Scripture is God’s inspired word, but what exactly does that mean? The biblical word for inspiration is the Greek word theopneustos, but it appears only once in Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16). There is no OT word for “inspiration”; one will search the Septuagint in vain fortheopneustosor...
Second person: "The idea of hell is one of the greatest means in the world for teaching children good. Personally, however, I think it is just a Biblical term." Third person: "When I was young I had a clear picture of what hell is like — flames and a devil with horns and a pit...
Inspiration of Scripture Views of the Inspiration of Scripture I Don’t Believe in the Inspiration of Scripture One Verse Doctrines The Uninspired History of Inspiration Is All Scripture God-Breathed? A New Take on 2 Timothy 3:16 Is the Doctrine of Inspiration Biblical? The Bible is not a Mag...
2 Timothy 3:16 The verse gives clear witness to the inspiration of Scripture. The Jews of that day believed in the inspiration of the three parts of the Old Testament. However, they ascribed the highest type of inspiration to the Pentateuch or Five Books attributed to Moses (also known as...
One of the most iconic sounds of the bee in our dreams is the low hum of droning from one flower to another. Or even worse, the bee attacking you. The bee dream according to dream psychology is associated with the threat of being hurt or stung in waking life. What does it mean to ...
What Does Advent Mean? In Christianity, Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 (St. Andrew's Day) and ends on December 24. It is a time of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus...
For me, as for millions of Protestants across the globe, Scripture trumps church tradition though without denying the value of tradition. I also think it’s important to pay close attention to how Christians throughout the world interpret Scripture when it comes to the nature of the church. ...
If you have faith in God and believe Christianity is the truth, obedience is the practice of living by faith, obeying the teachings of the Bible. Read some of the best scripture quotes about obedience in this collection of Bible verses and find three simple ways to practice obedience below....
What does elixir mean in "The Story of an Hour"? The Elixir of Life: In ''The Story of an Hour'' Louise feels as if she is drinking an elixir of life. This is very different from the concept oftheelixir of life that originated in India or China from Hindu scripture and alchemy, ...
For those who celebrate Christmas with a religious focus, incorporating a cherished scripture or religious quote can be meaningful. Phrases like “Peace on Earth and goodwill to all” or “May your Christmas be filled with the light of Christ” resonate deeply. Be respectful and considerate of ...