Accordingly, the Lutheran Formula of Concord referred to the Scriptures as "the only rule and norm" with respect to the teachings of the church. Seventeenth-century Protestant theologians want...
It can lead to wisdom and (5) It is shameful to neglect it "The rod and reproof giveth wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother" (Prov. 29:15). (6) It must not be destructive to the child "Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your ...
The Role of the Holy Spirit Today: The Holy Spirit continues to play a vital role in illuminating the Scriptures for believers, helping them to understand and apply its truths. This ongoing work of the Spirit ensures that the Bible remains a living and active guide for the Christian life, ...
16. Scriptures a Divine-Human Book? 17. Scripture of the New Testament Writers Was the Old Testament 18. Inclusion of the New Testament LITERATURE 1. Meaning of Terms: The word "inspire" and its derivatives seem to have come into Middle English from the French, and have been employed from...
Some congregations are doing away with their deacons to circumvent the Scriptures. There are some congregations that have several women “ministers” on staff. At one point, some of these same congregations were pushing for deaconesses—women deacons. But the firestorm of controversy erupted, and...
45 The Scriptures tell us, “The first man, Adam, became a living person.”[a] But the last Adam—that is, Christ—is a life-giving Spirit. Life giving (quickening) Spirit. What makes you alive? Is it brain activity? There are those in a coma with brain activity but are not cons...
you’ll be able to find strength in God’s word when everything feels hopeless. Whether you’re struggling with a personal issue or facing a difficult situation, these scriptures will remind you that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s turn to the Bible and read these...
an claims that its own inspiration is no different from some biblical books. Since the rabbinic and Christian views differ, it is imperative to understand the Qur’anic concept of itself on inspiration and revelation (waḥyandtanzīl), especially since it compares itself with other scriptures....