We all make them at some point, some more than others. Excuses. We justify them so as NOT to fulfill our God given responsibilities. Now, if Moses was guilty of such, what makes you think you're any better?
1) The document provides a summary of a Sunday school bible study on 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 about how Paul focused on preaching about Jesus Christ crucified with power from God rather than with human wisdom.
2) It also lists several biblical passages about prophecy from Isaiah, Joel, and Matthew that discuss signs in the heavens, wonders, and end times events like wars and famines.
3) The document defines biblical prophecy as involving divine inspiration, interpretation, or revelation of future events and discusses how to determine valid biblical interpretations using principles of biblical hermeneutics and exegesis.
God does not actually change his mind or have human emotions like repentance, but uses anthropomorphism in the Bible to describe himself in human terms that people can understand. The passage about God repenting after creating man uses anthropomorphism to convey how seriously God views human sinfulness in a way people can relate to, though God's knowledge and character do not actually change. Understanding anthropomorphism helps resolve apparent contradictions and allows people to build a complete picture of God from what the entire Bible reveals about his unchanging nature.
This document provides evidence that the Old Testament was corrupted and altered by mankind. It notes several discrepancies and contradictions found within the text, such as events described as happening after Moses' death being attributed to him, and stories being told twice with variations. The document argues that scholars have identified four main sources (J, E, P, and D) that were combined and edited together to form the first five books of the Bible. It aims to equip Muslims with arguments to counter claims that the Quran has been corrupted, by showing that the Old Testament scriptures were also subjected to human tampering and revision over time. The overall tone encourages responding to non-Muslims respectfully and through kind reasoning rather than insults or
Bob Deffinbaugh, “When Paul wrote 1Timothy, he had been freed from his first Roman imprisonment and was carrying on his ministry (in Macedonia? – see 1 Timothy 1:3); as Paul writes 2 Timothy, he is once again in prison, and this time he is not nearly as optimistic about the outcome (2 Timothy 1:16; 2:9). Some have even suggested that Timothy may not have arrived before Paul was executed. Paul’s last words to Timothy sound very much like a farewell address. He is passing the torch of leadership to
Timothy, and to those who will succeed him. In 1 Timothy, Paul instructs Timothy how he should conduct his ministry in Ephesus; in 2 Timothy, Paul instructs Timothy how he should conduct himself and his ministry in the last days, in Paul’s absence.”
M. F. Sadler, “It was written from Rome shortly before the mart3nrdom of the apostle. It was written chiefly to urge Timothy to come to him, all his other companions in the service of Christ (excepting Luke) being away. One, Demas, had deserted him ; others, as Tychicus, he had sent away. But, though apparently sent for the purpose of urging Timothy to come to him quickly, it contains the most precious exhortation to him, and through him to all ministers, " to make full proof of their ministry," and this it does in the words of a dying man, who is " ready to be
offered, and the time of whose departure is at hand." Whatever special onslaughts of the evil one were yet in store for him, we have his expression of faith that God would carry him triumphantly through all.”
https://birminghamchurch.org.uk - Sermon by Roger Frimpong entitled "Do Your Best" based on 2 Timothy calling us to not be ashamed of the Word of truth and to correctly handle the word of truth.
The purpose of this commentary is to gather information on this chapter from many sources to save Bible Students time in research by bringing the information to one place.
1) The document provides a summary of a Sunday school bible study on 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 about how Paul focused on preaching about Jesus Christ crucified with power from God rather than with human wisdom.
2) It also lists several biblical passages about prophecy from Isaiah, Joel, and Matthew that discuss signs in the heavens, wonders, and end times events like wars and famines.
3) The document defines biblical prophecy as involving divine inspiration, interpretation, or revelation of future events and discusses how to determine valid biblical interpretations using principles of biblical hermeneutics and exegesis.
God does not actually change his mind or have human emotions like repentance, but uses anthropomorphism in the Bible to describe himself in human terms that people can understand. The passage about God repenting after creating man uses anthropomorphism to convey how seriously God views human sinfulness in a way people can relate to, though God's knowledge and character do not actually change. Understanding anthropomorphism helps resolve apparent contradictions and allows people to build a complete picture of God from what the entire Bible reveals about his unchanging nature.
This document provides evidence that the Old Testament was corrupted and altered by mankind. It notes several discrepancies and contradictions found within the text, such as events described as happening after Moses' death being attributed to him, and stories being told twice with variations. The document argues that scholars have identified four main sources (J, E, P, and D) that were combined and edited together to form the first five books of the Bible. It aims to equip Muslims with arguments to counter claims that the Quran has been corrupted, by showing that the Old Testament scriptures were also subjected to human tampering and revision over time. The overall tone encourages responding to non-Muslims respectfully and through kind reasoning rather than insults or
Bob Deffinbaugh, “When Paul wrote 1Timothy, he had been freed from his first Roman imprisonment and was carrying on his ministry (in Macedonia? – see 1 Timothy 1:3); as Paul writes 2 Timothy, he is once again in prison, and this time he is not nearly as optimistic about the outcome (2 Timothy 1:16; 2:9). Some have even suggested that Timothy may not have arrived before Paul was executed. Paul’s last words to Timothy sound very much like a farewell address. He is passing the torch of leadership to
Timothy, and to those who will succeed him. In 1 Timothy, Paul instructs Timothy how he should conduct his ministry in Ephesus; in 2 Timothy, Paul instructs Timothy how he should conduct himself and his ministry in the last days, in Paul’s absence.”
M. F. Sadler, “It was written from Rome shortly before the mart3nrdom of the apostle. It was written chiefly to urge Timothy to come to him, all his other companions in the service of Christ (excepting Luke) being away. One, Demas, had deserted him ; others, as Tychicus, he had sent away. But, though apparently sent for the purpose of urging Timothy to come to him quickly, it contains the most precious exhortation to him, and through him to all ministers, " to make full proof of their ministry," and this it does in the words of a dying man, who is " ready to be
offered, and the time of whose departure is at hand." Whatever special onslaughts of the evil one were yet in store for him, we have his expression of faith that God would carry him triumphantly through all.”
https://birminghamchurch.org.uk - Sermon by Roger Frimpong entitled "Do Your Best" based on 2 Timothy calling us to not be ashamed of the Word of truth and to correctly handle the word of truth.
The purpose of this commentary is to gather information on this chapter from many sources to save Bible Students time in research by bringing the information to one place.
This document provides a summary of Andrew Murray's work "With Christ in the School of Prayer" focusing on prayer and the Holy Spirit. It discusses how fear is a sin rooted in unbelief and pride, contrasting Jesus' experience of fear in the garden. It proposes a process for prayer: focusing on Christ, meditating on who we are in him, looking back at spiritual markers, and teaching others. For dealing with fear, it recommends recognizing it as sin, repenting, requesting forgiveness, receiving it, and repeating the process when fear returns. The chief end of prayer, it says, is glorifying God; when this is the goal, prayer will prevail.
Presented by Pastor Chris. A powerful teaching about the TITLES of Jesus Christ.
You will know in this study that JESUS CHRIST is the name of the one true God!
1. The document discusses questions about God revealing Godself as both the God of justice (Elohim) and the God of mercy (HaShem) to Moses. It explores how God shows mercy in the current circumstances to support Moses and the oppressed people.
2. It examines verses about God promising to free the Israelites from slavery through a sustained process involving hearing their cries, remembering the covenant, delivering them from bondage, and bringing them to the promised land.
3. It analyzes the first plague of turning the Nile river blood-red and the significance of it striking at the heart of Egyptian life and power centered around the river. It marks the beginning of divine confrontation with Egypt through plagues
2013 Book of Mormon - Chapter 1 (Institute Lesson by hgellor)Leah Gellor
The document discusses how the Book of Mormon is the keystone of the Mormon religion. It provides three reasons for this:
1) It is the keystone of witness for Jesus Christ, bearing powerful testimony of His reality as the Savior and His divine role.
2) It is the keystone of Mormon doctrine, containing the fulness of the gospel and teachings required for salvation in plain terms.
3) It is the keystone of testimony - if the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon can be disproven, it discredits Joseph Smith and the entire Mormon faith. The enemies of the Church understand the Book of Mormon is central to its truth claims.
The document discusses temptation and how Jesus overcame temptation. It provides examples of biblical figures who faced temptation, such as Abraham, Jacob, Joseph and Job. It describes Jesus being tempted by Satan in the wilderness and overcoming each temptation by quoting scripture. It explains that temptation shows we can defeat Satan with God's help and develops perseverance. People can react to temptation by giving in, struggling with it, or overcoming it through Christ. The document offers advice on dealing with temptation and falling into sin.
1) A series of violent crimes are described where the perpetrators claimed "God told me to do it".
2) The document argues that if God speaks to people apart from the Bible, it would mean that God is not consistent, the Bible is not the final authority, and there would be no standard for right and wrong.
3) It concludes that God speaks to us today through the Bible alone, which provides doctrine, reproof, and instruction for righteousness.
The document provides a summary of the key events and themes in the Book of Joshua. It discusses how Joshua likely wrote parts of the book after succeeding Moses as the leader of Israel. The book chronicles the military campaigns to conquer Canaan and the division of the land among the tribes. It also references a miracle recorded in Joshua 10 where God made the sun stand still to allow the Israelites more time to defeat their enemies. The overall theme is one of the Israelites finding rest after wandering in the wilderness. The document encourages reading Scripture daily so believers can find prosperity and success as the Israelites did.
This document provides an introduction to basic hermeneutics, or the principles of biblical interpretation. It discusses several examples of how context, figures of speech, grammar and comparing scripture with scripture are important for properly understanding passages. God teaches believers to search, study and compare scripture to arrive at accurate interpretations and avoid errors. Without following sound hermeneutical principles, individuals can develop their own interpretations not supported by the Bible. The next lesson will address which Bible version is best to use.
READ BOOKS ONLINE FOR FREE AND NO DOWNLOADING Issuing Divine Restraining eleashamccray24
Use your spiritual authority to cancel the devil?s plans! ? In our day, a powerful revelation has been released, teaching all believers how to enter the realm of breakthrough prayer and Kingdom authority?the Courts of Heaven. ? As a believer operating in the courts of heaven, you have been granted the legal right to issue divine restraining orders against satan and his demons! ? Through revelatory insights, Biblical examples, and supernatural testimonies, Dr. Francis Myles invites you to enter Heaven?s courtrooms, step into your place of spiritual governance, and release divine restraining orders that destroy the schemes of the enemy! ? This groundbreaking teaching will empower you to:Restrain the devil?s power against your life.Increase your spiritual authority as a judge in the Courts of Heaven.Identify and overcome the ?Delilah Spirit? that aims at your destiny.Apply practices modeled by key biblical figures to issue divine restraining orders.Featuring a special chapter from
This document discusses the importance of proper theology and biblical interpretation. It argues that our culture, experiences, and self-centered nature can lead us to misinterpret the Bible and inaccurately understand God. We must study Scripture contextually and systematically to avoid drawing wrong conclusions from individual verses. Misinterpreting verses out of context leads to contradictions and confusion. The document emphasizes relying on exegetical and systematic theology grounded in the Bible rather than personal interpretations. Our goal should be to accurately understand and communicate God's message as revealed in Scripture.
The document discusses the inspiration and authority of the Bible. It asserts that the Bible is the written Word of God, given through holy men as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. While the prophets spoke from God, they were not the authors and did not always understand fully what they wrote. The process of inspiration was not dictation, but the Spirit moving men to express truth in their own words. The whole Bible centers on revealing Jesus Christ as the focus and source of eternal life.
Simple Tips for Understanding the Bible - By Leroy RamaphokoDikaps123
This document provides 7 tips for understanding the Bible:
1. Be willing to study the Bible diligently on your own.
2. Ask God for divine guidance through prayer to help correctly understand scripture.
3. Compare different parts of scripture to get a fuller picture rather than making conclusions from single verses.
4. Do not add or subtract meanings from biblical texts that are not directly stated.
2 Timothy 3:16
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
When people speak of the Bible as inspired, they are referring to the fact that God divinely influenced the human authors of the Scriptures in such a way that what they wrote was the very Word of God. In the context of the Scriptures, the word “inspiration” simply means “God-breathed.”
Inspiration means the Bible truly is the Word of God and makes the Bible unique among all other books.
God is the source of true wisdom. The document discusses how a person can receive wisdom from God by humbly seeking it from Him. It describes Solomon teaching his son that one must accept God's words, listen closely to wisdom, call out for insight, and diligently seek wisdom like hidden treasure. If one does this with all their heart while not relying on their own understanding, God will give understanding and guide that person on the right paths. True wisdom comes from fearing God and turning from evil, not from thinking too highly of oneself.
This document discusses how to deal with temptations. It begins by asking questions about resisting temptation and defining what temptation is. It then discusses sources of temptation, including the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life. Biblical examples of temptation, including Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, are provided. Jesus overcame temptation by using scripture, focusing on God, and predetermining to serve only God. Ways people react to temptation and blessings of overcoming temptation are covered. The document also discusses when we have fallen to temptation and things to remember when confronting temptation, such as asking for God's help and wisdom. Overall, the document provides a thorough overview of what the Bible says about temptation and strategies for
This document discusses how reading and meditating on the Bible protects Christians from darkness and demons. It notes that the earth in Genesis 1 was initially formless and empty, in darkness, but the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. Similarly, when a person's heart is empty of God's word, darkness can enter. But filling one's heart with the Bible draws the Spirit of God and dispels darkness. Backsliding from regularly reading the Bible can allow demons to regain a foothold. Christians must guard their hearts by continuing to take in God's word.
Mary and Martha welcomed Jesus into their home. While Martha was busy with household tasks, Mary sat at Jesus' feet listening to his teaching. Martha complained to Jesus that Mary was not helping her. Jesus affirmed that Mary had chosen what was most important by prioritizing listening to Jesus over other tasks. The story shows the importance of focusing on spiritual things like spending time with God over mundane concerns.
The document is a letter from the Huldah Ministry addressing brothers and sisters in Christ. It discusses the superiority of Christ over angels as presented in the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The letter examines arguments for who authored Hebrews, concluding that evidence strongly supports Paul as the author. Key points include that Hebrews uses the same concluding salutation as Paul's letters and that 2 Peter refers to a letter by Paul that can only be Hebrews.
Networking: Navigating Grad School and Beyond: Skills for Academic SuccessLauren Hall-Lew
Slides on the importance of networking for academically-minded PhD students. Written and compiled by Gregory Ward and Lauren Hall-Lew, presented at the Linguistics Society of America meeting, January 2011, Pittsburgh, PA, in a panel run by COSIAC: Committee on Student Issues and Concerns.
Abstract segment: This paper examines the linguistic behavior of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during a speaking engagement in Northern California. The recordings consist of a speech and Q&A period totaling one hour. We employ a new methodology well-suited to investigating large numbers of phonetic features. Using Transcriber, Praat, and speech recognition technology, we have developed a fully-annotated (utterances, words, and sounds) and growing corpus from which phonetic features can be extracted automatically
This document provides a summary of Andrew Murray's work "With Christ in the School of Prayer" focusing on prayer and the Holy Spirit. It discusses how fear is a sin rooted in unbelief and pride, contrasting Jesus' experience of fear in the garden. It proposes a process for prayer: focusing on Christ, meditating on who we are in him, looking back at spiritual markers, and teaching others. For dealing with fear, it recommends recognizing it as sin, repenting, requesting forgiveness, receiving it, and repeating the process when fear returns. The chief end of prayer, it says, is glorifying God; when this is the goal, prayer will prevail.
Presented by Pastor Chris. A powerful teaching about the TITLES of Jesus Christ.
You will know in this study that JESUS CHRIST is the name of the one true God!
1. The document discusses questions about God revealing Godself as both the God of justice (Elohim) and the God of mercy (HaShem) to Moses. It explores how God shows mercy in the current circumstances to support Moses and the oppressed people.
2. It examines verses about God promising to free the Israelites from slavery through a sustained process involving hearing their cries, remembering the covenant, delivering them from bondage, and bringing them to the promised land.
3. It analyzes the first plague of turning the Nile river blood-red and the significance of it striking at the heart of Egyptian life and power centered around the river. It marks the beginning of divine confrontation with Egypt through plagues
2013 Book of Mormon - Chapter 1 (Institute Lesson by hgellor)Leah Gellor
The document discusses how the Book of Mormon is the keystone of the Mormon religion. It provides three reasons for this:
1) It is the keystone of witness for Jesus Christ, bearing powerful testimony of His reality as the Savior and His divine role.
2) It is the keystone of Mormon doctrine, containing the fulness of the gospel and teachings required for salvation in plain terms.
3) It is the keystone of testimony - if the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon can be disproven, it discredits Joseph Smith and the entire Mormon faith. The enemies of the Church understand the Book of Mormon is central to its truth claims.
The document discusses temptation and how Jesus overcame temptation. It provides examples of biblical figures who faced temptation, such as Abraham, Jacob, Joseph and Job. It describes Jesus being tempted by Satan in the wilderness and overcoming each temptation by quoting scripture. It explains that temptation shows we can defeat Satan with God's help and develops perseverance. People can react to temptation by giving in, struggling with it, or overcoming it through Christ. The document offers advice on dealing with temptation and falling into sin.
1) A series of violent crimes are described where the perpetrators claimed "God told me to do it".
2) The document argues that if God speaks to people apart from the Bible, it would mean that God is not consistent, the Bible is not the final authority, and there would be no standard for right and wrong.
3) It concludes that God speaks to us today through the Bible alone, which provides doctrine, reproof, and instruction for righteousness.
The document provides a summary of the key events and themes in the Book of Joshua. It discusses how Joshua likely wrote parts of the book after succeeding Moses as the leader of Israel. The book chronicles the military campaigns to conquer Canaan and the division of the land among the tribes. It also references a miracle recorded in Joshua 10 where God made the sun stand still to allow the Israelites more time to defeat their enemies. The overall theme is one of the Israelites finding rest after wandering in the wilderness. The document encourages reading Scripture daily so believers can find prosperity and success as the Israelites did.
This document provides an introduction to basic hermeneutics, or the principles of biblical interpretation. It discusses several examples of how context, figures of speech, grammar and comparing scripture with scripture are important for properly understanding passages. God teaches believers to search, study and compare scripture to arrive at accurate interpretations and avoid errors. Without following sound hermeneutical principles, individuals can develop their own interpretations not supported by the Bible. The next lesson will address which Bible version is best to use.
READ BOOKS ONLINE FOR FREE AND NO DOWNLOADING Issuing Divine Restraining eleashamccray24
Use your spiritual authority to cancel the devil?s plans! ? In our day, a powerful revelation has been released, teaching all believers how to enter the realm of breakthrough prayer and Kingdom authority?the Courts of Heaven. ? As a believer operating in the courts of heaven, you have been granted the legal right to issue divine restraining orders against satan and his demons! ? Through revelatory insights, Biblical examples, and supernatural testimonies, Dr. Francis Myles invites you to enter Heaven?s courtrooms, step into your place of spiritual governance, and release divine restraining orders that destroy the schemes of the enemy! ? This groundbreaking teaching will empower you to:Restrain the devil?s power against your life.Increase your spiritual authority as a judge in the Courts of Heaven.Identify and overcome the ?Delilah Spirit? that aims at your destiny.Apply practices modeled by key biblical figures to issue divine restraining orders.Featuring a special chapter from
This document discusses the importance of proper theology and biblical interpretation. It argues that our culture, experiences, and self-centered nature can lead us to misinterpret the Bible and inaccurately understand God. We must study Scripture contextually and systematically to avoid drawing wrong conclusions from individual verses. Misinterpreting verses out of context leads to contradictions and confusion. The document emphasizes relying on exegetical and systematic theology grounded in the Bible rather than personal interpretations. Our goal should be to accurately understand and communicate God's message as revealed in Scripture.
The document discusses the inspiration and authority of the Bible. It asserts that the Bible is the written Word of God, given through holy men as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. While the prophets spoke from God, they were not the authors and did not always understand fully what they wrote. The process of inspiration was not dictation, but the Spirit moving men to express truth in their own words. The whole Bible centers on revealing Jesus Christ as the focus and source of eternal life.
Simple Tips for Understanding the Bible - By Leroy RamaphokoDikaps123
This document provides 7 tips for understanding the Bible:
1. Be willing to study the Bible diligently on your own.
2. Ask God for divine guidance through prayer to help correctly understand scripture.
3. Compare different parts of scripture to get a fuller picture rather than making conclusions from single verses.
4. Do not add or subtract meanings from biblical texts that are not directly stated.
2 Timothy 3:16
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
When people speak of the Bible as inspired, they are referring to the fact that God divinely influenced the human authors of the Scriptures in such a way that what they wrote was the very Word of God. In the context of the Scriptures, the word “inspiration” simply means “God-breathed.”
Inspiration means the Bible truly is the Word of God and makes the Bible unique among all other books.
God is the source of true wisdom. The document discusses how a person can receive wisdom from God by humbly seeking it from Him. It describes Solomon teaching his son that one must accept God's words, listen closely to wisdom, call out for insight, and diligently seek wisdom like hidden treasure. If one does this with all their heart while not relying on their own understanding, God will give understanding and guide that person on the right paths. True wisdom comes from fearing God and turning from evil, not from thinking too highly of oneself.
This document discusses how to deal with temptations. It begins by asking questions about resisting temptation and defining what temptation is. It then discusses sources of temptation, including the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life. Biblical examples of temptation, including Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, are provided. Jesus overcame temptation by using scripture, focusing on God, and predetermining to serve only God. Ways people react to temptation and blessings of overcoming temptation are covered. The document also discusses when we have fallen to temptation and things to remember when confronting temptation, such as asking for God's help and wisdom. Overall, the document provides a thorough overview of what the Bible says about temptation and strategies for
This document discusses how reading and meditating on the Bible protects Christians from darkness and demons. It notes that the earth in Genesis 1 was initially formless and empty, in darkness, but the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. Similarly, when a person's heart is empty of God's word, darkness can enter. But filling one's heart with the Bible draws the Spirit of God and dispels darkness. Backsliding from regularly reading the Bible can allow demons to regain a foothold. Christians must guard their hearts by continuing to take in God's word.
Mary and Martha welcomed Jesus into their home. While Martha was busy with household tasks, Mary sat at Jesus' feet listening to his teaching. Martha complained to Jesus that Mary was not helping her. Jesus affirmed that Mary had chosen what was most important by prioritizing listening to Jesus over other tasks. The story shows the importance of focusing on spiritual things like spending time with God over mundane concerns.
The document is a letter from the Huldah Ministry addressing brothers and sisters in Christ. It discusses the superiority of Christ over angels as presented in the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The letter examines arguments for who authored Hebrews, concluding that evidence strongly supports Paul as the author. Key points include that Hebrews uses the same concluding salutation as Paul's letters and that 2 Peter refers to a letter by Paul that can only be Hebrews.
Networking: Navigating Grad School and Beyond: Skills for Academic SuccessLauren Hall-Lew
Slides on the importance of networking for academically-minded PhD students. Written and compiled by Gregory Ward and Lauren Hall-Lew, presented at the Linguistics Society of America meeting, January 2011, Pittsburgh, PA, in a panel run by COSIAC: Committee on Student Issues and Concerns.
Abstract segment: This paper examines the linguistic behavior of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during a speaking engagement in Northern California. The recordings consist of a speech and Q&A period totaling one hour. We employ a new methodology well-suited to investigating large numbers of phonetic features. Using Transcriber, Praat, and speech recognition technology, we have developed a fully-annotated (utterances, words, and sounds) and growing corpus from which phonetic features can be extracted automatically
The study examined variation in pronunciation of the vowels in "Iraq" among members of the US House of Representatives during a debate on troop surge. It found the second vowel (/æ/ vs /ah/) correlates with political party, with Republicans more likely to use /æ/ and Democrats /ah/. Economic liberalism score also predicted use of /æ/, but other factors like region, age, sex did not. The first vowel showed no significant predictive patterns. The results provide indications that pronunciation of vowels in "Iraq" may index political identity.
Did you know that your salvation is based upon 'law'? Sure it is, it's just that it is not based upon the "Law" of works. It is based upon the "law of faith". See how God demonstrates His righteousness through the law.
Sometimes we are simply ignorant to our own thoughts, words, or deeds, thinking they are God's will, but in hindsight we find them to be shallow and shortsighted. Learn how you can discern as to when your life is set on the things of man vs. the things of God.
This document analyzes the fronting of the vowel /u/ in California English among Asian American and European American speakers in San Francisco. It finds that /u/-fronting is nearly complete, with little difference between age groups for post-coronal /u/. Younger speakers front /u/ in all environments. Asian Americans participate fully in the change and some show more fronting than European Americans. Gender differences are weakening. The change appears to be spreading from post-coronal to other environments.
My slides about Language Variation and Change with respect to speaker Ethnicity, given for the lectures on Sociolinguistics at the University of Oxford in Fall 2009.
Ethnicity and Phonetic Variation in a San Francisco NeighborhoodLauren Hall-Lew
A report on my sociolinguistic dissertation work-in-progress examining San Francisco English pronunciation among Asian Americans and European Americans in the residential neighborhood known as the Sunset District.
The document discusses different attitudes that people can have towards church and worshipping God. It contrasts the attitude of Mary, who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume out of love, with the attitude of Judas, who objected to the anointing and only cared about himself. The document suggests that a proper attitude is one of willingness, purity, and being willing to sacrifice for worship rather than only thinking about what one can get out of it.
1) The document discusses living a purposeful life focused on glorifying God through spreading his word, showing benevolence, and living purely.
2) It emphasizes living with the destiny of heaven in mind, as faithful Christians long to live with God in heaven rather than viewing this world as their home.
3) It stresses the responsibility of living out one's faith through serving God and others, not just talking about doing great things for God's kingdom but actively working for the lost and being involved in each other's lives.
This document contrasts two philosophies for living life to the fullest: the way of the world versus the way of the word. It discusses several topics like purpose, acceptance, and death through these two lenses. The way of the world focuses on self-fulfillment in the present moment, while the way of the word emphasizes living for God's eternal purposes as revealed in scripture and making a difference for his kingdom.
It is natural to want approval from your fellow man (especially from fellow Christians). While we know approval must ultimately come from God we may not always practice what we believe.
From Courting to Dating - History and Ramifications Mitch Davis
History offers us valuable information to see where we've come from and where we're at in the path leading from being single to a marital relationship. Wisdom dictates that we discern the difficulties and dangers associated with today's dating scenarios.
This document summarizes Lauren Hall-Lew's talk on the lot/thought merger among Chinese- and Irish-Americans in San Francisco. It finds that while the merger is advancing in most of California and the Western US, it is lagging in San Francisco. This is likely due to competing linguistic markets in the city. For some speakers, distinguishing lot and thought vowels indexes an older, traditional market oriented around Irish-American identity. But for other speakers, especially younger Asian Americans, merging the vowels indexes participation in an emergent market where Asian practices are gaining prestige. Patterns of linguistic and social change in the city's Sunset District provide evidence of these mutually constitutive relationships between sound change and shifting community identities.
The feminist movement has successfully made its way deep into our Western culture, but more importantly and unfortunately, into the Lord's church. Christians must learn to see this poisonous influence and reclaim the standard of God's biblical family.
Lauren Hall-Lew & Zac Boyd's NWAV45 talk on Phonetic Variation and Self-Recor...Lauren Hall-Lew
Hall-Lew, Lauren and Zac Boyd. 2016. "Phonetic Variation and Self-Recorded Data." Paper Presented at the 45th meeting of the New Ways of Analyzing Variation (NWAV), Vancouver, BC, Canada. 5 November.
Moses made several excuses for why he did not want to go to Egypt as God commanded. God addressed each of Moses' excuses by reassuring him of God's presence and power. Ultimately, Moses' real reason for not wanting to go was revealed - he simply did not want to do what God asked. Similarly, people today will make excuses to avoid obeying God, though their true reason is lack of willingness. Believers must be faithful in sharing the gospel with others as God commands.
1) Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden in fellowship with God until they disobeyed his command not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
2) Eve was deceived by the serpent and ate the forbidden fruit, then gave some to Adam who also ate.
3) As a result of their sin, they lost their intimate fellowship with God, felt fear and shame, and were banished from the garden, separating humanity from God.
4) Their actions introduced sin into the world and brought physical and spiritual death to all mankind. However, God provided a way of salvation through Jesus Christ for those who believe in him.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Mar. 9-15.
The document provides a guided study on Luke 4:9-13, which describes Jesus being tempted by the devil. It contains the following key points:
1. The devil tempts Jesus to prove he is the Son of God by jumping from the temple, citing scripture to manipulate God into protecting him.
2. Jesus responds that one should not test God. The devil will use any means, even sacred texts, to tempt people into glorifying themselves rather than God.
3. When the devil's temptations conclude, he leaves Jesus but only until a more opportune time, showing his persistent nature. Believers must always be on guard against future attacks.
1) To know God personally means knowing Jesus, as he is the visible representation of the invisible God. It also means knowing God's word, the Bible, as it testifies of Jesus.
2) Knowing God involves having a constant relationship with him through regular prayer and Bible study. It means walking with God daily.
3) One can truly know God through personal encounters with him, such as what Moses and Paul experienced in their conversions.
4) The ultimate goal for Christians is to draw nearer to God through Jesus and gain a deeper, more intimate knowledge of him.
Moses teaches the Israelites from the book of Va'ethannan. He discusses pleading with God not to enter the Promised Land, which seems out of character but may have been a way for Moses to gain the people's trust and obedience. Moses explains the importance of strictly following God's commandments and not adding or subtracting from them. While some interpretation is acceptable, major changes would undermine the integrity and authority of God's teachings. Moses reiterates the Ten Commandments, emphasizing observing the Sabbath and not coveting others' possessions. He stresses loving God with full devotion and passing these teachings down to future generations. Prosperity comes from God alone.
The document provides commentary on the biblical portion of Sh'lach L'cha. It summarizes that the scouts were sent by Moses to scout the promised land, but they returned with an evil report that discouraged the people and sowed doubt in God's promise. Only Caleb and Joshua had faith that the Israelites could take the land despite the challenges. As a result, God condemned that generation to wander in the wilderness until they died, while Caleb and Joshua would be allowed to enter the promised land.
This document discusses leadership principles from biblical figures like Joshua. It provides examples of how Joshua prepared for leadership by following Moses and learning from him. As a leader, Joshua recognized the importance of God's word, dedicated himself and other leaders to God, rallied his people before battles, gathered intelligence on enemies, ensured spiritual preparation, and was personally committed to God's plan. The document also notes keys to problem solving that confrontational leaders need, like recognizing the problem's source and discerning the best course of action.
This document discusses leadership principles from biblical figures like Joshua. It provides examples of how Joshua prepared for leadership by following Moses and learning from him. As a leader, Joshua recognized the importance of God's word, dedicated himself and other leaders to God, rallied his people before battles, gathered intelligence on enemies, ensured spiritual preparation, and was personally committed to God's plan. The document also discusses how confrontational leadership can be effective for solving problems but also risks.
This passage from Exodus describes Moses' conversation with God before leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses expresses doubts about being able to lead without knowing who God will send with him. God assures Moses that his presence will go with Moses and the Israelites. Moses then emphasizes that God's presence is essential for the success of their mission. The document discusses how this story demonstrates communicating with God in a natural way and relying on God's supernatural help and guidance.
God tells Moses that he will send him to Pharaoh to demand that the Israelites be freed from Egypt. Moses objects that he is unworthy for such a task. God reassures Moses that he will be with him and provides a sign that will confirm his mission. When Moses asks for God's name to tell the Israelites, God responds with "I AM WHO I AM", emphasizing his eternal and unchanging nature. God instructs Moses to say that "I AM", the God of their ancestors, has sent him.
This document discusses the Torah portion for this week, which covers Exodus 10:1-13:16 and the corresponding Haftarah and New Testament readings. It then provides analysis of Pharaoh's four proposals to Moses during the plagues in Egypt, explaining how each proposal represented a compromise that Moses rightfully rejected in order to fully obey God. The document argues that Christians must similarly reject any compromise with the world and follow God completely.
Becoming a Useful Servant of God
-Zac Poonen
INDEX
1. God calls and prepares His servants
2. God's strictness with His servants
3. The Lord rebukes the elders
4. An example for others to follow
5. Dependence upon the Holy Spirit
6. Being a father to others
7. Building the Church
8. God needs men
CFC, Christian Fellowship Church, Christian Fellowship Center, Christian Fellowship Centre
The document provides guidance on effectively sharing one's faith as an ambassador for Christ. It emphasizes equipping oneself with knowledge of other religions and the gospel, encouraging believers to save souls through spending oneself in evangelism. Specific evangelism tactics are outlined, including understanding objections, using Scripture, the Roman Road plan of salvation, and always pointing to Christ as the only way.
The document discusses how to understand God's calling and plan for one's life. It explains that God calls people in subtle ways that may not be recognized at first, and that a mentor can help one learn to discern God's voice. It also outlines steps to discern God's plan, which include believing He has a plan, asking Him to reveal it, and thanking Him for the revelation. Character is discussed as setting an example through speech, conduct, love, faith and purity.
This document discusses Christian ethics and its basis in the relationship between God and human beings. It outlines two basic principles: 1) God loves humans with passion as proven in the Bible, God's covenant with Moses, and the new covenant with Jesus. 2) Christian ethics is based on this intimate relationship between God and people. It also discusses key biblical concepts like vocation, covenant, revelation, and sin.
How God Works: God's Modus Operandi by Dr. Freddy CardozaFreddy Cardoza
How does God work? What is the Divine Modus Operandi? What's God's M.O.? This is a lesson given at Saddleback Church's Irvine South Campus to the Men's Ministry.
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The document summarizes Romans 1:22 and provides commentary on it. It discusses how professing to be wise, people became fools by rejecting God and replacing him with idols. It then lists four reasons for God's righteous judgment: 1) God has revealed himself to humanity but people reject this revelation. 2) People reject God and refuse to glorify him. 3) People rationalize their sin and devise their own philosophies about God.
The constant (God's word) is always good. Once we see the fruit of a person's life you can always find out what the "x" factor was....your heart! Lk. 8:11-15
The document discusses preparing daughters for godly marriage. It emphasizes that the season of singleness is important for preparation, yet many fail to recognize this. Parents must guide their daughters' hearts and train them to be servants as described in the Bible. Daughters should prepare by staying pure physically, emotionally, and in perspective, thinking, praying, and seeking counsel. Both potential spouses should focus on serving God to prove themselves worthy before Him and a godly partner.
American Idols - Finishing up this two part sermon we look at modern day idolatry that is rampant in the United States, including the lives of many Christians. If you take this sermon to heart you'll get your toes stepped. Most importantly will be your willingness to make some reformation in your life. Joshua 24:14-15
Attitude - We all have it and sometimes it's just not good! We know what to do when our attitude is destructive, but often we don't realize that we have a destructive attitude.
Some, like the lawyer, correctly understand that loving God with all our heart, as well as loving our neighbors, is the answer to how we inherit eternal life (Lk. 10:25-28 [Open in Libronix (if available)] ). True life comes not by knowing the answer but being the answer (v. 28).
This document discusses various Christian doctrines and practices surrounding the Lord's Supper, or communion. It notes that Catholics believe in transubstantiation, while Protestants have differing views on elements, timing, and procedures. The document questions whether these issues should be viewed from a strict literalist perspective or with consideration for others' consciences. While facts are important, interpretations vary. The conclusion advocates examining oneself worthily and being mindful of others, as unity is most important.
A forceful phrase backed by God's sovereignty. Many fail to see and appreciate how God's sovereignty ~ through law ~ works in and through our lives... for our eternal glory.
1) Christians are called to be at peace with all people but must constantly wage war against the devil through spiritual means such as prayer, God's armor, and using the Bible as their weapon.
2) Believers must pull down strongholds opposed to God, such as traditions that contradict scripture, and bring thoughts into obedience to Christ.
3) Christians must contend for the faith by fighting spiritual battles through faith in order to save souls from the devil's schemes and prepare for this war by studying the Bible and praying for guidance.
Desired character is likened unto an engraver who knows the outcome of what is being sculpted and works on the block of wood until his goal is reached. Such is the work of parents who chisel into and out of until people can clearly see Jesus Christ in their lives.
Children have the God given responsibility to honor their fathers. On the other hand, there is no better honor that a father can receive from his children than when he displays and instills righteousness into his own children.
The U.S., like other industrialized countries, is in great moral decline. That is to be expected from the world, but why is it happening to Christians? More importantly, what are Christians doing to practice and teach purity in their own families?
1) The document discusses using the song "Sanctuary" to dedicate one's life to being God's dwelling place, like the temple sanctuary was in the Bible.
2) It asks God to prepare the speaker to be pure, holy, and tried/true so that He may dwell within them and they may have fellowship with Him.
3) The document expresses thanksgiving that God saves us, knows our weaknesses, and gives us strength, so that with gratitude we can each be living sanctuaries for Him.
Careless Communication Concerning ChristiansMitch Davis
Take zealous Christians, add a dash of faulty assumptions and a sprig of no communication and you have a fine recipe for potential disaster. How can we avoid this kind of fiasco from happening today?
There are just some Bible verses, phrases, or subject matters that are more difficult to grasp than others. Understanding what "praying in the spirit" means is one of those such phrases. We open up the Word of God to teach us, contextually, how this phrase is used and how we can practice such today.
True, we're not perfect, but we are suppose to strive for it (Matt. 5:48). So, how do Christians, who still live in the flesh and awaiting to be translated into perfection, live? It starts with the heart.
The document discusses the Christian journey as paralleling the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. It states that for Christians, the world represents a wilderness that tests their faith through trials, just as the Israelites faced tests during their 40 years in the desert. However, it notes that God provides for believers' spiritual needs and security during this time, and promises a heavenly country, or Promised Land, for those who remain faithful to him. The document encourages Christians to endure hardships with confidence as they journey toward their eternal reward in the afterlife.
All mothers should be honored because of their God ordained position in the family. Children and husbands, however, truly praise the mother of their respective families as she devotes her life to the Lord's wills.
David took a census of fighting men in Israel, which angered God. As a result of David's sin of pride and failing to follow ritual law, God caused a plague to strike Israel that killed over 70,000 people. The sermon argues that while we may not know the full nature of others' sins, our own sins can have far-reaching negative consequences for many beyond just ourselves, as was the case with David's census. Therefore, we must have a penitent heart like David and consider how our choices could impact others.
Many Christians believe Jesus Christ is coming for God's people upon His return and that His return will be as a thief in the night. And that is exactly the reason why many professed Christians do not live a lifestyle as if He's coming any time soon.
It is natural for people to have differing perspectives on life's events, but which one is correct? This sermon is aimed at helping us biblically discern a proper perspective on such events that occur in our lives today.
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
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
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
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
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
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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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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.
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