The document discusses the symbolism of pomegranates in relation to Jesus' sacrifice and the law. It states that pomegranates represent Jesus as the King-Priest, with their red juice symbolizing His blood and their white seeds and compartments symbolizing righteousness. The 613 seeds are linked to the 613 commandments in the Old Testament law. While the law condemns, Jesus fulfilled it through His sacrifice, allowing us to live by grace. The document hypothesizes that if the forbidden fruit was a pomegranate, eating it revealed sin and the knowledge of good and evil through breaking God's law.
The document provides commentary and reflections on the Sunday readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It summarizes the key points of each reading: 1) The first reading is about a woman who shows hospitality to the prophet Elisha and is rewarded with a son. 2) The responsorial psalm sings of God's goodness and protection. 3) The second reading from Romans discusses how baptism calls Christians to "die to sin and live for God." 4) The Gospel reading from Matthew emphasizes welcoming Jesus by welcoming his disciples, even with small acts of kindness. The document then provides suggestions for developing a homily focused on hospitality and welcoming God's messengers.
This document contains a preface and multiple chapters from a 19th century book titled "A Motto for All Times and Seasons" by David A. Doudney. The preface discusses the power and adaptation of the Bible to every situation. The introduction focuses on the word "yet" and how it represents both God's promises and the grounds for faith's pleas. It analyzes the word "yet" in Isaiah 53:10 which refers to God bruising and putting Jesus to grief as part of the divine plan of redemption. Overall, the document explores how the small word "yet" encapsulates the entirety of God's covenant purposes and salvation for his people through Jesus Christ.
The document is a summary and analysis of the readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time C. It provides context and commentary on Isaiah 66:10-14, which exhorts Jews to rejoice in Jerusalem, and Galatians 6:14-18, which emphasizes boasting in the cross of Christ rather than circumcision or the law. It outlines the key points of each reading and reflects on their meaning for Christians.
The document provides commentary and reflections on the Sunday readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It summarizes the key points of each reading: 1) The first reading is about a woman who shows hospitality to the prophet Elisha and is rewarded with a son. 2) The responsorial psalm sings of God's goodness and protection. 3) The second reading from Romans discusses how baptism calls Christians to "die to sin and live for God." 4) The Gospel reading from Matthew emphasizes welcoming Jesus by welcoming his disciples, even with small acts of kindness. The document then provides suggestions for developing a homily focused on hospitality and welcoming God's messengers.
This document contains a preface and multiple chapters from a 19th century book titled "A Motto for All Times and Seasons" by David A. Doudney. The preface discusses the power and adaptation of the Bible to every situation. The introduction focuses on the word "yet" and how it represents both God's promises and the grounds for faith's pleas. It analyzes the word "yet" in Isaiah 53:10 which refers to God bruising and putting Jesus to grief as part of the divine plan of redemption. Overall, the document explores how the small word "yet" encapsulates the entirety of God's covenant purposes and salvation for his people through Jesus Christ.
The document is a summary and analysis of the readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time C. It provides context and commentary on Isaiah 66:10-14, which exhorts Jews to rejoice in Jerusalem, and Galatians 6:14-18, which emphasizes boasting in the cross of Christ rather than circumcision or the law. It outlines the key points of each reading and reflects on their meaning for Christians.
Let us pray
All: O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of the enemy, grant us, your servants, to die to sin and to live for righteousness, that, meriting your favor by the way we live, we may be worthy to come to the paschal feast with minds made pure; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are just stewards. We are not supposed to be plunderers. Resign if you cannot be a good and honest steward, before they kick you out.
Fr. Cielo
The Sixth Sunday of Easter readings focus on the theme of prayer and the Father answering our prayers because of Jesus. In John 16:23-33, Jesus promises that whatever we ask the Father in His name, He will give it to us because Jesus has overcome the world. 1 Timothy 2:1-6 encourages prayers for all people, including those in authority, so that Christians may live peaceful lives and more people may come to know the truth. Like the Israelites who looked to the bronze serpent to be healed of snakebites, Christians look to Jesus to be healed of sin and death. Through faith in Christ, the Father answers our prayers.
The document provides information for a Bible study on Sunday's liturgy. It includes summaries and commentary on the day's scripture readings from Isaiah, Hebrews, and Mark. The Isaiah reading focuses on the suffering servant. The Hebrews reading presents Jesus as a compassionate high priest in heaven. The Gospel reading from Mark depicts James and John requesting positions of honor and Jesus teaching his disciples about servant leadership. Contextual information is also provided about the authors and sections of the books. The document aims to aid reflection on the readings and homily for the upcoming mass.
Dear sisters and brothers,
God wants salvation of all, not just ours or yours. Worshiping together is a sign of having accepted God's design.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides information about an upcoming Bible study on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C. It includes summaries and commentary on the first and second readings for the liturgy:
1) The first reading from 2 Maccabees describes seven brothers and their mother who are arrested and tortured for refusing to violate God's law by eating pork. They are willing to die rather than transgress their faith.
2) The second reading from 2 Thessalonians expresses Paul's wish that the Thessalonians be encouraged in their faith. He asks them to pray for the spread of the Gospel and for protection from wicked people. Paul affirms God's faithfulness in strengthening believers.
3) The focus
Dear sisters and brothers,
It is very easy to fall into temptations if we are craving for many things and if we have problems with our identity.
Fr. Cielo
The document discusses the biblical book Song of Solomon and its themes of marriage and God's relationship with his people. It notes that Song of Solomon is part of the Hebrew Bible, was written by Solomon, and contains an allegorical love story between Solomon and his bride that represents God's love for his people. The document also discusses passages from the Old and New Testaments that reference marriage as a metaphor for God's relationship with believers.
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study, including summaries of the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time C.
1) The first reading from Sirach discusses God as a just judge who hears the cries of the oppressed and favors the prayer of the lowly.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that the Lord hears the cry of the poor and comes to the aid of the just.
3) The second reading from 2 Timothy finds Paul resigned to his impending death, but confident in God's rescue and the reward of righteousness for those who long for His appearance.
This document contains prayers and messages from Jesus and Mary to help protect families and bring people closer to God. It includes prayers for protection against evil, for healing relationships, and for salvation of souls. Mary provides explanations of the importance of prayer and family and asks people to recite various crusade prayers for these intentions, promising protection and mercy in return. The document then presents the prayers themselves, including the Rosary and prayers for various needs.
The document contains passages from the Bible about prayer and the relationship between God and humanity. It discusses the Lord's Prayer and how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. It also explores the different names and concepts used to describe God, such as Father, Elohim, Jehovah, and Supreme Being. Additionally, it examines the idea of humanity being children of God or children of the devil based on their faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to God.
The Disciple's Prayer, often mistaken as Our Lord's Prayer, provides a motivation as well as a model for prayer. If a Christian is only as strong as their prayer life, then how strong are you? Do you need some encouragement and instruction in praying?
The Gospel passages focus on Jesus revealing himself as the source of living water and salvation to those who believe. In John 4, Jesus reveals himself to the Samaritan woman at the well, offering her living water and salvation. In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing himself as the light of the world and Lord of the Sabbath. The Old Testament and Epistle readings provide context, with Exodus recounting God providing water from a rock, and Romans discussing how faith, not works, justifies believers and allows peace with God through Christ. The theme is that Jesus, through his words and works, opens the eyes of faith to see him as the source of eternal life.
The document provides a summary and commentary on the Bible study readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. It summarizes the key points of each reading:
1) The first reading from 1 Samuel describes how God instructs Samuel to anoint David as the new king of Israel, as God judges based on what is in one's heart, not external appearances.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that God is a good shepherd who provides for and protects His people.
3) The second reading from Ephesians encourages Christians to live as children of light and avoid shameful deeds, exposing the works of darkness.
4) The Gospel reading from John recounts the story of Jesus healing a
The document discusses reasons to trust the Bible as a source of truth about life's fundamental questions. It argues the Bible was written by multiple authors over 1500 years yet forms a harmonious whole, indicating divine inspiration. Prophecies in the Bible foretelling historical events like the destruction of Tyre were fulfilled precisely as predicted, demonstrating the Bible's supernatural origin and reliability in answering humanity's deepest questions of existence.
Leaflet - St Barnabas on the Danforth - 7 July 2013stbarnabastoronto
This document provides details for services at St. Barnabas on the Danforth church on July 7, 2013, including readings, hymns, prayers and other parts of the services. The 9:00 AM service follows the Book of Alternative Services and includes a reading from 2 Kings about Naaman being healed of leprosy. The 10:30 AM sung service uses the Book of Common Praise and has readings from 2 Kings and Galatians, and the Gospel is from Luke about sending out the seventy. Both services celebrate communion and include prayers, hymns and a homily.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on April 1, 2012. The sermon discusses that as Christians, our citizenship is in Heaven, not on Earth. It provides biblical support from passages like Philippians 3:20 and Ephesians 2:4-6 to reinforce that though we live on Earth, we belong to Heaven. The sermon encourages Christians to have a heavenly focus and mindset as we await Christ's return and our eternal home in Heaven.
This document contains summaries of several oil paintings depicting themes of love between God the Father and his children. The first painting shows a father embracing his child, representing God's love for humanity. It uses colors like red and blue to symbolize redemption through Christ and the Holy Spirit. The second painting portrays God as a shepherd carrying a lamb, showing he will never abandon his children but carries them safely. Both paintings depict father and child wearing the same colors to represent being formed in Christ's image. The paintings convey messages of hope, protection, and God drawing people out of darkness into his light.
This document contains artwork and descriptions by artist Ilse Kleyn exploring biblical themes of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. The paintings depict doves, DNA strands, scrolls, and locks to symbolize concepts like the Holy Spirit, the foundation of man, gaining knowledge from God's word, and God's hidden wisdom. The accompanying text discusses passages from Isaiah, Genesis, Peter and other books describing how God's spirit imparts wisdom, understanding, and knowledge to accomplish his works and lead people to distinguish good from evil.
Let us pray
All: O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of the enemy, grant us, your servants, to die to sin and to live for righteousness, that, meriting your favor by the way we live, we may be worthy to come to the paschal feast with minds made pure; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are just stewards. We are not supposed to be plunderers. Resign if you cannot be a good and honest steward, before they kick you out.
Fr. Cielo
The Sixth Sunday of Easter readings focus on the theme of prayer and the Father answering our prayers because of Jesus. In John 16:23-33, Jesus promises that whatever we ask the Father in His name, He will give it to us because Jesus has overcome the world. 1 Timothy 2:1-6 encourages prayers for all people, including those in authority, so that Christians may live peaceful lives and more people may come to know the truth. Like the Israelites who looked to the bronze serpent to be healed of snakebites, Christians look to Jesus to be healed of sin and death. Through faith in Christ, the Father answers our prayers.
The document provides information for a Bible study on Sunday's liturgy. It includes summaries and commentary on the day's scripture readings from Isaiah, Hebrews, and Mark. The Isaiah reading focuses on the suffering servant. The Hebrews reading presents Jesus as a compassionate high priest in heaven. The Gospel reading from Mark depicts James and John requesting positions of honor and Jesus teaching his disciples about servant leadership. Contextual information is also provided about the authors and sections of the books. The document aims to aid reflection on the readings and homily for the upcoming mass.
Dear sisters and brothers,
God wants salvation of all, not just ours or yours. Worshiping together is a sign of having accepted God's design.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides information about an upcoming Bible study on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C. It includes summaries and commentary on the first and second readings for the liturgy:
1) The first reading from 2 Maccabees describes seven brothers and their mother who are arrested and tortured for refusing to violate God's law by eating pork. They are willing to die rather than transgress their faith.
2) The second reading from 2 Thessalonians expresses Paul's wish that the Thessalonians be encouraged in their faith. He asks them to pray for the spread of the Gospel and for protection from wicked people. Paul affirms God's faithfulness in strengthening believers.
3) The focus
Dear sisters and brothers,
It is very easy to fall into temptations if we are craving for many things and if we have problems with our identity.
Fr. Cielo
The document discusses the biblical book Song of Solomon and its themes of marriage and God's relationship with his people. It notes that Song of Solomon is part of the Hebrew Bible, was written by Solomon, and contains an allegorical love story between Solomon and his bride that represents God's love for his people. The document also discusses passages from the Old and New Testaments that reference marriage as a metaphor for God's relationship with believers.
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study, including summaries of the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time C.
1) The first reading from Sirach discusses God as a just judge who hears the cries of the oppressed and favors the prayer of the lowly.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that the Lord hears the cry of the poor and comes to the aid of the just.
3) The second reading from 2 Timothy finds Paul resigned to his impending death, but confident in God's rescue and the reward of righteousness for those who long for His appearance.
This document contains prayers and messages from Jesus and Mary to help protect families and bring people closer to God. It includes prayers for protection against evil, for healing relationships, and for salvation of souls. Mary provides explanations of the importance of prayer and family and asks people to recite various crusade prayers for these intentions, promising protection and mercy in return. The document then presents the prayers themselves, including the Rosary and prayers for various needs.
The document contains passages from the Bible about prayer and the relationship between God and humanity. It discusses the Lord's Prayer and how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. It also explores the different names and concepts used to describe God, such as Father, Elohim, Jehovah, and Supreme Being. Additionally, it examines the idea of humanity being children of God or children of the devil based on their faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to God.
The Disciple's Prayer, often mistaken as Our Lord's Prayer, provides a motivation as well as a model for prayer. If a Christian is only as strong as their prayer life, then how strong are you? Do you need some encouragement and instruction in praying?
The Gospel passages focus on Jesus revealing himself as the source of living water and salvation to those who believe. In John 4, Jesus reveals himself to the Samaritan woman at the well, offering her living water and salvation. In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing himself as the light of the world and Lord of the Sabbath. The Old Testament and Epistle readings provide context, with Exodus recounting God providing water from a rock, and Romans discussing how faith, not works, justifies believers and allows peace with God through Christ. The theme is that Jesus, through his words and works, opens the eyes of faith to see him as the source of eternal life.
The document provides a summary and commentary on the Bible study readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. It summarizes the key points of each reading:
1) The first reading from 1 Samuel describes how God instructs Samuel to anoint David as the new king of Israel, as God judges based on what is in one's heart, not external appearances.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that God is a good shepherd who provides for and protects His people.
3) The second reading from Ephesians encourages Christians to live as children of light and avoid shameful deeds, exposing the works of darkness.
4) The Gospel reading from John recounts the story of Jesus healing a
The document discusses reasons to trust the Bible as a source of truth about life's fundamental questions. It argues the Bible was written by multiple authors over 1500 years yet forms a harmonious whole, indicating divine inspiration. Prophecies in the Bible foretelling historical events like the destruction of Tyre were fulfilled precisely as predicted, demonstrating the Bible's supernatural origin and reliability in answering humanity's deepest questions of existence.
Leaflet - St Barnabas on the Danforth - 7 July 2013stbarnabastoronto
This document provides details for services at St. Barnabas on the Danforth church on July 7, 2013, including readings, hymns, prayers and other parts of the services. The 9:00 AM service follows the Book of Alternative Services and includes a reading from 2 Kings about Naaman being healed of leprosy. The 10:30 AM sung service uses the Book of Common Praise and has readings from 2 Kings and Galatians, and the Gospel is from Luke about sending out the seventy. Both services celebrate communion and include prayers, hymns and a homily.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on April 1, 2012. The sermon discusses that as Christians, our citizenship is in Heaven, not on Earth. It provides biblical support from passages like Philippians 3:20 and Ephesians 2:4-6 to reinforce that though we live on Earth, we belong to Heaven. The sermon encourages Christians to have a heavenly focus and mindset as we await Christ's return and our eternal home in Heaven.
This document contains summaries of several oil paintings depicting themes of love between God the Father and his children. The first painting shows a father embracing his child, representing God's love for humanity. It uses colors like red and blue to symbolize redemption through Christ and the Holy Spirit. The second painting portrays God as a shepherd carrying a lamb, showing he will never abandon his children but carries them safely. Both paintings depict father and child wearing the same colors to represent being formed in Christ's image. The paintings convey messages of hope, protection, and God drawing people out of darkness into his light.
This document contains artwork and descriptions by artist Ilse Kleyn exploring biblical themes of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. The paintings depict doves, DNA strands, scrolls, and locks to symbolize concepts like the Holy Spirit, the foundation of man, gaining knowledge from God's word, and God's hidden wisdom. The accompanying text discusses passages from Isaiah, Genesis, Peter and other books describing how God's spirit imparts wisdom, understanding, and knowledge to accomplish his works and lead people to distinguish good from evil.
The document lists 29 untitled oil paintings on canvas or panel of varying sizes, most commonly 50cm x 60cm, 50cm x 40cm, or 40cm x 50cm in dimensions.
We examine seven facets to the Spirit. He is one Holy Spirit whose seven facets describe who He is and what He does. As we develop communion and partnership with the Holy Spirit, we receive of who He is and manifest Him for who He is.
Each of us will face a giant or two in our lives - The question is - what qualities are needed to be victorious over those giants? This lesson is a character study on the life of David and the qualities he possessed which enabled him to defeat the giants in his life.
This document outlines a seminar on learning to prophesy. It discusses how man is made up of spirit, soul and body. The spirit can contact God through worship, receive God through new birth, and contain God by grace. The soul is an expression of God through the mind, will and emotions. The body is presented to God as a sacrifice and used for reasonable service. The document encourages the reader that they have been called by God like the prophets of old and outlines how God prepares them as a polished weapon to be used to glorify Him and defeat the enemy. It discusses the importance of having one's mouth touched by God to speak His words. The seminar encourages the reader to use the gifts God has given
Seizing The Nations Prophetic Destiny Revised Versionguestc8e3279
The document discusses the prophetic destiny of the Philippines based on biblical passages. It argues that the Philippines is entering its 490th year since colonization, which several passages indicate is a time of redemption and restoration for nations. This includes finishing transgression, ending sin, and establishing righteousness. The Philippines is called to be a righteous and missionary-sending nation during its current season, and prophecies suggest deliverance and salvation may soon come to the country.
In order to rightly divide the word of truth, we must understand the context of God's word, which to at least some extent, is impacted by history and timing. This Bible study delves into the dispensations of time, revealing God's relationship with mankind in each.
NOTE: This study document contains images and graphs that are either available for common use (without sale) or copied by permission. No copyright infringement intended.
Jesus was born of a virgin, Mary, through miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit. He is the Son of the Highest, called the Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. His mission was to redeem all people from every kindred, tongue, people and nation back to a relationship with God through his death and salvation. The good news of his birth and life applies to all people regardless of status or background.
Talk given on February 16, 2019 at Blazing Fire Church. blazingfire.org Jesus had a lot to say about the coming indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. We'll see the impact of this beautiful, powerful Promise and Gift in the Book of Acts. To listen, go to https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/preparing-to-dive-into-acts-%E2%80%94-russ-fochler/
This document is an excerpt from the book "Fruits of Righteousness" by Jerry Savelle. In this excerpt, Savelle discusses the concept of righteousness and how believers can walk in righteousness based on their new identity in Christ. He explains that through Jesus' sacrifice, believers have received the free gift of righteousness and are no longer defined by their past sins but are made righteous. Savelle encourages developing a consciousness of one's righteous standing before God based on faith in God's word rather than feelings or outward appearance. The goal is for believers to produce the same fruits of righteousness that Jesus demonstrated through abiding in him.
God's judgment hour involves reviewing the records of each person's life, contained in books in heaven. These books contain transcripts of every word and deed, as well as tears and names. At judgment, each person will appear with the same character and be rewarded or punished according to their works. The judgment began in 1844 after the persecution of the church from 538-1798 by the little horn power.
The document provides guidance on salvation and sanctification. It begins by establishing that all have sinned and are separated from God. It then explains that God provided a way to salvation through Jesus' death on the cross. To receive salvation, one must believe in Jesus and confess their sins. However, Christians still struggle with sin due to human nature. The document asserts the need for sanctification through the Holy Spirit to be cleansed from sin and live a holy life. It encourages studying the Bible, attending church, praying, and witnessing as ways to grow in faith after receiving salvation.
Sanctuary Presentation 1. The Sanctuary ArticlesSami Wilberforce
The document discusses the importance of the sanctuary and its articles in the Old Testament tabernacle and their significance as types pointing to Jesus Christ and His ministry. It explains that the sanctuary and its articles like the altar, laver, table of showbread, and throne represent important spiritual truths about salvation through Jesus, including His atoning death, baptism and regeneration, communion, and heavenly ministry. The sanctuary service gives insight into God's plan of redemption and should be properly understood.
WHY WAS CHRIST CRUCIFIED BETWEEN TWO ROBBERS?Nkor Ioka
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
WHY WAS OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED BETWEEN TWO ROBBERSNkor Ioka
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
John receives a vision of Jesus Christ on the island of Patmos. In the vision, Jesus appears as a glorious figure surrounded by symbols of his divine and kingly nature. He instructs John to write down the revelations he receives in a book and send it to the seven churches of Asia Minor. Jesus comforts the fearful John by reminding him of his resurrection and that he holds power over death. He then explains the meaning of the symbols to John.
What is prayer? How can we fulfill the command to "pray always"? What is praying "in the Spirit"? Are there different kinds of prayer? Is it possible to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ without prayer?
Who am i that a king would die in my place englishWorldBibles
The document discusses the nature of human identity and our relationship with God. It states that God created humans in His image but that sin has separated us from God and left us in a fallen state. It describes how Jesus Christ offers salvation and eternal life to those who accept Him as King. The document explores themes of God's plan to have an eternal bride, the redemption of humanity through Christ, and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.
1) Jesus heals a man who was blind from birth by making mud with his saliva and spreading it on the man's eyes, telling him to wash in the pool of Siloam. When he does this, the man is able to see.
2) The disciples question whether the man's blindness was due to his own sins or his parents', but Jesus says it was so God's power could be seen.
3) The healing shows that Jesus is the light of the world who opens the eyes of the blind, fulfilling prophecies that the Messiah would perform this sign. However, his light also brings judgment on those who reject him.
The Holy Spirit reveals Jesus and empowers believers through spiritual gifts. When the Spirit is poured out, it alters people's theology based on their new experiences. God poured out the Spirit so that Jesus' church could bring His kingdom and answers through prophetic words, visions, and discernment. As believers operate in the Spirit through agreement and declaration, things can be "tied up" or "released" on earth as determined in heaven. The Spirit convicts people of their need for Jesus and righteousness found only through Him.
Jesus Christ is the only way for humanity to be saved from their spiritually dead state resulting from the sin of Adam and Eve. Without accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, people feel empty inside despite worldly successes. The Bible says all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, but Jesus died for our sins so we can be forgiven and born again by accepting him. True salvation comes only through believing in Jesus, as he is the sole mediator between God and man.
The document discusses the importance of building up the church and defending the truth. It warns that it is possible to backslide from the faith through sins of word, deed or thought like forsaking church assemblies. It encourages those who have backslidden to confess their sins and seek forgiveness. It also warns against gossip and idle talk, describing gossip as being "full of deadly poison." It emphasizes the importance of not forsaking regular church attendance.
1) A living sacrifice refers to offering one's body to God, as described by Paul in Romans 12:1, rather than animal sacrifices under the Old Covenant.
2) Under the new covenant established by Jesus's sacrifice, believers are called to completely yield themselves to God's control as instruments of righteousness.
3) To be a living sacrifice in practice means not being conformed to the ways of the world by renewing one's mind through regularly hearing, reading, studying, meditating on, and memorizing God's word as revealed in the Bible.
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
Shining brightly in the sky, some days more than others, the Moon in popular culture is a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. The ancient Hindu texts, however, mention the Moon as an intriguing and powerful being, worshiped by sages as Chandra.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
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2. John 6:33 "For the
bread of God is He
which cometh down
from heaven, and
giveth life unto the
world."
Whoever comes to
Him shall not
hunger, and whoever
believes in Him shall
not thirst (John
6:48). Like the
human body, God
the Father designed
the soul of a human
so that it's life
requires a Sacrifice.
Spiritual Life depends
on "eating" the Word
of the living God.
God speaks words of
love and hope to all
who hunger and
thirst for everlasting
life.
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3. Joh 17:1- 17 “ These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to
heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that
the son may glorify thee: even as thou gavest him authority over
all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, he should give
eternal life.
And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true
God, and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ. I glorified
thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast
given me to do. And now, Father, glorify thou me with thine own
self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. I
manifested thy name unto the men whom thou gavest me out of
the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them to me; and
they have kept thy word.
Now they know that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are
from thee: for the words which thou gavest me I have given unto
them; and they received them, and knew of a truth that I came
forth from thee, and they believed that thou didst send me. I pray
for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast
given me; for they are thine: and all things that are mine are
thine, and thine are mine: and I am glorified in them. And I am no
more in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to
thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name which thou hast given
me, that they may be one, even as we are. While I was with them,
I kept them in thy name which thou hast given me: and I guarded
them, and not one of them perished, but the son of perdition;
that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I come to thee; and
these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy
made full in themselves. I have given them thy word; and the
world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I
am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them
from the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil
one. They are not of the world even as I am not of the world.
Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.
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4. Mat 26:26-28 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread
and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and
said, Take, eat, this is My body. And He took the cup and
gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink all of it. For
this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for
many for the remission of sins.
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5. Pomegranates - The Fruit of Jesus' sacrifice. When cut open it
exudes RED Juice. Its skin is Purplish in color, suggestive of God
Manifestation and royalty. It was prominent on the hem of the
Priest's garments and on the pillars in Solomon's temple, thus
representing the King-Priest of the Kingdom age. It has a white
membrane (righteousness), cut through; it has 12 sections and
pearl white seeds (Isa 53:10) with red fluid.
The 613 seeds found within the pomegranate represent the 613
commandments in 1st five books of the Old Testament, which is
"the law". We know that the 613 commandments are the law.
The law condemns us, but Jesus came to fulfill the law and now
we live under grace by His work on the cross.
So it's interesting to think that if the Tree of Good and Evil was a
pomegranate tree and that they ate a pomegranate (forbidden
fruit) that by eating, sin was revealed. The law reveals "good and
evil", if we didn't have the law, we wouldn't know sin, or that we
were breaking the law. So by partaking in the "fruit of the law"
their eyes were opened and "they knew they were naked." And
by Scripture we know that the knowledge of good and evil
is indeed the law itself.
The Romans, who introduced the tree from Carthage, gave it the
name punicum malum, the Carthaginian apple; and our name
pomegranate is derived from the Latin “grained apple,” . From
the striking appearance of the bright pink pips, packed in
compartments separated by a white membrane, shining like
rubies, and beautifully arranged.
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6. Pomegranates - The Fruit of Jesus' sacrifice. When cut
open it exudes RED Juice. Its skin is Purplish in color,
suggestive of God Manifestation and royalty. It was
prominent on the hem of the Priest's garments and on the
pillars in Solomon's temple, thus representing the King-
Priest of the Kingdom age. It has a white membrane
(righteousness), cut through; it has 12 sections and pearl
white seeds (Isa 53:10) with red fluid.
The 613 seeds found within the pomegranate represent
the 613 commandments in 1st five books of the Old
Testament, which is "the law". We know that the 613
commandments are the law. The law condemns us, but
Jesus came to fulfill the law and now we live under grace
by His work on the cross.
So it's interesting to think that if the Tree of Good and Evil
was a pomegranate tree and that they ate a pomegranate
(forbidden fruit) that by eating, sin was revealed. The law
reveals "good and evil", if we didn't have the law, we
wouldn't know sin, or that we were breaking the law. So
by partaking in the "fruit of the law" their eyes were
opened and "they knew they were naked." And by
Scripture we know that the knowledge of good and evil
is indeed the law itself.
The Romans, who introduced the tree from Carthage,
gave it the name punicum malum, the Carthaginian apple;
and our name pomegranate is derived from the Latin
“grained apple,” . From the striking appearance of the
bright pink pips, packed in compartments separated by a
white membrane, shining like rubies, and beautifully
arranged.
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7. Exodus 17: 8-16
A Banner is the pole-like standard beneath which armies or communities rallied. When lifted up, it called the people together for
battle, for meeting, or for instruction. This phrase also could have been a battle cry. Rely upon God who is “The Lord Your Banner.” As
you surrender to Him, your victory, miracle and protection – your battle against flesh will succeed
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8. Luke 7:38 and
standing behind
His feet, weeping,
she began to wet
his feet with her
tears, and wiped
them with the hair
of her head, and
kissed his feet,
and anointed
them with the
ointment..
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9. Song of Solomon 1:15 Behold, thou art fair, my love;
behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes.
Song of Solomon 2:14 O my dove, that art in the clefts of
the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy
countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice,
and thy countenance is comely.
Song of Solomon 5:2 I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the
voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my
sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled
with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.
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