1) The passage discusses whether Jesus was sinless, citing biblical verses that indicate he was born without inheriting sin and lived a perfect, sinless life despite being tempted.
2) It was essential that Jesus be sinless because as God, he could not have sinned, and his sinless nature proved his divine identity and qualified him to serve as the perfect, blameless sacrifice for humanity's sins.
3) Only through faith in Jesus' atoning death on the cross can people be reconciled with God and have the hope of eternal life, as Jesus alone is the way, truth and life.
The church as "the temple of God" is called to be led by the Spirit, fed by God's Word, and offered up to God as a "living sacrifice" in daily service.
The Bible stands alone as an incredible ancient book. It is forcefully substantiated by thousands of ancient copies and thousands of fulfilled prophecies. It has always been powerful.
Removing the spectacles of legalism, engaging with Jesus' heart for us, the importance of humility and a living conscience for true intimacy. From a talk given at Blazing Fire Church March 26, 2016. blazing fire.org Go to http://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/embracing-jesus-russ-and-susan-fochler/ for the audio of the talk.
The church as "the temple of God" is called to be led by the Spirit, fed by God's Word, and offered up to God as a "living sacrifice" in daily service.
The Bible stands alone as an incredible ancient book. It is forcefully substantiated by thousands of ancient copies and thousands of fulfilled prophecies. It has always been powerful.
Removing the spectacles of legalism, engaging with Jesus' heart for us, the importance of humility and a living conscience for true intimacy. From a talk given at Blazing Fire Church March 26, 2016. blazing fire.org Go to http://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/embracing-jesus-russ-and-susan-fochler/ for the audio of the talk.
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel (good news) to all creation (Jew and non-Jew). Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”
– Mark 16:15-16 –
Prepare to stand before church and statehowdynaija
All through the ages of this earth's history, God's people have always faced persecutions. The children of Israel faced persecutions from heathen/gentile nations each time they forsook the Lord God almighty, some of those persecutions came from within the nation when apostate kings killed their own people such as in the cases of Manasseh and King Ahab and her wife Queen Jezebel who killed the prophets of God. Jesus Christ while on earth was persecuted by His own people and finally crucified by the approval of relegious/church leaders and Pilate (church & state) . In the same vein, the followers of Jesus were persecuted during the dark ages when the Roman church (catholic) ruled the world with iron fist for 1260 years. This same Roman empire is today mobilizing apostate protestant churches, political leaders and nations together so that she could control the world again as she did from 538 AD to 1798 AD (1260 years). When she shall have such power which she has already succeeded, those who keep all of God's commandments including the fourth commandment (the Sabbath Day - Saturday) would face severe persecution from Church & State, precisely, Papacy and the United States of America. Read more about this here: www.666truth.org.
Go through this powerpoint presentation prayerfully and God will bless you richly.
Please feel free to share your comments and questions below.
In 2007 the congregation read through "The Message" New Testament by Eugene Peterson. This lesson is taken from the assigned reading from May 27-Jun 2.
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel (good news) to all creation (Jew and non-Jew). Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”
– Mark 16:15-16 –
Prepare to stand before church and statehowdynaija
All through the ages of this earth's history, God's people have always faced persecutions. The children of Israel faced persecutions from heathen/gentile nations each time they forsook the Lord God almighty, some of those persecutions came from within the nation when apostate kings killed their own people such as in the cases of Manasseh and King Ahab and her wife Queen Jezebel who killed the prophets of God. Jesus Christ while on earth was persecuted by His own people and finally crucified by the approval of relegious/church leaders and Pilate (church & state) . In the same vein, the followers of Jesus were persecuted during the dark ages when the Roman church (catholic) ruled the world with iron fist for 1260 years. This same Roman empire is today mobilizing apostate protestant churches, political leaders and nations together so that she could control the world again as she did from 538 AD to 1798 AD (1260 years). When she shall have such power which she has already succeeded, those who keep all of God's commandments including the fourth commandment (the Sabbath Day - Saturday) would face severe persecution from Church & State, precisely, Papacy and the United States of America. Read more about this here: www.666truth.org.
Go through this powerpoint presentation prayerfully and God will bless you richly.
Please feel free to share your comments and questions below.
In 2007 the congregation read through "The Message" New Testament by Eugene Peterson. This lesson is taken from the assigned reading from May 27-Jun 2.
This is a study of the perfect life of Jesus which was free of all sin. This makes Him one of a kind, for no other person has ever lived a sinless life. Yet He became sin for us and was sacrificed for us. He was tempted as we are, but without sin.
This is a study of Jesus being set forth as a propitiation. It is a deep and profound subject of theology, but some preachers make it easier to understand.
The Spirit of Barnabas is a presentation of encouraging words and testimonies from various authors and leaders in the faith community. Editors Linda and Cee are celebrating 15 years of producing this magazine.
This is a collection of writings dealing with killing the sins of the flesh. This is only possible by the power of the Holy Spirit, You can only fail without His help,. MORTIFICATION is the term used to describe this process.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
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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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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.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
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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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Renewed in Grace
Evangelization in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul
4th january 2016 was jesus sinless
1. Was Jesus sinless – 4th
January 2016
“Godmadehim who hadno sinto be sin forus,so that in himwe mightbecome the righteousnessof
God” (2 Corinthians5:21).
At a Bible studyonsinone inquired“wasJesussinless?We hadbeenstudying Romans3: 23, which
stated“…forall have sinnedandfall short of the glory ofGod”.The questionthatstemmedfromthis
readingwasthat since Jesuswasbornas a mere humanbeingjustlike us,wasHe sinless? The teaching
of the NewTestamentisclearthatJesuswasand isperfectandwithoutsin. Hebrews 4:15 providesa
chief exampleof whatthe NewTestamentwriterscommunicatedaboutthe sinlessnature of Jesus: "For
we do not have a highpriest who is unableto sympathizewithour weaknesses, but one whoin every
respect hasbeen tempted aswe are, yet withoutsin."
The sinlessnature of Jesus Christiseternal.He iseternal anddweltinperfectionwiththe Fatherbefore
comingto earth whichcan be understoodfrom John1:1, “In the beginningwasthe Word,and the
Wordwas with God,andthe Wordwas God”. We geta deepunderstandingin Colossians2:9,“Forin
Christall the fullnessofthe Deity livesin bodilyform”.It statesthat JesuswasGod whocame inbodily
form. Thus itwas God withus.Jesus’ birthwassupernatural.He wasbornof the virginMary, meaning
He avoidedinheritingthe sinnature passedthroughanearthlyfather.Hislife wasmarkedasbeing
perfectandwithoutsin,despitebeingtemptedthreetimesbySatan evenata time whenhe wasfasting
and inprayeras we readin (Matthew4:1-10). AfterHisdeathand resurrection,He livedonearthfora
forty-dayperiodwithoutsinandthenascendedtothe Fatherinsinlessperfection.The Bible isclearthat
for eternityfuture,ChristwillreignasLord.
Due to our nature as humansand the impossibilityof livinga sinless life one maywanttoknow as to
whyis itimportantthat Jesuswaswithoutsin?Manyreasonscouldbe mentioned,butperhapsmost
significantisthe factthat Jesushadto be sinlesstoprove He was divine. The analogyisthatif Godis
perfectandneversins,thenif JesussinnedHe wouldnot be God.Since Jesusovercame temptationand
provedHimself tobe blameless,itprovidedampleevidence toHisclaimas the Messiah,the Sonof God.
In addition,Jesushadtobe perfectandsinlesstoserve asa perfectsubstitute forthe sinsof all
humanitywhichwe canlearnthrough Hebrews 7:27, “Unlikethe other high priests,he does not need
to offer sacrificesdayafter day,first for hisown sins,andthen for the sinsof the people.He sacrificed
for their sinsonce for all when he offeredhimself” We can learnfurtherwhenwe read fromHebrews
10:10, “Andby that will,we have been made holythrough the sacrificeof the body ofJesus Christonce
for all”.The onlyhope forpeople tobe made rightwithGod isthrougha mediatorwhocanconnect
imperfecthumanitywithaperfect,holyGod.Jesus provideduswhoare sinful innature a waythrough
comingto earthas a humanand payingthe price forsinon the cross. We can learnfrom1 Peter 1:18-
19, “Foryou know that it was notwith perishablethingssuch assilver or goldthat you were redeemed
from the empty way of lifehandeddown to you fromyour ancestors, 19
but with the preciousbloodof
Christ,a lambwithout blemishor defect”.
2. The above passage makesclearto us: "youwere ransomedfromthe futile waysinheritedfromour
forefathers,notwithperishable thingssuchassilverorgold,butwiththe preciousbloodof Christ,like
that of a lambwithoutblemishorspot." Itis the sacrifice of Hislife inplace oursinthat it was made
possible forustoevenreachGod. We can learnthisin Colossians1:21-22 that declares, "Andyou,who
once were alienatedandhostile inmind,doingevil deeds,he hasnow reconciledin his bodyof flesh
by hisdeath, in order to present you holyand blamelessandabove reproach before him."
As fullydivine,Jesuscouldnotanddidnotsin.Yet Hishuman nature couldbe tempted.The sinlessness
of Jesuspaidthe price forthe sinof mankind thatoffersall people eternal life:“ForGodsolovedthe
world thathe gave hisone and onlySon,that whoever believesin himshall not perishbut have
eternal life” (John3:16). As Christianswe mustbearinmindthatwe are savedthroughour faithinGod
and notthrough ouractionsand ways:“For it is by grace youhave been saved,throughfaith – and this
is not fromyourselves,it is the gift of God – 9
not by works, so that noone can boast” Ephesians2:8-9).
Anotherimportantlearningforusas Christianscomestous through John14:6, "Iam the way,and the
truth, andthe life.No one comes to the Father except throughme"(John14:6). We mustremember
that He is“not a way” to eternal life,butclearlystates“Iam the way, andthe truth, and the life!”.
Therefore asChristiansandalsoothers,shouldknow that there isnootheroptionforsalvation but“only
throughJesusChrist”.Because Jesusisthe onlyname underheaventhroughwhichpeoplecanbe saved
as we can learnfrom Acts 4:12, “Salvationisfoundinno one else, for there is no other name under
heaven givento mankindby which we must be saved”. Onlya sinless,perfectJesuscouldbothpaythe
price for sinand offerusforgivenessand throughsame the possibilityof eternal life.
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might
become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21).