explains every single aspect of the mass with lots of detail but in a way that is easy to understand. i try to go every day to mass, and now with what i have learned, i am much more aware of what is going on during this celebration and of the meanin...
Now, since Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:14 by inspiration tells the brethren that all that they do is to be done in love, he cannot himself possibly be meaning in 1 Corinthians 4:21 that he has the right to do some things that are NOT “in love.” So, what can 1 Corinthians 4:21 ...
Accordingly, the meaning of the word in its various passages curiously oscillates between sky and cloud. When Moses, in De 33:26, lauds Jehovah's "riding in his excellence on the sky;" and when, in 2Sa 22:12, and repeated in Ps 18:11 (12), David speaks of "the thick clouds of ...
Just as we cannot understand what sin is apart from the law, so we cannot understand God's redemptive acts apart from the law. The wordredemption, as used in both the Old and New Testament, means a release or deliverance by means of payment. The idea ofpricemust not be forgotten. The ...
Take a careful look with me at the Bible and at the God behind the pages of this book He has crafted. In these posts we’ll examine the original meaning of biblical words, learn how to study a biblical text, look closely at the character of God, and reflect on how biblical truth imp...
A word contains within its “meaning” the seed of an argument. If “counseling” does entail emotional and psychological support, indeed, “therapy”; then, one who uses “counseling” to involve primarily instruction but not such supportive therapy may appear unloving or unkind. Part of that...
Rachel.Meaning “ewe” in Hebrew, the name Rachel has been around for millennia. You might relate the name to the beauty and gentleness of the biblical Rachel, another wife of Jacob and sister of Leah. For a lovely twist on this classic name, try itsSpanish baby girl nameequivalent: Raque...
Rachel means “ewe (female sheep),” which is derived from the Hebrew word “rāchēl” (ewe). Despite the simple meaning, Rachel is a popular name. In the Old Testament, Rachel was Jacob’s favorite wife and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. ...
Create a personalized playlist of songs that have special meaning to you and your relationship. Make a homemade meal or baked goods for the recipient. Create a custom piece of art or craft for the recipient. Plan a fun outing or activity to do together, such as a hike or a trip to a...
I drew this picture maybe two or three years ago. It deals with how the church sometimes translated the Bible in such a way that the (egalitarian) meaning of the text does not come through, and then church members pointed to those translations to “prove” their point. ...