Sentences with phrase «others on the scripture»

If you were invited to speak to others on the scripture, with which portions would you be qualified or most comfortable?

Not exact matches

The other part of me also knows that if you do believe by Scripture, tradition and your own internal barometer that homosexuality is a sin (let's say), then you are not going to wish to give the thumbs up to someone being on staff who is openly living that lifestyle.

Heck I just the other day finally got a new take on the idea of «two become one» in Genesis, the gospels, and Paul — and that's 14 years after the fact I first heard that scripture.

It is one thing to offend by speaking truth, that'll happen, but any other type of offence is unnecessary and against the teachings (which show God's heart on the matter) in scripture for those who claim to «know Him».

Some actively encourage meditation on Scripture, and Pentecostalism has long been known for its tendency to privilege the inner voice of the Spirit over all other ways of knowing.

edition; and when all these are consulted, the reader will see how little dependence can be placed on the most learned conjectures relative to these and the other animals mentioned in Scripture.

If you want to say that two men or two women is an abomination then you might want to read some more of that scripture and you would find puting two seeds in the same hole, working on sundays, wearing cloths with more than one color and lots of other dumb things are mentioned in a list why do you all foucus on just one part of that list it has lots of abominations that we all do every day

In his encyclical on Holy Scripture, Pius XII warmly acknowledges that the inquiry of modern exegetes «has also clearly shown the special preeminence of the people of Israel among the other ancient nations of the East....»

Though this is the most common view of these chapters, there are numerous clues left by the text itself, by the surrounding context, and by other passages in Scripture which indicate that something else is going on in the flood account.

Rather than base his arguments on a detailed analysis of pertinent Scripture texts, he tended to quote St. Augustine (who predated Calvinism), John Calvin, and other prominent Calvinistic theologians.

I think we all like to claim that our theology alone is based on Scripture, etc, when in reality, there is a whole host of other influences that get poured into our theology as well.

Again, other Christians do this with our favorite beliefs: We'll claim our views are wholly based on scripture, but in fact our favorite proof - texts are cherry - picked, and least - favorites are dismissed, wholly based on our theology.

He concludes with an important point: ``... the Reformers» insistence on the authority of scripture made several important points, but left many other matters open for further discussion.

Gambling your soul away on a guess based on ancient texts out of fear of torture doesn't sound logical at all, especially considering how many other versions of the scriptures have been found and conflict with today's bible.

While I do not consider myself an expert on all the religious writings of all of the main religions in the world, I have read most of the main religious texts for most of the main world religions, and while it is not uncommon to find violent events being described in these other religious books, no other set of religious writings comes even close to describing the violence and bloodshed that one finds within the pages of the Hebrew Scriptures.

«From this history of the Bible in early American history,» Noll writes in his concluding chapter, «the moral judgment that makes the most sense to me rests on a difference between Scripture for oneself and Scripture for others.»

Other projects include an exploration of motherhood in messianic genealogies in «Mother Knows Best: Messianic Surrogacy and Sexploitation in Ruth» in Mother Goose, Mother Jones, Mommie Dearest: Biblical Mothers and their Children (Brill), and a commentary on Ruth and article on «Responsible Christian exegesis of the Hebrew Scriptures» in the African diasporic biblical commentary The Africana Bible (Fortress).

On the other hand, it gave a basic signpost on the way: the great truths taught in scripture are indeed the way of salvation, and those entrusted with the teaching office in the church have no right to use that office to teach anything else.&raquOn the other hand, it gave a basic signpost on the way: the great truths taught in scripture are indeed the way of salvation, and those entrusted with the teaching office in the church have no right to use that office to teach anything else.&raquon the way: the great truths taught in scripture are indeed the way of salvation, and those entrusted with the teaching office in the church have no right to use that office to teach anything else.»

Take 10 minutes from patting yourself on the back and take a look at my blog / websites, and / or my comments on other threads here, and you'll be quickly disabused of the notion that I treat the Scriptures «as though they are written directly to 20th Century A.D. Americans» (For what it's worth, I'm not American, so why would I do such a thing).

Teaching, on the other hand, is an interactive discussion with a group of believers about specific texts of Scripture, which are explained and applied within the group.

This is an example of cherry - picking — using Christian (or other religious) scripture and teachings to justify one's position on a given issue.

As I said, earlier «classic Muslim position on scripture which looks down on other scriptures as corrupt and theirs as pure and wonderful.»

Which is a generically classic Muslim position on scripture which looks down on other scriptures as corrupt and theirs as pure and wonderful.

(Yes... It IS bigotry) When one seeks to deny others the same rights they themselves enjoy, based solely on a very narrow and privileged view of scripture, they become an abuser.

If you are looking for other devotional ideas on the theme of Christmas, try some of my Scriptures on Christmas.

And so many other wonderful scripture... beautifully written on a 4th grade level in the King James Version.

The notion that the Bible is «true» scripture and all other scriptures are «false» is so stamped in the mind of many Christians that any discussion on scriptural authority becomes almost impossible.»

If a person must believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus, must they believe that Jesus rose in a glorified, eternal, incorruptible body, and that He went on to ascend into heaven, or can they believe that He went on to live, grow old, and die again of old age like the others who were resurrected in Scripture?

Accordingly, on this night, after the usual period of questions and answers, Nathaniel took Jesus away from the others and asked: «Master, could you trust me to know the truth about the Scriptures?

Teaching, however, was in smaller settings, to groups of disciples or others who wanted to learn Scripture, and focused on explaining and applying the Bible for the audience.

If «Scripture is to interpret Scripture» and all the other references to an «unquenchable fire» in the OT and NT are fiery judgments on the Nations / Peoples... either Israel or the Enemies of Israel... does that mean «the Lake of Fire» is to be interpreted likewise?

Usually, even a non-Christian knows something about the earth, the heavens, and other elements of the world... Now it is a disgraceful and dangerous thing for an unbeliever to hear a Christian, presumably giving the meaning of Holy Scripture, talking nonsense on these topics... How are they going to believe these books in matters concerning the resurrection of the dead, the hope of eternal life, and the kingdom of heaven?

For example, Moses Stuart of Andover Seminary in Massachusetts (who was sympathetic to the eventual emancipation of American slaves, but was against abolition), published a tract in which he pointed to Ephesians 6 and other biblical texts to argue that while slaves should be treated fairly by their owners, abolitionists just didn't have Scripture on their side and «must give up the New Testament authority, or abandon the fiery course which they are pursuing.»

While each individual passage in Scripture bears consideration, my general approach toward elders is similar (though not identical) to that of other organic church proponents on the issue of elders and deacons.

Worse still — and more to the point of my concern — the translation of the one Word of God into direct social and political terms has meant that the churches neglect the message for which they do have sole responsibility, that which constitutes their specific raison d'etre, and which no other agency in the world is called on or is competent to proclaim: the gospel of Holy Scripture which has the power to make people wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:15).

On the other hand, there were other men who disagreed: Tertullian, who believed that the soul would live on forever, that the wicked would suffer misery in proportion to the righteous» reward; St. Augustine, who came up with the doctrines of Original Sin and Predestination (some would be saved, the rest would be damned); and Jerome, who would end up retranslating the Latin Bible into what would become the Latin Vulgate and would twist various scriptures that talked about eonian chastening into teaching eternal tormenOn the other hand, there were other men who disagreed: Tertullian, who believed that the soul would live on forever, that the wicked would suffer misery in proportion to the righteous» reward; St. Augustine, who came up with the doctrines of Original Sin and Predestination (some would be saved, the rest would be damned); and Jerome, who would end up retranslating the Latin Bible into what would become the Latin Vulgate and would twist various scriptures that talked about eonian chastening into teaching eternal tormenon forever, that the wicked would suffer misery in proportion to the righteous» reward; St. Augustine, who came up with the doctrines of Original Sin and Predestination (some would be saved, the rest would be damned); and Jerome, who would end up retranslating the Latin Bible into what would become the Latin Vulgate and would twist various scriptures that talked about eonian chastening into teaching eternal torment.

Some Christians might believe this, but it is not explicitly taught in Scripture, and there are many other views on how the «atonement» worked and what the death of Jesus accomplished.

Point taken (Google «Wesleyan Quadrilateral» for some good discussions on how Scripture should be taken with other elements in establishing doctrine).

One way to begin to free ourselves from the bondage of power that we put on others and put upon ourselves is to unravel the theology and Scripture texts which have been used to support our claim to power and authority.

you on the other hand know nothing about scripture so you should probably just shut your mouth.

But I believe he's been taught by his pastor father the old school teachings on tithing and other beliefs so much that he hasn't seen the truth in Scripture.

On the one hand, by our historical amnesia we break our continuity with historic Christian faith as did the liberals and, on the other, we accord to some preachers a magisterial authority in interpreting Scripture not unlike Roman Catholics dOn the one hand, by our historical amnesia we break our continuity with historic Christian faith as did the liberals and, on the other, we accord to some preachers a magisterial authority in interpreting Scripture not unlike Roman Catholics don the other, we accord to some preachers a magisterial authority in interpreting Scripture not unlike Roman Catholics do!

I am repeating some of what others have already said in this blog but also including scripture which I think is always important when we voice an opinion based on God's word.

And, on the other hand, it sickens and dies when it is enslaved by its past instead of being disciplined by the new beginning which it must always make in the Scriptures....

On the other hand, in our questioning of Scripture we must never fix in advance what Scripture will say.

On both sites, I am always open to input from other students of Scripture about how to translate Greek and Hebrew, or how best to explain a particular word or phrase.

On the other hand, if we look at the Jewish scriptures in light of some of the more extreme expressions coming from deep ecologists and others, we do find an emphasis on discontinuity as welOn the other hand, if we look at the Jewish scriptures in light of some of the more extreme expressions coming from deep ecologists and others, we do find an emphasis on discontinuity as welon discontinuity as well.

- Genesis 1 (100 % written)- The Unforgivable Sin (Revised and Expanded, 80 % written)- The Gospel According to Scripture (80 % written)- Pastoral Leadership (100 % written)- Close Your Church for Good (100 % written)- The Bible Mirror (20 % written)- Commentary on Esther (100 % written)- Jesus among Other Religions (10 % written)- A «Redeeming God» book series on the topic of divine violence (30 % written)

Calvin, Institutes, I.vii.5: «Enlightened by him (the Spirit), no longer do we believe that Scripture is from God on the basis of either our judgment or that of others; but, in a way that surpasses human judgment, we are made absolutely certain, just as if we beheld there the majesty (numen) of God himself, that it has come to us by the ministry of men from God's very mouth....

Overall we are on the same page, but as we present a different understanding (though not a new understanding of scripture — just hidden in the presupositions built up over time), sometimes it takes a while to get through all those years of presupositions till we see what the other has been showing from scripture.