Sentences with phrase «simple reading of scripture»

A simple reading of the Scriptures and Fathers may lead some to conclude that all return on a loan was condemned.

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At the same time, we insist that all Christians should have open access to the Bible, and should be encouraged to read and study the Scriptures, for in them all that is necessary for salvation is set forth so clearly that the simplest believer, no less than the wisest theologian, may arrive at a sufficient understanding of them.

I come to wonder, if what we read out of scripture needs a proper interpretation of it following some basic principals to be in the proper context and we don't follow those simple rules, then what we interpret creates in our minds a false will of God and we follow this so called «Gods will» are we going down the wrong path?

When I am told not to think so much because the «plain and simple reading» of Scripture demands certain conclusions, the cognitive dissonance is excruciating.

Two simple verses of scripture and the world turns away from recognizing their true worthiness... Shame on you who vow yourself to be Christians and dare not read the writing on the walls...

His sole object as a teacher was «to lay down a pathway to the reading of sacred Scripture for the simple and uneducated.»

Many of our opponents were astonished when our Confession was read and admitted that it was the simple truth and could not be refuted by Scripture.

if were only going to use the KJV why stop at greek, or latin why not only read the original texts which were written in Coptic the simple fact is not a single one of us, including our highest religious leaders, other then about 30 ancient language specialist in the world have ever read an original scripture.

In their worship the Cathari followed simple ceremonies including preaching, readings from the Scriptures, and a common meal of bread.

«Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me» John 5:39 Although The Simple Gospel is a compilation of articles and essays written by Jon Cardwell while serving as a missionary - pastor in remote bush Alaska (2002 - 2008), the hope behind this little book is to exhort earnest Bible reading, study and meditations among Christians in these dark times; and further, to encourage an eye upon the scriptures from a perspective that is gospel honoring, Christ exalting, and God glorifying.Jon has often said from the pulpit, «The gospel of Jesus Christ is simple; but it's not simplistic.&Simple Gospel is a compilation of articles and essays written by Jon Cardwell while serving as a missionary - pastor in remote bush Alaska (2002 - 2008), the hope behind this little book is to exhort earnest Bible reading, study and meditations among Christians in these dark times; and further, to encourage an eye upon the scriptures from a perspective that is gospel honoring, Christ exalting, and God glorifying.Jon has often said from the pulpit, «The gospel of Jesus Christ is simple; but it's not simplistic.&simple; but it's not simplistic.»