Wrestling with the implications of the Bible's teachings about the Trinity. Part of our Sunday School's study of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church's Statement of Faith..
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
Please read the following
text carefully, critically, and
without any preconceptions!
Jesus said, “Seek the truth,
and the truth will set you free.”
As a seeker of the truth and a
student of life, and after many years of
observation, research and comparative
study, it appears to me that people often
base their beliefs and judgments on weak,
sandy foundations, rather than on the solid
foundation of rock that Jesus
recommended.
Concerning the topic at hand, I have
noticed some major differences between
what is commonly and officially
understood about God in Christianity, and
what the Bible itself states!
In this booklet, I would like to share
with you -out of love and concern- what I
have noticed and learned throughmy
continuous journey of research, analysis,
and study.
The intent of this work is to
honestly and sincerely present the truth
that I found, not to hurt the feelings of
anyone.
Now let us turn to discuss some
issues and questions concerning the nature
of God in Christianity, namely the Trinity
and divinity of Jesus.
source file: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/60614
BOOK CONTENTS--
1. What is the nature of God in Christianity?
2. Is God one or three (Trinity)?
3. Is Jesus equal with God?
4. Is Jesus God or part of God?
5. Is Jesus a son of man or son of God?
6. So, who is Jesus really?
7. What is your opinion?
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
To those who seek the truth sincerely,
honestly, and open-mindedly!
After the creation of Adam, just one
original message has been repeatedly
delivered to mankind throughout the
history of humanity.
Thus, to remind people about it and bring
them back on track, many prophets and
messengers including Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad
were sent by the only true God to convey
this message:The true God is only ONE.
Worship Him ALONE and
keep His commandments.
The True God, The Creator
sent: to convey:
-Adam God is One
- Noah God is One
- Abraham God is One
- Moses God is One
- Jesus God is One
- Muhammad God is One
BOOK CONTENTS--
Pre-reading questions:
1. What is this ‘Just One Message’?
2. What does the Bible say about it?
3. What does the Qur’an say about it?
4. What is your opinion about it?
source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/58117
This is a series of ten lessons on the attributes of God. These lessons are not meant for seminary study, but for the everyday believer who wants to gain a practical understanding of the subject for their own personal growth and reading; for small group bible studies, or for teaching in church.
XXVI Revelation and the 70th Week of DanielLenny Hoy
Daniel's OT Vision of the 70 Weeks provides readers of John's Revelation with a valuable timeline along which to deploy John's NT vision's elements. The events that John chronicles do, in fact, occur within the OT's 70th Week; when we call the period 'The Tribulation' we thereby impress our Church-oriented slant on things.
V. Dispensation: Presentation and ElationLenny Hoy
In Part V, I connect the previously-studied two towers of Genesis and Revelation with a timeline made up of the commonly recognized dispensations, so called. (In the movie, The Road, Viggo Mortenson son walked an essentially dark and dead-end road. Our Holy Highway starts and ends in God's grace and in the light of His boundless mercy. Take a look at the map here!)
Here's the other of Paul's two quintessential Rapture/Resurrection passages. Add your knowledge of this passage to familiarity with I Corinthians 15. Now the student of biblical prophecy can gather clues as to the 'when' and 'how' of these events and take this combination portrait into other prophecy passages with good results. With both passages firmly grasped, students of biblical prophecy can properly integrate our hope of eternal life into the routine of our daily lives.
I attempt to describe the Christian view of the Trinity, review its biblical basis and explore the role which the Trinity serves as a role for Christian living. Meant as a companion to the Christian and Missionary Alliance's Statement of Faith and our Sunday School's study of it.
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
Please read the following
text carefully, critically, and
without any preconceptions!
Jesus said, “Seek the truth,
and the truth will set you free.”
As a seeker of the truth and a
student of life, and after many years of
observation, research and comparative
study, it appears to me that people often
base their beliefs and judgments on weak,
sandy foundations, rather than on the solid
foundation of rock that Jesus
recommended.
Concerning the topic at hand, I have
noticed some major differences between
what is commonly and officially
understood about God in Christianity, and
what the Bible itself states!
In this booklet, I would like to share
with you -out of love and concern- what I
have noticed and learned throughmy
continuous journey of research, analysis,
and study.
The intent of this work is to
honestly and sincerely present the truth
that I found, not to hurt the feelings of
anyone.
Now let us turn to discuss some
issues and questions concerning the nature
of God in Christianity, namely the Trinity
and divinity of Jesus.
source file: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/60614
BOOK CONTENTS--
1. What is the nature of God in Christianity?
2. Is God one or three (Trinity)?
3. Is Jesus equal with God?
4. Is Jesus God or part of God?
5. Is Jesus a son of man or son of God?
6. So, who is Jesus really?
7. What is your opinion?
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
To those who seek the truth sincerely,
honestly, and open-mindedly!
After the creation of Adam, just one
original message has been repeatedly
delivered to mankind throughout the
history of humanity.
Thus, to remind people about it and bring
them back on track, many prophets and
messengers including Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad
were sent by the only true God to convey
this message:The true God is only ONE.
Worship Him ALONE and
keep His commandments.
The True God, The Creator
sent: to convey:
-Adam God is One
- Noah God is One
- Abraham God is One
- Moses God is One
- Jesus God is One
- Muhammad God is One
BOOK CONTENTS--
Pre-reading questions:
1. What is this ‘Just One Message’?
2. What does the Bible say about it?
3. What does the Qur’an say about it?
4. What is your opinion about it?
source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/58117
This is a series of ten lessons on the attributes of God. These lessons are not meant for seminary study, but for the everyday believer who wants to gain a practical understanding of the subject for their own personal growth and reading; for small group bible studies, or for teaching in church.
XXVI Revelation and the 70th Week of DanielLenny Hoy
Daniel's OT Vision of the 70 Weeks provides readers of John's Revelation with a valuable timeline along which to deploy John's NT vision's elements. The events that John chronicles do, in fact, occur within the OT's 70th Week; when we call the period 'The Tribulation' we thereby impress our Church-oriented slant on things.
V. Dispensation: Presentation and ElationLenny Hoy
In Part V, I connect the previously-studied two towers of Genesis and Revelation with a timeline made up of the commonly recognized dispensations, so called. (In the movie, The Road, Viggo Mortenson son walked an essentially dark and dead-end road. Our Holy Highway starts and ends in God's grace and in the light of His boundless mercy. Take a look at the map here!)
Here's the other of Paul's two quintessential Rapture/Resurrection passages. Add your knowledge of this passage to familiarity with I Corinthians 15. Now the student of biblical prophecy can gather clues as to the 'when' and 'how' of these events and take this combination portrait into other prophecy passages with good results. With both passages firmly grasped, students of biblical prophecy can properly integrate our hope of eternal life into the routine of our daily lives.
I attempt to describe the Christian view of the Trinity, review its biblical basis and explore the role which the Trinity serves as a role for Christian living. Meant as a companion to the Christian and Missionary Alliance's Statement of Faith and our Sunday School's study of it.
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Who do you think you are?
Problems of low self esteem
Satans psychological weapon
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Biblical
Our new position in Christ
Implications
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Podcast: http://cardoza.link/PodcastGodsWill
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Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
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Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
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4. The Bible Has Some Hard Sayings
I will have mercy on whom I desire,
harden whom I desire (Ro 9:18)
5. The Bible Has Some Hard Sayings
I will have mercy on whom I desire,
harden whom I desire (Ro 9:18)
God has a predetermined plan(Acts
2:23)
6. The Bible Has Some Hard Sayings
I will have mercy on whom I desire,
harden whom I desire (Ro 9:18)
God has a predetermined plan(Acts
2:23)
Jacob I loved, Esau I hated (Ro 9:13)
7. The Bible Has Some Hard Sayings
I will have mercy on whom I desire,
harden whom I desire (Ro 9:18)
God has a predetermined plan(Acts
2:23)
Jacob I loved, Esau I hated (Ro 9:13)
The Lord hardened pharaoh’s heart (Ex 9:12)
9. The Bible Has Some Hard Sayings
We do the math,
add the ideas
and ask,
naturally enough . . .
+
If none resists His will,
why does He still find fault?
10. We Imagine Our Question
Puts God On The Defensive
Can the clay challenge
Insufficient STRENGTH
the Potter? (Ro 9:20)
My thoughts are
higher than your Insufficient INTELLECT
thoughts! (Isaiah 55:9)
Where were you when
I laid the foundation of Insufficient AUTHORITY
the earth? (Job 38:4)
11. We Imagine Our Question
Puts God On The Defensive
Can the clay challenge
Insufficient STRENGTH
the Potter? (Ro 9:20)
My thoughts are
higher than your Insufficient INTELLECT
thoughts! (Isaiah 55:9)
Where were you when
I laid the foundation of Insufficient AUTHORITY
the earth? (Job 38:4)
12. We Imagine Our Question
Puts God On The Defensive
Can the clay challenge
Insufficient STRENGTH
the Potter? (Ro 9:20)
My thoughts are
higher than your
H
thoughts! (Isaiah 55:9)a h!
Insufficient INTELLECT
Where were you when
I laid the foundation of Insufficient AUTHORITY
the earth? (Job 38:4)
13. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
a. From the Bible (Revelation)
b. From experience (Life)
c. From the creation (Science)
2. Our THINKING brings us to a point in our
search where we confess
a. We have hard questions about God our
minds can’t answer.
b. Unanswered questions shake our
confidence in God.
14. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
15. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
16. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
a. From the Bible (Revelation)
17. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
a. From the Bible (Revelation)
b. From experience (Life)
18. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
a. From the Bible (Revelation)
b. From experience (Life)
c. From the creation (Science)
19. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
a. From the Bible (Revelation)
b. From experience (Life)
c. From the creation (Science)
2. Our THINKING brings us to a point in our
search where we confess
20. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
a. From the Bible (Revelation)
b. From experience (Life)
c. From the creation (Science)
2. Our THINKING brings us to a point in our
search where we confess
a. We have hard questions about God our
minds can’t answer.
21. So, how fully can the mind of man
know the ways of God?
1. By REASON, we gain and analyze a degree of
information about God and His ways
a. From the Bible (Revelation)
b. From experience (Life)
c. From the creation (Science)
2. Our THINKING brings us to a point in our
search where we confess
a. We have hard questions about God our
minds can’t answer.
b. Unanswered questions shake our
confidence in God.
22. Now, our pride
of mind gets
hurt!
We demand
God answer to
us!!
23. G od ain’t
maki n’ sense!
Now, our pride
of mind gets
hurt!
We demand
God answer to
us!!
29. Peter and Jesus act out the
intelligent way to handle
Christianity’s hard questions!
30. Peter and Jesus act out the
intelligent way to handle
Christianity’s hard questions!
6 :5 9-69
Jo hn
31. Jesus: “He who eats My flesh and drinks
My blood has eternal life.” (John 6:53-58)
32. Jesus: “He who eats My flesh and drinks
My blood has eternal life.” (John 6:53-58)
Disciples: “This is a difficult statement.
Who can listen to it?” (John 6:60)
As a result, many of His disciples
withdrew and were not walking w
ith Him
anymore (John 6:66)
33. J esus ain’t
makin ’ sense!
body’d be a fool to
Any
walk w ith Him!
35. Now, Jesus turns to His inner circle, the 12, and asks . . .
“You do not
want to go away
also, do you?”
36.
37. Lord,
to whom shall
we go? You have
words of eternal
life.
38. We
Lord, have believed and
to whom shall have come to know that
we go? You have You are the Holy One
words of eternal of God
life.
39. Does Peter exercise the
BLIND FAITH that atheists
accuse us brain-dead
Christians of being slaves to?
40. Does Peter exercise the
BLIND FAITH that atheists
accuse us brain-dead
Christians of being slaves to?
NO WAY!!!
41. Lord,
to whom shall
we go? You have
words of eternal
life.
42. Lord,
to whom shall
we go? You have
words of eternal
life.
We
have believed and
have come to know that
You are the Holy One
of God
43. Lord,
Inte!ectual analysis of alternatives
to whom shall
we go? You have
words of eternal
life.
We
have believed and
have come to know that
You are the Holy One
of God
44. Lord,
Inte!ectual analysis of alternatives
to whom shall
we go? You have Positive evaluation of past
words of eternal communications
life.
We
have believed and
have come to know that
You are the Holy One
of God
45. Lord,
Inte!ectual analysis of alternatives
to whom shall
we go? You have Positive evaluation of past
words of eternal communications
life.
Declaration of a shared trust
We
have believed and
have come to know that
You are the Holy One
of God
46. Lord,
Inte!ectual analysis of alternatives
to whom shall
we go? You have Positive evaluation of past
words of eternal communications
life.
Declaration of a shared trust
We
have believed and Connection of that trust
have come to know that to prior knowledge
You are the Holy One
of God
47. Lord,
Inte!ectual analysis of alternatives
to whom shall
we go? You have Positive evaluation of past
words of eternal communications
life.
Declaration of a shared trust
We
have believed and Connection of that trust
have come to know that to prior knowledge
You are the Holy One
of God
Acceptance of Jesus as God, a Being
at once familiar yet transcendent
48.
49. My step of faith was based on
thoughtful reflection of what I
already knew about Jesus.
50. Faith is NOT BLIND. Faith
My step of faith was based on
builds on an acquired knowledge
thoughtful reflection of what I
of God, which gives us reasons
already knew about Jesus.
to trust Him.
51.
52. “I’ll
never ask you to
abandon reason for
blind leaps of
faith.”
53. “What
you know about
“I’ll Me lets you trust
never ask you to Me for what you
abandon reason for don’t!”
blind leaps of
faith.”
58. Down-to-Earth Example
Mike doesn’t know
much about me at
this point . . .
But he does know
me!
And what he does
know trumps what he
doesn’t know.
59. Down-to-Earth Example
Mike doesn’t know
much about me at
this point . . .
But he does know
me!
And what he does
know trumps what he
doesn’t know.
So it is with God and
us–
60. At your wit’s end with some hard
saying? Remember what you DO
know about Jesus Christ before you
put your grumpy pants on!
61. For I determined to
know nothing among
you except Jesus
Christ, and Him
crucified. (Paul in I Corinthians 2:2)