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
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
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
and awe of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and we begin to fathom how much God loves us and wants to be in relationship with us. In Michael Reese’s, Delighting in the Trinity, he offers up that the triune nature of God affects everything from how we listen to music to how we pray: it makes for happier marriages, warmer dealings with others, better church life; it gives Christians assurance, shapes
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 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
1 Samuel 10:6 says, "The spirit of the lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person."(ESV) The aforementioned quote explains that a person can be changed by the spirit of God but a person can also be changed by the evil of the world, as shown in the book, Heart of Darkness. Every second of every hour of every day, people are constantly changing. Every moment is different than the previous, and in those moments, people can experience
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
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
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