What does Yeshua have to teach me about prayerRichard Harvey
Jesus taught about the importance of prayer through both his words and actions. He believed in regularly praying alone and with others, often giving thanks. He prayed before important decisions and for his disciples. The document discusses how Jesus continues to pray for us and help us pray. It also provides guidance on praying for God's will to be done, forgiveness, and not giving up on prayer even during difficult times.
The document discusses the concept of worship in Islam. It states that worship in Islam is not confined to rituals but rather encompasses all aspects of life, from daily activities to political and social interactions. True worship means knowing, loving, and obeying God through both words and deeds. The purpose of human existence according to Islam is to worship God alone, which means living according to His commands and serving His cause in all matters.
The document discusses what Jesus and the Holy Spirit mean for Christians. It states that Jesus was a teacher and leader for his disciples, and that the Holy Spirit provides promises of transformation by bringing comfort, boldness, revelation, knowledge, and righteousness to overcome pain, fear, blindness, ignorance, and sin. It encourages Christians to seek an "upper room experience" with the Holy Spirit by waiting on God, obeying God's instructions, and staying united in faith.
This document discusses the foundations of the church. It explains that Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone and his example is vital for Christians' success. Additionally, the church is built upon the foundations of the apostles and prophets. The document will teach about what an apostle is, the ministry of the apostle, and how prophecy plays an important role in the health of the church today.
The document provides an overview of some key beliefs and practices in Islam:
1) It discusses the five pillars of Islam - faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage - and provides details on daily prayers, charitable giving, fasting in Ramadan, and the hajj pilgrimage.
2) It explains core Islamic beliefs including belief in one God (Allah), prophets including Muhammad, and the Quran as the final revealed text from God.
3) It notes that Islam is a complete way of life and that Muslims are commanded to do good and avoid evil in their treatment of others.
This document discusses whether it matters what one believes from a biblical perspective. It poses a series of questions about whether the Bible implies beliefs do not matter. It then examines what Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Scripture say about the importance of beliefs. The document concludes that the Bible clearly teaches that beliefs do matter, as shown through examples of people changing their beliefs in Acts and warnings about false teachings. It ultimately asks the reader if this issue of the importance of beliefs matters to them.
This week we will look at GEFC's second core value, a commitment to prayer. Jesus provides us with a "Master Class" on prayer. He prayed in a wide variety of settings and circumstances. By observing and learning from His prayer life we can be schooled in prayer - the conduit of divine power in the life of the believer.
This document provides information about Islam and its core beliefs and practices. It begins with an introduction to Islam and its founder, Muhammad. It then defines the five pillars of Islam: the Shahadah (statement of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (donating to the poor), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). The document provides some additional context about key Islamic sites like the Kaaba in Mecca and figures in Islamic history and scripture. It includes questions and activities for students to complete.
What does Yeshua have to teach me about prayerRichard Harvey
Jesus taught about the importance of prayer through both his words and actions. He believed in regularly praying alone and with others, often giving thanks. He prayed before important decisions and for his disciples. The document discusses how Jesus continues to pray for us and help us pray. It also provides guidance on praying for God's will to be done, forgiveness, and not giving up on prayer even during difficult times.
The document discusses the concept of worship in Islam. It states that worship in Islam is not confined to rituals but rather encompasses all aspects of life, from daily activities to political and social interactions. True worship means knowing, loving, and obeying God through both words and deeds. The purpose of human existence according to Islam is to worship God alone, which means living according to His commands and serving His cause in all matters.
The document discusses what Jesus and the Holy Spirit mean for Christians. It states that Jesus was a teacher and leader for his disciples, and that the Holy Spirit provides promises of transformation by bringing comfort, boldness, revelation, knowledge, and righteousness to overcome pain, fear, blindness, ignorance, and sin. It encourages Christians to seek an "upper room experience" with the Holy Spirit by waiting on God, obeying God's instructions, and staying united in faith.
This document discusses the foundations of the church. It explains that Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone and his example is vital for Christians' success. Additionally, the church is built upon the foundations of the apostles and prophets. The document will teach about what an apostle is, the ministry of the apostle, and how prophecy plays an important role in the health of the church today.
The document provides an overview of some key beliefs and practices in Islam:
1) It discusses the five pillars of Islam - faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage - and provides details on daily prayers, charitable giving, fasting in Ramadan, and the hajj pilgrimage.
2) It explains core Islamic beliefs including belief in one God (Allah), prophets including Muhammad, and the Quran as the final revealed text from God.
3) It notes that Islam is a complete way of life and that Muslims are commanded to do good and avoid evil in their treatment of others.
This document discusses whether it matters what one believes from a biblical perspective. It poses a series of questions about whether the Bible implies beliefs do not matter. It then examines what Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Scripture say about the importance of beliefs. The document concludes that the Bible clearly teaches that beliefs do matter, as shown through examples of people changing their beliefs in Acts and warnings about false teachings. It ultimately asks the reader if this issue of the importance of beliefs matters to them.
This week we will look at GEFC's second core value, a commitment to prayer. Jesus provides us with a "Master Class" on prayer. He prayed in a wide variety of settings and circumstances. By observing and learning from His prayer life we can be schooled in prayer - the conduit of divine power in the life of the believer.
This document provides information about Islam and its core beliefs and practices. It begins with an introduction to Islam and its founder, Muhammad. It then defines the five pillars of Islam: the Shahadah (statement of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (donating to the poor), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). The document provides some additional context about key Islamic sites like the Kaaba in Mecca and figures in Islamic history and scripture. It includes questions and activities for students to complete.
This is a presentation I did at AlKahf Youth Centre in Calgary for youth 16-25. It explores how we view wealth, the spiritual elements of wealth, different types of investment accounts, how do we know which investments are shariah compliant, and crypto-currency.
The document discusses honoring parents as commanded by the Quran and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. It provides several Quranic verses that instruct Muslims to worship God, do good to parents, and be kind to them even if they try to make you disobey God. Hadith also emphasize showing maximum love, respect and companionship to parents. While current situations involve old age homes and Mother's/Father's Day, the conclusion calls for following Quranic teachings by being kind to parents as they cared for you.
Jesus was and is the Master teacher, He is our example on how to think and live. Jesus the Master was the GOD-man, He existed as God and then became flesh John 1:14 thus becoming the God-man. He had power from above, but how did He use it when confronted by His enemies? In this lesson we examine how He behaved under persecution and how we should behave as children of God when we are done wrong by our enemies. www.cmcoc.org Sermon by Brian Birdow
1) Everybody was created by God and given a purpose to be disciples of Jesus Christ and spread his word, whether in good times or bad, as commanded in Psalm 150:6.
2) As Christians we fight a daily battle against our sinful nature, but must follow our spirit which is Jesus, who died for our sins so we can be saved from this curse, as described in Matthew 16:24.
3) We must admit we are sinful but through God's grace and mercy we can be forgiven and have eternal life, as shown in John 3:16, and we must always believe in God in all situations, as Daniel did by remaining faithful.
This document contains information about the vision, mission, values, and soul training exercise of Vintage Church. It discusses growing in relationship with God and others, communicating the gospel in meaningful ways today, and establishing habits like daily Bible reading. The core values mentioned are the authority of scripture, abiding in Christ through spiritual disciplines, and proclaiming the unchanging truths of the gospel.
The document discusses different religious perspectives on God and teachings. It states that the Creator cannot truly be described or understood by any single religion, as God is limitless. However, each nation or people has their own valid way of thinking about and approaching God that is good for them. One day, people will learn to pray together across religious differences.
This document discusses the concept of discipleship and sanctification. It begins by explaining that through salvation we are justified but must still be sanctified to live holy lives. It then defines sanctification as the process of being made holy by God and explores how we are sanctified through God's word, our own effort, and the Holy Spirit. The document also discusses why we must be sanctified, the effects of sanctification, and what consecration means. It provides tips for living sanctified lives such as being careful about what we expose ourselves to and guarding our hearts.
This document provides an overview of Islam, including its origins, founder Muhammad, core beliefs, and practices. It discusses how Islam began in Arabia in the 7th century and quickly spread. It outlines Muhammad's life and revelations, the Quran, core tenets like monotheism and predestination, and the five pillars of Islam including the shahadah and daily prayers. Major institutions like the mosque are also summarized.
Jesus outlines the conditions of true discipleship. He challenges those who follow him out of curiosity like the crowds, who seek signs but not commitment. Jesus questions the scribe who offers to follow without understanding the hardship. He tells the disciple to let go of earthly attachments like burying his father. True disciples must be willing to give up comforts and affections to follow Christ unconditionally with loving devotion, even when others seem curious, comfortable or compromising in their faith.
This document provides guidance on growing spiritually through prayer and quiet time with God. It encourages developing a teachable heart through daily prayer, reading the Bible, and confessing sins. Several Bible verses are cited that discuss having faith in God, believing in prayer, and approaching God's throne with confidence to receive mercy. The key aspects of prayer and quiet time are described as worship, reading the word of God, and bringing wants and needs to Him. Overall the document promotes strengthening one's relationship with God through regular spiritual disciplines like prayer.
this article discussed the reasons and logics for fasting. The article focused the rationale for fasting. The article stated that fasting is peace phenomenon and it strengthens the devotion of Muslims during month of Ramadan.
This document outlines Apostles Community Church's transition from being an equipping church to becoming a pioneering church. It discusses what it means to pioneer, including doing new things, going where others haven't, and breaking barriers. It also talks about learning from the Welsh Revival of 1904 under Evan Roberts and stewarding visitations from God by keeping sin out of the church, maintaining unity and prayer, and imparting the spirit of revival to others while letting God work as he desires. The overall aim is for APC to steward any visitations from God to spark a move of God that impacts the community and world.
11 biblical leadership - not leader jan egil gulbrandsen jan. 2015 - 1Grace Camp Ministries
The document discusses biblical principles of church leadership. It argues that in the church, Christ alone should be recognized as the singular leader, not any individual pastor. Church leadership should operate as a team of elders (pastors) discerning the will of God together through prayer, study, and seeking unity in what the Holy Spirit says to the church. Important decisions are made by consensus of the pastoral team, not by any single individual. This model of shared leadership helps prevent abuse of power and ensures mutual accountability.
Christianity. Presentation at Grade 4 of International School of EstoniaIgor Raikhelgauz
This presentation was given by Igor Raikhelgauz on May 22, 2014, by invitation of Mr.Joshua Jacobson, 4th grade teacher, as a part of the course Religions of the World.
Now that you have converted to Islam, what is the next step?. The answer can be overwhelming, however, if you take one step at a time, your journey within Islam will be fruitfil and beneficial.
Understanding Islam
The document provides an overview of key aspects of Islam, including:
- The basics of faith in Islam which include belief in one God and prophets such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
- The five pillars of Islam which are the fundamental acts of worship: declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
- Other topics covered include the Quran, forms of worship, Islamic teachings on social issues, and questions Muslims may have.
This lesson contains a reminder of the importance of prayer in the life of every Christian. It's fundamental to our faith, and just as important to us now as it was to the first century disciples.
Islam in brief presented by nuhu tahir by nuh tahirNuhu Tahir
The document provides information about some key aspects of Islam. It begins with greetings and introductions in Arabic and English. It then outlines ground rules for the discussion, including respect, open-mindedness, and no politics. It defines Islam as the religion of peace derived from the Arabic word for peace. It explains the five pillars of Islam as the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. It also outlines the six articles of faith in Islam and how one can become Muslim by believing and performing the pillars of Islam. It includes a diagram of prophets in Islam and lists the top five most mentioned prophets in the Quran.
This document provides an overview of Islam and its core beliefs and practices. It discusses the six articles of faith in Islam: belief in God, angels, prophets, holy books, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree. It also outlines the five pillars of Islam: profession of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage. The document defines key Islamic terms and provides statistics on the global Muslim population. It also discusses the importance of Jesus and Mary in Islamic teachings. The purpose is to educate about Islam and foster respect and tolerance for other religions.
The document discusses questions about knowing God and understanding the Bible. It explores whether God exists, if he is the same across religions, and how we can get to know him. The document asserts that the Bible is God's word as revealed through human writers. It also claims that only God knows the future and that Jesus is the way to reconnect with God and gain eternal life through knowing him. The overall message is that the Bible provides answers about seeking and knowing God, who desires a relationship with us.
The Holy Spirit plays an important role in theology according to the document. It discusses the Holy Spirit's work in the Old Testament in creation and revelation/inspiration of scripture. During Jesus' incarnation, the Holy Spirit was also active. Most of the document then focuses on the Holy Spirit's ongoing work in the church, covering topics like the personhood, deity, and attributes of the Holy Spirit as well as gifts, figures, and classifications of practice related to the Holy Spirit.
This is a presentation I did at AlKahf Youth Centre in Calgary for youth 16-25. It explores how we view wealth, the spiritual elements of wealth, different types of investment accounts, how do we know which investments are shariah compliant, and crypto-currency.
The document discusses honoring parents as commanded by the Quran and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. It provides several Quranic verses that instruct Muslims to worship God, do good to parents, and be kind to them even if they try to make you disobey God. Hadith also emphasize showing maximum love, respect and companionship to parents. While current situations involve old age homes and Mother's/Father's Day, the conclusion calls for following Quranic teachings by being kind to parents as they cared for you.
Jesus was and is the Master teacher, He is our example on how to think and live. Jesus the Master was the GOD-man, He existed as God and then became flesh John 1:14 thus becoming the God-man. He had power from above, but how did He use it when confronted by His enemies? In this lesson we examine how He behaved under persecution and how we should behave as children of God when we are done wrong by our enemies. www.cmcoc.org Sermon by Brian Birdow
1) Everybody was created by God and given a purpose to be disciples of Jesus Christ and spread his word, whether in good times or bad, as commanded in Psalm 150:6.
2) As Christians we fight a daily battle against our sinful nature, but must follow our spirit which is Jesus, who died for our sins so we can be saved from this curse, as described in Matthew 16:24.
3) We must admit we are sinful but through God's grace and mercy we can be forgiven and have eternal life, as shown in John 3:16, and we must always believe in God in all situations, as Daniel did by remaining faithful.
This document contains information about the vision, mission, values, and soul training exercise of Vintage Church. It discusses growing in relationship with God and others, communicating the gospel in meaningful ways today, and establishing habits like daily Bible reading. The core values mentioned are the authority of scripture, abiding in Christ through spiritual disciplines, and proclaiming the unchanging truths of the gospel.
The document discusses different religious perspectives on God and teachings. It states that the Creator cannot truly be described or understood by any single religion, as God is limitless. However, each nation or people has their own valid way of thinking about and approaching God that is good for them. One day, people will learn to pray together across religious differences.
This document discusses the concept of discipleship and sanctification. It begins by explaining that through salvation we are justified but must still be sanctified to live holy lives. It then defines sanctification as the process of being made holy by God and explores how we are sanctified through God's word, our own effort, and the Holy Spirit. The document also discusses why we must be sanctified, the effects of sanctification, and what consecration means. It provides tips for living sanctified lives such as being careful about what we expose ourselves to and guarding our hearts.
This document provides an overview of Islam, including its origins, founder Muhammad, core beliefs, and practices. It discusses how Islam began in Arabia in the 7th century and quickly spread. It outlines Muhammad's life and revelations, the Quran, core tenets like monotheism and predestination, and the five pillars of Islam including the shahadah and daily prayers. Major institutions like the mosque are also summarized.
Jesus outlines the conditions of true discipleship. He challenges those who follow him out of curiosity like the crowds, who seek signs but not commitment. Jesus questions the scribe who offers to follow without understanding the hardship. He tells the disciple to let go of earthly attachments like burying his father. True disciples must be willing to give up comforts and affections to follow Christ unconditionally with loving devotion, even when others seem curious, comfortable or compromising in their faith.
This document provides guidance on growing spiritually through prayer and quiet time with God. It encourages developing a teachable heart through daily prayer, reading the Bible, and confessing sins. Several Bible verses are cited that discuss having faith in God, believing in prayer, and approaching God's throne with confidence to receive mercy. The key aspects of prayer and quiet time are described as worship, reading the word of God, and bringing wants and needs to Him. Overall the document promotes strengthening one's relationship with God through regular spiritual disciplines like prayer.
this article discussed the reasons and logics for fasting. The article focused the rationale for fasting. The article stated that fasting is peace phenomenon and it strengthens the devotion of Muslims during month of Ramadan.
This document outlines Apostles Community Church's transition from being an equipping church to becoming a pioneering church. It discusses what it means to pioneer, including doing new things, going where others haven't, and breaking barriers. It also talks about learning from the Welsh Revival of 1904 under Evan Roberts and stewarding visitations from God by keeping sin out of the church, maintaining unity and prayer, and imparting the spirit of revival to others while letting God work as he desires. The overall aim is for APC to steward any visitations from God to spark a move of God that impacts the community and world.
11 biblical leadership - not leader jan egil gulbrandsen jan. 2015 - 1Grace Camp Ministries
The document discusses biblical principles of church leadership. It argues that in the church, Christ alone should be recognized as the singular leader, not any individual pastor. Church leadership should operate as a team of elders (pastors) discerning the will of God together through prayer, study, and seeking unity in what the Holy Spirit says to the church. Important decisions are made by consensus of the pastoral team, not by any single individual. This model of shared leadership helps prevent abuse of power and ensures mutual accountability.
Christianity. Presentation at Grade 4 of International School of EstoniaIgor Raikhelgauz
This presentation was given by Igor Raikhelgauz on May 22, 2014, by invitation of Mr.Joshua Jacobson, 4th grade teacher, as a part of the course Religions of the World.
Now that you have converted to Islam, what is the next step?. The answer can be overwhelming, however, if you take one step at a time, your journey within Islam will be fruitfil and beneficial.
Understanding Islam
The document provides an overview of key aspects of Islam, including:
- The basics of faith in Islam which include belief in one God and prophets such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
- The five pillars of Islam which are the fundamental acts of worship: declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
- Other topics covered include the Quran, forms of worship, Islamic teachings on social issues, and questions Muslims may have.
This lesson contains a reminder of the importance of prayer in the life of every Christian. It's fundamental to our faith, and just as important to us now as it was to the first century disciples.
Islam in brief presented by nuhu tahir by nuh tahirNuhu Tahir
The document provides information about some key aspects of Islam. It begins with greetings and introductions in Arabic and English. It then outlines ground rules for the discussion, including respect, open-mindedness, and no politics. It defines Islam as the religion of peace derived from the Arabic word for peace. It explains the five pillars of Islam as the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. It also outlines the six articles of faith in Islam and how one can become Muslim by believing and performing the pillars of Islam. It includes a diagram of prophets in Islam and lists the top five most mentioned prophets in the Quran.
This document provides an overview of Islam and its core beliefs and practices. It discusses the six articles of faith in Islam: belief in God, angels, prophets, holy books, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree. It also outlines the five pillars of Islam: profession of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage. The document defines key Islamic terms and provides statistics on the global Muslim population. It also discusses the importance of Jesus and Mary in Islamic teachings. The purpose is to educate about Islam and foster respect and tolerance for other religions.
The document discusses questions about knowing God and understanding the Bible. It explores whether God exists, if he is the same across religions, and how we can get to know him. The document asserts that the Bible is God's word as revealed through human writers. It also claims that only God knows the future and that Jesus is the way to reconnect with God and gain eternal life through knowing him. The overall message is that the Bible provides answers about seeking and knowing God, who desires a relationship with us.
The Holy Spirit plays an important role in theology according to the document. It discusses the Holy Spirit's work in the Old Testament in creation and revelation/inspiration of scripture. During Jesus' incarnation, the Holy Spirit was also active. Most of the document then focuses on the Holy Spirit's ongoing work in the church, covering topics like the personhood, deity, and attributes of the Holy Spirit as well as gifts, figures, and classifications of practice related to the Holy Spirit.
The document provides an overview of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on 1 John 1:1-4. The sermon discusses how John emphasizes the physical reality of Jesus in order to refute the heresy of Docetism. It also examines John's purpose in writing - to establish fellowship with believers and bring them joy by proclaiming the truth about Jesus, the eternal life. False teachings in the early church denied either Jesus' humanity or taught that special knowledge was required for salvation rather than faith in Christ.
The document discusses how the Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, with Christ as the head and the Holy Spirit as the soul. It explains that through baptism, believers become part of Christ's spiritual body and are united with one another. Each member has different gifts from the Holy Spirit to contribute for the common good of building up the Church as Christ's presence in the world.
The document discusses the empty tomb after Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. It examines various explanations for the empty tomb, but concludes that the only plausible one is that Jesus arose from the dead. It then discusses what would be the implications if there was no resurrection of the dead, including that our faith would be in vain, our sins would not be forgiven, and we would have no hope of an afterlife or reuniting with loved ones. It emphasizes that the resurrection is the foundation of Christianity and proves Jesus' divinity, and gives believers assurance of eternal life.
- Hyung Jin Moon spoke to national leaders who attended an assembly in Korea about the importance of having confidence in proclaiming True Parents as the Messiah.
- He emphasized that True Parents have accomplished the greatest tasks, such as revealing God's essence, purpose of creation, and fulfilling all conditions to allow humanity to enter God's kingdom, far beyond any other religious founders.
- By understanding who True Parents truly are as the Returning Lord and what they have done to save humanity, people can feel the immense power of their true love, which will change the world.
The document discusses who Jesus Christ is. It begins by establishing Jesus' uniqueness in history, as his coming was prophesied and changed the course of the world. It then discusses details of his life, including that he was a carpenter who performed miracles and claimed to be God. The document argues that Jesus' resurrection and his followers' recognition of his divinity prove he is the Son of God. It concludes by asserting Jesus alone can redeem and transform people, and calls readers to believe in him.
This document provides an overview and summary of 1 John 1:5-2:6. It discusses key points from the passage, including that God is light and without darkness; we cannot claim to have fellowship with God if we walk in darkness; but if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we will have fellowship with one another and Jesus' blood will purify us from sin. It also notes that if we claim to be without sin we deceive ourselves, but if we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us; and that Jesus is our advocate before the Father and the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Session 3 who is god who is jesus christ 2017Stephen Lim
The document discusses key topics about God and Jesus Christ, including:
- God is defined as the supreme being who is to be worshipped and served.
- Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity, believed to be both fully divine and fully human. He lived to fulfill God's plan and save humanity from sin.
- Key events in Jesus's life included his birth, ministry of teaching and performing miracles, passion and death, and resurrection. Jesus established the Church and still influences billions as one of the most important figures in history.
This document is from the Linder Road Church of Christ and promotes an upcoming event from June 7-9 featuring Joe Brumfield. It discusses that Jesus is at the center of the universe because he is God, the creator and sustainer of all things, visible and invisible. It emphasizes that Jesus answers mankind's deepest needs by reconciling them with God and solving the problems of sin and death. Having Jesus at the center of one's life is presented as the most hopeful option both in this life and beyond.
The document summarizes passages from Acts 1 that describe Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection and instructing them to remain in Jerusalem until they receive the Holy Spirit. It says that for 40 days Jesus provided proofs that he was alive and spoke to the disciples about the kingdom of God. He told them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait to receive the gift the Father promised, which is the Holy Spirit. The disciples asked if Jesus would restore the kingdom to Israel at that time, but Jesus said it was not for them to know times or dates and that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them to be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Worship is summarized as follows:
1. The document discusses who, why, what, how, when, and where of worship by examining biblical definitions rather than modern interpretations.
2. It argues that true worship is directed towards God alone, as revealed in scripture, and focuses on glorifying Him rather than oneself.
3. According to the Bible, true worship involves obeying God's commandments through studying His word, and praising Him for His works rather than one's own, with the goal of exalting Christ above all.
Knowing our identity in Christ: as co heirs, we can confidently share our lives, tell our story, His story and change our world, and who knows, we may even change THE world!
This document provides an overview and commentary of 1 John 1. It summarizes that the author was likely John, writing around AD 85-95 to counter false Gnostic teachings. 1 John calls believers to walk in the light through true doctrine, obedience, and devotion. The commentary then analyzes verses 1-10, noting that God is light with no darkness, and that walking in fellowship with Him requires living free from sin through confession and forgiveness.
The document provides an overview and summary of 1 John 1:1-4 from the Bible. It discusses how John, one of Jesus's disciples, wrote this letter to address heresies that arose in the early church such as denying Jesus's humanity (Docetism) and claiming special spiritual knowledge (Gnosticism). John emphasizes that Jesus was a real, physical person who they saw and touched, and that fellowship with God comes only through faith in Jesus as the Son of God and eternal life. The purpose of John's letter was to promote joy among believers by proclaiming the truth about Jesus.
The Trinity refers to the Christian belief that God exists as three persons in one entity: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. It is a core concept in Christianity, as it is the basis for all Christian beliefs and is explained by Jesus himself. While the concept of the Trinity may seem contradictory, the Bible provides truth and understanding about the connections between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is and who they say he is. They respond that some say he is John the Baptist, Elijah, or one of the prophets. But when Jesus asks who they say he is, no answer is given in the text.
C.S. Lewis argues that Jesus cannot merely be considered a great moral teacher, as that contradicts his own claims. Jesus either had to be the Son of God, a lunatic, or something worse. One must choose to accept him as Lord and God or reject him.
The text discusses key aspects of early Christianity such as its Jewish roots, the development of the Gospels, criteria used for determining the New Testament canon
This document provides an overview of Hinduism, including its history, beliefs, scriptures, and worldview. Some key points include:
- Hinduism originated in India and has over 1 billion adherents. It began as animism/polytheism and evolved into polytheism/pantheism with many gods.
- Central beliefs include Brahman as the universal soul, Atman as the individual soul, and concepts of karma, reincarnation, and achieving nirvana by escaping the cycle of rebirth.
- The Hindu worldview sees the physical world as an illusion and aims to achieve oneness with the universal soul by escaping suffering through cycles of reincarnation driven by karma.
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Jesus taught that entering God's kingdom requires desiring it above all else and being willing to endure great difficulties, such as giving up all of one's possessions and loved ones. Those who make these sacrifices will receive eternal life as the ultimate reward.
This document summarizes a passage from the book of John describing Jesus healing a man on the Sabbath. It describes how Jesus heals a man who had been ill for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda. Religious leaders criticize Jesus for violating the Sabbath by commanding the man to carry his mat. The document contrasts the "letter of the law" approach of the religious leaders with Jesus' embodiment of the "spirit of the law" in showing compassion.
At a wedding in Cana, Galilee, Jesus performs his first miracle when called upon by his mother Mary. The wedding hosts had run out of wine for their guests. Jesus instructs the servants to fill large stone jars with water, and then turns the water into wine. The master of ceremonies is surprised by the high quality of the wine, not realizing it was Jesus who provided it. This miracle revealed Jesus' divine glory and his disciples put their faith in him.
The document references John 1:16 which discusses how Jesus Christ, who preceded Moses, provided grace upon grace through his fullness. It notes how Jesus provides endless giving grace according to this verse. It also briefly mentions how the early church practiced generosity, how Methodists sing about generosity, and how emperors railed against generosity.
This document lists several items that will be part of a family carol service for 2019, including astronomical bodies like the universe, moon, sun and Proxima Centauri as well as religious symbols like the cross and empty tomb and a children's character Postman Pat.
The document discusses lessons that can be learned from Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the Magi in the Christmas story. It says that Mary teaches that God values the young and women, and can handle questions. Joseph teaches that God values ordinary people and knows faith is difficult. The shepherds teach not to let theology blind us to God's surprises and it takes faith to recognize the king. The Magi teach that the Kingdom is for everyone everywhere and God is greater than expected. The Kingdom of Heaven is described as surprising, nonsensical, and where normal expectations are turned upside down.
Jesus teaches that his return will be like an unexpected event that everyone should be prepared for at all times through faithful service, witnessing to others, and living holy lives. Though the timing is unknown, Christians must persevere and be ready for Christ's glorious and visible return while continuing their witness and service to others.
Nigel White joined us to finish our series "Paul: The Road to Rome" as he arrives at his destination. He spoke from Acts 28:11-31, "Good News in the heart of the Empire"
The document discusses maintaining faith in God's control during difficult times by using wisdom, taking practical steps to care for oneself, focusing on positives, and not being surprised by worsening situations, as one can find peace through keeping faith that Christ is present even in storms.
We took a break from our series on Abraham to celebrate Ability Sunday (a week early!) - it's all about inclusion, especially for those in our community with disabilities. Doug Preston spoke from Psalm 139
God made a covenant with Abram, promising that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand. Although Abram had no children at the time, he believed God's promise. God credited Abram's faith as righteousness, expressing his grace rather than Abram's worthiness. The covenant established Abram's right standing with God through faith, foreshadowing the new covenant established by Jesus's blood which invites people to enter into relationship with God by trusting in his promises.
Roberto Troiolo from the Gideons joined us to share about their work and from Acts 19:23-41, "How to cause a riot", continuing our series on "Paul: a man with a mission".
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
PHASE-IV
The very deep experience of silence helps to expand from the 3 - dimensional awareness of the body to all pervasive awareness. The bed of silence becomes deeper and more expansive - an ocean of silence with waves on it merge into complete silence called Ajapa state of the mind. This silence is the source of Creativity, Power, Knowledge and Bliss.
PHASE V
From this deep ocean of silence in the heart region, let one OM emerge as an audible sound which diffuses into the entire body and the space all around. Enjoy the beautiful vibrations.
Blink the eyes slowly, gently open the eyes and come out of meditation.
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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Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
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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
The Power of Actions Slideshow by: Kal-elKal-el Shows
This message, “The Power of Actions”, emphasizes just how powerful moving actions are and gives us strong actions of advice as to how we use to do with actions.
ACTIONS is EVERYTHING! They bless or they curse, lift up or known down,
embrace it or unbrace it!
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
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.
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.
The Book of Revelation, filled with symbolic and apocalyptic imagery, presents one of its most striking visions in Revelation 9:3-12—the locust army. Understanding the significance of this locust army provides insight into the broader themes of divine judgment, protection, and the ultimate triumph of God’s will as depicted in Revelation.
"Lift off" by Pastor Mark Behr at North Athens Baptist ChurchJurgenFinch
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Morning Service at North Athens Baptist Church Athens, Michigan
“Lift Off” by Pastor Mark Behr
Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11.
We are a small country Church in Athens Michigan who loves to reach out to others with the love of God. We worship an Awesome God who loves the whole world and wants everyone to see and understand what He has done for us. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We hope you are encouraging by our Sunday Morning sermon videos. If you are ever in the area, please feel free to attend our Sunday Morning Services at North Athens Baptist Church 2020 M Drive South, Athens, Michigan. If you have any question and would like to talk to Pastor Mark, or have prayer request please call the church at (269) 729-553
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
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In his search towards reality or the unchanging fundamental unit of this universe, a scientist started with the external gross world of solid matter which is simple and easy to see, divide, and do experiments with.
This search led him through steps of understanding of this entire world of matter starting from elements, molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons;
He further understood that it is all packets of energy.
The atoms conglomerate together to form various chemicals; our body is therefore a permutation and combination of various chemicals. (Packets of energy in various configurations) When they join together they form molecules, cells, tissues organs, etc.
These follow certain well defined laws of nature and are controlled by nervous (electrical) and chemical (hormones) mechanisms to bring about movement and action in each and every cell.
Thus annamaya kosha is the physical frame which the grossest of the five Koshas.
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Canley 05.14 do all religious leaders say the same things
1. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
Hinduism - ?????? 2000BC
Jewish Faith – Moses 1200 BC
Budhism – Budha - 500BC
Christianity – Jesus – 0 AD
Islam – Mohammed – 700 AD
Sikhism – Guru Nanak -1500AD
John14:1-14
2. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
Why we need to know?
There are many faiths around us –
• Confusion – all as good as each other
‘Faith is what matters’??
• Syncretism – allow others ‘to dilute’
our Christianity
• Witness – why should we and how
can we?
John14:1-14
3. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
ANSWER – Yes and NO
All these religions have many traditions
and spokes people
Rituals, disciplines – NO (Religion)
The Golden rule YES (Morality)
The Ultimate reality – NO (GOD)
The most important thing for us? - NO
John14:1-14
4. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
Who is Jesus?
A deity (Hinduism)
A Rabbi/blasphemer (Jewish)
A prophet (Islam)
A wise man/Guru (Sikhism),
What does Jesus have to say?
John14:1-14
5. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
• Jesus claimed he was the Son of God
and that God was his Father (not only
enlightened, or the source of
revelation)
• Jesus claimed that he was the way
(not that he would show us the way)
John14:1-14
6. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
• Jesus claimed that the way involved
him dying and we need to trust him
NOT earn our salvation) (verses 1, 2,
10 -12)
• Jesus claimed he was the only way
(verse 6)
• Jesus claimed he was the complete
revelation of God (verse 9)
John14:1-14
7. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
Peter said,
‘Lord, to whom can we go? You
have the words of eternal life.
We have come to believe and
know that you are the Holy One
of God.’ (John6: 68 – 69)
John14:1-14
8. Do all religious leaders say the
same things?
Lord Jesus Christ, who art the Way, the
Truth and the Life, we pray thee suffer us
not to stray from thee, who art the Way,
nor to distrust thee, who art the Truth,
nor to rest in any other thing than thee
who are the Life. Teach us, by thy Holy
Spirit, what to believe, what to do and
wherein to take our rest. (Erasmus)
John14:1-14