1. The document discusses the sinfulness of idolatry according to Biblical teachings. It defines idolatry as worshipping images or objects as representations of God.
2. The second commandment prohibits making and worshipping idols. Idolatry is a form of rebellion that misrepresents God's nature and redirects worship away from Him.
3. God calls people to repent from idolatry of both internal idols in the heart and external religious or social idols. In the final judgment, all idolatry will be destroyed and false worship abolished.
O documento discute o livro bíblico de Êxodo. Apresenta o nome, autoria, fontes, propósitos, data de composição, idioma e destinatários do livro. Resume também o conteúdo do livro em quatro partes: a saída do Egito, a peregrinação no deserto, o recebimento da Lei no Monte Sinai e a construção do Tabernáculo. A mensagem final é que o Deus de Êxodo continua libertando, cuidando, guiando e se relacionando com seu povo.
Lição 7 - O Ministério da Igreja - 18fev2024.pptxCelso Napoleon
EBD | 1° Trimestre De 2024 | CPAD Adultos | Tema: O CORPO DE CRISTO - Origem, Natureza e Missão da Igreja no Mundo | Escola Bíblica Dominical | Lição 7 - O Ministério da Igreja
Slides elaborados por Celso Napoleon
Este documento presenta una introducción al curso de Griego del Nuevo Testamento I. Explica la importancia del estudio del griego para una comprensión adecuada de las Escrituras. Describe los objetivos del curso, los libros de texto requeridos y el autor responsable del contenido. También ofrece recomendaciones sobre el horario y métodos de estudio para completar con éxito el curso de manera independiente.
O documento discute os conceitos e princípios fundamentais da administração eclesiástica. Ele apresenta definições de administração, discute as origens e teorias da administração, e explica como esses conceitos se aplicam especificamente à igreja e ao papel do pastor como administrador da igreja.
Relatório Evangelístico Igreja Pentecostal Assembleia de Deus felipe_higa
Um relatório sobre um trabalho evangelístico de rua e casa a casa realizado pela Igreja Pentecostal Assembleia de Deus em 10 de setembro de 2017 relata que 6 pessoas querem mais visitas para falar sobre Jesus Cristo, 4 pessoas têm interesse em frequentar a escola dominical para crianças e 7 pessoas aceitaram Jesus Cristo como seu salvador.
1) Paul affirms his love for the Colossian church and prays that they would be filled with spiritual wisdom and understanding so as to walk worthily of God.
2) Paul exalts Christ as the creator, sustainer, and head of the church who has reconciled all things through his death and resurrection.
3) Paul establishes his authority and reveals his concern that the Colossians not be led astray by deceptive arguments but continue walking in Christ.
Escatologia estudo 10 o milênio e interpretaçõesJoao Franca
O documento discute diferentes interpretações escatológicas sobre o Milênio mencionado em Apocalipse 20. Apresenta três sistemas principais: Pré-Milenismo, que defende um reino terreno de Cristo de mil anos após seu retorno; Pós-Milenismo, que defende o retorno de Cristo após mil anos de evangelização mundial; e Amilenismo, que vê o milênio como um período simbólico, não literal, com o reino de Cristo já iniciado com seu ministério.
O discipulado e o crescimento da igreja imperatriz aulas 02 e 03Joary Jossué Carlesso
Palestra ministrada pelo Pr. Joary Jossué Carlesso sobre Discipulado e Crescimento da Igreja na Assembleia de Deus em Imperatriz do Maranhão, em 20/05/2016, com Pr. Raul Cavalcante Batista, Presidente da Comissão de Planos e Estratégias de Evangelização e Discipulado da CGADB (Convenção Geral das Assembleias de Deus do Brasil).
O documento discute o livro bíblico de Êxodo. Apresenta o nome, autoria, fontes, propósitos, data de composição, idioma e destinatários do livro. Resume também o conteúdo do livro em quatro partes: a saída do Egito, a peregrinação no deserto, o recebimento da Lei no Monte Sinai e a construção do Tabernáculo. A mensagem final é que o Deus de Êxodo continua libertando, cuidando, guiando e se relacionando com seu povo.
Lição 7 - O Ministério da Igreja - 18fev2024.pptxCelso Napoleon
EBD | 1° Trimestre De 2024 | CPAD Adultos | Tema: O CORPO DE CRISTO - Origem, Natureza e Missão da Igreja no Mundo | Escola Bíblica Dominical | Lição 7 - O Ministério da Igreja
Slides elaborados por Celso Napoleon
Este documento presenta una introducción al curso de Griego del Nuevo Testamento I. Explica la importancia del estudio del griego para una comprensión adecuada de las Escrituras. Describe los objetivos del curso, los libros de texto requeridos y el autor responsable del contenido. También ofrece recomendaciones sobre el horario y métodos de estudio para completar con éxito el curso de manera independiente.
O documento discute os conceitos e princípios fundamentais da administração eclesiástica. Ele apresenta definições de administração, discute as origens e teorias da administração, e explica como esses conceitos se aplicam especificamente à igreja e ao papel do pastor como administrador da igreja.
Relatório Evangelístico Igreja Pentecostal Assembleia de Deus felipe_higa
Um relatório sobre um trabalho evangelístico de rua e casa a casa realizado pela Igreja Pentecostal Assembleia de Deus em 10 de setembro de 2017 relata que 6 pessoas querem mais visitas para falar sobre Jesus Cristo, 4 pessoas têm interesse em frequentar a escola dominical para crianças e 7 pessoas aceitaram Jesus Cristo como seu salvador.
1) Paul affirms his love for the Colossian church and prays that they would be filled with spiritual wisdom and understanding so as to walk worthily of God.
2) Paul exalts Christ as the creator, sustainer, and head of the church who has reconciled all things through his death and resurrection.
3) Paul establishes his authority and reveals his concern that the Colossians not be led astray by deceptive arguments but continue walking in Christ.
Escatologia estudo 10 o milênio e interpretaçõesJoao Franca
O documento discute diferentes interpretações escatológicas sobre o Milênio mencionado em Apocalipse 20. Apresenta três sistemas principais: Pré-Milenismo, que defende um reino terreno de Cristo de mil anos após seu retorno; Pós-Milenismo, que defende o retorno de Cristo após mil anos de evangelização mundial; e Amilenismo, que vê o milênio como um período simbólico, não literal, com o reino de Cristo já iniciado com seu ministério.
O discipulado e o crescimento da igreja imperatriz aulas 02 e 03Joary Jossué Carlesso
Palestra ministrada pelo Pr. Joary Jossué Carlesso sobre Discipulado e Crescimento da Igreja na Assembleia de Deus em Imperatriz do Maranhão, em 20/05/2016, com Pr. Raul Cavalcante Batista, Presidente da Comissão de Planos e Estratégias de Evangelização e Discipulado da CGADB (Convenção Geral das Assembleias de Deus do Brasil).
Systematic Theology 4 - Incommunicable Attribues of God_a.pptJunrivRivera
The document discusses the incommunicable attributes of God according to systematic theology. It defines incommunicable attributes as those that God reserves for himself and does not pass on to humanity, such as being all-powerful, all-knowing, outside of time, and omnipresent. It provides examples of how some attributes like wisdom and eternity have both communicable and incommunicable aspects. The document also addresses objections to the concept of God's incommunicable attributes and explains how God remains infinite and personal despite these attributes.
1) The document discusses philosophical questions about the existence and nature of God. It addresses questions such as where God was before creation and whether God is man-made.
2) It argues that God cannot be bound by time, space, or matter since He created those things. He exists outside of His creation as the uncaused First Cause.
3) It also argues that the complexity of the universe and life points to an intelligent Designer rather than being explained by chance or science alone. Removing God does not answer fundamental questions about our existence and the apparent design in the world.
THE SABBATH SCHOOL - 4th QUARTER 2020 - LESSON 4Adam Hiola
The document discusses different worldviews and their implications. It contrasts the atheistic worldview, which believes the universe exists without purpose, and the theistic worldview presented in the Bible, which is that God created the universe and interacts with His creation. The biblical worldview is based on two core beliefs: that God exists and created the world, and it informs doctrines around redemption, morality, and purpose. The way people interpret the world depends on whether they have an atheistic or biblical theistic worldview.
This document outlines and compares theistic and atheistic worldviews. It discusses that the biblical worldview is based on the existence of God as creator and that He interacts with His creation. The biblical worldview teaches that God created the universe in six days, that humans were created with a purpose to live with God forever, and that God has a plan of redemption for humanity through Jesus. In contrast, an atheistic worldview believes the universe exists without God and that life has no meaning or purpose. The document argues that the biblical doctrines and moral laws only make sense under a theistic worldview where God exists as creator and redeemer.
According to the document, Jesus was tortured and criticized by Jewish authorities for several reasons:
1) Jesus transformed the Jewish faith from physical to spiritual and criticized the excess he saw in the Jewish temple, for which he was caught by Jewish officials.
2) Jesus simplified the complex Jewish law into two principles but did not precisely follow the law and contradicted some contemporary Jewish views.
3) Jewish leaders did not believe Jesus was the Messiah because their conception of the Messiah was of a powerful figure who had not yet appeared, unlike Jesus.
Worship involves ascribing worth to God through bowing down in intimacy and closeness. True worship is paying honor, reverence and homage to God through thought, feelings or acts as described in Revelation 5:13. There are three types of worship: vain worship follows human traditions rather than God's word; ignorant worship knows God but ignores his word; and true worship is "in spirit and in truth" as described in John 4:23-24. True worship requires an intimate relationship with God through spending time with him, coming to him honestly as ourselves, having a godly attitude, fleeing idolatry, and honoring the Sabbath by assembling with other believers.
The document discusses arguments for the existence of God from natural theology and revelation. It provides arguments from motion, causality, degrees of perfection, and finality in the world as proofs for God's existence. It also argues that God can be known through inner human experience of morality, freedom of will, and desire for infinite truth and happiness. Christianity is posited as the one true revealed religion from God, with other religions insufficient due to private interpretation leading to fragmentation.
What is God Like? Brad Jersak introduces his latest book 'A More Christlike God'Paul Milbank
What is God like? 'Believers' and atheists alike often carry and finally reject the toxic images of God in their own hearts. Whether our notions of 'god' are personal projections or inherited traditions, author and theologian Brad Jersak proposes a radical reassessment, arguing for A More Christlike God: a More Beautiful Gospel. If Christ is "the image of the invisible God, the radiance of God's glory and exact representation of God's likeness," what if we conceived of God as completely Christlike—the perfect Incarnation of self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering love? The implications could be surprising and wonderful!
The document contains several Bible passages from Acts, Mark, Luke, and Matthew that discuss Jesus commanding his followers to go into the world and spread the gospel message. It also contains commentary affirming faith in Jesus Christ and what he did on the cross to save humanity.
Charles is speaking from Philippians 1:13 from the Rivers of Joy Baptist Church, Minford Ohio on January 31 2010. This is the outline from the message.
This document discusses the First Commandment which commands worship of God alone and forbids idolatry. It provides explanations of key terms like polytheism, idolatry, divination, superstition and sacrilege. Major polytheistic religions and why their practices are considered sinful are outlined. The document also discusses atheism, agnosticism, images and the Church's teachings around veneration of saints and icons. An examination of conscience related to observance of the First Commandment is provided at the end.
The document contains information about pledging allegiance to the Bible and Christian flag, cranes migrating, facts about flamingos standing on one leg, verses from Romans about renewing one's mind and not conforming to the world, and obtaining the mind of Christ which involves knowing and surrendering to Christ to be free of sin and Satan.
This is a collection of writings that deal with the reality that the Holy Spirit not only gives gifts, but is Himself the greatest among all Gods gifts.
The document discusses the philosophical problem of evil - how can a completely good, all-knowing, and all-powerful God allow evil to exist in the world? It outlines several theistic explanations, including: 1) Evil as non-being, where evil is an absence rather than positive thing; 2) Dualism, where an opposing evil power exists; and 3) Moral theory, where God limits evil by nature but allows free will which can lead to suffering. It highlights the need to understand Augustine of Hippo and Irenaeus' attempts to explain how God's love is compatible with suffering and evil in the world.
This document summarizes Marie Notcheva's presentation on biblical perspectives on addiction and recovery. Some key points include: 1) Addiction is primarily a sin problem, not a disease, and involves worshipping something other than God. 2) Recovery focuses on total transformation by Christ rather than regaining one's old self. 3) Temptations appeal to lusts of the flesh, eyes, and pride, while Jesus overcame temptation by relying on Scripture alone. 4) True change comes through dying to self and abiding in Christ through faith, community, mind renewal, and desire transformation.
SunMyungMoon spoke crystal clear PLAIN TRUTH;
An ILLICIT SEXUAL FALL =
Lucifer <–> Eve => Eve <–> Adam
Spiritual Physical
=> Fallen Mankind - ”Fruits; Spiritual dead Mankind”
multiplying Original Sin + 4 Fallen natures
The document discusses the importance of maintaining a biblical worldview. It notes that according to a survey, only 9% of Americans have a biblical worldview. It then lists questions used in the survey to determine a biblical worldview, such as whether absolute moral truths exist and if salvation is a gift from God. The document encourages asking yourself these questions and seeking the Bible as the primary source of information. It provides biblical verses about living according to a biblical worldview and not conforming to the patterns of the world. It contrasts a biblical worldview with a naturalism worldview.
HKBU, 2019. Introduction to epistemology and logic. Truth vs Reality. Statements Vs Knowledge. A priori. A posterior. Laws of Logic. Categorical argument, Disjunctive argument, Hypothetical argument
Systematic Theology 4 - Incommunicable Attribues of God_a.pptJunrivRivera
The document discusses the incommunicable attributes of God according to systematic theology. It defines incommunicable attributes as those that God reserves for himself and does not pass on to humanity, such as being all-powerful, all-knowing, outside of time, and omnipresent. It provides examples of how some attributes like wisdom and eternity have both communicable and incommunicable aspects. The document also addresses objections to the concept of God's incommunicable attributes and explains how God remains infinite and personal despite these attributes.
1) The document discusses philosophical questions about the existence and nature of God. It addresses questions such as where God was before creation and whether God is man-made.
2) It argues that God cannot be bound by time, space, or matter since He created those things. He exists outside of His creation as the uncaused First Cause.
3) It also argues that the complexity of the universe and life points to an intelligent Designer rather than being explained by chance or science alone. Removing God does not answer fundamental questions about our existence and the apparent design in the world.
THE SABBATH SCHOOL - 4th QUARTER 2020 - LESSON 4Adam Hiola
The document discusses different worldviews and their implications. It contrasts the atheistic worldview, which believes the universe exists without purpose, and the theistic worldview presented in the Bible, which is that God created the universe and interacts with His creation. The biblical worldview is based on two core beliefs: that God exists and created the world, and it informs doctrines around redemption, morality, and purpose. The way people interpret the world depends on whether they have an atheistic or biblical theistic worldview.
This document outlines and compares theistic and atheistic worldviews. It discusses that the biblical worldview is based on the existence of God as creator and that He interacts with His creation. The biblical worldview teaches that God created the universe in six days, that humans were created with a purpose to live with God forever, and that God has a plan of redemption for humanity through Jesus. In contrast, an atheistic worldview believes the universe exists without God and that life has no meaning or purpose. The document argues that the biblical doctrines and moral laws only make sense under a theistic worldview where God exists as creator and redeemer.
According to the document, Jesus was tortured and criticized by Jewish authorities for several reasons:
1) Jesus transformed the Jewish faith from physical to spiritual and criticized the excess he saw in the Jewish temple, for which he was caught by Jewish officials.
2) Jesus simplified the complex Jewish law into two principles but did not precisely follow the law and contradicted some contemporary Jewish views.
3) Jewish leaders did not believe Jesus was the Messiah because their conception of the Messiah was of a powerful figure who had not yet appeared, unlike Jesus.
Worship involves ascribing worth to God through bowing down in intimacy and closeness. True worship is paying honor, reverence and homage to God through thought, feelings or acts as described in Revelation 5:13. There are three types of worship: vain worship follows human traditions rather than God's word; ignorant worship knows God but ignores his word; and true worship is "in spirit and in truth" as described in John 4:23-24. True worship requires an intimate relationship with God through spending time with him, coming to him honestly as ourselves, having a godly attitude, fleeing idolatry, and honoring the Sabbath by assembling with other believers.
The document discusses arguments for the existence of God from natural theology and revelation. It provides arguments from motion, causality, degrees of perfection, and finality in the world as proofs for God's existence. It also argues that God can be known through inner human experience of morality, freedom of will, and desire for infinite truth and happiness. Christianity is posited as the one true revealed religion from God, with other religions insufficient due to private interpretation leading to fragmentation.
What is God Like? Brad Jersak introduces his latest book 'A More Christlike God'Paul Milbank
What is God like? 'Believers' and atheists alike often carry and finally reject the toxic images of God in their own hearts. Whether our notions of 'god' are personal projections or inherited traditions, author and theologian Brad Jersak proposes a radical reassessment, arguing for A More Christlike God: a More Beautiful Gospel. If Christ is "the image of the invisible God, the radiance of God's glory and exact representation of God's likeness," what if we conceived of God as completely Christlike—the perfect Incarnation of self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering love? The implications could be surprising and wonderful!
The document contains several Bible passages from Acts, Mark, Luke, and Matthew that discuss Jesus commanding his followers to go into the world and spread the gospel message. It also contains commentary affirming faith in Jesus Christ and what he did on the cross to save humanity.
Charles is speaking from Philippians 1:13 from the Rivers of Joy Baptist Church, Minford Ohio on January 31 2010. This is the outline from the message.
This document discusses the First Commandment which commands worship of God alone and forbids idolatry. It provides explanations of key terms like polytheism, idolatry, divination, superstition and sacrilege. Major polytheistic religions and why their practices are considered sinful are outlined. The document also discusses atheism, agnosticism, images and the Church's teachings around veneration of saints and icons. An examination of conscience related to observance of the First Commandment is provided at the end.
The document contains information about pledging allegiance to the Bible and Christian flag, cranes migrating, facts about flamingos standing on one leg, verses from Romans about renewing one's mind and not conforming to the world, and obtaining the mind of Christ which involves knowing and surrendering to Christ to be free of sin and Satan.
This is a collection of writings that deal with the reality that the Holy Spirit not only gives gifts, but is Himself the greatest among all Gods gifts.
The document discusses the philosophical problem of evil - how can a completely good, all-knowing, and all-powerful God allow evil to exist in the world? It outlines several theistic explanations, including: 1) Evil as non-being, where evil is an absence rather than positive thing; 2) Dualism, where an opposing evil power exists; and 3) Moral theory, where God limits evil by nature but allows free will which can lead to suffering. It highlights the need to understand Augustine of Hippo and Irenaeus' attempts to explain how God's love is compatible with suffering and evil in the world.
This document summarizes Marie Notcheva's presentation on biblical perspectives on addiction and recovery. Some key points include: 1) Addiction is primarily a sin problem, not a disease, and involves worshipping something other than God. 2) Recovery focuses on total transformation by Christ rather than regaining one's old self. 3) Temptations appeal to lusts of the flesh, eyes, and pride, while Jesus overcame temptation by relying on Scripture alone. 4) True change comes through dying to self and abiding in Christ through faith, community, mind renewal, and desire transformation.
SunMyungMoon spoke crystal clear PLAIN TRUTH;
An ILLICIT SEXUAL FALL =
Lucifer <–> Eve => Eve <–> Adam
Spiritual Physical
=> Fallen Mankind - ”Fruits; Spiritual dead Mankind”
multiplying Original Sin + 4 Fallen natures
The document discusses the importance of maintaining a biblical worldview. It notes that according to a survey, only 9% of Americans have a biblical worldview. It then lists questions used in the survey to determine a biblical worldview, such as whether absolute moral truths exist and if salvation is a gift from God. The document encourages asking yourself these questions and seeking the Bible as the primary source of information. It provides biblical verses about living according to a biblical worldview and not conforming to the patterns of the world. It contrasts a biblical worldview with a naturalism worldview.
HKBU, 2019. Introduction to epistemology and logic. Truth vs Reality. Statements Vs Knowledge. A priori. A posterior. Laws of Logic. Categorical argument, Disjunctive argument, Hypothetical argument
This document outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of theological teachers based on biblical passages. It discusses teachers in the Old Testament, New Testament, and for modern seminary teachers. Some key points include: having a strong doctrinal foundation; being teachable; continually updating knowledge; having a godly character; presenting ideas simply; being fair and kind; having the proper credentials; being dedicated to teaching; and trusting in God rather than one's own understanding. The overall message is that theological teachers should model biblical virtues and prioritize helping students learn.
This document discusses family leadership and outlines different leadership models. It argues that the church should be modeled as a family rather than a business or organization. It provides biblical support for family leadership, citing examples from Jesus, Paul, and biblical pictures of the family of God, bride of Christ, and sons of God. Key biblical principles of family leadership outlined include love, submission, wisdom, being a godly example, and faithfulness.
This document outlines several contemporary theological movements from the modern to post-postmodern periods. It discusses liberalism in the 19th-20th centuries characterized by rationalism and skepticism. Neo-orthodoxy emphasized biblical revelation and God's transcendence. Process theology views God as mutable and affected by the world. Existential theology focuses on authentic existence and being. Secular theology promotes emancipation from the state. The death of God school sees contemporary culture as godless. Liberation theology advocates for social justice and equality. Dominion theology interprets the Bible as requiring Christians to influence culture.
The document discusses the priesthood of Christ and how it is superior to the Levitical priesthood. It provides 13 points showing how Christ's priesthood is permanent and perfect, while the Levitical priesthood was temporary. Christ offered himself as the perfect sacrifice once for all time, in contrast to the repeated animal sacrifices of the Levitical priests. His priesthood establishes a new and superior covenant between God and humanity.
The document discusses God's covenants throughout biblical history. It mentions the Noahic covenant which allowed non-vegetarian diets and capital punishment. It also discusses the dispensations of time including innocence, conscience, human government, promise, law, and grace. The Abrahamic covenant promised Abraham a nation, that his seed would be Christ, the land of Canaan, and that all nations would be blessed through him. It also lists the eternal covenants of Abraham, Palestine, David, and the New Covenant.
God established several covenants to relate to humanity and help us understand history. The main covenants discussed are:
1. The Edenic Covenant, which blessed Adam and Eve to be fruitful and have dominion over creation with the condition of not eating from the tree of knowledge. Their disobedience resulted in sin, shame, pain, labor, corruption and death entering the world.
2. The Adamic Covenant was then established by God as the second covenant after Adam and Eve's sin.
3. Eight covenants in total are mentioned, including the Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Palestinian, Davidic and New Covenant.
God established several covenants to relate to humanity and help us understand history. The main covenants discussed are:
1. The Edenic Covenant, which blessed Adam and Eve to be fruitful and have dominion over creation with the condition of not eating from the tree of knowledge. Their disobedience resulted in sin, shame, pain, labor, corruption and death entering the world.
2. The Adamic Covenant was then established by God as the second covenant after Adam and Eve's sin.
3. Eight covenants in total are mentioned, including the Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Palestinian, Davidic and New Covenant.
God established several covenants to relate to humanity and help us understand history. The main covenants discussed are:
1. The Edenic Covenant, which blessed Adam and Eve to be fruitful and have dominion over creation if they obeyed God by not eating from the tree of knowledge. Their disobedience resulted in sin, shame, pain, and death entering the world.
2. The Adamic Covenant was then established, as a result of Adam and Eve's disobedience in the garden.
3. In total, eight covenants are mentioned, including the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Palestinian, and New Covenants, each establishing God's
This document discusses the different types of covenants that God made throughout history. It identifies eight specific covenants: the Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Palestinian, Davidic, and New Covenant. The Edenic Covenant established mankind's role to have dominion over the earth but was conditional on obeying God. Adam and Eve disobeyed, bringing corruption and death into the world. The document provides biblical references to the terms of the original Edenic Covenant between God and mankind.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Lição 12: João 15 a 17 – O Espírito Santo e a Oração Sacerdotal | 2° Trimestr...OmarBarrezueta1
Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
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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
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.
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."
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
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.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
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Tracking "The Blessing" - Christianity · Spiritual Growth · Success
Do you ever feel like your Bible highlighting isn't quite enough to ignite lasting spiritual growth? Have you struggled to retain key takeaways from your Bible study sessions?
Discover how living in 4D can transform your highlighting into a strategic tool for spiritual development.
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In this video, you'll gain insights on:
How highlighting key verses and themes can enhance memory and retention of Scripture (we see a few key ones, here!)
Studies have shown that highlighting can significantly improve information recall. Highlighting key points visually reinforces them in your mind, leading to better long-term memory.
How to personalize your Bible study through strategic highlighting. Don't just highlight everything!
This video will teach you how to strategically highlight based on what resonates with you, focusing on central themes, recurring ideas, or connections between different passages.
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How connecting highlighted passages can reveal deeper biblical truths. By highlighting these connections, you can see the bigger picture and uncover the underlying messages within Scripture.
By the end of this video, you'll be equipped to unlock the hidden potential within your highlighted Bible and embark on a transformative spiritual growth journey! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring content on deepening your faith.
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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.
1. IDOLATRY
Domenic Marbaniang
Published in the Light of Life Magazine, Mumbai, 2007
INTRODUCTION
‘Idolatry’ may be defined as the practice of worshipping and serving images (pictures,
sculpts, etc) as identical with, as representative of, or as deity. In almost every major
religion, idolatrous misrepresentation of God has been denounced at some point or the
other by religious reformers. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are blatantly against
idolatry. Though Roman Catholicism practices reverence to icons, such practice is
nowhere endorsed in the Bible, even in a limited form. Sikhism also believes that God is
formless and rejects idol worship. Hindu reformers such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy and
Swami Dayananda Saraswati spoke against idolatry. From the Biblical point of view,
idolatry is symbolical of rebellion against God and indulgence in the world of passions
(Rom. 1: 18-25).
I. SINFULNESS OF IDOLATRY
A. The Commandment
The second commandment of the Decalogue demands: ‘Thou shalt not make unto thee
any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the
earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to
them, nor serve them: for the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the
fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and
showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.’ (Ex.
20:4-6).
Note: making images, here, specifically refers to making images of God with religious
purposes (Lev. 26:1).
1. ‘Thou shalt not’ – ‘I shall make’ demonstrates rebellion. It shows disrespect for
the divine person. It dishonors the divine command and disavows God Himself.
(Rom. 1:18-21)
2. ‘make…graven image, or any likeness…’ – breaking this command displays the
disorientation and ill-directioning (not merely mis-directioning, as if mistake) of
worship. It displays degeneration of theology and self-interpretation of cosmos,
in other words the jettisoning of divine revelation (the suppression of truth, Rom.
1:18). It displays manufacture of a lie, the substitution of reality, the
replacement thereof with self-created virtuality. (Isa. 42:8; 46:5).
3. ‘of any thing that is in heaven…earth…water.’ – idolatry is delimitation of God,
misrepresentation of the Godhead, corruption of religion, and destruction of
the transcendental. It ends up in the disavowal of absolutes and materialization
or secularization of spirituality. The image itself displays the impersonalization
and passivitization of God, in other words, God is rendered dumb, deaf, and
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2. powerless and left to the wistful, fanciful, imagination of the idolater.(Ps.115:48).
4. ‘Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them’ – ‘bowing down’
displays submission to the idol, implying a categorical departure from the
Biblical God. ‘Serving’ implies self-giving, abandoning, enslavement to the idol
or idolatrous system.
B. Explanation
1. God is Spirit. Worship, therefore, specified Jesus, must be spiritual and true (Jn.
4:24). Making idols is de-spiritualization of the Godhead, suppression of truth (Rom.
1:18, 21), and invention of lie (Rev. 21: 27). Remember God is not a spirit like angelic
beings or the spirit of a man. God is wholly different from all created beings and things.
Therefore, no created (non-divine) object can represent His form. The physical idol
alienates the idolater from the true God (Eze. 14: 5).
Question: Dishonor of pictures or symbols are considered wrong. For instance, dishonor
of the Indian Flag is considered dishonor of the nation. Likewise, doesn’t dishonor of any
image thought to represent God constitute dishonor of God Himself?
Answer: I consider a pig to be a beautiful animal. However, if anyone made a picture of
me like a pig, I would consider that to be misrepresenting, if not dishonoring, me. If,
however, he says that he knows me only as a pig then, in reality, he doesn’t know me and
that picture is not mine and his labeling of it as me is dishonoring me. On the other hand,
if he claims that he doesn’t know how I look and, therefore, has made a picture of me like
a pig; then, he has no right to make a picture of what he doesn’t know for that would
constitute fabrication of falsehood; and that picture would only distort the truth of what I
am. In reality, then, an idol (whatever people say it is) is neither God nor can it be His
representation.
Question: If I had a photograph of Jesus or a painting of Him, can I worship it?
Answer: Worship of images involves substitution of the true object of worship, God,
with an invention or self-decided representation of it. Therefore, worship of any images,
including those of Christ (even if they are original photographs!) is sinful (missing the
mark and falling short of God’s true glory). To put it simple, that picture is not Jesus;
therefore, worship of it doesn’t mean or imply worship of Jesus. For instance, eating the
picture or clay model of an apple doesn’t mean one has eaten an apple.
Note: The worship of Jesus the son of God is based on His divinity and not His humanity.
We worship Him because He is God and not because He is man. Jesus is the bodily
indwelling of the Godhead, the true Temple of God (Col. 2:9; Jn. 2:19). Therefore, He is
worshipped. His image, however, is not indwelt by the fullness of Godhead neither is it a
temple of God.
2. God is Infinite (immense - 1 Kgs. 8:27; eternal - Ex.15:18; Dt. 33:27). Therefore,
limiting Him to an image in space-time is distortion of His true nature. God must be
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3. worshipped as the infinite, unlimited God. Limiting God by any means or form is
symbolic of unbelief in the true nature and power of God (Ps. 78: 41). Picturing Him in
the form of some limited creature is departure from faith in God as infinite in being and
power.
C. Dimensions of Idolatrous Sin
1. Subjective (Internal). Idolatry is primarily internal. There are idols in the human heart
that take the place of God (Eze. 14: 3) and must be removed because God desires truth in
the inward being (Ps. 51: 6). The idols of the heart are anything that distort the truth of
God or replace Him.
2. Objective (External). Objective idols are of two kinds: those that are religiously
defined (idols of deities, 1 Cor. 10: 19, 20) and those that are socially defined (money,
pleasure, power, 1 Cor. 10: 7, 8).
III. DIVINE RESPONSE
1. Repent and turn from idols (Eze. 14:6). God calls all men (His children, Acts 17: 28,
29) out of enslavement to idols. The idols cannot and do not hold the people captive. It is
the people who blindly and willingly give themselves over to both internal and external
idols. Therefore, repentance or turning of the mind, will, and emotion from idols (since
traditional bonds are involved) is necessary.
2. Flee from idolatry (1 Cor. 10: 14). This command is with respect to one’s attitude
towards idolatry. A child of God is to flee idols not because he fears the idols will do
something (1 Cor. 10:19), but because he abhors and hates any falsehood that stands
against the true nature of God (1 Cor. 10:21). The child of God must flee from any
partaking or fellowship with idolatrous worship. (1 Cor. 10:20). He must come out of
idolatrous relationships and separate himself for God (2 Cor. 6: 17).
3. Idol worship will be completely destroyed. In the Final Judgment, idolatry will be
judged (Rev. 21: 8; 22:15). Idols will be totally removed (Isa. 2:18). False worship will
be abolished and the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord (Isa. 11:9; Hab.
2:14).
PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
1. If I’m given food offered to idols can I eat it?
Answer: If one doesn’t know that it was of such kind and eats it, it is not sin (1 Cor. 10:
27). However, one must not eat it if one knows it is offered to an idol. There are at least
three reasons behind this injunction in the New Testament.
1. That food connotes fellowship with that religious system which is denial of
relationship with Christ (1 Cor. 10:20, 21). The food in itself and by itself has
no magical or evil influence: ‘the earth is the Lord’s.’
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4. 2. A Christian must not eat it for his own conscience’s sake (1 Cor. 10: 28-30).
There are many things which are morally not wrong but still are spiritually
inexpedient (1 Cor. 10: 23). The conscience gets polluted when one denies
absolute allegiance to the Lord and avoids testifying of Him for personal,
social, political or any other reason. It also gets polluted when love of selfsecurity and respect is placed above love of God.
3. A Christian must not eat it for the sake of others’ conscience (1 Cor. 10: 2830). The weaker Christians must be governed by many laws, like children in a
home before they are able to learn responsibility and make mature decisions.
Such Christians may get easily ensnared into idolatry when they see stronger
Christians harmless partaking of such food. Therefore, for the sake of their
conscience, such food must be avoided.
2. Will I be destroying my social relations by not partaking of food offered to idols?
Answer: No, it is only by despisal of and insult of others religions that one harms social
relations. A Christian by not partaking of such food is not insulting someone else’
religion but is simply exercising freedom of conscience. For instance, a strong Christian
may eat goat meat and feel nothing wrong about it in his conscience. On the contrary, a
strong Brahmin will not eat meat since it is against the rule of his conscience. A Christian
and a Brahmin can be good friends as long as they respect each other’s conscience. The
problem comes when the Christian tries to despise the Brahmin for not eating meat with
him.
3. How does a government servant respond to religious contexts?
In a secular nation such as India, one must remember that state and religion are separate.
Religion is a private and individual issue. Therefore, religious practices of any particular
religion cannot be enforced in any governmental context. As far as invitations as guest to
religious meetings and gatherings is concerned, the government servant may go there but
is not obliged to participate in the rituals thereof. All this should be clarified before
accepting the invitation.
CONCLUSION
Idolatry is sin because it involves departure from God towards creation, a self-definition
of the Godhead along one’s own drives and passions. It is corruption and rejection of
divine revelation. Therefore, the God who reveals Himself as the one and true God
abhors idolatry. However, idolatry is not just something that involves idols of paint, clay,
stone, and metal. Idolatry may be something deep within someone’s heart. A Christian
must, therefore, regularly check his heart and if there is anything other than truth and
integrity therein, he must cast it out of his heart and fill the empty space with worship and
reverence of the only true God (Ps. 139:23,24).
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