Sentences with phrase «speedy end»

Yet we do not need to reject all the apocalyptic passages, or deny that Jesus expected a speedy end of the world which did not occur.

Whatever we may think about whether Jesus expected a speedy end of the world, the early church without question did expect it.

For reasons given in Chapter 4, the expectancy of a speedy end of the existing world scene did not basically pervert the ethical insights of the early Church, and still less those of Jesus.

In fairness to Paul it should be said that it was probably his eschatological expectation of a speedy end of things, rather than an aversion to women, that made him put a premium on the single state and advocate marriage only as a somewhat grudging concession to sexual desire (I Cor.

Can you blame us for wanting to put a speedy end to the sufferings of the masses of our people?

As part of that report, advocates hope to see a transparent process and a speedy end to lever - voting in New York.

Gov. Cuomo announced plans yesterday to bring to a speedy end the perpetual, multimillion - dollar renovation of the state Capitol — and save taxpayers money in...

But the announcement troubled some school board members, who weren't told about it in advance and who were skeptical about the prospect of a speedy end to federal court oversight.

Wishing you a speedy end to your wait for your «Sweet P»