The sacred character of such writings is accorded them by communities that have come to value the traditions they embody. Scripture is also perceived in some sense as heavenly in origin—the Qur'an and the Book of Mormon are good examples of this. Religious communities value highly those who ...
In the passage below from the book of Proverbs, the Bible gives us an entire list of examples of decisions that good wives could make on a daily basis: “10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so ...
Some critics of wife-spanking complain that we must have a specific instance of a woman being physically disciplined by her husband in the Bible to justify a husband spanking his wife. But we do not need specific examples of behaviors to justify behaviors. As long as a behavior does not...
since few of them other than Origen knew Hebrew. Although they were aware of the divergence between the canon as accepted by the Jews and the list of books contained in the Septuagint, the examples of Melito, Origen, and Athanasius suggest that the status of the disputed books remained in ...
Biblical Examples of Obedience The Lord commanded Abraham to leave his country and go to a land that was foreign to him (Hebrews 11:8). Abraham did so, thus putting his faith into action. Abraham "staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glor...
GOD wants to refine us in the process, but He also can be our defender. We should always examine ourselves, but we can also ask GOD to vindicate us. David knew this, and prayed prayers such as: TheLordjudges the peoples; Vindicate me, OLord, according to my righteousness and my integr...
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Examples of these are furnished by the Greek religion, such as Thermis and Dike, personified law and justice; Metis, Mnemosyne, Thanatos, the daemons of battle; and a great number in the theogony of Hesiod. The Roman religion is full of vague, misty shapes floating between reality and ...
Although they were aware of the divergence between the canon as accepted by the Jews and the list of books contained in the Septuagint, the examples of Melito, Origen, and Athanasius suggest that the status of the disputed books remained in doubt during the first four centuries of the ...
I agree that religious healing refers to either spiritual healing, as in believing in God and being rid of past sins, and healing physically from an illness. Can anyone tell me more about healing in the Bible with more examples? By candyquilt — On Apr 26, 2011 I've never believed...