Sentences with phrase «for special»

But it may be pointed out that (1) no one has ever «unstrung» the Marcan sequence more completely than the author of Matthew did in revising and reorganizing the Gospel of Mark for his special purposes: the book is taken apart and put together again in a new order, combined with the «Sayings Source» (Q) and with other materials, and arranged apparently for didactic use — as a manual, one might say, for the religious educators of the early Syrian church!

Jesus» work of teaching (Matthew 5, 6, 7) and healing (8 - 9:34) is summarized, and the need for special apostles or representatives is described.

Madeleine McCaleb writes about working in an orphanage for special needs children in India, and why they're considered untouchable.

For this special type of social unity Paul found the fitting expression: «the communion of the Holy Spirit» (a Cor.

Such controls are also the main reliance of non-democratic social orders — the means by which the techniques of public - making are reserved for the special purposes of those who hold the reins of power.

The notion of Israel as a chosen people elected by Yahweh for special reasons and for a particular purpose is by no means peculiar to the classical prophets.

Now, 20 years later, his denomination (though it has no official membership) has approximately a million and a half members and the same quantity of sympathizers, who meet in 2,000 temples and who can easily fill Maracará, the huge soccer stadium in Rio de Janeiro, for special services.

Sometimes they regarded themselves as selected for special divine favor, through the guarantee of victory over enemies, or social stability or economic prosperity.

What is the appropriate dress for a special occasion?

Faith frees us from the need for special practices.

Do not think I am asking for special treatment for Christians.

Others in England, especially those in the Church Missionary Society, saw Africa as a place for their special concern.

He wants us to love him genuinely, not for entrance into paradise or for special favors.

So here is the choosing of Ephesians, ready for it, «I God, knowing all things before time even started, knew who would be in Christ and who would not, and I also knew what things would bring me glory, and so I planned and selected for you a special purpose that will bring me the most glory.

Instead of pushing back on the advocates to depend less on him and broaden their base of support and leverage, Marty opted for the special status he needed to feel significant in his role.»

Parents should not be teaching their kids fairy tales and creating special schools for their special make believe stories is what is dragging this country down the tubes.

Its program of service and ministry has demonstrated that the clergy can be trained for a special ministry to alcoholics, provided there are more institutions that can use their services as active members of the staff cooperating with others.

The seminarian who takes the bait and strikes back at the therapeutic regime will likely be sent for special psychological counseling, which provides the formation team with additional material for a recommendation that he be rejected for ordination.

Following overseas missions, and then domestic missions to persons like the Indians, the next moves for special ministries were in the armed forces and in prisons.

Any group that can manifest «hurt» can make a legal claim for special protection — again, racism (not the dignity of human nature) is the precedent:

In response to the pervasive relativism in contemporary culture, and the form of relativism that is called religious syncretism in the dialogue between religions — a problem that came in for special attention at a recent Synod for Asia — CDF, with the Pope's express support, is reiterating the Church's faith that Jesus is, as he said of himself, the way, the truth, and the life.

Catholic agencies have sometimes made a stab at including priests, but usually only for special «moral» services or as regular social case workers.

There are fewer pitfalls in the prayer for spiritual help than in the petition for special gifts.

When I was a little kid, I thought I wanted to be a special effects guy and work at Industrial Light and Magic, so for Christmas I asked for special effects books, but that didn't really pan out.

As for me, I can't believe in an human - like being that designed and jump - started the universe 13.8 billion years ago and set aside a planet for His special favorite creations, so He'd have someone to keep Him company and sing songs praising Him, then gave Bronze Age hermits a book of His orders to mankind that includes «thou shalt not round thy head nor cut thy beard» on penalty of eternal suffering... just CA N'T, any more than I can force myself to believe the world rests on the back of giant turtle.

I pray that God will lead you to the right word (if indeed you find you need one at all) for your special ministry.

Various smaller groups such as families and friends may be held to provide the environment for these special nonsocial nexus, by praying, remembering, and creating an especially intense group unity among themselves.

For that reason, we scheduled his argument for this special issue on theological education and pastoral training.

No observance for Sunday's, no observance for special holidays, etc..

In the case of this team, I've read where they are not asking for special treatment.

This work of the Spirit ultimately leads people to self - transcendence and forms the basis for the special life in Christ, found beyond oneself in the church.

@BR Other than the fact they agreed to these rules going in and are now asking for special accommodations.

Some months ago we spotted Robert Jay Lifton's Home from the War as a logical choice for special attention.

, but Paul is making a special argument for a special situation to answer a special question.

For our live taping of the RELEVANT podcast's 600th episode, the gang follows up on a super serious true - crime investigation, brings out the fun and games for special guest John Mark McMillan, discusses road trips through the Netherlands and the merits of donut races, plus a lot more!

In the ancient Near East, the act of anointing signified selection for some special role or task.

If we can see the connection between general civil religion and virtue defined as concern for the common good, we can begin to see the connections between general civil religion and special civil religion, for special civil religion defines the norms in terms of which the common good is conceived.

Why should humans have any more claim for special regard on the biological tree of life than a louse?

No one group can be singled out for special acclaim.

Maasburg was emphatic that she never asked for special favors or medical care — a fact since confirmed by others close to her, including the physicians who treated her during her final illness.

The event elicited a letter from Delhi's Archbishop Anil Couto to Prime Minister Modi, calling for a special judicial inquiry and announcing a protest to complain about police inaction.

I believe it is authentically Christian thinking to single this out for special focus and to imply it in the fresh application of the relations between God and the world, among human beings, and between human beings and other creatures.

Sexual orientation has been the focal point for quite some time for special attention in law to overcome disadvantage (real or alleged) for those with attraction to persons of the same sex; and now, increasingly those who wish to change sex or dress as a person of the opposite sex.

Two million pilgrims are expected to flock to the Vatican for the special Mass, which will be presided over by Pope Benedict XVI and take place in St. Peter's Square on May 1 - the first Sunday after Easter.

Even in the Genesis account there is some implicit ranking, and human beings are singled out for special responsibilities and special privileges.

I can't see how it's any more egocentric than the religious person's belief that he is special and hand - picked by God to go to a special place for special people.

One remark of yours calls for special comment.

There would appear to be no reason for singling out the instance of passing away for special treatment.

They overlook his greed, buy his books, pay for his special prayer cloth, because of what he gives them — hope.

Those things are holy that are set apart for special use by the Deity.