do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; when you lie down, you will not be afraid; w
We’re told that the Ephesians were baptized first, and then Paul “laid his hands upon them” for them to receive the Holy Spirit. These are clearly two different events: Baptism is not administered by the laying on of hands—it is administered by pouring water, or sprinkling, or ...
We are "living sacrifices" laying down our lives on a daily basis, a minute-by-minute basis and surrending to God's will and God's way. Our clothing should reflect this attitude. God owns us. Are you asking God, the owner of your body, what type of clothing He would like to have...
2.2 The Development History of Large-Scale Translation Teams Prior to the Tang Dynasty, alongside small-scale translation teams, another model for collaborative translation of Buddhist scriptures emerged known as "large-scale translation teams." These teams developed and flourished during the Eastern Jin...
thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, ***The people against whom the LORD hath indignation for ever.***And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, The LORD will be magnified from the border...
2 Tim. 1:6 – Paul again reminds Timothy the unique gift of God that he received through the laying on of hands. 2 Tim. 4:1-6 – at end of Paul’s life, Paul charges Timothy with the office of his ministry . We must trace true apostolic lineage back to a Catholic bishop. ...
As for living a fruitful life – first, we are directed to love Jesus. Second, we must keep his word. What is his word? We hear it several times in the Gospel of John: Love one another. Jesus doesn’t simply encourage loving one another, the gospel says he “commands” us to love...
to fight against the undeveloped sin which lies in all selfishness. Remember that if you begin with laying down as the canon of your conduct, ‘It is expedient for me,’ you have got upon an inclined plane that tilts at a very sharp angle, and is very sufficiently greased, and ends awa...
It used to be supposed that a revival would come "about once in fifteen years, when all would be converted that God intended to save," after which the Church must wait until another crop came forward on the stage of life. Finally, the time got shortened down to five years; it was ...
Elisha gets to know the boy:Elisha then lays down upon the boy symbolizing laying down his life for the sheep after the example of our Lord (Joh 20:21). Like our Lord, we know who the Lord’s and we are following Christ’s example in laying down our lives for His sheep. ...