In the Hebrew Scriptures(the Old Testament in the Christian Bible)we learn that humanity has risen and fallen since the beginning of time(as we do with other historical references). Story after story, situation after situation, humanity proves that left to our own, our selfishness, hubris, and...
I poured myself a glass of ice-cold lemonade, sharpened a pencil, and pulled out my Bible, eager to begin my assignment. Earlier in the day the professor for my summer school Bible course had instructed us, “Bring back to the class a report on everything the book of Romans has to ...
Acts 8— The apostle Peter sternly rebuked Simon the sorcerer when he attempted to buy the gift of the Spirit. He accused Simon of being in the “gall of bitterness,” an expression intended to awaken the offender to the depth of his depravity and ungodliness. What Qualities Are the Oppos...
Name (n.) The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class. Name (n.) A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts. Name (n.) Reputed characte...
) That quality in words or things which presents what is offensive to chasity or purity of mind; obscene or impure lanquage or acts; moral impurity; lewdness; obsceneness; as, the obscenity of a speech, or a picture. Obscurant (n.) One who obscures; one who prevents enlightenment or ...