The Cost of Sanctification - My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers 08feb11 1 Thessalonians 5:23 "Now may cthe God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word sanctification much too lightly. Are we prepared to pay the cost of sanctification? The cost will be a deep restriction
Words: 344 - Pages: 2
Women will always find themselves chasing an elusive identity and dream unless they embrace who God made them to be according to the Bible. Women must come to accept their femininity. God has made them different purposefully. Physically, they are different, being generally weaker and crafted to bear and nurse children, and they have different emotional needs as well. Peter exhorts husbands to treat their wives in an understanding way because they are different, being women, and
Words: 1082 - Pages: 5
Elements of Religious Traditions Francisco Dias REL/134 August 1, 2013 Christian Escariot Elements of Religious Traditions The familiar scripture found in most Christian Bibles, “this means everlasting life, their taking knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ” (John 17:3) resonates among Christian followers. However, other deities require more than just knowledge. Religious worship of old and new continue with the fundamental requirement that
Words: 847 - Pages: 4
responses, and summary given in his book Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselors, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. This comparison will reflect on Crabb’s (1977) four approaches to integrating the Bible and counseling, and his three levels of counseling models that can be integrated into the functioning of a local church. This study will explore that one must be a caring Christian in order to become a capable counselor and that any approach to counseling
Words: 1665 - Pages: 7
where do we come from? These are the deepest forms of construction on our own worldviews. Our Christian worldviews are described as God’s acts and the Bible portrays his real acts which require a good measure of faith and belief each is what is a critical part of our associated belief system, Our Worldview. 2. The Question of Identity – The Bible answers the question by stating “what does it mean to be human” and how man was created in God’s image, likeness and to replenish the earth to have power
Words: 335 - Pages: 2
beverages a sin? Since I got saved my drinking of alcohol has caused me conflict in the churches that I attend. They believe that drinking alcohol is a sin. In my 10 years of studying all the books of the Bible, I have never found any evidence that it is a sin unless it is done in excess. The Bible does not forbid a Christian from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. Many Americans may not know this, but alcohol is a non-issue for Christians in many other parts of the world.
Words: 1472 - Pages: 6
Bibl 104 December 2, 2013 Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books) Exodus The book of Exodus is a narrative of the account of the children of Israel life in Egypt and in the wilderness. Some key themes and events include God as provider, protector, and delieverer; these key themes were seen throughout the book of Exodus. The children of Israel were in bondage for a long time; God equipped Moses a person who was not a good spokesperson to spearhead the delievery of the children
Words: 384 - Pages: 2
they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 (English Standard Version Study Bible) The Lamp on a Stand is a short two verse parable in the Gospel of Matthew, part of Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is the first of five major discourses in the Gospel of Matthew (English Standard Version Study Bible). During this Sermon, Jesus is talking to His disciples (5:1) about the Kingdom of Life and how it applies to their everyday
Words: 1535 - Pages: 7
In any movie episode, people can learn new ideas; differentiate between what is good and what is not right in society. Indeed, movies provide a platform for relaxation and learning. To some extent, this is also true for the Bible. Hollywood movies are geared at captivating the eyes of the audience with little focus on how the message sinks in ones mind. Indeed, the movie industry will stimulate the mind of the person by what they see happening. However, the audience will most likely lose sight of
Words: 798 - Pages: 4
I. Worldview is your perspective on how you see the world. Worldview can be identified or even compared to your conscience. Worldview is what we use to make everyday decisions in life. II. 1. The question of origin-In Christian worldview, we believe that God created man and earth. We are evidence that God is the creator of all things. Without God man, earth, or any other living would not exist. (Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:16-17) 2. The question of identity-From a Christian worldview perspective
Words: 556 - Pages: 3
