Sentences with phrase «though authority and power»

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Though there were dozens of royal rulers and religious leaders within a few miles of Bethlehem, God chose to make the angelic proclamation to people without power, riches, and authority — to poor shepherds in the cold, dark, night.

Even though the title «Son of God» is used in the account of the Baptism, presumably the origin of Jesus» Messianic consciousness — as many modern scholars interpret the passage — nevertheless the whole idea of his acceptance of death is formulated in terms of the heavenly Man who has power and authority upon earth, (Mark 2:10, 28) who fulfills what is written of him, who dies and rises again, and is to come in glory as the supreme advocate or judge.

How can it be true both that those with authority have the right to expect compliance and the power to invoke sanctions, and that those over whom they exercise authority continue to enjoy liberty even though they are under authority?

«WE HAVE THE VICTORY» For those struggling with thoughts of unforgiveness and attacks on the mind especially deceiving thoughts and doubts these are from satan in the word they are called fiery darts we are to quench those darts by faith so we need to read the word and believe that Gods word is true.We also have the victory over these thoughts because when we accept Jesus the holy spirit dwells within us so satan does nt have authority over us he can not rule what belongs to God he can only deceive.We can not defeat the enemy in our strength we need the holy spirit when we try and overcome him in our strength we struggle especially with our thoughs and in the area of sin.If you are having evil thoughts or doubts commit your way unto the Lord and let him fight your battle.Tell the enemy he has no authority over you that you are under the covering of Jesus Christ and when you have doubts memorise verses on faith ie greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world.The holy spirit is just like Jesus talk to him be friends with him he helps us to live like Christ and gives us the power to do it.We are overcomers more than conquerers through Christ who strengthens us.brentnz

Though the term arose when the nations were monarchies, and it had a more realistic symbolism then than now, it connotes power exercised, not in arbitrary dictatorial authority, but in loving concern.

The current constitution specifically prohibits Suu Kyi from holding the title of president (though she will likely still maintain significant authority), and ensures certain powers remain in the hands of military officials.

Jesus Christ, though he has a different function and role than God the Father, is equal in power and authority to God.

Effectively, though we have given the Bible back to the people in their own language, in actual practice we have maintained the power, position, and authority of the priestly / clergy / pastoral class as the accurate interpreters of Scripture.

Even though the authorities excused him because he lacked the proper credentials, he continued to raise his voice and set his pen to paper with prophetic power.

Though he became a Catholic late in life, he was, I think, in theological terms what one would call a «skeptical fideist»: temperamentally and through wide experience a skeptic, his skepticism took the form of an incapacity to believe in all merely human authority or power.

But many persons firmly believe that the majority of local congregations, though moribund, are constituted by mission - oriented Baptists; probably the only way to awaken them is to offer them new responsibilities, authorities and powers at the most immediate locus of need.

«The previous shutdown had some effect because even though gas was available from TEN, Ghana Gas was going through maintenance and that compelled the Volta River Authority to use other means which included buying more crude oil to be able to address the power short fall at that time.

Indeed never in the party's history has the authority, power and standing of a Labour leader been lower than it is today (though according to a recent YouGov poll Corbyn remains very popular among members).

Though the Town Supervisor and Town Board do not have a direct vote on this project (read on to see why), my bottom line is simple: I will not support this proposal unless I am convinced there is no danger to public health, and I will do everything within my power to ensure that the Anellotech project is thoroughly and carefully reviewed by the appropriate authorities.

Even though the Power Authority and OGS are public entities, the financial details of their leases also were redacted.

In the context of continuing abuses of power and authority, all of it becomes a harsh reminder that, even though we may learn from the past, we still seem doomed to repeat it.

No, and it could potentially end up taking very little power away from Washington even though the language surrounding it has been all about returning authority to states and districts.

Our database highlights not just the 50 state policies, but also whether they add to the stability, authority, power, consistency, and specificity of potentially successful implementation (though, the question still remains, successful according to whom and based on what metrics?).

For those who wish to use the Playbase as the centerpiece of a wireless surround system (aside from the power cables, of course) any Sonos speaker can be used as a wireless surround channel (though the $ 200 Play: 1 is the ideal candidate), while a Sonos SUB can be added to bring more authority to the bass and provide more visceral low frequency effects.