) at the instigation of the Sadducean party in the Sanhedrin. In 1 Thessalonians (2:14), Paul confirms that the churches in Jud ...
CHURCH HISTORY PART 1
... Trajan was the Emperor who pursued a policy of persecuting believers. Pliny described Christian worship; they met at day break for singing unto Christ. They abstain from theft, adultery and other evils. Trajan instructed Pliny not to seek out Christians but to punish them if a complaint is received. ...
... Trajan was the Emperor who pursued a policy of persecuting believers. Pliny described Christian worship; they met at day break for singing unto Christ. They abstain from theft, adultery and other evils. Trajan instructed Pliny not to seek out Christians but to punish them if a complaint is received. ...
Jerusalem: the problems and responsibilities of sacred space
... gentiles. The holiness of Jerusalem also was experienced as a series of graded separations. No Jew was allowed to enter the Temple area in biblical times if he had not undertaken the ritual puri cations, which set him apart from the mortality and contamination of daily life. The Temple was designed ...
... gentiles. The holiness of Jerusalem also was experienced as a series of graded separations. No Jew was allowed to enter the Temple area in biblical times if he had not undertaken the ritual puri cations, which set him apart from the mortality and contamination of daily life. The Temple was designed ...
Business Ethics – Perspectives from Judaism, Christianity and Islam
... making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances of deceit; 6 That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes, and sell the refuse of the corn?' 7 The LORD hath sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely I will never forget any of their works. 8 Shall not the ...
... making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances of deceit; 6 That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes, and sell the refuse of the corn?' 7 The LORD hath sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely I will never forget any of their works. 8 Shall not the ...
Christian church itself has used capital punishment
... Life is sacred- only God has the right to decide to end a life (though this could go the other way). BRIDGE ARGUMENT ...
... Life is sacred- only God has the right to decide to end a life (though this could go the other way). BRIDGE ARGUMENT ...
The Ebionites - Chiesa Cristiana Jeshua
... other.[4] Other groups mentioned are the Carpocratians, the Cerinthians, the Elcesaites, the Nazarenes, the Nazoraeans, and the Sampsaeans, most of whom were Jewish Christian sects who held gnostic or other views rejected by the Ebionites. Epiphanius, however, mentions that a group of Ebionites came ...
... other.[4] Other groups mentioned are the Carpocratians, the Cerinthians, the Elcesaites, the Nazarenes, the Nazoraeans, and the Sampsaeans, most of whom were Jewish Christian sects who held gnostic or other views rejected by the Ebionites. Epiphanius, however, mentions that a group of Ebionites came ...
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... We have already seen the last words of the last Book of the Hebrew Scriptures, II Chronicles, and the importance those words had, a continue to have, for the Jewish people “Thus says Cyrus, King of Persia: The LORD, the God of heaven, has given to me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has also charge ...
... We have already seen the last words of the last Book of the Hebrew Scriptures, II Chronicles, and the importance those words had, a continue to have, for the Jewish people “Thus says Cyrus, King of Persia: The LORD, the God of heaven, has given to me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has also charge ...
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... We have already seen the last words of the last Book of the Hebrew Scriptures, II Chronicles, and the importance those words had, a continue to have, for the Jewish people “Thus says Cyrus, King of Persia: The LORD, the God of heaven, has given to me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has also charge ...
... We have already seen the last words of the last Book of the Hebrew Scriptures, II Chronicles, and the importance those words had, a continue to have, for the Jewish people “Thus says Cyrus, King of Persia: The LORD, the God of heaven, has given to me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has also charge ...
How Do We Know the Bible is True? article
... consolidate, gain or maintain power and prestige. Given the adversity faced by the Hebrew people and, later, the persecution suffered by Christians, this explanation is far from plausible. For instance, rather than gaining power or prestige, the early Christians were severely oppressed, while many o ...
... consolidate, gain or maintain power and prestige. Given the adversity faced by the Hebrew people and, later, the persecution suffered by Christians, this explanation is far from plausible. For instance, rather than gaining power or prestige, the early Christians were severely oppressed, while many o ...
Solas Paper 2 - Solas Centre for Public Christianity
... When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me and I said, ‘What can I do?’ Then he said to me ‘Stand here by me and kill me. I’m in the throes of death but I’m still alive.’ So I stood beside him and killed him because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive’ (2 Samuel 1:6-10). ...
... When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me and I said, ‘What can I do?’ Then he said to me ‘Stand here by me and kill me. I’m in the throes of death but I’m still alive.’ So I stood beside him and killed him because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive’ (2 Samuel 1:6-10). ...
Purity, Sacrifice, and the Temple
... 1–5). Jesus’ priesthood, however, offers an ever-effective atonement (9:12), a perfect sacrifice (9:14) offered in the true holy place (9:11) by the single eternal and true high priest (7:16–17, 21).14 This ideology often emerges in scholarship on two New Testament narratives in particular (neither o ...
... 1–5). Jesus’ priesthood, however, offers an ever-effective atonement (9:12), a perfect sacrifice (9:14) offered in the true holy place (9:11) by the single eternal and true high priest (7:16–17, 21).14 This ideology often emerges in scholarship on two New Testament narratives in particular (neither o ...
answering questions about televangelists
... matter of personal judgment and must be dealt with on a case-by-case basis; there are those who even find public television’s periodic and low-key requests for funds to be objectionable! On the other hand, when a televangelist actually does misuse funds for personal gain, it is indefensible. Our re ...
... matter of personal judgment and must be dealt with on a case-by-case basis; there are those who even find public television’s periodic and low-key requests for funds to be objectionable! On the other hand, when a televangelist actually does misuse funds for personal gain, it is indefensible. Our re ...
Year 2: Holy Books
... that although the Torah is also available in English, printed as a book, Jewish people like to have handwritten scrolls in the synagogue – ask why they think this is. Look at examples of mantle designs for clues about the stories contained in the Torah (e.g. tablets of stone, flames of the burning ...
... that although the Torah is also available in English, printed as a book, Jewish people like to have handwritten scrolls in the synagogue – ask why they think this is. Look at examples of mantle designs for clues about the stories contained in the Torah (e.g. tablets of stone, flames of the burning ...
The Christian Zionist Lie Must Die
... dominated its 59-year history. It's made Hagee a household word as a result; however, the Israeli military kills someone every day, and has never been at peace. David Brog told reporter Levy that Hagee's critics do not know their own faith: "I think (Hagee's critics) are misunderstanding Christian t ...
... dominated its 59-year history. It's made Hagee a household word as a result; however, the Israeli military kills someone every day, and has never been at peace. David Brog told reporter Levy that Hagee's critics do not know their own faith: "I think (Hagee's critics) are misunderstanding Christian t ...
Ezekiel Papers
... A hired assassin quotes Ezekiel while doing his job in Quentin Tarrantino’s popular film Pulp Fiction. The protagonist in John Cheever’s contemporary prison novel Falconer bears Ezekiel’s name. And Julien Sorel, the first big anti-hero in French literature, in Stendhal’s 1830 novel The Red and the B ...
... A hired assassin quotes Ezekiel while doing his job in Quentin Tarrantino’s popular film Pulp Fiction. The protagonist in John Cheever’s contemporary prison novel Falconer bears Ezekiel’s name. And Julien Sorel, the first big anti-hero in French literature, in Stendhal’s 1830 novel The Red and the B ...
the gospel of god - First Presbyterian Church of Hospers PCA
... B. I find this to be one of the particular text. The people insist that they are the descendants pleasures of being a Christian. Though we experience of Abraham, and so therefore Abraham is their father, the full range of affections, yet we are called to love and, by extension, God is their Father. ...
... B. I find this to be one of the particular text. The people insist that they are the descendants pleasures of being a Christian. Though we experience of Abraham, and so therefore Abraham is their father, the full range of affections, yet we are called to love and, by extension, God is their Father. ...
format - CSDirectory.com
... that followed, the voice of Jahaziel the Levite was heard announcing that on the morrow all this great host would be overthrown. So it was, for they quarreled among themselves, and slew one another, leaving to the people of Judah only to gather the rich spoils of the slain. This was recognized as a ...
... that followed, the voice of Jahaziel the Levite was heard announcing that on the morrow all this great host would be overthrown. So it was, for they quarreled among themselves, and slew one another, leaving to the people of Judah only to gather the rich spoils of the slain. This was recognized as a ...
- Scripture Unpacked
... gospel continue to make when Christians have been persuaded to transform their faith into a set of rules and regulations; the slavish observance of which they believe can alone secure God’s approval. Their loss of Christian joy can be traced to the fact that they have turned their backs on their fre ...
... gospel continue to make when Christians have been persuaded to transform their faith into a set of rules and regulations; the slavish observance of which they believe can alone secure God’s approval. Their loss of Christian joy can be traced to the fact that they have turned their backs on their fre ...
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[Gē`zus] (“the Lord is salvation”)
... TIME LINE AND AUTHOR: Written by the prophet Isaiah in the Pre-Exilic period, c.700 BC. “Differences in the English translations confirm that a range of problems are raised by Isa.7:14 for Jewish and Christian interpreters.” (HarperCollins Bible Commentary) “The Greek translation of the Bible, the L ...
... TIME LINE AND AUTHOR: Written by the prophet Isaiah in the Pre-Exilic period, c.700 BC. “Differences in the English translations confirm that a range of problems are raised by Isa.7:14 for Jewish and Christian interpreters.” (HarperCollins Bible Commentary) “The Greek translation of the Bible, the L ...
Indisputable Evidence - First Baptist Church of Albemarle
... people in our culture make decisions for Christ, but there is a dreadful attrition rate. Many claim to have been born again, but the evidence for mature Christian discipleship is slim.” In another words, discipleship is part of our Christian lives, not an add-on or a special package we can sign up f ...
... people in our culture make decisions for Christ, but there is a dreadful attrition rate. Many claim to have been born again, but the evidence for mature Christian discipleship is slim.” In another words, discipleship is part of our Christian lives, not an add-on or a special package we can sign up f ...
Christianity in the Roman Empire Jesus of Nazareth
... of time Jesus preached and the geographical extent of his ministry, it seems clear now that Jesus' career started in his early thirties, spanned about three years, and took place predominantly in Galilee and Judaea. The turning point was his baptism in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, an itine ...
... of time Jesus preached and the geographical extent of his ministry, it seems clear now that Jesus' career started in his early thirties, spanned about three years, and took place predominantly in Galilee and Judaea. The turning point was his baptism in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, an itine ...
“UU and A Christian Humanist” Sermon by Rev. Jim Eller All Souls
... When I was serving our UU Church in Tahlequah, Oklahoma we offered new member classes as we do here. When I teach a new member class I encourage those in attendance to ask questions. One time a woman there, the wife of a retired United Methodist Minister, asked a very interesting question. Vera ask ...
... When I was serving our UU Church in Tahlequah, Oklahoma we offered new member classes as we do here. When I teach a new member class I encourage those in attendance to ask questions. One time a woman there, the wife of a retired United Methodist Minister, asked a very interesting question. Vera ask ...
a PDF Version - Interreligious Insight
... In 1967 the WCC’s Faith and Order Commission, and its sub-unit the Consultation of the Church and the Jewish People (CCJP) agreed on a joint report. This document affirmed that although God’s revelation in the Hebrew Scriptures was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, God did not abandon the Jewish nation. In ...
... In 1967 the WCC’s Faith and Order Commission, and its sub-unit the Consultation of the Church and the Jewish People (CCJP) agreed on a joint report. This document affirmed that although God’s revelation in the Hebrew Scriptures was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, God did not abandon the Jewish nation. In ...
Christian Ethics - Canvas by Instructure
... Dr. Naik states that the word “Trinity” isn’t used in the Bible.14 This is echoed by Mormons as well as Jehovah’s Witnesses.15 His argument assumes that truth can only be known when it is stated explicitly.16 Jesus may have never uttered the exact words, “I am God” but we can strongly deduce this tr ...
... Dr. Naik states that the word “Trinity” isn’t used in the Bible.14 This is echoed by Mormons as well as Jehovah’s Witnesses.15 His argument assumes that truth can only be known when it is stated explicitly.16 Jesus may have never uttered the exact words, “I am God” but we can strongly deduce this tr ...
1 - Bardstown City Schools
... Holy Spirit that dwells in the hearts of Christians. To the ears of a non-Christian, this could sound like Christians believed in three gods instead of one. Yet Christians, like Jews, insisted that there was only one true God. The doctrine of the Trinity was an answer to this puzzle. Most Christians ...
... Holy Spirit that dwells in the hearts of Christians. To the ears of a non-Christian, this could sound like Christians believed in three gods instead of one. Yet Christians, like Jews, insisted that there was only one true God. The doctrine of the Trinity was an answer to this puzzle. Most Christians ...