The Kingdom Of God begins in the heart. We need to be born again to discern its spiritual nature. We need to have a new heart.
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Love is the ruling principle of action. This love is only found in the heart where Jesus reins. Thus the inward person is renewed in the image of God.
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The Lamb of God was a complete and perfect offering. Therefore, types and shadows, offerings and sacrifices, had no virtue after Christ's death on the cross.
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The document discusses Matthew 6:33 and seeks to explain its meaning. It states that Matthew 6:33 instructs believers to primarily seek God's kingdom and righteousness, and that if they do so, all basic necessities will be provided. It explores what it means to seek God's kingdom, defining it as consisting only of God's righteousness, which is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that the kingdom of God is spiritual in nature and cannot be observed physically. The overall message is that Christians should make seeking God and His righteousness their top priority and trust that God will then take care of their other needs.
This document discusses Jesus Christ as humanity's only hope for salvation and redemption. It explains that Christ lived a sinless life, made atonement for humanity's sins through his death, and was resurrected by God. It asserts that through faith in Christ, humans can be saved, become children of God, and inherit eternal life. The document emphasizes that salvation is only possible through Christ, as he alone could redeem humanity and make them righteous through his righteousness.
This sermon draws a line in the sand when it comes to baptism and challenges people to cross it. Baptism symbolizes many things about the work of Christ on the cross, and when a believer "goes public" and gets in the water, there's nothing like it!
The Work of Redemption - Part 2 contains questions and answers as slideshow. It aims to help the viewers understand the Redemption through Christ and gain knowledge about Bible truths.
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The Kingdom Of God begins in the heart. We need to be born again to discern its spiritual nature. We need to have a new heart.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
Love is the ruling principle of action. This love is only found in the heart where Jesus reins. Thus the inward person is renewed in the image of God.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
The Lamb of God was a complete and perfect offering. Therefore, types and shadows, offerings and sacrifices, had no virtue after Christ's death on the cross.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
The document discusses Matthew 6:33 and seeks to explain its meaning. It states that Matthew 6:33 instructs believers to primarily seek God's kingdom and righteousness, and that if they do so, all basic necessities will be provided. It explores what it means to seek God's kingdom, defining it as consisting only of God's righteousness, which is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that the kingdom of God is spiritual in nature and cannot be observed physically. The overall message is that Christians should make seeking God and His righteousness their top priority and trust that God will then take care of their other needs.
This document discusses Jesus Christ as humanity's only hope for salvation and redemption. It explains that Christ lived a sinless life, made atonement for humanity's sins through his death, and was resurrected by God. It asserts that through faith in Christ, humans can be saved, become children of God, and inherit eternal life. The document emphasizes that salvation is only possible through Christ, as he alone could redeem humanity and make them righteous through his righteousness.
This sermon draws a line in the sand when it comes to baptism and challenges people to cross it. Baptism symbolizes many things about the work of Christ on the cross, and when a believer "goes public" and gets in the water, there's nothing like it!
The Work of Redemption - Part 2 contains questions and answers as slideshow. It aims to help the viewers understand the Redemption through Christ and gain knowledge about Bible truths.
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Let this mind be in you. Christ is the perfect pattern of a complete humankind. Our lives show to which power we yield allegiance.
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The document discusses the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses and the Israelites. It provides background that the Ten Commandments were spoken directly by God and written by His hand, making them of divine origin. It explains that they were given to provide instruction and governance to humanity. The Ten Commandments have always existed and were based on the principle of love, covering people's duties to both God and others.
The document discusses what it means to truly know God. It provides several examples from the Bible of people who knew God and how it gave them strength, boldness, and contentment even in difficult situations. Knowing God allows believers to gain His righteousness, power, and fellowship with Him. It also separates them from any condemnation and makes them heirs of His promises.
We have it as we fully believe we are God's children. Moreover, we need Jesus abiding in our hearts - His presence by faith. This reward of joy does not wait until our entrance into the city of God.
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This document discusses analyzing tweets through a biblical lens. It provides 6 hypothetical tweets and then lists relevant bible verses to consider for each tweet. The goal is to determine if you agree or disagree with each tweet and why, and whether the bible agrees or disagrees. It encourages guarding your heart, trusting God over people, and knowing things by their fruits. It also discusses losing your life for God, faith through works, seeking God first, loving God and others, the power of words, and using scripture as a weapon against strongholds and disobedience.
January 20, 2019 - Sunday service - Mind of Christ (week 1)Catherine Lirio
This document discusses having the mind of Christ. It provides scripture from Philippians describing how Christ, though equal to God, humbled himself and obeyed God fully. The document encourages developing a Christlike mind by focusing on him, surrendering one's will, and staying spirit-filled. It outlines six characteristics of a Christlike mind: being alive, single-minded, lowly, pure, responsive, and peaceful. The conclusion asserts that in Christ, believers have been given his mind and should think as he thinks.
This document discusses developing the mind of Christ. It says that Christians should have the mind of Christ rather than seeking other types of minds. It discusses becoming like Christ over three weeks, experiencing freedom in Christ, and being free indeed. The document lists virtues of godly wisdom from Philippians and James, including being pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. It says all disciples of Christ are growing in godly wisdom, which has eight characteristics - relating to people, responding to circumstances, and decision making.
The document discusses seeking God's kingdom and righteousness over material possessions. It notes that non-believers chase after possessions but believers should instead focus on their relationship with God and generosity, as God will provide for their needs. Several Bible verses are cited encouraging prioritizing God over money and goods.
The document discusses the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, beginning with verses from the Bible about monotheism and faith in God. It then discusses how the Trinity belief developed over time, with influences from pagan religions. The Trinity holds that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) but is one being. The document examines the origins and evolution of the Trinity doctrine in early Christian thinkers and ecumenical councils, noting debates between views.
What is the meaning of "Everlasting Salvation"?
Salvation means to save from sin and from all of its woeful results, of which the "second death" is the ultimate. It is, therefore, a message of life, instead of death, a message of fullness of joy, instead of unutterable woe. This is in brief the "Great Salvation." The whole scheme is beyond our comprehension, yet we can joyfully and thankfully avail ourselves of all of its benefits.
What is the nature of the salvation which is assured to the Israel of God?
Isaiah 45:17
But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
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The Everlasting Gospel is comprised of questions and their answers as slideshow. It aims to help the viewers understand the Good News about Salvation through Christ and gain knowledge about Bible truths.
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The document discusses how believers are God's temple and chosen instruments. It provides several Bible verses that say: (1) God lives in believers and the Holy Spirit dwells within them. As God's temple, believers must honor God with their bodies. (2) God is worshipped in his temple, and believers should worship God with awe and reverence. (3) God is honored in his temple, so believers must not sadden the Holy Spirit but live in a way that honors God. The document poses three questions for the reader to reflect on how this changes how they live for and honor God.
The Decalogue from a different perspective. How to comprehend the Decalogue from the perspective of the Cross, which is totally different from the pre-Jesus time Israelis.
God is faithful and just. He forgives our sins if we confess them. On this condition we receive mercy. Moreover, His love have not ceased. Therefore, we may commit the keeping of our souls to God as unto faithful Creator and Redeemer.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
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.
This document provides commentary on Romans 1:4 from multiple Bible translations and scholars. It summarizes that:
1) Romans 1:4 declares that Jesus was marked out as the Son of God with power by His resurrection from the dead through the Holy Spirit.
2) Only God has the power to conquer death, and Jesus' resurrection proves beyond doubt His deity as the eternal Son of God.
3) Jesus' resurrection, supported by historical evidence, is the crowning proof that He is the Creator and defeater of death.
This document discusses the role of faith and law in salvation according to the writings of Paul in Romans and Galatians. It summarizes that Abraham and David were saved by faith alone, not works, and that Abraham lived before the law so he could only be saved by faith. It also explains that the law shows us sin but cannot save us or impart life. The purpose of the law is to show us God's will and standards of right and wrong, but it cannot erase sin or be changed, so Christ had to die as a sacrifice to satisfy both God's justice and the requirements of the law for human salvation.
This document discusses the parable of the treasure hidden in a field from Matthew 13:44. It explains that while the parable does not mean we can buy salvation, it represents appreciating God's freely given grace so much that we forsake all else to follow Jesus. The treasure of God's presence is so valuable that it is worth giving up everything to possess it. The document also discusses the two aspects of Christ's death on the cross: substitution, where he died in our place to pay for our sins, and fellowship, where we died with him so we can now live in newness of life by believing we were crucified with him.
Man was created a tripartite. He is composed of spirit, soul and body. How man is composed explains why we had to be restored by a God Trinity.
Where does the spirit, soul and body reside after man's death? Man was made in the image of God, he is created to last for eternity. Reward or Judgment.
This document provides guidance on properly interpreting and understanding Scripture. It emphasizes coming to Scripture with humility and allowing it to shape one's understanding. It also stresses considering the author's intended meaning, the historical and literary context, God's character as revealed in Scripture, and the overarching narrative of redemption that spans from Creation to the New Creation. The document presents redemption as occurring in five acts: Creation, the Fall, the Covenant Community, Jesus, and the New Creation, with believers called to improvise within the harmony of this overall story.
This document provides guidance on properly interpreting and applying Scripture. It emphasizes reading Scripture with humility, allowing it to shape one's understanding of God and God's redemptive plan. It also stresses the importance of discerning both the original meaning and significance for current situations, and applying insights communally rather than just personally. The goal is for Scripture to shape both individuals and the whole community of believers.
Let this mind be in you. Christ is the perfect pattern of a complete humankind. Our lives show to which power we yield allegiance.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
The document discusses the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses and the Israelites. It provides background that the Ten Commandments were spoken directly by God and written by His hand, making them of divine origin. It explains that they were given to provide instruction and governance to humanity. The Ten Commandments have always existed and were based on the principle of love, covering people's duties to both God and others.
The document discusses what it means to truly know God. It provides several examples from the Bible of people who knew God and how it gave them strength, boldness, and contentment even in difficult situations. Knowing God allows believers to gain His righteousness, power, and fellowship with Him. It also separates them from any condemnation and makes them heirs of His promises.
We have it as we fully believe we are God's children. Moreover, we need Jesus abiding in our hearts - His presence by faith. This reward of joy does not wait until our entrance into the city of God.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
This document discusses analyzing tweets through a biblical lens. It provides 6 hypothetical tweets and then lists relevant bible verses to consider for each tweet. The goal is to determine if you agree or disagree with each tweet and why, and whether the bible agrees or disagrees. It encourages guarding your heart, trusting God over people, and knowing things by their fruits. It also discusses losing your life for God, faith through works, seeking God first, loving God and others, the power of words, and using scripture as a weapon against strongholds and disobedience.
January 20, 2019 - Sunday service - Mind of Christ (week 1)Catherine Lirio
This document discusses having the mind of Christ. It provides scripture from Philippians describing how Christ, though equal to God, humbled himself and obeyed God fully. The document encourages developing a Christlike mind by focusing on him, surrendering one's will, and staying spirit-filled. It outlines six characteristics of a Christlike mind: being alive, single-minded, lowly, pure, responsive, and peaceful. The conclusion asserts that in Christ, believers have been given his mind and should think as he thinks.
This document discusses developing the mind of Christ. It says that Christians should have the mind of Christ rather than seeking other types of minds. It discusses becoming like Christ over three weeks, experiencing freedom in Christ, and being free indeed. The document lists virtues of godly wisdom from Philippians and James, including being pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. It says all disciples of Christ are growing in godly wisdom, which has eight characteristics - relating to people, responding to circumstances, and decision making.
The document discusses seeking God's kingdom and righteousness over material possessions. It notes that non-believers chase after possessions but believers should instead focus on their relationship with God and generosity, as God will provide for their needs. Several Bible verses are cited encouraging prioritizing God over money and goods.
The document discusses the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, beginning with verses from the Bible about monotheism and faith in God. It then discusses how the Trinity belief developed over time, with influences from pagan religions. The Trinity holds that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) but is one being. The document examines the origins and evolution of the Trinity doctrine in early Christian thinkers and ecumenical councils, noting debates between views.
What is the meaning of "Everlasting Salvation"?
Salvation means to save from sin and from all of its woeful results, of which the "second death" is the ultimate. It is, therefore, a message of life, instead of death, a message of fullness of joy, instead of unutterable woe. This is in brief the "Great Salvation." The whole scheme is beyond our comprehension, yet we can joyfully and thankfully avail ourselves of all of its benefits.
What is the nature of the salvation which is assured to the Israel of God?
Isaiah 45:17
But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
The Everlasting Gospel is comprised of questions and their answers as slideshow. It aims to help the viewers understand the Good News about Salvation through Christ and gain knowledge about Bible truths.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
The document discusses how believers are God's temple and chosen instruments. It provides several Bible verses that say: (1) God lives in believers and the Holy Spirit dwells within them. As God's temple, believers must honor God with their bodies. (2) God is worshipped in his temple, and believers should worship God with awe and reverence. (3) God is honored in his temple, so believers must not sadden the Holy Spirit but live in a way that honors God. The document poses three questions for the reader to reflect on how this changes how they live for and honor God.
The Decalogue from a different perspective. How to comprehend the Decalogue from the perspective of the Cross, which is totally different from the pre-Jesus time Israelis.
God is faithful and just. He forgives our sins if we confess them. On this condition we receive mercy. Moreover, His love have not ceased. Therefore, we may commit the keeping of our souls to God as unto faithful Creator and Redeemer.
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
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.
This document provides commentary on Romans 1:4 from multiple Bible translations and scholars. It summarizes that:
1) Romans 1:4 declares that Jesus was marked out as the Son of God with power by His resurrection from the dead through the Holy Spirit.
2) Only God has the power to conquer death, and Jesus' resurrection proves beyond doubt His deity as the eternal Son of God.
3) Jesus' resurrection, supported by historical evidence, is the crowning proof that He is the Creator and defeater of death.
This document discusses the role of faith and law in salvation according to the writings of Paul in Romans and Galatians. It summarizes that Abraham and David were saved by faith alone, not works, and that Abraham lived before the law so he could only be saved by faith. It also explains that the law shows us sin but cannot save us or impart life. The purpose of the law is to show us God's will and standards of right and wrong, but it cannot erase sin or be changed, so Christ had to die as a sacrifice to satisfy both God's justice and the requirements of the law for human salvation.
This document discusses the parable of the treasure hidden in a field from Matthew 13:44. It explains that while the parable does not mean we can buy salvation, it represents appreciating God's freely given grace so much that we forsake all else to follow Jesus. The treasure of God's presence is so valuable that it is worth giving up everything to possess it. The document also discusses the two aspects of Christ's death on the cross: substitution, where he died in our place to pay for our sins, and fellowship, where we died with him so we can now live in newness of life by believing we were crucified with him.
Man was created a tripartite. He is composed of spirit, soul and body. How man is composed explains why we had to be restored by a God Trinity.
Where does the spirit, soul and body reside after man's death? Man was made in the image of God, he is created to last for eternity. Reward or Judgment.
This document provides guidance on properly interpreting and understanding Scripture. It emphasizes coming to Scripture with humility and allowing it to shape one's understanding. It also stresses considering the author's intended meaning, the historical and literary context, God's character as revealed in Scripture, and the overarching narrative of redemption that spans from Creation to the New Creation. The document presents redemption as occurring in five acts: Creation, the Fall, the Covenant Community, Jesus, and the New Creation, with believers called to improvise within the harmony of this overall story.
This document provides guidance on properly interpreting and applying Scripture. It emphasizes reading Scripture with humility, allowing it to shape one's understanding of God and God's redemptive plan. It also stresses the importance of discerning both the original meaning and significance for current situations, and applying insights communally rather than just personally. The goal is for Scripture to shape both individuals and the whole community of believers.
The document discusses key principles of Christianity including unity through Christ, commitment to scripture, worship as a transforming act, passion for evangelism, strength of the local church, and passion for Christian education. Several bible verses are provided to support each principle. The overall message is bringing Christians together under a common set of biblical beliefs and values.
The document discusses how to approach reading and understanding the Bible. It recommends coming with a humble and listening heart, allowing Scripture to shape you, and looking for who God is before what the texts say. The overarching message is that the Bible is deep enough for all people to engage with and find meaning, and is a story that can help readers find their purpose and place in the larger narrative.
The Restoration Movement was founded in the early 1800s by Thomas Campbell, Alexander Campbell, and Barton W. Stone who aimed to achieve unity among Christians. They believed Scripture alone should be used as the basis for the church without interpretations from creeds. Campbell thought Scripture had been interpreted for too long through speculative systems and creeds. He believed the Bible's true meaning could be directly perceived without colored glasses. They advocated using common sense and empirical methods to examine the Bible factually and arrive at objective results. The goal was to find how the early church worshipped by copying its practices from the New Testament, including its order of assemblies, devotion, and using the Bible as a collection of facts to illuminate those who read it with
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This document provides guidance on properly interpreting and applying biblical texts. It emphasizes beginning with a humble spirit and seeking to understand the author's original intended meaning within its historical and literary context before making modern applications. Key steps include considering the character of God revealed in Scripture, understanding the overarching narrative of redemption, and searching for meaning through exegesis before determining personal significance.
1) The document provides guidance on reading and interpreting Scripture with humility, allowing it to shape us, and looking for the central person (God) rather than just facts or rules.
2) It emphasizes understanding the original historical and literary context of passages, including considering the meaning for the original audience and how the author was communicating and telling the story.
3) Interpretation must come before application, and understanding the genre and literary tools used is important for properly interpreting the intended message.
The document summarizes key events and movements that impacted the church up until the Enlightenment period: 1) The Anabaptists rejected infant baptism. 2) The Puritans sought to purify the Church of unbiblical traditions under Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. 3) Presbyterians debated how men should exercise authority in the Church according to Scripture. 4) The Enlightenment advanced fields of study and emphasized the individual over community, challenging the Church's authority by promoting reason and physical explanations over spiritual ones.
This document discusses the Commands, Examples, Necessary Inference (CEI) approach used by the Restoration Movement to interpret the Bible and determine acceptable practices. It notes that this approach was used to conclude that anything mentioned or inferred in the New Testament as happening in the early church must be applied universally. However, over time this led to the view that "the way we do things" is "the way things must be done." The document argues this approach became too ingrown and lacked dialogue with other methods of interpretation. It aims to bring more maturity to the Restoration Movement's interpretation by recognizing the limitations of only using the CEI method.
This document appears to be a series of slides from a class discussing the importance of interpreting scripture and honoring God's word. It touches on several key points:
1) The need to honor God and his word when interpreting scripture.
2) The importance of maintaining unity within the local church community.
3) Providing historical context around the Restoration Movement's interpretative methods.
4) Identifying the prevailing interpretation methods typically used within Churches of Christ.
5) Offering tools to aid in properly interpreting scripture going forward.
The document aims to educate the class on scriptural interpretation and its role in the church.
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Tsunamis are a series of large waves caused by the displacement of water, generally in oceans or large lakes, which can be triggered by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, meteorite impacts or other disturbances above or below water. Tsunami waves have an extremely long wavelength compared to normal sea waves and may initially resemble a rapidly rising tide. Wave heights can reach tens of meters and tsunamis can affect entire ocean basins, with the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killing over 230,000 people across 14 countries. The term tsunami comes from Japanese, meaning 'harbour wave' and they are sometimes incorrectly called tidal waves.
This document provides guidance on properly interpreting and understanding Scripture through three "dials":
1. Coming with humility and allowing Scripture to shape us rather than our own preconceptions.
2. Understanding the historical and literary context of the time as well as the author's intended meaning.
3. Studying theology, particularly the character of God as described in the Bible - including attributes such as love, wrath, mercy, etc. - and ensuring our understanding aligns with the God portrayed in Scripture.
1. The document discusses the vision of unity among Christians as described in scripture passages like Ephesians 4:4-6 and John 17:22-23.
2. It also discusses commitments that Christians should have to scripture, worship, evangelism, local churches, and Christian education as described in passages like 2 Timothy 3:16, Acts 2:38-41, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 10:25, and Romans 12:1.
3. However, it notes that there are realities of division in practices and beliefs that have arisen, as well as inconsistencies, isolationism, lack of practicality, and a focus on biblical knowledge over relationships with Christ.
The Nicene Creed: What Christians Believe and Why it Matters: Class #1typeknerd
This document provides a history of the Nicene Creed recited in Christian churches. It discusses the origins of creeds in the Shema from Judaism and statements of faith in the New Testament. Early church fathers like Ignatius of Antioch and Justin Martyr expressed beliefs that aligned with what would become the Nicene Creed. The Apostles' Creed emerged around 215 CE and the Nicene Creed was formulated at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE in response to theological disputes. It was revised by the Council of Constantinople in 381 CE to form the version still used today. The document then outlines upcoming discussions on different parts of the Creed.
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Three Early Christian Creeds (from https://www.ccel.org/creeds/creeds.txt)
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord:
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary:
Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell;
The third day he rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead, I believe in the Holy Ghost,
I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body,
And the life everlasting. Amen.
The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed (A.D. 381)
I believe in One God,
The Father Almighty,
Maker of Heaven and Earth,
And of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
The Son of God,
The Only-Begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages;
Light of Light;
True God of True God;
Begotten, not made;
Of one essence with the Father,
By Whom all things were made;
Who for us men and for our salvation
Came down from Heaven,
And was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary,
And became man.
And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate,
And suffered, and was buried.
And the third day He arose again,
According to the Scriptures,
And ascended into Heaven,
And sits at the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead;
Whose Kingdom shall have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life,
Who proceeds from the Father;
Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified;
Who spoke by the prophets.
And in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
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I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins.
I look for the resurrection of the dead,
And the life of the world to come.
The “Athanasian” Creed
Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic faith;
Which faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly.
And the catholic faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity;
Neither confounding the persons nor dividing the substance.
For there is one person of the Father, another of the Son, and another of the Holy Spirit.
But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit is all one, the glory equal, the majesty
coeternal.
Such as the Father is, such is the Son, and such is the Holy Spirit.
The Father uncreated, the Son uncreated, and the Holy Spirit uncreated.
The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible, and the Holy Spirit incomprehensible.
The Father eternal, the Son eternal, and the Holy Spirit eternal. ...
The document discusses the need to study the books of Daniel and Revelation more closely as we near the end of time. It emphasizes keeping attention focused on God and His law rather than human beings. It notes how God worked throughout history to humble human pride. The second part discusses various biblical passages about election, calling, and salvation through accepting Christ's righteousness. It stresses that true election is dependent upon continual faith and obedience to God's word. Overall the document examines theological concepts around judgment, salvation, and preparing for Christ's return.
The document discusses the Gospel of Christ according to Galatians 4, noting that God sent his Son Jesus to redeem those under the law. It provides context on Judaism as the religion of those who follow the Law of Moses, while Christianity began with Jesus and a new law for all nations. Paul's gospel did not include Old Testament regulations, relying solely on Christ's teachings.
Does This Truth Paralyze Or Energize? - Prophecy In The News Magazine - Mar...miscott57
This document summarizes a speech given by Rev. Herbert Mackenzie at a Bible conference in 1918 about how the doctrine of Christ's return should energize believers to spread the gospel. It discusses how missionary efforts in the late 18th/early 19th century were inspired by difficult times, and how Carey, Morrison, and Moffatt were called to spread Christianity globally. The speech examines passages showing Christ's return should motivate believers to preach the word, look diligently for Him, and hasten His return by evangelizing all nations.
This document provides a summary of the lesson for November 4, 2017 on the topics of law and faith based on passages from Romans and Galatians. It discusses how faith confirms rather than negates the law, and how figures like Abraham and David were saved by faith before the law was given. It explains that the law shows us sin but cannot save us or impart life, and that salvation has always come through faith alone rather than works. The purpose of the law is to reveal sin and God's will, not to be a path to salvation or something that can be ignored or removed.
Glory of the Lord in the Sanctuary Episode 4 The Throne of God.pptxJackieSparrow3
Those who seek to remove the old landmarks are not holding fast; they are not remembering how they have received and heard. Those who try to bring in theories that would remove the pillars of our faith concerning the sanctuary or concerning the personality of God or of Christ are working as blind men. They are seeking to bring in uncertainties and to set the people of God adrift without an anchor. - YRP 235.4
This document provides a summary of the contents of the second volume of John Bunyan's works. It lists various treatises and discourses written by Bunyan, including "The Saints' Knowledge of Christ's Love" on Ephesians 3:18-19, "Of Antichrist and His Ruin," "The Resurrection of the Dead, and Eternal Judgment," "Some Gospel Truths Opened According to the Scriptures," and "A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and the Publican." For each work, it provides a brief overview of the topics and chapters contained within. The document also includes bibliographic information about the volume's editor and publisher.
The Apostles' Creed is a concise summary of core Christian beliefs that was used in the early Church to:
1) Define the essential tenets of the Christian faith in a memorable format.
2) Defend against heresies by clearly articulating beliefs such as the deity of Christ.
3) Disciple new believers by providing a statement of faith that could be easily taught and remembered.
The creed covers key doctrines from the Trinity and the person and work of Christ to the Church, resurrection of the body, and eternal life. It remains one of the most widely used creeds among Christian denominations.
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Those only who through faith in Christ obey all of God's commandments will reach the condition of sinlessness in which Adam lived before his transgression. They testify to their love of Christ by obeying all His precepts, including the one relating to the observance of the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, the day that He blessed and sanctified, "because that in it He had rested from all His work 8MR 99.2
The document discusses the concept of reincarnation from a religious perspective. It argues that reincarnation is necessary for God to be perfect and just, as it allows people to repay karma from past lives through suffering. It also claims that Jesus was the reincarnation of Adam, and that his crucifixion repaid the debt of original sin. Finally, it asserts that the author is the reincarnation of Jesus, returned to guide humanity and judge them before the end times.
The Nicene Creed was first promulgated at the Council of Nicea in 325 in a brief form and later expanded. It was used to defend the true natures of Jesus as both fully God and fully man against heresies. The creed asserts Jesus is the only Son of God, born before all ages, and that he descended from heaven, became incarnate through the Holy Spirit and Mary, was crucified under Pontius Pilate and rose on the third day.
Time, tradition and truth concerning the end of the worldZafnat Panea
This document discusses the feasts outlined in the book of Leviticus and how they point to future events related to the end of the world. It argues that the first four feasts, including Passover and Pentecost, were fulfilled by events in Jesus' life. The next two feasts involving the blowing of trumpets and the Day of Atonement point to the close of probation and Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. Acceptance of the first six feasts suggests the final two involving tabernacles and ingathering will occur after probation closes, before Christ's second coming. The document aims to show the importance of understanding Moses' writings as prophetic types fulfilled in the end times.
The three angel's messages call humanity to:
1. Fear God by having deep respect for Him as the Creator and in obedience to His commandments.
2. Give glory to God for His coming judgment and salvation for those who worship Him alone.
3. Proclaim this message of warning to all nations as a witness before the end comes.
The document discusses how God sent his Son, Jesus Christ, at the fulness of time according to prophecy, when all things written about him in the law, prophets and psalms had been fulfilled. It examines scriptures showing how Jesus came during the Roman empire as foretold, fulfilling the timing of God's plan. The Galatian churches faced false teachers who did not understand that the old Mosaic law covenant had been replaced by the new covenant through Christ.
This is a study of Jesus as the Wonderful Counselor. Jesus is wonderful in so many ways, and He is infinitely wise and able to be the best of all counselors.
The document provides information about what will happen when Christ returns, the final judgment, heaven, and hell. It discusses that Christ will return visibly in the clouds with a loud command. It describes the final judgment as when all people will stand before God and be judged according to their deeds recorded in books. Heaven is depicted as a renewed creation where God will dwell with his people and there will be no more suffering. Hell involves eternal conscious punishment for the wicked, described as a place of outer darkness and eternal fire.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
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4. again the third day; then having ascended into the heavens, He sat at the right hand of
the Father; sent instead of Himself the Power of the Holy Ghost to lead such as believe;
will come with glory to take the saints to the enjoyment of everlasting life and of the
heavenly promises, and to condemn the wicked to everlasting fire, after the resurrection
of both these classes shall have happened, together with the restoration of their flesh.
This rule, as it will be proved, was taught by Christ, and raises amongst ourselves no
other questions than those which heresies introduce, and which make men heretics.
Now, with regard to this rule of faith --that we may from this point acknowledge what it
is which we defend --it is, you must know, that which prescribes the belief that there is
one only God, and that He is none other than the Creator of the world, who produced all
things out of nothing through His own Word, first of all sent forth; that this Word is
called His Son and under the name of God, was seen “in diverse manners” by the
patriarchs, heard at all times in the prophets, at last brought down by the Spirit and
Power of the Father into the Virgin Mary, was made flesh in her womb, and, being born
of her, went forth as Jesus Christ; thenceforth He preached the new law and the new
promise of the kingdom of heaven, worked miracles; having been crucified, He rose
again the third day; then having ascended into the heavens, He sat at the right hand of
the Father; sent instead of Himself the Power of the Holy Ghost to lead such as believe;
will come with glory to take the saints to the enjoyment of everlasting life and of the
heavenly promises, and to condemn the wicked to everlasting fire, after the resurrection
of both these classes shall have happened, together with the restoration of their flesh.
This rule, as it will be proved, was taught by Christ, and raises amongst ourselves no
other questions than those which heresies introduce, and which make men heretics.
Now, with regard to this rule of faith --that we may from this point acknowledge what it
is which we defend --it is, you must know, that which prescribes the belief that there is
one only God, and that He is none other than the Creator of the world, who produced all
5. The Synod of Hippo (393):
Where the canon is “official”
canon: The 66 books of the Bible
The 66 books of the Bible
The 66 books of the Bible
The 66 books of the Bible