The Jews of today are not the same as the Israelites of the OT; in fact the majority are not even Semitic. Modern Judaism is nothing like the theology and liturgical system of the Tabernacle or Temple. In fact, it is a fabricated system developed by the enemies of Jesus, the Pharisees...
Since Jesus is the model for living life, He showed discernment. He also taught on the subject. He emphasized not seeking the wisdom of the world, which clouds true discernment. The wise Pharisees and Sadducees - the religious leaders of the day - were unable to identify Jesus Christ as ...
In that moment, the Good Samaritan acted with compassion. He took it upon himself to not only see the man’s distress but to enter it and help him. We’re called to do the same for our own neighbors in need. In the words of Jesus, "Go and do likewise" (Luke 10:37, NIV). Bef...
‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied. ‘Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do’” (Acts 9:3-6). These are both examples of the splendor of God, but also examples of God manifesting his presence. In both cases God used the ...
Dr Savage seeks to understand the apostle Paul's apparently contradictory description of his ministry in 2 Corinthians as one in which power is manifested through weakness: 'When I am weak, then I am strong!' This paradox becomes intelli... T Savage - Cambridge University Press 被引量: 6发...
Calvin's Understanding Of Ministry Within The Church In the context of this chapter, the author chooses to translate officium with task. John Calvin investigates what the functions and the tasks of teachers and ministers are. Calvin's strongly functional, task-orientated approach is also e... ...
culture than by the kingdom values of the Lord Jesus Christ. There are few resources available, apart from living in a cross-cultural context, that can do what this book can accomplish. Can a person worship Christ on Sunday and visit a witch doctor on Monday morning for a healing remedy?
I was trying to think of words to describe the wonder and reality of what we have in Jesus – and words just don’t and can’t do it justice. Some thoughts that come to mind: “It’s too good to be true!”, “Pinch me I must be dreaming!”, “How can this possibly be?”,...
One of the greatest needs in America today is for a clear understanding into the heart and mind of Jesus Christ. Timing is anAncient Path…and one that has long become forgotten (I hope to teach on this a little bit as part of the Ancient Path Series). It is not much a part of ou...
Though Jesus did not proclaim publically that he was the Messiah or Christ until the end of his ministry, during his trial this interchange took place: "The high priest said to him, 'I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.' ...