Sentences with phrase «help on scripture»

We can not get help on Scripture and theology from just anyone.

Not exact matches

While Greene's project is an ideal way to reinvigorate one's Bible reading (as I hope will be the case with my copy) or introduce readers to Scripture for the first time, it won't ultimately prove as effective in helping us read Scripture theologically and spiritually, with and for the Church, as the editions you and I already have on our shelves.

The scripture is quite clear on our obligation to help neighbors in need — but it is also quite clear on the need for individual thrift and personal responsibility.

Here is another place where knowing the historical - cultural Jewish background of the Scriptures really helps understand what is going on.

Following on the British government's decision in favour of promoting English rather than Oriental or Vernacular education in India, and to seek the help of private agencies in the task, the Missions started Christian colleges for imparting education in Western culture and modern science with the teaching of English literature at the centre of secular courses and spiritually interpreted by the teaching of Christian Scripture.

To be fair, both sides of the gender debate have been guilty of sliding down a slippery slope, which in my view is unnecessary, given the wealth of excellent resources available to help us accurately interpret Scripture on issues related to gender, sexuality, and faith.

We can reasonably assume that they searched their Scriptures for any explanations that would help them understand this man who had had such an impact on their lives.

In Part 2, Christians Smith goes on to provide three suggestions for helping us view, read, and study the Bible in a way that allows for the complexity of Scripture while maintaining its authoritative role in our lives.

/ Discipship / training leaders / develop ministry teams / train connect group leaders / pray for the sick / visit the sick / visit those in hospital / visit those that can not get out due to illness etc / pre marriage counciling / marriage counciling / training on parenting / financial training (not teaching people how to give more simply helping them walk in the council of scripture for their personal finances) / meet with lay leaders regularly / keep a good account of the finances / prepare a financial report bi annually /

It doesn't matter if they are as powerful as princes, God helps those who meditate on Scripture.

There is great mystery in how this worked for Jesus, but if we read the actions of Jesus back into the actions of God in the Old Testament, and we see there how God took the sins of Israel onto Himself through the inspired revelation of Scripture, then this helps us somewhat understand how Jesus accomplished this for the sins of the whole world on the cross.

This does not mean that Jesus has only chosen these eleven to do His work, for numerous other texts in the Scripture indicate that all who believe in Jesus are chosen, or elected, by Him to have a place in helping Him advance the Kingdom of God on earth.

I might be ecelectic, but what makes me consistent is my belief is something that combines the belief of Scripture with that of Englightenment philosophy: nurturing life is goodness, simply, and helping others to see a model that thinking for ourselves can help heal the world of all past injustices - so that we all learn to WANT to be good... within reason and by our own choice...: you have a society like that, you'll have less injustices, less violence, less money - grubbing by people who hold themselves as representatives of «authority» -(which side are you on, by the way, if you see the world as so divided in such a bipolar reality...?)

Similarly, other points from doctrinal statements often represent key teachings from Scripture and can help guide our own study into Scripture, keeping us within the doctrinal boundaries of Christians from the past (See The Shape of Sola Scriptura for more on this idea).

And, to those, who offer a trip on the royal «something» or «any power» or «group» train, I'll say for myself (and for those I try to help) to those who are the engineers: «Jesus answered them and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God» (Matthew 22:29).

On draws attention to the fact that the introduction of typography in many ways helped produce the modern age (8 - 9) and contributed to the Protestant Reformation's view of Scripture (265 - 74).

If he wants to help the poor, he can reverse the Church's stand on birth control, which is just an old theological paper written by Pope John Paul, that has no basis in scripture.

And it is scarcely necessary to recount here the tremendous impact, in relationship, in language, and in presence, that Sam Shoemaker had on helping AAs to «find God» — God Almighty, the Creator, as He is described in Scripture.

But as so many on the left have pointed out, Scriptures do direct us to help the poor.

The ideas they contain smolder in my bones, shed light on the Scriptures, and help bring life to the world.

The disappointment I feel is immense that so many on here are walking away, ramming their own understanding of the scriptures down people's throats as if their interpretation is the only one that counts and judging «homos» as «sinners» and «going to hell» blah blah blah......... Let me help you with that, YOU ARE NOT GOD!!

Almost a century and a half after Clement of Rome, Clement of Alexandria and his brilliant student Origen were self - consciously affirming, not that Christianity was like paideia, not that it could simply make use of received paideia, but that Christianity is paideia, given by God in Jesus Christ, turning on a radical conversion possible only by the Holy Spirit's help, and taught only indirectly by study of divinely inspired Scriptures in the social context of the church understood to be in some ways a school.

M.d religion is about man there is alot of man in the evangelical church as well as other churchs however the Holy spirit is the one we lean on to teach us Gods word he reveals the scriptures just as though Jesus was teaching his disciples in his day.Often after speaking in parable his disciples would ask what he meant and he would give them insight into the messages.I find for me if i struggle understanding a topic i ask the holy spirit to help me if you havent received him just invite him into your life if you have already confessed Jesus as your Lord and savior.We can not live a christian life without him.He is the one who empowers us to live righteously rather than according to our old nature.In the last year or so he has been showing me extraordinary insight into the word its new its fresh he is amazing.brentnz

I worry about turning the Bible into a children's story book, about helping the tinies to engage with Scripture and wrestle and ask questions, and then I can't bring myself to read about Abraham's near - sacrifice of his son, Issac, on the mountain, no part of me could ever understand that obedience, I admit, I'd probably go to hell before I'd raise a hand to hurt my child, I don't understand it at all.

At that instant of time when I gave all up to him to do with me as he pleased, and was willing that God should rule over me at his pleasure, redeeming love broke into my soul with repeated scriptures, with such power that my whole soul seemed to be melted down with love; the burden of guilt and condemnation was gone, darkness was expelled, my heart humbled and filled with gratitude, and my whole soul, that was a few minutes ago groaning under mountains of death, and crying to an unknown God for help, was now filled with immortal love, soaring on the wings of faith, freed from the chains of death and darkness, and crying out, My Lord and my God; thou art my rock and my fortress, my shield and my high tower, my life, my joy, my present and my everlasting portion.

There are megalithic structures on our planet we don't yet know who built them — such as Puma Punku, Baalbek, Gobekli Tepe, great pyramid of giza, pyramids in Mexico — the list is endless... These cultures all say in their scriptures that gods either built these structures or gods helped them build them.

For instance, prior to the start of a service, projecting scripture verses or art appropriate to the day's themes may help to settle and center worshipers, discouraging the chatter and fidgeting that often persist up to the start of the service, and encouraging the whole community's focus on the worship to come.

Before we can look at specific Bible passages regarding the violence of God in Scripture, it is important to develop a framework which helps us understand what is going on within and behind these violent texts.

They attend to scripture; struggle to discern the gospel's call and demand on them and their congregations in particular contexts; lead worship, preach and teach; respond to requests for help of all kinds from myriad people in need; live with children, youth and adults through life cycles marked by both great joy and profound sadness; and take responsibility for the unending work of running an organization with buildings, budgets, and public relations and personnel issues.

Each room in the exhibit begins with a text drawn from Scripture or hymnody that helps to shed light on the aspect of Mary being illustrated by the sixty works of art.

on Gays... he said, «Well the «Scripture» says...» on the death penalty he got the phony smile and said... «Well other people know lots more than me... so I don't have an opinion»... The guy is completely hollow... I hope he helps the poor but I doubt it... he is a RIGHT WINGED Fundamentalist in T V «clothing»... he would be the first to show up at a town hanging and grin... and pass the hat...

Until you make up your mind on this issue, you are going to have a hard time knowing which sin to help your brother avoid and thus fulfill scriptures like Galatians 6:1; James 5:19 - 20; and Jude 1:22 - 23.

While at the TCA Press Tour presentation for the Paramount Network, Collider got the opportunity to sit down with actor Taylor Kitsch for this 1 - on - 1 interview about the experience of playing David Koresh, whether he ever doubted the decision to take on the role, how he needed the help of a therapist to leave the role behind, getting the scripture and sermons right, his view of Koresh, the challenging physical transformation that he went through, and the toughest day on set.

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Franklin, TN About Blog Featuring book reviews along with commentary on Scripture and culture, Blogging Theologically's purpose is to help inform and increase its readers» love for Christ.

Franklin, TN About Blog Featuring book reviews along with commentary on Scripture and culture, Blogging Theologically's purpose is to help inform and increase its readers» love for Christ.

Christian family therapy usually draws on the wisdom of the Biblical scriptures to help repair family relationships in a manner consistent with Christian religious beliefs and teachings.

Franklin, TN About Blog Featuring book reviews along with commentary on Scripture and culture, Blogging Theologically's purpose is to help inform and increase its readers» love for Christ.