I knew that in Scripture the first Christian disciples were called “the body of Christ” (1 Cor 12:27; Eph 1:22, 23). I liked that image and I deeply longed to be a part of that body. But I wasn’t sure where to find them....
he’s only fulfilling Scripture and the Scripture is the Old Testament. We turn now to a Psalm—the 42nd Psalm that was written hundreds of years before. If you didn’t hear each of the [inaudible], you can’t date it. It begins, “As...
(I’ve only posted one scripture because I need those who are unaware to read the bible and see not only all the warnings about what will happen but the help that God will provide so that we can have peace in the midst of the storm.) P.S.-If you are experiencing suffering right no...
In a conservative Christian perspective, this emphasizes the importance of Scripture as the ultimate guide for life. The historical and scriptural context shows that adherence to God's law brings order, peace, and divine favor, reinforcing the belief that true happiness is found in living according...
David had taken the road over the crest of the Mount of Olives, and there, in all probability, was one of those "high places" which abounded in Israel. Hushai the Archite.--His place is mentioned in Joshua 16:2 as on the border between Ephraim and Benjamin, and he may have been ...
The second problem with having the Pope as the earthly head of the church is that it conflicts with Scripture. Jesus, and Jesus alone, is the head of the church according to the Bible. “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is...
First thing is you could ask him, now that he feels that he is an Apostle, to describe from scripture the exact nature of the spiritual authority he now supposedly has? Does he now have more authority than an elder/shepherd, prophet or evangelist, and, if so, can he explain exactly how...
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Treasury of Scripture The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasses the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; Havilah. Genesis 10:7,29 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan…...
Treasury of Scripture An altar of earth you shall make to me, and shall sacrifice thereon your burnt offerings, and your peace offerings, your sheep, and your oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come to you, and I will bless you. altar John 4:24 God is a Spirit: an...