Sentences with phrase «throughout scripture for»

Yet although there are numerous calls throughout Scripture for people to believe in Jesus for eternal life (John 3:16, 36; 5:24; 6:47; etc.), there is not only place in Scripture where people are invited to hope and pray to God for regeneration.

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Yet throughout Scripture, God constantly reminds His people — whether the Israelites in the desert or the disciples in Jerusalem — that He is for them and that He loves them.

I say that simply to point out that so far, as I attempt to adjust my thinking regarding the authority of Scripture, I have not found a universal command for all people everywhere throughout time.

Nevertheless, throughout the Hebrew Scriptures the primary emphasis is on God's call for a just society.

First, Scripture is very clear that Jesus died for all the sins of all people throughout all time (Col 2:13; 1 John 2:2).

Throughout Scripture, God shows special concern for orphans (Deut 10:18; Ps 10:14 — 18; 68:5; Prov 23:10 - 11), and instructs His people to protect them (Deut 14:28, 29; 16:11, 14; 24:17 - 22; 26:12 - 15).

The Gathas, which are today found interspersed throughout the Yasna, 1 constitute the oldest as well as the most important part of scripture, for here are preserved, more than anywhere, the authentic words of the prophet himself, Zoroaster.

No matter how «good» we think we are, none of our good works can cover up our sin problem, and that is the «soul» purpose of God's plan for mankind throughout the scriptures.

«Scripture's male - female prerequisite for marriage and its attendant rejection of homosexual behavior is pervasive throughout both Testaments of Scripture (i.e. it is everywhere presumed in sexual discussions even when not explicitly mentioned); it is absolute (i.e. no exceptions are ever given, unlike even incest and polyamory); it is strongly proscribed (i.e. every mention of it in Scripture indicates that it is regarded as a foundational violation of sexual ethics); and it is countercultural (i.e. we know of no other culture in the ancient Near East or Greco - Roman Mediterranean basin more consistently and strongly opposed to homosexual practice).

The answer is simple: Because Jesus taught from the Tanakh and his high regard for Scripture is obvious throughout the Gospels.

We receive from him only instructions for growing in faith and piety, and these are saturated throughout with references to Scripture.

Throughout his career Calvin searched for this method in scripture itself, hoping his own teaching would mirror God's style of pedagogy.

Here we often make the connection that both masculine and feminine aspects of God's creation must therefore be reflections of God's character, a point that isechoed throughout Scripture as God is poetically depicted as both Father and Mother, seamstress and warrior, compassionate (from the feminine rehem, for womb) and just.

The long - awaited salvation, revealed throughout scripture, has to be reinterpreted in the light of the suffering Christ, and the heavenly voice confirms this: the Father tells us that when Jesus speaks of his suffering and death we should listen to him, for this too is part of God's master plan.

Throughout history, people disagree on what Scripture actually teaches, and so doctrinal statements were written to serve as a guide for the proper interpretation and understanding of Scripture.

Now I don't want to get into all the theological intricacies here, but it can be seen throughout Scripture that while God is in complete control and has a definite goal in mind that will absolutely come to pass, he somehow is still free to be able to respond to humans in such a way that makes them responsible for their actions.

Doing these things are more than just okay; this is a beautifully designed gift of a parent - child bond that is repeatedly woven throughout Scripture to illustrate God's love for us.

Topics include the role and preparation of mothers, fathers, and other family members for the changes ahead; the use of prayer and spiritual scripture throughout the experience; the marriage and family unit as the secure foundation for the well - being of the child; and how to build a spiritual and emotional support network for new parents.

Thank you always for the scripture, every verse I see throughout my day reminds me where the real focus is.

Containing the complete New Testament text, helpful descriptive subheads throughout, and topical study outlines to further explain the scriptures, this NLV Bible is for everyone.