Jesus and the apostles viewed the Bible as the highest authority and guide for faith and life. While the New Testament had not yet been written, they viewed the Old Testament scriptures as the Word of God. Jesus regularly quoted from the Old Testament when teaching and countering Satan's temptations. He saw the people and events described as actual history. The apostles and authors of the New Testament also viewed the entire Bible as inspired and accepted the words of the prophets. Both Jesus and the apostles provide the example that we should view all of the Bible as the foundation of faith.
How you talk to people about Jesus depends on what they already know.
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JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE TRUE GOD. If you don't believe that HE IS OUR MIGHTY GOD AND EVERLASTING FATHER, That means, you don't really know the Christ!. This will answer all your questions in the name of our Lord! Amen!
How you talk to people about Jesus depends on what they already know.
There are four great facts that must be communicated. He was completely human. He was more than a great teacher. He overcame death. Your spiritual encounter with Him today.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE TRUE GOD. If you don't believe that HE IS OUR MIGHTY GOD AND EVERLASTING FATHER, That means, you don't really know the Christ!. This will answer all your questions in the name of our Lord! Amen!
Our Personal Commitment to Jesus demands that we desire to know Him more and more clearly and accurately. Such a relationship of intimacy should be cultivated and pressed onto through enlightenment of the eyes of our understanding. Our passion and zeal for knowing Him should be guided through light in order not to fall in the trap of false intimacy but know Him accurately the way He wants to be known.
From Jesus Across the Gospels
Professor: Pastor Daryl Cox
All Nations Leadership Institute
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2 Timothy 3:16
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
When people speak of the Bible as inspired, they are referring to the fact that God divinely influenced the human authors of the Scriptures in such a way that what they wrote was the very Word of God. In the context of the Scriptures, the word “inspiration” simply means “God-breathed.”
Inspiration means the Bible truly is the Word of God and makes the Bible unique among all other books.
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Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
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We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
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The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
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3. How did Jesus use the Bible?
The Bible as authority
The Bible as a guide to life
What parts of the Bible did Jesus accept?
The Bible in its entirety
The Bible as actual history
How did the apostles use the Bible?
The Bible as the Word of God
The Bible didn’t exist as we know it today when Jesus began His
ministry. The New Testament had not been written yet.
Therefore, we could say that the Bible at the time of Jesus and
the apostles was the Old Testament. This part of the Bible was
known as “The Scriptures”.
Let’s study how Jesus and the apostles used the Scriptures, so we
can understand how we should use and understand the Bible
today.
4. “It is written…” (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10; Luke 4:4, 8, 12)
Jesus was tempted in a special way by Satan just before beginning His ministry.
Jesus countered each temptation with a Biblical quote:
When tempted with
appetite: “man shall not
live by bread alone; but
man lives by every word
that proceeds from the
mouth of the Lord” (Dt. 8:3)
When tempted with
presumptuousness:
“You shall not tempt
the Lord your God”
(Dt. 6:16)
When tempted with
power: “You shall fear
the Lord your God;
you shall serve Him”
(Dt. 10:20)
The Bible was the highest authority and the strongest
foundation of faith for Jesus.
We must accept the certain guidance of the Word of
God before any other opinion.
5. “Don’t suppose that I came to do away with the Law and
the Prophets. I did not come to do away with them, but to
give them their full meaning.” (Matthew 5:17 CEV)
Jesus saw the Scriptures as a guide that can lead us in
this life.
He was not giving new instructions when saying “But I
say to you” (Mt. 5:22, 28, 32, 39, 44). He was clarifying
what Moses and the prophets had written and
explaining its actual meaning.
When Jesus was asked which was the most important rule (Matthew 22:36-40), He
answered with the Scriptures again: Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18.
The New Testament is an
extension, explanation
and fulfillment of the Old
Testament. It interprets
the Old Testament in light
of the death, resurrection
and glorification of Jesus.
6. “Then He said to them, ‘These are the words which I spoke to you while I
was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the
Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.’” (Luke 24:44)
The Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) has the next structure:
TheLaw
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
TheProphets
Joshua
Judges
Samuel
Kings
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
The Twelve
TheWritings
Psalms
Proverbs
Job
Song of Solomon
Ruth
Lamentations
Ecclesiastes
Esther
Daniel
Ezra/Nehemiah
Chronicles
Jesus saw the Scriptures as inspired. He
understood that they have authority to
teach us God’s will.
This is what He taught, and what He
commissioned us to teach (Matthew 28:20).
7. Besides considering the Bible the Word
of God and the foundation of every
doctrine and guide for life, Jesus also
considered it a historical book.Mark10:6
Matthew23:35
Luke17:26
Matthew11:24
Luke17:32
Matthew12:13
Matthew12:42
Luke4:25
Luke4:27
Matthew12:40
Matthew23:35
Mark7:6
He mentioned their
stories as an
example to follow
or to avoid, as a symbol of
what was going to happen,
or as a source of doctrine.
Jesus mentioned: Adam and
Eve, Abel, Noah, Sodom and
Gomorrah, Lot’s wife, David,
Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, Jonah,
Zechariah, Isaiah…
He referred to the people in the Bible as actual
people who lived in actual places and were
part of actual events.
8. Paul personified the Bible as if it had spoken God’s words
to Pharaoh. God is identified with the Scripture here, as
in Galatians 3:8. The Scripture IS the Word of God.
Every author of the New Testament used the
Old Testament as the Word of God. They
accepted the words of the Prophets as such.
They used stories of people like David, Lot and
Abraham as useful for teaching (Ro. 11:9;
2P. 2:7; James 2:23).
They followed the example of Jesus,
accepting the Bible as He did. We should also
accept the WHOLE Bible as the foundation of
our faith and beliefs.
9. “The word of God includes the Scriptures of
the Old Testament as well as of the New. One is
not complete without the other. Christ
declared that the truths of the Old Testament
are as valuable as those of the New…
Christ as manifested to the patriarchs, as
symbolized in the sacrificial service, as
portrayed in the law, and as revealed by the
prophets, is the riches of the Old Testament.
Christ in His life, His death, and His
resurrection, Christ as He is manifested by the
Holy Spirit, is the treasure of the New
Testament. Our Saviour, the outshining of the
Father’s glory, is both the Old and the New.”
E.G.W. (Christ’s Object Lessons, cp. 11, p. 126)
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