This document summarizes a lesson about conversing with God through prayer. It discusses how prayer can be either instinctive monologues or spiritual dialogues where we get to know God. Spiritual prayer focuses on God rather than what we want from God. It also explores how God is a personal being made of three persons who love each other, and how they communicated through words. Christian prayer sees God as transcendent, so we look to God in prayer rather than looking within. Speaking words to God in prayer allows for depth, as He speaks to us through words. Both conscious prayer using words and times of quiet listening to God are important aspects of conversing with Him.
This document provides an overview of a lesson on the necessity of prayer. It discusses various Christian figures like Flannery O'Connor, St. Augustine, and John Wesley who struggled with prayer but eventually learned to pray by being honest with God and seeking His kingdom over other desires. It also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding prayer. The document advocates for an "intelligent mysticism" approach to prayer where believers experience God through both emotion and intellect. It provides suggestions for learning to pray such as regularly praying Psalms, meditating on scripture, and praying daily with greater expectation of God.
Top 5 reasons why jesus is not the begotten son of godXenia Y
The document provides 5 reasons why Jesus is not the begotten son of God according to the author. Number 5 argues that the word "begotten" implies sexual procreation which Christians do not believe occurred between God and Mary. Number 4 says the doctrine was established at the Council of Nicaea and was criticized. Number 3 notes another figure, David, was called God's begotten son in the Bible before Jesus. Number 2 examines inconsistencies in translating the Greek word "Mono-genes". And number 1 encourages readers to consult modern Bible translations that have removed references to Jesus being the only begotten son.
Top 5 reasons Jesus(as) is not the begotten son of god. 1Xenia Y
This document outlines 5 reasons why Jesus is not the begotten son of God according to certain theological perspectives. Reason 1 argues that the term "begotten" implies procreation which cannot apply to God. Reason 2 states the doctrine was developed at the Council of Nicaea and was criticized. Reason 3 notes another biblical figure was called God's begotten son. Reason 4 argues inconsistencies in translation of key terms. Reason 5 questions how Jesus can be both eternal and God's son. The document urges readers to search for truth and not follow beliefs blindly.
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.
This document summarizes key points from Andrew Murray's work "With Christ in the School of Prayer" regarding lessons 7-9 on the gift of the Holy Spirit and intercessory prayer.
The main points are:
1) The greatest gift from God is the Holy Spirit, as the Spirit allows us to have God's mind and purpose. We should pray first for the gift of the Holy Spirit.
2) Jesus teaches about intercessory prayer through the parable of a man asking his friend for bread at midnight. Intercession requires boldness and persistence in praying for the needs of others.
3) To approach God as a friend in intercession, we must prove our friendship by loving others
This document discusses the doctrine of election and predestination from a biblical perspective. It provides several key points:
1) Election refers to God's sovereign choice of individuals and groups to be part of his plan of salvation. This is seen throughout the Old and New Testaments with figures like Abraham and groups like Israel.
2) Passages like Romans 9:11 emphasize that God's election is not based on works but on his sovereign will.
3) The elect include both Israel as God's chosen nation and the church as those adopted as God's children through Christ.
4) While the doctrine involves mysteries, the Bible teaches God's electing purpose in salvation and calls believers to make their calling and
This document summarizes key points from a teaching on prayer based on Ephesians 1:15-19. It discusses three main ideas:
1. The supremacy of prayer - Paul's most important prayer was that people would know God better by taking Him into their hearts and minds. Knowing about God is less important than knowing God Himself.
2. The integrity of prayer - Giving priority to outer life over inner life leads to feeling uncomfortable with self-reflection and lacking integrity. Cultivating an inner prayer life is important.
3. The hardness of prayer - Prayer is difficult work that requires searching for God, even when feeling His absence. Persisting through dryness and discomfort can lead to a flour
The document discusses different religious definitions of God, such as the Jehovah's Witness belief that God is one person called Jehovah, and the Mormon belief that God was once a man. It then examines verses from the Bible about knowing God. Jesus tells Philip that to know Him is to know the Father, and that those who have seen Jesus have seen the Father. The document emphasizes that truly knowing God is about having a personal relationship with Him, not just head knowledge, and that we can know God today through Jesus.
This document provides an overview of a lesson on the necessity of prayer. It discusses various Christian figures like Flannery O'Connor, St. Augustine, and John Wesley who struggled with prayer but eventually learned to pray by being honest with God and seeking His kingdom over other desires. It also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding prayer. The document advocates for an "intelligent mysticism" approach to prayer where believers experience God through both emotion and intellect. It provides suggestions for learning to pray such as regularly praying Psalms, meditating on scripture, and praying daily with greater expectation of God.
Top 5 reasons why jesus is not the begotten son of godXenia Y
The document provides 5 reasons why Jesus is not the begotten son of God according to the author. Number 5 argues that the word "begotten" implies sexual procreation which Christians do not believe occurred between God and Mary. Number 4 says the doctrine was established at the Council of Nicaea and was criticized. Number 3 notes another figure, David, was called God's begotten son in the Bible before Jesus. Number 2 examines inconsistencies in translating the Greek word "Mono-genes". And number 1 encourages readers to consult modern Bible translations that have removed references to Jesus being the only begotten son.
Top 5 reasons Jesus(as) is not the begotten son of god. 1Xenia Y
This document outlines 5 reasons why Jesus is not the begotten son of God according to certain theological perspectives. Reason 1 argues that the term "begotten" implies procreation which cannot apply to God. Reason 2 states the doctrine was developed at the Council of Nicaea and was criticized. Reason 3 notes another biblical figure was called God's begotten son. Reason 4 argues inconsistencies in translation of key terms. Reason 5 questions how Jesus can be both eternal and God's son. The document urges readers to search for truth and not follow beliefs blindly.
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.
This document summarizes key points from Andrew Murray's work "With Christ in the School of Prayer" regarding lessons 7-9 on the gift of the Holy Spirit and intercessory prayer.
The main points are:
1) The greatest gift from God is the Holy Spirit, as the Spirit allows us to have God's mind and purpose. We should pray first for the gift of the Holy Spirit.
2) Jesus teaches about intercessory prayer through the parable of a man asking his friend for bread at midnight. Intercession requires boldness and persistence in praying for the needs of others.
3) To approach God as a friend in intercession, we must prove our friendship by loving others
This document discusses the doctrine of election and predestination from a biblical perspective. It provides several key points:
1) Election refers to God's sovereign choice of individuals and groups to be part of his plan of salvation. This is seen throughout the Old and New Testaments with figures like Abraham and groups like Israel.
2) Passages like Romans 9:11 emphasize that God's election is not based on works but on his sovereign will.
3) The elect include both Israel as God's chosen nation and the church as those adopted as God's children through Christ.
4) While the doctrine involves mysteries, the Bible teaches God's electing purpose in salvation and calls believers to make their calling and
This document summarizes key points from a teaching on prayer based on Ephesians 1:15-19. It discusses three main ideas:
1. The supremacy of prayer - Paul's most important prayer was that people would know God better by taking Him into their hearts and minds. Knowing about God is less important than knowing God Himself.
2. The integrity of prayer - Giving priority to outer life over inner life leads to feeling uncomfortable with self-reflection and lacking integrity. Cultivating an inner prayer life is important.
3. The hardness of prayer - Prayer is difficult work that requires searching for God, even when feeling His absence. Persisting through dryness and discomfort can lead to a flour
The document discusses different religious definitions of God, such as the Jehovah's Witness belief that God is one person called Jehovah, and the Mormon belief that God was once a man. It then examines verses from the Bible about knowing God. Jesus tells Philip that to know Him is to know the Father, and that those who have seen Jesus have seen the Father. The document emphasizes that truly knowing God is about having a personal relationship with Him, not just head knowledge, and that we can know God today through Jesus.
Loving relationships are built on loving two-way communication. True Christianity is just such a relationship--one that grows stronger and deeper through honest, open communication. Jesus is just waiting to speak to you.
This document discusses the importance of understanding how the Holy Spirit teaches in order to properly understand and interpret the Bible. It argues that without guidance from the Holy Spirit, who reveals God's thoughts behind the words, people will misunderstand or come to wrong conclusions about what the Bible says due to relying only on human wisdom. The lack of understanding how the Holy Spirit teaches has led to hundreds of denominations with differing interpretations and many mistakes in theology. Learning how the Holy Spirit teaches through "things of the spirit" is presented as crucial for believers.
This document provides guidance on dealing with fear and frustration by trusting in God. It discusses trusting God even when the future is uncertain. It also discusses how fear can be overcome by recognizing that God has not given us a spirit of fear. The document then discusses encountering demonic spirits at night and provides biblical passages about trusting God and not being afraid. It encourages breaking free from fear by praising God. Finally, the document discusses how to deal with frustration by celebrating instead and trusting that your circumstances will change if you trust in Christ.
1) The passage discusses the eighth day after the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests, seen as beginning their formal worship and duties after a period of transition.
2) It describes the first sacrifices performed by Aaron according to God's commands, including a purification offering by Aaron. God's presence appears after the offerings are consumed by divine fire.
3) The passage then describes the death of Nadab and Abihu for bringing unauthorized fire, seen as a sign of God's holiness, and Aaron's silence in response, emphasizing his commitment to his duties as high priest.
This document is a sermon given by Pastor Steven J. Cole on September 16, 2007 based on Ephesians 1:18-19. In the sermon, Pastor Cole makes three main points:
1) God wants believers to know the hope of His calling, which is the certainty of increasing blessing and joy in Christ, beginning now and lasting eternally.
2) God wants believers to know the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, which refers to believers being God's special possession who will share in Christ's glory for all eternity.
3) God wants believers to know the surpassing greatness of His power toward them, which was demonstrated powerfully in raising Jesus from
There are basically six forms or types of prayer. They all have specific ways they address needs, which means contrary to popular belief, God has set rules or if that word offends ones sensibilities, let’s say, guidelines to communicating with Him, ways of making these prayers function more effectively.
God still speaks and wants to communicate directly with individuals. He loves each person deeply and provides ways to develop a personal relationship, including through prayer, reading the Bible, and listening for God's voice. God may speak through thoughts, dreams, other people, or by giving prophetic messages. To receive prophecies, one must have faith, be filled with the Holy Spirit, pray for the gift of prophecy, develop intimacy with God through prayer and reading the Bible, and listen with an open and obedient heart.
This document discusses the importance and power of prayer through a series of Bible verses and stories. It emphasizes that prayer is essential to walking with God and was central to Jesus' own relationship with Him. While prayer may not always be understood, it can change lives and hearts. The document encourages consistent, heartfelt prayer and complying with God's conditions to see prayers answered.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the Epistles of John from the Bible. It discusses the authorship, purpose, and key themes of 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. The epistles are said to have been written by the Apostle John to encourage early Christian communities in faith, love, and to warn against heresies. They emphasize living with love for one another as commanded by God and exemplified by Jesus Christ. Various commentaries and analyses of passages are included that further discuss the meaning of love and its importance in the Christian life.
A look at the definition of faith, and its amazing importance for the Christian life, with illustrations of the Biblical role of faith in the lives of God's people.
This document provides a summary and copyright notice for a book on living a victorious Christian life. It states that the article is copyrighted by Zac Poonen in 1982 to prevent misuse. Permission is given to distribute the article for free if it is not altered and the author is credited. The document then lists the chapter titles of the book, which cover topics like faith, God's control over circumstances, and God's love for believers like he loved Jesus.
When we pray for others, we tend to pray the same thing for them over and over again believing this is an acceptable way to pray. However, when praying for others it will fall into one of two categories, and based on the reason you decide to stop praying for a person it may matter to God.
You should pray for a person once for any given circumstance, not the same circumstance over and over. If you stop praying for them because of un-forgiveness, thats another matter.
This document provides an overview and outline of a multi-part study on the book of Ephesians. It discusses Paul's purpose in writing to the church in Ephesus, highlighting themes of Christ's superiority, God's eternal plan, and the manifestation of the body of Christ. The study examines key passages on salvation through the work of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It also explores themes of unity between believers and reconciliation to God and each other. The document provides discussion questions, applications and suggestions for further study.
This document provides an overview and outline of a multi-part study on the book of Ephesians. It discusses Paul's purpose in writing to the church in Ephesus, highlighting themes of Christ's superiority, God's eternal plan, and the manifestation of the body of Christ. The study examines key aspects of salvation through the work of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It also explores how the gospel brings about unity between Jews and Gentiles and reconciliation to God. The document provides discussion questions, applications and suggestions for further study.
1. The document discusses the importance and nature of prayer, emphasizing that genuine prayer comes from God and flows through the Holy Spirit. It stresses abiding in Christ and focusing on one's relationship with God over material concerns when praying.
2. Several principles of prayer are covered, including praying according to God's will rather than our own, being persistent in prayer, and following up prayers with actions.
3. True prayer involves spiritual union with Christ, with the Holy Spirit carrying prayers to God, who answers in his perfect timing and way. Hindrances like doubt can be overcome through perseverance in prayer.
This document summarizes a lesson about conversing with God through prayer. It discusses how prayer can be either instinctive monologues or spiritual dialogues where we get to know God. Spiritual prayer focuses on God rather than what we want from God. It also explores how God is a personal being made of three persons who love each other, and how they communicated through words. Christians can communicate with God through both conscious prayer using words and unconscious prayer through stillness and listening. The goal of prayer should be developing a relationship with God through respectful dialogue.
This document provides a summary of several lessons from Murray's book on prayer. It discusses the relationship between prayer and fasting, prayer and love, united prayer, and persevering prayer. Some key points include: prayer and fasting allow one to let go of earthly things and grasp the spiritual; prayer and love are interconnected - one reflects our relationship with God and others; united prayer among those who truly agree can accomplish great things; and persevering prayer allows one's faith and blessing to fully ripen while strengthening the relationship with God. Overall the document examines different aspects of an effective prayer life according to Murray's teachings.
This document provides a lengthy summary and analysis of Murray's Lesson 9, which raises questions about God's sovereignty and human free will. The author examines the biblical passage cited by Murray (Matthew 9:37-38) in its full context. While acknowledging God's ultimate sovereignty, the author argues that in this passage Jesus is giving a simple command to his disciples to feel compassion for others and pray that more workers will be sent out to help with the harvest, rather than making a controversial theological statement. The author also discusses different theological viewpoints on the relationship between God's sovereignty and human free will.
The document summarizes an introduction to the book of Ephesians written by Rev. Joseph S. Exell in the 19th century. It discusses debates around whether Ephesians was addressed specifically to the church at Ephesus or circulated more broadly. It also provides historical context on Paul's missionary journeys, including his time spent in Ephesus, as well as dates for his conversion, imprisonments, and death. Finally, it examines the genuineness of Ephesians as a Pauline letter and compares its themes to those of the contemporaneous letter to the Colossians.
This document discusses the author's experience with feeling fearful about a potential debate arising from lesson content he posted online. He prayed about the situation and received guidance from scripture references sent by a friend. This led the author to realize that feeling fear is natural but reacting out of fear without prayer can be sinful. God uses such experiences to teach lessons about overcoming fear through prayer and trusting in his strength rather than one's own. The passage also explores what it means to have a personal relationship with God through prayer, noting that prayer should be a dialogue rather than just making requests, and outlines biblical evidence that God is a loving personal being who desires relationship.
This document provides a summary of lessons 25-31 from Murray's work "With Christ in the School of Prayer." It discusses the progression of understanding of prayer from Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount to the High Priestly Prayer. It explains how the coming of the Holy Spirit established a new spiritual order where Christ works through believers and their prayers. It also examines Christ's continual role as intercessor for believers and how believers now share in this role of intercession through the Holy Spirit.
Loving relationships are built on loving two-way communication. True Christianity is just such a relationship--one that grows stronger and deeper through honest, open communication. Jesus is just waiting to speak to you.
This document discusses the importance of understanding how the Holy Spirit teaches in order to properly understand and interpret the Bible. It argues that without guidance from the Holy Spirit, who reveals God's thoughts behind the words, people will misunderstand or come to wrong conclusions about what the Bible says due to relying only on human wisdom. The lack of understanding how the Holy Spirit teaches has led to hundreds of denominations with differing interpretations and many mistakes in theology. Learning how the Holy Spirit teaches through "things of the spirit" is presented as crucial for believers.
This document provides guidance on dealing with fear and frustration by trusting in God. It discusses trusting God even when the future is uncertain. It also discusses how fear can be overcome by recognizing that God has not given us a spirit of fear. The document then discusses encountering demonic spirits at night and provides biblical passages about trusting God and not being afraid. It encourages breaking free from fear by praising God. Finally, the document discusses how to deal with frustration by celebrating instead and trusting that your circumstances will change if you trust in Christ.
1) The passage discusses the eighth day after the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests, seen as beginning their formal worship and duties after a period of transition.
2) It describes the first sacrifices performed by Aaron according to God's commands, including a purification offering by Aaron. God's presence appears after the offerings are consumed by divine fire.
3) The passage then describes the death of Nadab and Abihu for bringing unauthorized fire, seen as a sign of God's holiness, and Aaron's silence in response, emphasizing his commitment to his duties as high priest.
This document is a sermon given by Pastor Steven J. Cole on September 16, 2007 based on Ephesians 1:18-19. In the sermon, Pastor Cole makes three main points:
1) God wants believers to know the hope of His calling, which is the certainty of increasing blessing and joy in Christ, beginning now and lasting eternally.
2) God wants believers to know the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, which refers to believers being God's special possession who will share in Christ's glory for all eternity.
3) God wants believers to know the surpassing greatness of His power toward them, which was demonstrated powerfully in raising Jesus from
There are basically six forms or types of prayer. They all have specific ways they address needs, which means contrary to popular belief, God has set rules or if that word offends ones sensibilities, let’s say, guidelines to communicating with Him, ways of making these prayers function more effectively.
God still speaks and wants to communicate directly with individuals. He loves each person deeply and provides ways to develop a personal relationship, including through prayer, reading the Bible, and listening for God's voice. God may speak through thoughts, dreams, other people, or by giving prophetic messages. To receive prophecies, one must have faith, be filled with the Holy Spirit, pray for the gift of prophecy, develop intimacy with God through prayer and reading the Bible, and listen with an open and obedient heart.
This document discusses the importance and power of prayer through a series of Bible verses and stories. It emphasizes that prayer is essential to walking with God and was central to Jesus' own relationship with Him. While prayer may not always be understood, it can change lives and hearts. The document encourages consistent, heartfelt prayer and complying with God's conditions to see prayers answered.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the Epistles of John from the Bible. It discusses the authorship, purpose, and key themes of 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. The epistles are said to have been written by the Apostle John to encourage early Christian communities in faith, love, and to warn against heresies. They emphasize living with love for one another as commanded by God and exemplified by Jesus Christ. Various commentaries and analyses of passages are included that further discuss the meaning of love and its importance in the Christian life.
A look at the definition of faith, and its amazing importance for the Christian life, with illustrations of the Biblical role of faith in the lives of God's people.
This document provides a summary and copyright notice for a book on living a victorious Christian life. It states that the article is copyrighted by Zac Poonen in 1982 to prevent misuse. Permission is given to distribute the article for free if it is not altered and the author is credited. The document then lists the chapter titles of the book, which cover topics like faith, God's control over circumstances, and God's love for believers like he loved Jesus.
When we pray for others, we tend to pray the same thing for them over and over again believing this is an acceptable way to pray. However, when praying for others it will fall into one of two categories, and based on the reason you decide to stop praying for a person it may matter to God.
You should pray for a person once for any given circumstance, not the same circumstance over and over. If you stop praying for them because of un-forgiveness, thats another matter.
This document provides an overview and outline of a multi-part study on the book of Ephesians. It discusses Paul's purpose in writing to the church in Ephesus, highlighting themes of Christ's superiority, God's eternal plan, and the manifestation of the body of Christ. The study examines key passages on salvation through the work of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It also explores themes of unity between believers and reconciliation to God and each other. The document provides discussion questions, applications and suggestions for further study.
This document provides an overview and outline of a multi-part study on the book of Ephesians. It discusses Paul's purpose in writing to the church in Ephesus, highlighting themes of Christ's superiority, God's eternal plan, and the manifestation of the body of Christ. The study examines key aspects of salvation through the work of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It also explores how the gospel brings about unity between Jews and Gentiles and reconciliation to God. The document provides discussion questions, applications and suggestions for further study.
1. The document discusses the importance and nature of prayer, emphasizing that genuine prayer comes from God and flows through the Holy Spirit. It stresses abiding in Christ and focusing on one's relationship with God over material concerns when praying.
2. Several principles of prayer are covered, including praying according to God's will rather than our own, being persistent in prayer, and following up prayers with actions.
3. True prayer involves spiritual union with Christ, with the Holy Spirit carrying prayers to God, who answers in his perfect timing and way. Hindrances like doubt can be overcome through perseverance in prayer.
This document summarizes a lesson about conversing with God through prayer. It discusses how prayer can be either instinctive monologues or spiritual dialogues where we get to know God. Spiritual prayer focuses on God rather than what we want from God. It also explores how God is a personal being made of three persons who love each other, and how they communicated through words. Christians can communicate with God through both conscious prayer using words and unconscious prayer through stillness and listening. The goal of prayer should be developing a relationship with God through respectful dialogue.
This document provides a summary of several lessons from Murray's book on prayer. It discusses the relationship between prayer and fasting, prayer and love, united prayer, and persevering prayer. Some key points include: prayer and fasting allow one to let go of earthly things and grasp the spiritual; prayer and love are interconnected - one reflects our relationship with God and others; united prayer among those who truly agree can accomplish great things; and persevering prayer allows one's faith and blessing to fully ripen while strengthening the relationship with God. Overall the document examines different aspects of an effective prayer life according to Murray's teachings.
This document provides a lengthy summary and analysis of Murray's Lesson 9, which raises questions about God's sovereignty and human free will. The author examines the biblical passage cited by Murray (Matthew 9:37-38) in its full context. While acknowledging God's ultimate sovereignty, the author argues that in this passage Jesus is giving a simple command to his disciples to feel compassion for others and pray that more workers will be sent out to help with the harvest, rather than making a controversial theological statement. The author also discusses different theological viewpoints on the relationship between God's sovereignty and human free will.
The document summarizes an introduction to the book of Ephesians written by Rev. Joseph S. Exell in the 19th century. It discusses debates around whether Ephesians was addressed specifically to the church at Ephesus or circulated more broadly. It also provides historical context on Paul's missionary journeys, including his time spent in Ephesus, as well as dates for his conversion, imprisonments, and death. Finally, it examines the genuineness of Ephesians as a Pauline letter and compares its themes to those of the contemporaneous letter to the Colossians.
This document discusses the author's experience with feeling fearful about a potential debate arising from lesson content he posted online. He prayed about the situation and received guidance from scripture references sent by a friend. This led the author to realize that feeling fear is natural but reacting out of fear without prayer can be sinful. God uses such experiences to teach lessons about overcoming fear through prayer and trusting in his strength rather than one's own. The passage also explores what it means to have a personal relationship with God through prayer, noting that prayer should be a dialogue rather than just making requests, and outlines biblical evidence that God is a loving personal being who desires relationship.
This document provides a summary of lessons 25-31 from Murray's work "With Christ in the School of Prayer." It discusses the progression of understanding of prayer from Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount to the High Priestly Prayer. It explains how the coming of the Holy Spirit established a new spiritual order where Christ works through believers and their prayers. It also examines Christ's continual role as intercessor for believers and how believers now share in this role of intercession through the Holy Spirit.
1) The passage discusses God's forgiving nature and how He offers total forgiveness to humans despite their rebellion and sin against Him.
2) It notes how some people have wronged others and not received forgiveness, while others have been too hurt to forgive. However, God is different - the Bible reveals Him as a loving God who forgives totally.
3) The commentary provides background on the context and purpose of 1 John, including countering false teachings that denied Jesus' humanity or deity. It analyzes several verses about fellowship with God and the need to confess sins to receive forgiveness.
This document provides an introduction to the book of Ephesians, including background information about its author Paul, the city of Ephesus where it may have been addressed, its purpose in encouraging unity among Jews and Gentiles, and its overall structure moving from doctrinal to practical teachings. The course will cover Ephesians over 9-13 weeks with an emphasis on practical application rather than extensive theoretical notes.
The document outlines the "Five W's of Prayer" which provides a framework for prayer. It includes: Who - praising God for his divine attributes; What - thanking God for what he has done; Weep - confessing and taking ownership of sins; Want - telling God what you want for yourself and others; Will - giving up your will to God and praying his will be done.
Murray on Prayer.Session 12.Lessons 19-23John Wible
1) Jesus initially taught disciples to pray for themselves as novices, but later taught prayer focused on their mission as his friends and co-workers.
2) Through prayer, the disciples would do greater works than Jesus by working with him to advance God's kingdom.
3) The early church grew rapidly through appropriating the power of prayer, planting churches across three continents and teaching thousands despite starting with just a few followers.
This document provides an overview of a lesson plan on the necessity of prayer. It discusses key points from works by Timothy Keller on prayer experiences. It notes that prayer requires realizing one's brokenness and dependence on God alone. The document reviews how authors like Flannery O'Connor and Augustine learned through prayer to seek God rather than success. It also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding prayer according to an "intelligent mysticism."
Summer Splash Developing a devotional life part 1 of 2Albert Soto
This document provides an overview and summaries of a 2013 summer series on developing a devotional life. It includes:
- An introduction and schedule for the summer series focusing on having a devotional life, reading the Bible, and living in community.
- Summaries of three talks from the series addressing fuel for the devotional journey, foundations for reading the Bible, and friends for the journey of living in community.
- Additional summaries of methods for daily devotion, why to read the Bible, and an example of using the S.O.A.P. Bible study method in a journal entry. The document offers guidance and perspectives on spiritual growth through regular Bible reading and prayer.
This document summarizes a lesson on prayer taught from Andrew Murray's work "With Christ in the School of Prayer." The lesson focuses on three key aspects of prayer according to Jesus: keep it secret, keep it uninflated, and keep praying with confidence. It discusses how prayer is both simple yet profound. While initially prayer may seem easy, with practice it becomes more difficult as one's shortcomings and dependence on God are revealed. The lesson emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the greatest gift from God and should be the primary focus of prayers, as it is through the Spirit that one can truly know and commune with the Father. It challenges believers to continually ask God to teach them to pray more effectively and move heaven with their prayers
This document provides a 3-paragraph summary of the key ideas from a book about developing an unbeatable spirit of faith. It explains that no matter the difficulties one faces, God can turn the situation around through faith. It emphasizes believing God's word even when circumstances seem impossible. It encourages focusing on God's promises rather than one's own problems, and consistently speaking words of faith in line with scripture. The goal is to cultivate faith like Abraham's that calls things that are not as though they were and sees God's power at work.
The document is a sermon that addresses how Christians can deal with suffering and hardship in the real world. It argues that being totally honest with God, even through lament, is the deepest expression of faith and the only way to heal from past hurts. It notes that while Christians are not promised freedom from pain, the Psalms model lamenting honestly to God as a form of praise. The sermon aims to give permission to admit pain and questions to God, which is necessary for spiritual growth.
Worship,Connect,Grow,Serve Glorifying God Oct13,08BertBrim
The document discusses various aspects of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth according to God's discipleship plan. It provides biblical perspectives on worshipping God with spirit and truth rather than style, coming to worship with spiritual hunger rather than emptiness, and the importance of connecting with other believers through fellowship and service.
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.
The document is a summary of a sermon on the self-sufficiency of God based on Psalm 50. The sermon argues that God does not need sacrifices from humanity because He possesses all qualities intrinsically and eternally. The Israelites wrongly viewed God as needy like pagan gods, but God tells them in Psalm 50 that He does not need their offerings to satisfy Himself, as He is fully sufficient within Himself. Believers should recognize that God is the giver and they are the receivers, and their thanksgiving should reflect this relationship rather than viewing God as dependent on humanity.
This document is a chapter from the book "Prosperity of the Soul" by Jerry Savelle. The chapter discusses how Jesus' sacrifice on the cross paid the price not just for salvation from sin but also for healing, prosperity, and blessing in every area of life. It argues that God desires believers to prosper physically, financially, and materially just as much as He desires them to be saved spiritually. The chapter aims to show that prosperity is God's will according to scriptures like 3 John 2, and that Jesus' atoning work provides for prosperity in all aspects of life, not just salvation from hell.
This document provides an overview of a session on experiencing listening prayer. It establishes that believing in Jesus' resurrection is foundational. Several Bible passages are presented that show the religious leaders missed God because they did not believe in Jesus, and because they cared more about what people thought than God. Love is discussed as the primary motivation for listening prayer. Believing in the resurrection relates to having the Holy Spirit guide us. Discussion questions address factors like doubt, intellectualism, and pride that can hinder listening to God. Prayer focuses on caring more what God thinks and developing faith in Jesus' resurrection.
This document provides guidance on inductive Bible study. It explains that inductive study reasons from particular details in the text to broader principles or conclusions, focusing on what the text actually says rather than bringing outside viewpoints to it. The document outlines a six-step process for inductive study: observation, interpretation, and application. Under observation, it recommends close reading, asking questions of the text, comparing translations, and noting literary devices. This allows students to carefully examine what a text says before determining its meaning.
This document discusses what happens spiritually at salvation. It states that at salvation:
1. Our spirit is made alive, reconciled to God.
2. Our soul, the decision-making part, is reconciled to God through repentance from rebellion.
3. Our body becomes a temple for the Holy Spirit.
It explores the functions of the spirit, soul, and body, emphasizing that the spirit can worship God directly while the soul activates the body through decision-making. Discernment between spirit and soul requires study and practice of God's word.
5 things the Bible says that you need to knowAudrey Brown
This document provides quotes and summaries of Bible verses from various famous figures. It discusses 5 Bible passages in particular:
1. Verses that encourage not being afraid, as the Bible mentions not fearing around 70 times.
2. 1 John 4:7 about loving one another as love comes from God.
3. Jude 1 about being merciful to those who doubt.
4. John 21:25 noting that if all Jesus did was written down, not enough books could contain it all.
5. Genesis 18:12 about Sarah laughing when told she would give birth, reminding us to laugh at our faith stories.
The document provides commentary on Romans 5. It discusses the key points:
1) When justified through faith, believers have peace with God through Jesus Christ. This peace comes from God reconciling us and us being reconciled to God through the propitiation of Jesus.
2) Having peace with God eliminates the fear of God as judge, fear of death, and doubts/fears from the devil's attacks. Justification provides righteous acceptance and knowing God as a loving father.
3) Chapter 5 shows how justification leads to rejoicing at different stages - in our position, present troubles, and ultimately in God himself. Understanding theology should produce a rejoicing spirit even in suffering.
This document provides an introduction to a gathering where people can discuss Christianity in a relaxed environment. It encourages openness and inclusivity. It explores what the point of Christianity is, noting that if one's faith is true, then God is the point of everything. It discusses different understandings and experiences of God, such as a sense of the sacred or a yearning for something greater. Scripture, the experiences of Christians, theology, and enquiry are mentioned as ways of knowing God. The document also considers whether all religions essentially point to the same God.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson examines the sin of pride; specifically, pride of moral self-righteousness, doctrinal pride, pride of achievement, and an independent spirit. The fact that God is the source of all our success, that we need to be humble in our doctrine and opinions, and that we need to maintain a teachable spirit are all emphasized.
This document discusses the importance of Bible intake and spiritual disciplines for the Christian life. It emphasizes that no discipline is more important than regularly taking in God's word through reading, studying, and memorizing Scripture. The document provides guidance on practices like hearing sermons, studying the Bible, and memorizing verses. It encourages setting goals for Bible reading and offers tips like using study guides. Readers are reminded that growing in godliness requires allowing God's word to shape their lives over time through consistent Bible intake. When someone asks how to improve their Bible intake, the document recommends commitment to regular practices and not expecting mastery overnight.
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The Real Story of the Wise Men from the East. Who the were; From whence they came; Why they came: How they traveled; The source of their precious gifts; And, of course, "The Star of Bethlehem
John Blue receives a strange text message from his bank about a charge in Lebanon. He then finds biblical passages referring to Lebanon changed in his devices. He receives a letter from a Colonel D of the Office of Strategic Services asking him to investigate a taxi driver named Moshe ben ja-min al Masriq in Lebanon, Kentucky. John humors the request and is met by a man named Brian who will fly him to Lebanon, Kentucky to begin his investigation.
This document provides a historical overview of religious and political groups in Israel from around 722 BC to the 1st century AD. It outlines the major empires that ruled over Israel and Judea during this period and the dates of significant events. It also describes the major religio-political parties that emerged during the Second Temple period, including the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Herodians, Zealots and Sicarii. The document explores possible connections between Jesus and the Essenes, but concludes there is no clear evidence of a direct connection. It also considers similarities and differences between John the Baptist and the Essenes.
This document summarizes several Second Temple period religio-political groups in Jerusalem, including the Sadducees. The Sadducees derived their name from Zadok, the high priest of David and Solomon. They reacted against the Seleucid "Pig Sacrifice" in the 2nd century BC. The Sadducees opposed the Maccabean high priests but later collaborated with the Hasmoneans and Herodians to regain the high priestly office. They were a very conservative group who denied supernatural concepts like the soul, resurrection, and angels. They lost power when the Temple was destroyed.
This document discusses several religio-political groups in Second Temple Judaism, including the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Herodians, Zealots, and Sicarii. It focuses on the Pharisees and Scribes, explaining that the Pharisees followed both the written and oral law, which they believed was given by God to Moses, while the Sadducees did not accept the oral law. Over time, the Pharisees prevailed while the Sadducees lost influence after the destruction of the temple. The Scribes originally copied and interpreted the written law but their interpretations began advancing social purposes and losing the meaning of the law, drawing criticism in the
This document discusses several Second Temple Jewish groups that were influential during Paul's time, including the Pharisees. It provides details on the Pharisees' beliefs and how they differed from the Sadducees. The Pharisees believed in oral tradition alongside the written Torah and took a more flexible approach to interpreting Jewish law for new situations. After the Temple's destruction, the Pharisees' interpretation became the dominant form of Judaism due to their focus on synagogue worship and scholarship.
The document summarizes the Intertestamental Period between the Old and New Testaments. During this time, Israel was ruled by various foreign empires including the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. This led to significant political, religious, and cultural changes for the Jewish people, including the rise of synagogues and increased focus on the Torah. Messianic thought and beliefs about a coming savior also emerged during this period as Israel faced oppression from foreign rulers until the arrival of Jesus.
This document provides an overview of major historical upheavals and religious changes in Judaism between the construction of the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem circa 515 BC and its destruction by the Romans in AD 70, known as the Second Temple period. Key developments discussed include the rise of the synagogue and its influence, the emergence of Hebrew and Aramaic as dominant languages, the solidification of the Torah as the authoritative text, the transformation of Jewish identity, and the growth of messianic and eschatological beliefs. The political landscape also experienced significant changes as the region was ruled by various empires.
This document summarizes Saul's transformation from a persecutor of Christians to the Apostle Paul through three key events. First, Saul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus and went blind before receiving a vision that converted him. Second, he spent time in Arabia and Damascus, where he was taught by Ananias and joined the Antiochian and Damascene churches. Finally, Saul began preaching as Paul and traveled over 35,000 miles spreading the gospel message to the Gentiles throughout the Roman Empire. The document examines the historical influences that shaped Paul, including his Jewish background, Roman citizenship, Hellenistic education in Tarsus, and the Stoic philosophy of Zeno.
The document discusses Judaism during the time of Paul, including the Hellenistic period and various Jewish sects. During the Hellenistic period, some Jews embraced Greek culture while others wanted to preserve a pure form of Judaism. This caused divisions between Hellenizers and Judaizers. There were also divisions between urban and rural Jews, as well as Jews living in Judea versus the diaspora. The major sects during Paul's time were the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots. The Essenes lived an ascetic lifestyle and copied scriptures.
The document provides a timeline of Roman history from 753 BC to AD 67 and discusses the influences of Greek philosophy and religion on early Christianity. It summarizes the teachings of major Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and how their ideas relate to and sometimes differ from Christianity. It also discusses the influences of other Greek movements like Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Skepticism as well as how Paul engaged with Stoic ideas in his speech on Mars Hill.
The document summarizes the Post-Exilic period following the fall of the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel. It discusses several key events:
1) Cyrus the Great of Persia issued a decree allowing exiled Jews to return and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.
2) The temple was rebuilt, though it faced some opposition, and was finally completed with support from Darius I of Persia.
3) Jewish exclusivism and separation from other groups like Samaritans became a dominant practice during this period.
1. This document discusses the development of Judaism after the Babylonian exile, known as the Second Temple period, covering the Persian, Hellenistic, and Hasmonean periods until the destruction of the temple in AD 70.
2. It focuses on how Cyrus the Great allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, establishing the Jews as a vassal state of the Persian Empire. Reconstruction of the temple continued under difficulties until its completion in 516 BC under Darius I.
3. An important development was the emergence of Jewish exclusivity and identity as a distinct people separate from others, originating with those who returned from exile and rebuilt the temple and society in Jerusalem.
The document provides historical context on Judaism during the time of Paul by discussing the Babylonian captivity and its impact on the development of Second Temple Judaism. Key points include:
- The Babylonian captivity from 605-538 BC disrupted Jewish life and caused them to reevaluate their relationship with God, leading to changes in Jewish theology and culture.
- It contributed to Judaism transitioning from a polytheistic to monotheistic religion and elevated the importance of the Torah.
- After the Persian conquest of Babylon in 538 BC, many Jews returned to Jerusalem and rebuilt the Second Temple, establishing synagogues as religious centers in the absence of the temple.
The document discusses the Babylonian Captivity of the Jewish people and its effects on Judaism. It describes how the Jews were deported to Babylon in three separate events between 605-581 BC. While in exile, the Jews' central religious practices transformed with the Torah becoming the authoritative text and focus on monotheistic worship of YHWH. After the exile ended and they returned to Judea, the Jews emerged as an ethno-religious group defined by their scriptures and traditions rather than territorial gods. The synagogue model of worship that developed during this period also went on to influence the early Christian church.
This document discusses the influence of ancient Greek philosophy on Western thought, focusing on several key philosophers and schools of thought. It introduces Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and examines Epicureanism and Stoicism in more depth. Stoicism was very influential on early Christianity and Paul incorporated some Stoic techniques in his preaching, though his message centered on Christ rather than philosophy. Overall the document analyzes the development of Greek philosophy and its legacy.
The document discusses the influence of ancient Greek philosophy on Western thought, focusing on several key philosophers and schools of thought. It introduces Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and examines Epicureanism and Stoicism in more depth. Stoicism in particular had a major influence on early Christianity and the writings of Paul. While Paul engaged with Stoic ideas and techniques, he focused his message on preaching Christ and his crucifixion.
Major General William C. Gorgas was a U.S. Army physician and Surgeon General from 1914-1918 best known for his work controlling mosquitoes that transmit yellow fever and malaria. As chief sanitary officer for projects in Florida, Havana, and the Panama Canal, Gorgas implemented extensive sanitation programs including draining ponds and swamps and using mosquito netting. These measures were crucial in enabling the construction of the Panama Canal by preventing illness among thousands of workers. Gorgas received international acclaim for his contributions and an honorary knighthood shortly before his death in 1920.
1. The document discusses the historical doctrine of state "police power" which allows states to pass laws and regulations to protect public health, such as quarantine laws. However, limitations have been placed on police power since the 1960s due to a reexamination of the balance between individual rights and state power.
2. It provides context on how police power has traditionally been interpreted to promote public health and safety. However, developments in civil rights jurisprudence, a focus on patient autonomy, and increased federal authority have constrained states' ability to exercise police powers.
3. Given new public health threats like bioterrorism, the author argues for a reassessment of the legal and social limits of police power to allow
Dr. John Snow used epidemiological research methods in 1854 to trace the source of a deadly cholera outbreak in London to a contaminated water pump on Broad Street. By tracking cases of cholera and investigating water sources for the sick and healthy, Snow determined that those who drank from the Broad Street pump were infected, while others who drank from other sources were fine. Snow convinced officials to remove the pump handle, stopping the outbreak. Years later, it was discovered that a nearby cesspool leaking into the pump's water supply was likely the original source of contamination. Snow is now considered the pioneer of epidemiology and his work proved contaminated water was the cause of cholera rather than miasma.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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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.