In light of these Scriptures, any inherent favouritism toward one group (Jews/Israelis) over against Gentiles (Arabs/Palestinians) should be clearly seen as contrary to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the New Testament. The same God created both groups. Both sides should be treated fairly. Bot...
Why is God the Word? Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, he is the Word." ... By presenting Jesus Christ as the Word through which all things were created, John is saying that God chose Jesus as his messenger/messiah to tell us about himself. Jesus is Go...
Monotheism has been defined as the belief in the existence of only one god that created the world, is all-powerful and interferes in the world. Another more broad definition of monotheism is the belief in one god. A distinction may be made between exclusive monotheism, and both inclusive mono...
Three English diversions were banned in their New England colonies; drama, religious music and erotic poetry. The first and last of these led to immorality. Music in worship created a "dreamy" state which was not conducive in listening to God. Since the people were not spending ...
For Christians, Cordero (2021) emphasized that the most significant reality is girded toward a good God who created us as ‘by nature’ to be good. The experience of suffering gives us the chance to go back and rediscover this goodness. In addition, this theme of “sickness as purposeful ...
“Eternal damnation,” therefore, is not attributed to God’s initiative, because in his merciful love he can only desire the salvation of the beings he created. In reality, it is the creature who closes himself to his love. Damnation consists in definitive separation from God, freely chosen...
created in the image of God. Caregivers need to recognize the others as equals in their otherness. Second, there needs to be an affirmative, self-critical, and open exploration of cultural views and practices. In doing so, the influence of other cultures than one’s own can be investigated...
Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, / and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. / His purpose...
New hope. Created in Christ and for good works. Works God defines as good. Not our definition. What’s the status of your calling? Have you put it on hold? Maybe you’ve made your calling about trying to keep people happy? It’s personal when people leave the church. Don’t make...