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.
Extreme point-of-views have always existed when it comes to receiving the truth of God's word. It was no different when the apostle Paul wrote to brethren reminding them of the powerful gospel message, which upholds (establishes) the Law. Rom. 3:31
John acknowledges that Christians will sin but that we have an advocate, Jesus Christ, who pleads our case before God the Father. As our propitiation, Jesus took our place and exchanged his perfection for our imperfection, satisfying the demands of the law which requires death as the penalty for sin. Through Jesus' obedience and sacrifice, believers can receive grace, righteousness and eternal life rather than the condemnation of sin and death.
The document discusses the preaching of the cross and its effects. It convicts people of sin, convinces them of God's love, converts them to Christ, constrains them to serve, and condemns those who are unresponsive. It then references Hebrews 10:28-31 which warns that it is fearful to fall into the hands of the living God and face his punishment if one rejects his son and the blood of his covenant.
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.
The document discusses passages from Luke about serving God instead of money and how the Pharisees ridiculed Jesus for his teachings. It then examines verses about how the Law and Prophets were in place until John the Baptist and how the good news of God's kingdom is now preached. Additional sections provide context on the meaning of "Law" in the New Testament and different categories of laws given to Israel.
This passage from James discusses the sin of showing favoritism. It describes a scenario where a rich man and poor man come to a meeting, and the rich man is shown favor by being offered a good seat while the poor man is told to stand or sit on the floor. The passage says that favoritism discriminates against others and violates the principle of loving your neighbor. It warns that failing to follow any part of God's law is like breaking all of it. Believers are called to apply biblical truths and act like believers without favoritism.
The document summarizes a lesson about the relationship between Jesus, the law, and salvation. It discusses how the law defines sin but cannot save or forgive sin. It explains that believers are no longer condemned by the law because, through faith in Jesus, their old sinful selves have died and they now belong to Christ. While the law still defines right and wrong, believers are covered by Christ's righteousness rather than condemned for breaking the law. Obedience to the law cannot achieve salvation, which is only possible through Jesus' death in our place.
The document discusses the New Covenant that God established with humanity to replace the Old Covenant. It explains that under the Old Covenant, people failed to keep God's laws and were unable to fulfill the requirements. The New Covenant, established through Jesus' sacrifice, offers forgiveness of sins and an intimate relationship with God by writing His law on people's hearts. Now under the New Covenant, Christians have grace rather than condemnation and can receive eternal salvation through faith in Christ as the mediator of this new promise from God.
Extreme point-of-views have always existed when it comes to receiving the truth of God's word. It was no different when the apostle Paul wrote to brethren reminding them of the powerful gospel message, which upholds (establishes) the Law. Rom. 3:31
John acknowledges that Christians will sin but that we have an advocate, Jesus Christ, who pleads our case before God the Father. As our propitiation, Jesus took our place and exchanged his perfection for our imperfection, satisfying the demands of the law which requires death as the penalty for sin. Through Jesus' obedience and sacrifice, believers can receive grace, righteousness and eternal life rather than the condemnation of sin and death.
The document discusses the preaching of the cross and its effects. It convicts people of sin, convinces them of God's love, converts them to Christ, constrains them to serve, and condemns those who are unresponsive. It then references Hebrews 10:28-31 which warns that it is fearful to fall into the hands of the living God and face his punishment if one rejects his son and the blood of his covenant.
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.
The document discusses passages from Luke about serving God instead of money and how the Pharisees ridiculed Jesus for his teachings. It then examines verses about how the Law and Prophets were in place until John the Baptist and how the good news of God's kingdom is now preached. Additional sections provide context on the meaning of "Law" in the New Testament and different categories of laws given to Israel.
This passage from James discusses the sin of showing favoritism. It describes a scenario where a rich man and poor man come to a meeting, and the rich man is shown favor by being offered a good seat while the poor man is told to stand or sit on the floor. The passage says that favoritism discriminates against others and violates the principle of loving your neighbor. It warns that failing to follow any part of God's law is like breaking all of it. Believers are called to apply biblical truths and act like believers without favoritism.
The document summarizes a lesson about the relationship between Jesus, the law, and salvation. It discusses how the law defines sin but cannot save or forgive sin. It explains that believers are no longer condemned by the law because, through faith in Jesus, their old sinful selves have died and they now belong to Christ. While the law still defines right and wrong, believers are covered by Christ's righteousness rather than condemned for breaking the law. Obedience to the law cannot achieve salvation, which is only possible through Jesus' death in our place.
The document discusses the New Covenant that God established with humanity to replace the Old Covenant. It explains that under the Old Covenant, people failed to keep God's laws and were unable to fulfill the requirements. The New Covenant, established through Jesus' sacrifice, offers forgiveness of sins and an intimate relationship with God by writing His law on people's hearts. Now under the New Covenant, Christians have grace rather than condemnation and can receive eternal salvation through faith in Christ as the mediator of this new promise from God.
The document summarizes key points about the relationship between Christ and the law based on passages from Romans and Galatians. It makes three main points:
1) Sin and death entered the world through Adam, but justification and life are available through faith in Christ for all who believe.
2) The law exposes our sin and inability to fulfill it, but it points us to Christ for forgiveness and freedom from condemnation.
3) Christ is the fulfillment and goal of the law, setting us free from its power and enabling us to live righteously through faith.
The document discusses whether believers need the law. It argues that while the law was given to show humanity's sinfulness and need for salvation, righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not by observing the law. The law was meant to lead people to Christ so that they may be justified by faith rather than works. Jesus fulfilled the law but also summed it up as loving God and others. True faith is expressed through love, mercy, justice and humility toward God.
This document discusses the role of faith and law in salvation according to the writings of Paul in Romans and Galatians. It summarizes that Abraham and David were saved by faith alone, not works, and that Abraham lived before the law so he could only be saved by faith. It also explains that the law shows us sin but cannot save us or impart life. The purpose of the law is to show us God's will and standards of right and wrong, but it cannot erase sin or be changed, so Christ had to die as a sacrifice to satisfy both God's justice and the requirements of the law for human salvation.
The document discusses two kinds of works: works of the law and works of faith. Works of the law involve attempting to earn salvation through good deeds and following religious rules, which leads to boasting. Works of faith involve recognizing one's need for mercy, trusting in Jesus for salvation, and doing good works out of love and gratitude rather than legal obligation or desire for reward. The document uses examples from the Bible to illustrate the difference between these two approaches and their outcomes.
This document discusses God's law and commandments. It notes that the Ten Commandments show people how to live as Christians and identify sin. While the ceremonial law was nailed to the cross, the document argues that Jesus did not abolish the moral law contained in the Ten Commandments. It suggests that keeping God's law is an identifying mark of end-time saints and that the Bible predicts attempts to change God's law.
Christians and the Law, Paul continues from chapter 6 as he answers the second group of his audience about the law and the new covenant through Christ.
This document discusses Jesus Christ's relationship to the law of God. It makes three key points:
1) Jesus perfectly obeyed God's law, honoring his parents, refusing Satan, keeping the Sabbath, and never sinning. He showed us how to obey through love.
2) The law of God establishes how to love God and others. Jesus taught this through the two greatest commandments of loving God and neighbor. All other commandments depend on these two.
3) We will be judged by Jesus according to how well we showed love for God and others as measured by God's unchanging law. Jesus will judge with mercy as one who understands our struggles through his own experience.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The document summarizes key points about the relationship between Christ and the law based on passages from Romans and Galatians. It makes three main points:
1) Sin and death entered the world through Adam, but justification and life are available through faith in Christ for all who believe.
2) The law exposes our sin and inability to fulfill it, but it points us to Christ for forgiveness and freedom from condemnation.
3) Christ is the fulfillment and goal of the law, setting us free from its power and enabling us to live righteously through faith.
The document discusses whether believers need the law. It argues that while the law was given to show humanity's sinfulness and need for salvation, righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not by observing the law. The law was meant to lead people to Christ so that they may be justified by faith rather than works. Jesus fulfilled the law but also summed it up as loving God and others. True faith is expressed through love, mercy, justice and humility toward God.
This document discusses the role of faith and law in salvation according to the writings of Paul in Romans and Galatians. It summarizes that Abraham and David were saved by faith alone, not works, and that Abraham lived before the law so he could only be saved by faith. It also explains that the law shows us sin but cannot save us or impart life. The purpose of the law is to show us God's will and standards of right and wrong, but it cannot erase sin or be changed, so Christ had to die as a sacrifice to satisfy both God's justice and the requirements of the law for human salvation.
The document discusses two kinds of works: works of the law and works of faith. Works of the law involve attempting to earn salvation through good deeds and following religious rules, which leads to boasting. Works of faith involve recognizing one's need for mercy, trusting in Jesus for salvation, and doing good works out of love and gratitude rather than legal obligation or desire for reward. The document uses examples from the Bible to illustrate the difference between these two approaches and their outcomes.
This document discusses God's law and commandments. It notes that the Ten Commandments show people how to live as Christians and identify sin. While the ceremonial law was nailed to the cross, the document argues that Jesus did not abolish the moral law contained in the Ten Commandments. It suggests that keeping God's law is an identifying mark of end-time saints and that the Bible predicts attempts to change God's law.
Christians and the Law, Paul continues from chapter 6 as he answers the second group of his audience about the law and the new covenant through Christ.
This document discusses Jesus Christ's relationship to the law of God. It makes three key points:
1) Jesus perfectly obeyed God's law, honoring his parents, refusing Satan, keeping the Sabbath, and never sinning. He showed us how to obey through love.
2) The law of God establishes how to love God and others. Jesus taught this through the two greatest commandments of loving God and neighbor. All other commandments depend on these two.
3) We will be judged by Jesus according to how well we showed love for God and others as measured by God's unchanging law. Jesus will judge with mercy as one who understands our struggles through his own experience.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. The document discusses the differences between the law and grace. The law was given through Moses and written on stone tablets, but brought only a knowledge of sin.
2. Grace came through Jesus Christ, and is the only way for people to be justified and made righteous. While the law was good, it could not save people from sin or make them perfect.
3. The law was a temporary system given to the Jews alone, but grace is for all people and brings freedom from the curse of the law through faith in Christ.
The document discusses the concept of sin and its consequences. It defines sin as the transgression of God's law and notes that sin entered the world through Adam, bringing death to all humanity. It explores how sin separates humans from God and corrupts their nature, making them "wretched." However, it also discusses how humanity was originally created upright by God as temples for the Holy Spirit, and how a blending of humanity and divinity in Christ offers the hope of overcoming sin.
The passage compares the effects of Adam's sin and Christ's righteousness on humanity. It argues that while Adam's single transgression brought condemnation and death to all, Christ's single act of obedience through his death and resurrection brought free grace, justification, and abundant life to all who believe in him. Christ's work far surpasses the damage caused by Adam's sin and offers believers greater blessings, including victory over sin and death.
1) God's righteousness is presented apart from legalism and man's attempts to follow laws and rules. It is received solely through faith in Christ's finished work on the cross.
2) God's righteousness is constructed on the revelation and testimony provided by the Old Testament Law and Prophets, which pointed to the coming Messiah who would provide righteousness.
3) God's righteousness is required by and received through faith alone, as opposed to any works of the law. It has always been available to all who receive it by faith.
This document discusses the righteousness of God that is presented in Romans 3:21. It makes three key points:
1) God's righteousness is apart from legalism and obedience to the law, and can only be received through faith in Christ's finished work on the cross.
2) God's righteousness is constructed on the revelation witnessed through the Law and Prophets of the Old Testament, which pointed to the coming Messiah who would provide righteousness.
3) God's righteousness is required by faith alone, as opposed to being achieved through works or obedience to the law, as emphasized in Romans 3:22.
— (Romans 7:1-8:17) — The Gospel of Christ Delivers From The Curse of The Law & The Guilt of Sin. — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 6/25/2017 http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
The document provides a summary of Lesson 9 from a Bible study series. It discusses the relationship between sin, the law, and salvation. Some key points include:
- The law was given through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Jesus is the perfect example of obeying the law.
- The law shows us what sin is and makes us aware of our need for salvation. It points out our faults but does not save us from sin.
- God gave the law to Israel to be an example to other nations of His moral code. While Israel failed at times, the law was meant to bless others, not burden them.
- All people have a sense of God's law
The document provides commentary on Paul's letter to the Galatians 3:6-14. It discusses how Paul proves that no one can be justified by works of the law because no one can perfectly keep the law. The law can only curse. However, God justifies all who believe by faith alone. Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law by becoming cursed on the cross. This allows believers to receive blessing and the promise of the Spirit through faith in Christ.
The document discusses the concept of sin and salvation according to Romans chapters 1-3. It explains that all people have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. However, salvation is offered through Jesus Christ by God's grace through faith. Justification comes not by works of the law but through Jesus' blood. The conclusion is that all are condemned by sin, but salvation extends to all through Christ alone by grace through faith.
The document discusses two key views of the cross: 1) We are perpetrators - focusing on what Jesus accomplished in relationship to how we stand before God (atonement, propitiation, justification). 2) We are victims - focusing on what Christ accomplished in relationship to the bondage of sin, death, and the devil (redemption, ransom). It then discusses the biblical definition of sin as any failure to conform to God's moral law. Five observations from Scripture are provided about the total effects of sin: 1) It affects every human. 2) Our rebellion against God is total. 3) In rebellion, everything man does is sin. 4) Man's inability to submit to God or do good is total.
Class 3 living by law vs. relying on faith - Bro. John MannellGLCBSLakeland
The document discusses Paul's letter to the Galatians and the difference between living by law versus relying on faith. It argues that faith alone, not works, justified Abraham and is the path to righteousness. Living by the works of the law requires following all aspects of the law perfectly, which is impossible. Instead, the law's purpose was to reveal humanity's sinfulness and point to salvation through faith in Christ.
L6 Attributes of God: The Justice of GodJerry Smith
God's justice is fair, impartial, and without respect of persons. It demands punishment for breaking the law. All people are guilty and deserving of punishment under God's justice, but God provided a way to be justified through faith in Jesus Christ. Christ suffered and died as a substitute, taking the punishment for sins, so that those who believe in Him are viewed as righteous in God's sight and not condemned to punishment. God's justice and mercy are both satisfied through Jesus Christ.
All His Benefits - Week 3 His Righteousnesstpettit
The document discusses the differences between righteousness, unrighteousness, and self-righteousness. It then examines several passages from Romans that discuss how righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ rather than works of the law, and how through Jesus's sacrifice we can be declared righteous. The document notes that we are to put off our old sinful selves and put on our new righteous selves created in God's likeness.
Vintage the romansexpedition_ch3_2.8.15Deacon Godsey
God declares all people, both Jews and Gentiles, to be sinners who fall short of His glory. However, through faith in Jesus Christ, God declares believers to be righteous and makes them heirs of His promise. He accomplished this by sending Jesus to die as a place of mercy, demonstrating His faithfulness and justice while redeeming those who believe. The law shows that all people are sinners, but it is through faith, not works, that one is made righteous in God's sight.
1) The passage compares the effects of Adam's sin to the effects of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
2) Adam's one sin of disobedience brought sin and death to all mankind, while Christ's one act of obedience through his sacrifice brought forgiveness of sins and righteousness to all who believe.
3) The effects of Christ's sacrifice are greater than the effects of Adam's sin - where Adam's sin condemned humanity, Christ's sacrifice brings justification, and his grace and righteousness reign eternally for believers.
This document discusses 4 aspects of righteousness:
1) God is inherently righteous while man is not.
2) Man tries to establish his own self-righteousness but all righteousness acts are like filthy rags to God.
3) Righteousness is imputed or credited to believers through faith in Christ. Christ's righteousness is credited to believers so God sees them as righteous.
4) The Holy Spirit imparts righteousness in believers by producing righteous works, spiritual fruit, and gifts in their lives as they walk in the Spirit rather than their own flesh.
1. The document provides an overview and analysis of key passages in Romans chapters 1-7.
2. It examines major themes such as who wrote Romans, why it was written, how righteousness comes through faith not works, and how believers should now live having died with Christ.
3. Questions are posed throughout to encourage deeper reflection on topics like the righteousness of God, justification, and living according to the Spirit rather than the flesh.
The document discusses key concepts in Galatians 3:15-20 regarding the promise, covenant, and law. It explains that God's promise to Abraham preceded the later establishment of the Law. The Law was added later to highlight humanity's sinful nature but could not fulfill the promise of salvation. Ultimately, salvation comes through faith in God's promise, which was fulfilled through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The Law served a purpose but cannot replace the promise of salvation by grace through faith in Christ.
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.
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.
Are You Shortchanging God and Others - Part 2Mitch Davis
Continuing the lesson from the morning we focus on the question itself - can we give too much of ourselves and go within the doctrine of Christ to the opinions that Christians differ over.
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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
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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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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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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
Protector & Destroyer: Agni Dev (The Hindu God of Fire)Exotic India
So let us turn the pages of ancient Indian literature and get to know more about Agni, the mighty purifier of all things, worshipped in Indian culture as a God since the Vedic time.