The article, Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit: The Promise of Pentecostal Ecclesiology, is transcribed from a speech given by Clark H. Pinnock of several themes within the Pentecostal movement, suggesting that all Christians could benefit from aspects of the Pentecostal ecclesiology. Although he may not be affiliated with what is seen as a traditional Pentecostal denomination, Pinnock states he is charismatic in his beliefs and practices. He insists, “I am one of those among evangelicals who
richness in itself, so that I may continue in my search in faith towards the better things of life. And I hope to find the answer that will bring me to an extremely happy existence. It is by faith and through the Holy Spirit that I eagerly await the hope of righteousness. Guided by the Holy Spirit, my faithful pursuit in hope of finding joy and peace is directed towards the truth
Leon Battista Alberti has written books on painting as being the foundation of art and other art styles such as architecture and sculpting. As a Renaissance man, Alberti took interest in science and math, incorporating it into his paintings and into his criteria for what he considered to be a successful artwork. Most successful renaissance paintings follow his criteria, incorporating values such as science, math, Humanism, the classical styles of Rome/Greece, mythology and Christianity. Both the
The Christian psychology (CP) approach to counseling espoused by Langberg (2012) is predicated on two presuppositions with the first being “…knowledge and understanding of the personality of the Son of Man, Jesus Christ” (p. 111) as an imperative and the second being that “…any Christian clinician should be steeped in the knowledge of the Word of God, both written and made flesh in Jesus Christ” (p. 112). Furthermore, those practicing CP should exhibit specific characteristics such as being mindful
No Law but Love Romans 13:10 The first few verses of Romans 13, deals on the issue about submission to authority. Paul reminded the Christians in Rome to submit to rulers and respect those in authority, for they were instituted by God to govern the people. But in the following verses, Paul turns his attention to the Christian’s obligation to love. This describes clearly the Christian’s responsibility toward all people. Our relationship to others can be summarized in one word, namely love. Love one
The Book of Proverbs teaches on wisdom, tradition, and raises questions of values, moral behavior. As Christian one must accept His instruction and apply it to their lives and then they will see the benefits of His instruction. In reading Proverbs 13, God tells that one should take heed and follow the direction that is given. How one responds, the consequences and how it affects the world in which they live in is the question that is being asked. Believers should accept what is being told to them
THE PROMINENCE OF PRAYER “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.”[Ephesian 6:18] Are you concerned about tomorrow? Pray about it! Do you have needs that are causing you great distress? Pray about it! Are you suffering from an incurable disease? Pray about it! Are you worried about the spiritual needs of your family? Pray about it! One of the most prominent teachings of the Bible is that God has called us to a life of prayer. Jesus emphasized on it so much that He wants
disgrace and a failure. There are other things I can do, which fit my individual personality. Another person will have a different experience. He may have dreaded being called to be a missionary when he was first regenerated by God. But the Holy Spirit has led him on, and he may be brought to a time when he actually wants to be a missionary. And in fact he will find satisfaction in the work. He has his own distinct personality. He has not disappeared into God. He is only doing what he was
Index 1. He Saved Me, Favor He Gave Me 2. Chosen 3. GOD come 1st 4. What I know, What I want 5. Flowers 6. My Mother 7. Sometime 8. Flip Flop 9. You've got to find him for yourself 10. Power 11. Obey 12. A gift for you 13. I found just what I was looking for 14. My Strength 15. Being thankful for what you got 16. Jesus is my inspiration 17. My dad 18. My protector, My savior 19. Follow your dreams 20. Woman strong 21. Motherly love 22. My eyes are open 23. Happier than I've ever been
1. Introduction Contrary to Jewish believe that God is one, there are ample scriptural evidence in the Old Testament that God manifests himself as three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Following are four scriptures to prove that. 2. Scripture 1 – Genesis 1:1 King James Bible: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” The Word used in the original Hebrew script for this verse for God is Elohim and the definition clearly states the plurality of the word