(Ephesians 1:23) What does it mean for us Christians that Christ is "head over everything for the church"? What does this say about the Church's power? Exposition:https://www.jesuswalk.com/church/1_power.htm#Q4 Forum:https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=18&t=79 ...
7But to each one of usgracehas been givenas Christ apportioned it.8This is why it[b]says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”[c] 9(What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[d]?10He ...
9 (Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also [d]first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some...
Q1. (Ephesians 1:3) What does it mean to you to be "in Christ" -- incorporated into Christ? What are the implications of this for your life? https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/527-q1-in-christ/Predestination and Election (Ephesians 1:4-5)...
I mean, what is perfect? Is it never making a single mistake at anything in your life? If so, then Jesus never had to learn any life skills. He knew them and did them perfectly without slip or fall. Lets look at walking for example. It takes many falls before a child can make ...
When we pray, and whatever it is we pray for, the true effectiveness, the true answers to prayer, come when we are—as verse 18 says next—praying in the Spirit. What does that mean? Some groups interpret that to mean that this kind of praying is praying in tongues. But that is not...
Four Key Concepts 四个关键概念 约翰一书 3:4 - 凡犯罪的,就是违背律法;违背律法就是罪. Leviticus 5:17 – "If a person sins and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD's commands, even though he does not know it, he is guilty and will be held responsible." 利未记 5:17 - "...
What does it mean to be "dead in trespasses and sins"? Paul explains: [2] Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: ...
And different doesn’t mean better. Both forms good because God designs each. Thus, I’m finding acceptance on the backside of forty, settling into myself as I never did at seventeen. And it’s a good way to be. … whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant, ...
The historical Roman Catholic objection to such a claim is as predictable as it is banal: “But that would mean Jesus has not kept His promise in Matthew 16. If the church ever fell into apostasy, then that would make Jesus a liar!” We invite the reader’s attention to such examples ...