1.Often,Scriptures.Also calledHoly Scripture(orScriptures).the sacred writings of the Old or New Testaments or both together. 2.(often l.c.) any writing or book, esp. when of a sacred or religious nature. 3.(sometimes l.c.) a particular passage from the Bible. ...
1.Often,Scriptures.Also calledHoly Scripture(orScriptures).the sacred writings of the Old or New Testaments or both together. 2.(often l.c.) any writing or book, esp. when of a sacred or religious nature. 3.(sometimes l.c.) a particular passage from the Bible. ...
Teaching kids the importance of prayer is one of the greatest privileges I have as The Scripture Lady. Over the years, I have created several ways to teach kids how to pray through the use of Bible songs, Bible object lessons and Bible games. So,… ...
The Gospels, especially Luke, illuminate the importance of prayer for Jesus. His followers were inspired by the spiritual power they had come to associate with His words and works. While His life in the Spirit stemmed from several sources, it also included His intent to store Scripture in ...
”(Rose,1997)To saythattheBibleserves as atool of oppressionis notto denythe importanceof the Bibleas atool of resistanceandliberation.Withoutquestion,readersandcom-munitiesoffaith whohave sufferedfromoppressionshave alsofoundthe Bibleto beasourceoffreedomandhope.Manycontemporaryreadershave identified ...
Use an acronym like ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) as a prayer guide. Since Jesus said that the greatest commandments are to love God and love others (Matt. 22.38-40), allow the Holy Spirit to help you examine the quality of your love by asking, “How did I do...
This principle affirms the dignity of labor and the moral obligation to compensate workers fairly. In the early church, this was particularly relevant for those in ministry, underscoring the importance of supporting those who dedicate their lives to the Gospel. Historically, this reflects a shift ...
connections it is found, its relative importance may be apprehended as well as its bearing on the whole of revelation. Let me try in this first chapter to prepare the way for the study of what obedience is, by showing you where to go in God's Word to find the mind of God concerning...
In the process of promoting Scripture engagement, the last thing we want to do is detract from the importance of studying the Scriptures. Let’s be very clear here: Studying the Scriptures is absolutely essential to the Christian life. Second Timothy 2:15 tells us that we are to come to ...
Christ’s character must be completely restored in His people. Christ’s character is a powerful witness when fully reproduced in His people. This underscores the importance of personal ongoing transformation as a result rather than the idea of salvation by reaching perfection. But I still don’t...