Dr. Potana’s work on street children is well-researched, compassionate, and groundbreaking. He carefully ties in the problem of street children around the world, the compassionate acts already done by Christians, and urges them not to forget those already born who cannot ask for help.
Dr. Potana’s work on street children is well-researched, compassionate, and groundbreaking. He carefully ties in the problem of street children around the world, the compassionate acts already done by Christians, and urges them not to forget those already born who cannot ask for help.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
John the Baptist preached repentance in the wilderness, dressing differently and eating locusts and honey. He baptized people in the Jordan River who confessed their sins. John rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees, telling them to bring forth fruits of repentance. He said Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Many people from Jerusalem and surrounding areas went to hear John and were baptized by him.
The document discusses the importance of forgiveness according to several Bible passages. It references verses that say forgiveness from God is conditional on humans forgiving others, and that people should forgive each other as Christ forgave humanity for their sins. The verses convey that followers of Christ should forgive without limit, as he forgave infinitely by suffering and dying to redeem mankind.
Matthew 2:13 – 23 describes Joseph receiving divine guidance to protect his family.
- Joseph had to leave home and escape to Egypt with his family to protect the child Jesus from Herod.
- God continued to guide Joseph through dreams, telling him when it was safe to return from Egypt and where to settle with his family in Nazareth.
The Magi were originally a priestly caste in ancient Persia that gained influence through dream interpretation and sacrifices for kings. Over time, they became associated with sorcery and astrology. When the Biblical Magi saw Jesus' star in the east, they came to worship him, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, fulfilling prophecy of Gentiles honoring the Messiah. Their story expanded in later apocryphal texts.
The document describes the birth of Jesus Christ. It explains that Mary was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit before she lived with her husband Joseph. An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him not to divorce Mary, as the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit. The angel said the child would be named Jesus and save people from their sins, fulfilling a prophecy. Joseph then took Mary as his wife, though they did not consummate the marriage until after Jesus was born.
The document discusses the importance of patience and endurance. It provides several biblical passages exhorting believers to be patient as they await the return of the Lord, to not complain against one another, and to remain faithful even through suffering, as those who have faith and patience will inherit what was promised. Examples are given of farmers patiently waiting for their crops and of Job's enduring patience in the face of hardship.
The document discusses the nature of truth according to 5 principles:
1. Truth is conditional - it depends on obedience to God's commands.
2. Truth is complete - one must faithfully abide in God's word.
3. Truth is practical - obeying the truth makes one a disciple of Christ.
4. Truth is knowable - one can learn the truth by being teachable and open-hearted.
5. Truth is powerful - it has the power to convert, save, and bring freedom from sin.
The document provides Matthew's genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph. It traces Jesus' lineage through both righteous and sinful figures, including four women of questionable backgrounds - Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. By including these individuals, the genealogy demonstrates God's grace in working through imperfect people, as well as the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan of salvation through Jesus, who would be king over both Jews and non-Jews. It aims to show that no one is excluded from God's kingdom due to their origins or past sins.
Luke provides a concise summary of key events from Jesus' infancy according to his gospel:
1) John the Baptist's and Jesus' births were foretold, with Jesus' divine origin emphasized;
2) Jesus was born in Bethlehem and his birth was announced to shepherds;
3) Jesus was presented at the Temple where he was recognized by Simeon and Anna.
The Gospel of John differs significantly from the Synoptic Gospels in its contents and theological emphases. It discusses Jesus' frequent travels between Galilee and Jerusalem and includes unique events not found in the other Gospels. Traditionally, the author is considered to be the apostle John, who wrote the Gospel from Ephesus around AD 90 with the purpose of demonstrating that Jesus is the Christ and Son of God so that people may believe and have eternal life. The major emphases in John are on believing, love, dualistic contrasts, and misunderstandings as well as presenting Jesus' divine identity and high Christology.
The document provides background information on the book of Daniel. It summarizes that chapters 1-6 contain Daniel's narrative and autobiography, while chapters 7-12 deal primarily with future prophecy. It then discusses Babylon's history and establishment, the events surrounding Nebuchadnezzar's defeat of Jerusalem and captivity of Daniel and other Jewish youth, and Daniel's faithfulness in the Babylonian court despite pressure to compromise his beliefs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
John the Baptist preached repentance in the wilderness, dressing differently and eating locusts and honey. He baptized people in the Jordan River who confessed their sins. John rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees, telling them to bring forth fruits of repentance. He said Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Many people from Jerusalem and surrounding areas went to hear John and were baptized by him.
The document discusses the importance of forgiveness according to several Bible passages. It references verses that say forgiveness from God is conditional on humans forgiving others, and that people should forgive each other as Christ forgave humanity for their sins. The verses convey that followers of Christ should forgive without limit, as he forgave infinitely by suffering and dying to redeem mankind.
Matthew 2:13 – 23 describes Joseph receiving divine guidance to protect his family.
- Joseph had to leave home and escape to Egypt with his family to protect the child Jesus from Herod.
- God continued to guide Joseph through dreams, telling him when it was safe to return from Egypt and where to settle with his family in Nazareth.
The Magi were originally a priestly caste in ancient Persia that gained influence through dream interpretation and sacrifices for kings. Over time, they became associated with sorcery and astrology. When the Biblical Magi saw Jesus' star in the east, they came to worship him, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, fulfilling prophecy of Gentiles honoring the Messiah. Their story expanded in later apocryphal texts.
The document describes the birth of Jesus Christ. It explains that Mary was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit before she lived with her husband Joseph. An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him not to divorce Mary, as the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit. The angel said the child would be named Jesus and save people from their sins, fulfilling a prophecy. Joseph then took Mary as his wife, though they did not consummate the marriage until after Jesus was born.
The document discusses the importance of patience and endurance. It provides several biblical passages exhorting believers to be patient as they await the return of the Lord, to not complain against one another, and to remain faithful even through suffering, as those who have faith and patience will inherit what was promised. Examples are given of farmers patiently waiting for their crops and of Job's enduring patience in the face of hardship.
The document discusses the nature of truth according to 5 principles:
1. Truth is conditional - it depends on obedience to God's commands.
2. Truth is complete - one must faithfully abide in God's word.
3. Truth is practical - obeying the truth makes one a disciple of Christ.
4. Truth is knowable - one can learn the truth by being teachable and open-hearted.
5. Truth is powerful - it has the power to convert, save, and bring freedom from sin.
The document provides Matthew's genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph. It traces Jesus' lineage through both righteous and sinful figures, including four women of questionable backgrounds - Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. By including these individuals, the genealogy demonstrates God's grace in working through imperfect people, as well as the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan of salvation through Jesus, who would be king over both Jews and non-Jews. It aims to show that no one is excluded from God's kingdom due to their origins or past sins.
Luke provides a concise summary of key events from Jesus' infancy according to his gospel:
1) John the Baptist's and Jesus' births were foretold, with Jesus' divine origin emphasized;
2) Jesus was born in Bethlehem and his birth was announced to shepherds;
3) Jesus was presented at the Temple where he was recognized by Simeon and Anna.
The Gospel of John differs significantly from the Synoptic Gospels in its contents and theological emphases. It discusses Jesus' frequent travels between Galilee and Jerusalem and includes unique events not found in the other Gospels. Traditionally, the author is considered to be the apostle John, who wrote the Gospel from Ephesus around AD 90 with the purpose of demonstrating that Jesus is the Christ and Son of God so that people may believe and have eternal life. The major emphases in John are on believing, love, dualistic contrasts, and misunderstandings as well as presenting Jesus' divine identity and high Christology.
The document provides background information on the book of Daniel. It summarizes that chapters 1-6 contain Daniel's narrative and autobiography, while chapters 7-12 deal primarily with future prophecy. It then discusses Babylon's history and establishment, the events surrounding Nebuchadnezzar's defeat of Jerusalem and captivity of Daniel and other Jewish youth, and Daniel's faithfulness in the Babylonian court despite pressure to compromise his beliefs.
9. • రోమన్ స్హనం, అయతే, మీరు మీ స్ాంత దేవుళ్ళను ఆరాధించవచుి, కానీ
మీరు స్తజర్ను ఆరాధించడంతో స్హా రోమన్ దేవుళ్ళను క్ూడా గురతతంచాల.
• బహు బహుదేవత మతాలక్ు ఇది ఇబంది కాదు కానీ వొకే దేవున్ ప్ూజంచే
క్రైస్తవులక్ు క్ష్టతరం అయయంది
10. • కాబటిట స్మస్య ఏమిటంటే, క్రైస్తవులక్ు వారత స్ాంత దేవుడే కాదు, వారు
రోమన్ దేవతలను గురతతంచలేదు లేదా ఆరాధించలేదు అనేదే.
• ఇది రోమన్ అధికారాన్న అణగదొకికనటల
ో గా ప్రతగణంచబడంది. ప్రజలు రోమన్
దేవతలను ఆరాధించక్పో వడం క్ూడా ప్రమాదక్రమైనదిగా భావించబడంది.
• రోమన్ స్మాజం క్రైస్తవులపెై కోప్ంగా ఉండటం పా
ర రంభంచడంతో, క్రైస్తవులు
రహస్యంగా స్మాధి, మురుగు కాలువలు, గుహలు మొదలైన వాటిలో
క్లుస్ుకోవడం పా
ర రంభంచారు
ఇది క్రైస్తవుల మీద అపో హలను మాతరమే పెంచంది: వారు దురామరగప్ు చరయలలో
న్మగనమై ఉనానరన్ ప్ుకారు
ో వాయపంచాయ: లైంగతక్ అధోక్రణం, నరమాంస్
భక్షక్ులు అన్.
11. • కాబటిట రోమను
ో స్హజంగానే ఈ వింత వయక్ు
త లపెై అనుమానం క్లగత ఉనానరు.
• AD 64లో రోమ్లో జరతగతన మహా అగతనప్రమాదం తరాాత మొదటి పెదద హంస్
జరతగతంది.
• నీరో చక్రవరతత క్రైస్తవులపెై న్ందలు వేసా
త డు
నీరో కొంతమంది క్రైస్తవులను చుటల
ట ముటిట ఉరతతీయడాన్కి ముందుక్ు
వచాిడు.
12.
13. • రోమన్ సామ్ర
ా జ్యం క్షీ ణింండంం
ప్ర
ా రంభంచినప్పుడు, రోమన్ల
ు తమ
కష్ట
ా లకు క్ర ైస్
త వులన్ల నందించండంంో
హంస్ పెరుగుతందించ.
• కందరు శిలువ వేయబడ్డ
ా రు,
మరికందరు స్జీవ దహనం
చేయబడ్డ
ా రు, ఇంకా ఎకుువ మందించ
అరేనాలో డంపబడ్డ
ా రు.
• క్ర ైస్
త వులు సాధారణంగా అరేనా
మరియు గా
ు డియేటోరియ్
క్షీ ంన్ల నరాకరిసా
త రు… రకత క్షీ ంలో
కట్ట
ా పడేయంం చాలా సులభం.
14. • అరేనాలో ఉంచినప్పుడు, వాట్టన
అంవి జ్ంతవులచే డంపంం ఒక
ప
ా సిద
ధ పద
ధ తి.
• రోమన్ల
ు ఎదుర్కునన స్మస్య
ఏమిటంటే, క్ర ైస్
త వులు
మరణానన మరియు బలిదాననం
చేసే అవకాశానన
సాాగతించారు. వారు మరణంలో
ఆనందాననన పందానరు…
రోమన్ల
ు ఇదించ వింతగా
భావించారు.
• వారిన డంపమన గుంప్పన్ల
కూడ్డ ఎగతాళి చేసేవారు.
సెయంట్ ఇగ్ననషియస్