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In Developing Revelation in Dreams & Visions; you will discover
interpretation and revelation not just for your own dreams and
visions but for others also. Do you have Dreams and Visions, and
just quite can't get an understanding of what God is showing you?
Well this teaching will help you not only remember what you see but
also to understand and discern for others.
This book is one of a series of Bible study helps designed to
provide a systematic set of literature for any serious student. The
basic (no computer language pun intended) concept of this system
involves the word Exegesis. That word means the Elucidation of the
Truth (to read out the Truth). It is defined as: Exegesis: is the
Correct Application of sound Hermeneutical Principles to the
Original text of Scripture in order to Declare its intended
meaning. This definition opens the door of systematic Bible study
to subjects that include but is not limited to: Hermeneutics;
Biblical Introduction; Study of the original Languages of the
Scripture which include Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic along with
Tectual Criticism of such texts; Homiletics; Systematic Theology;
and Christian Apologetics. This has been my writing/teaching aim
for the past 40+ years.
Many Christians have told me to quit being so nit-picking and let
by-gone be be-gones, that what happened in the past was then, and
now is now and things have changed. But, that is not true.
Christians still read from their so-called NEW testament that is
full of Jew-bashing, so subliminal that most Christians overlook
it. It is not my desire to claim Christianity is wrong and that you
should not believe in your god - but I want people to think.
Perhaps what you have been led to believe is wrong? Think... Why is
it wrong for a Christian to deny the divinity of Jesus yet why do
Christians turn their blind eye to Christians Missionaries trying
to convert Jews against the basic tenants of Judaism? Why is it
that most all pictures of the different characters in Christianity
have a sun-disk above their heads? The Church made its own "spin"
on this calling them halos, but didn't the Church change Sabbath to
Sunday, the day of the sun? Who actually wrote the Christian bible
that Christians all over the world swear it? The Church admits they
really don't know for sure and only guessed. Did Jesus write
anything in the NEW testament, or was his thoughts written by men
who thought they knew? Why did it take 2,000 years before the Pope
acknowledged the Christian hatred towards Jews and the need for
Christians to repent? Why all of a sudden were the Church wrong and
the Jews right?
Worship needs to be a delight and not just a duty. This book brings
out these aspects and you will be delighted not only to read the
blessed contents but you also begin to enjoy your fellowship with
God and other believers. (Pastor Ambrose Nyanga'u-senior Pastor,
Parklands Baptist Church Nairobi)
The aim of "CriticalThinking and "r"eligious Folklore - Reader and
Workbook" is to help students think critically about and analyze
different kinds of writing. They can then arrive at their own
understanding about the meaning of a reading selection. Students
learn how to organize their thoughts and analysis so that they can
write about their understanidng of each reading selection.
"Critical Thinking and "r"eligious Folklore - Reader and Workbook"
is a book of literature selections from "r"eligious folklore (See
What is this book about? In COURSE INTRODUCTION which follows Table
of Contents for a discussion of "r"eligious folklore.) The workbook
is self-contained. All the readings are included in the workbook.
Students complete most of the comprehension exercises and short
written assignments in the workbook too. "Critical Thinking and
"r"eligious Folklore - Read and Workbook" is designed for students
in or above the middle school level. If you review the selections,
you can easily see which can be used with lower level students,
e.g., the stories St. George and the dragon in the chapter called
Dragons, and which, with upper level students, the selections in
the chapter entitled What the divine has touched. Students use
folklore, such as short stories, poetry and ballads, lives of holy
folk, etc., as the foundation for analyzing and thinking about the
content, meaning, and themes of a selection. Graphics thinking
organizers are the main vehicle that students use to help
themselves: analyze the meaning of each selection they read;
organize their thoughts in preparation for writing. The organizers
cover such thinking or analytical areas as: comparison and
contrast, classification, sorting, cause and effect, sequencing,
etc. There is extensive guidance on how to fill out a graphic
thinking organizer when each is first introduced. After applying an
organizer to a particular text, students write their analysis,
based on the reading selection and their completed thinking
organizer. The section of the book entitled COURSE INTRODUCTION
gives details about the relationship among reading, meaning and
writing. The analysis using the graphics thinking organizers in
"Critical Thinking and "r"eligious Folklore - Read and Workbook" as
well as the preparation exercises for writing can be completed
individually or in a group. A companion volume "'Snipp snapp snute,
sa er eventyret ute' - Folklore Reader and Critical Thinking
Workbook" has additional critical thinking materials and different
reading selections. Students who use the volume should have more
options for analyzing and writing about other texts and literary
selections they meet. They will probably be able to transfer much
of the critical thinking "techniques" used in "Critical Thinking
and "r"eligious Folklore - Read and Workbook" to other curriculum
areas in their school work.
In today's world, it can be difficult to maintain your faith.
Those seeking a greater understanding of the Bible have numerous
excellent theological commentaries available to them, but due to
volume and depth, many of these are out of reach of laypeople.
Others lose contact with the Bible, because it no longer seems
relevant to life. They use a superficial knowledge of science and
evolution to exclude God and faith from their experiences.
"The Layman's Commentary: Volume 7 - Epistles of Paul" presents
a passage bypassage explanation of the thirteen letters of Paul to
the early churches. In this seventh volume, author John Devine
considers the writings of the academic, theologian, specialist in
the Old Testament Scriptures and apostle to the 'rest of the world'
as they relate to effective everyday living.
Paul's deep understanding of the work and teaching of Jesus are
addressed explaining God's plan for a relationship with the
individual and the means by which this was made possible by the
death and resurrection of his Son. The expectation of eternal life
and other important doctrines of the Christian worldview which have
impacted people of all subsequent generations are highlighted and
confirm that science and faith are complementary in giving purpose
and meaning to life.
The saints have forever intrigued me since I was a small child with
their strength, faithfulness and their Christian beliefs and
multiple sacrifices. How truly compelling, interesting and
fascinating were the lives of the saints. What an inspiration they
are in our daily lives to be able to read about their battle for
Christianity against Paganism. The saints would desire that we be
inspired by their perseverance to live a holy and devotional life,
while sacrificing earthly pleasures; thus having a life devoted to
following in the footsteps of God. Saints were the followers of
Jesus they adored him and committed themselves totally to his
message. They were the key players historically, socially and
politically of the religion of Western Civilization. It was due to
their resilience that most of their stories have existed for
thousands of years. We have heard their names many times over
again.........Saint Paul, Saint Peter and Saint Nicholas.......yes
one in the same, Santa Clause, but what do we know about him or the
other saints? Saint Nicholas is more than a "robust" man going from
roof top to roof top in his iconic red suit. Devotion to the saints
is worldwide but who would believe we have saints in our midst here
on the Central Coast of California. Their story, told in "THE
SAINTS of SAN SIMEON" (on the Central Coast of California) is about
these sweet little gems. They are often overlooked by visitors at
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, in San Simeon,
California. They absolutely cast their enchanting incredible spell
on me, so I decided to research their existence and share it with
you, to tell you who they are, how they lived and what led to their
martyrdom. Many first century Christians fled Jerusalem to
Cappadocia, Turkey for safety after the crucifixion of Christ. This
extraordinary region has a very large number of ancient churches
carved into the region's soft rock hillsides. Cappadocia is an
extraordinary region of "fairy chimney's, a
This book contains the complete story of the Lord Jesus Christ:
AKA "The Word of God." In this book certain proofs are presented
that He was with God (the Father) when the heaven and earth were
created, and that He is the eternal light of the heaven(s). He
created all things and the worlds. Mankind (male and female) is his
special creation, and angels are created spirits watching over the
welfare of mankind.
It was O Lucifer, the great dragon, that old serpent, called the
Devil and Satan who brought sin into the earth and caused the
deaths of Adam and Eve. Angels left heaven to live on the earth
during Noah's time. O Lucifer started war in heaven, and in defeat
was confined to the earth.
Christ Jesus was a close friend of the prophet Abraham, Moses,
Elijah, and the prophets of the Old Testament.
He is truly the Savior of mankind, the only begotten son of the
true and living God. He is the great prophet, for He revealed to us
the past, present and impending future. He came and left this earth
on a prophetic time table. He is our Passover from death into
everlasting life. He is the resurrection of the dead (both good and
evil). He is the baptizer of the Holy Ghost (the Spirit of God),
and He will judge the works of mankind to include spirit beings
(angels).
James Joseph Walsh, M.D., LL.D., Litt.D., Sc.D. (1865-1942) was an
American physician and author, born in New York City. He graduated
from Fordham College in 1884 and from the University of
Pennsylvania (M.D.) in 1895. After postgraduate work in Paris,
Vienna and Berlin he settled in New York.
In 'Spirit and Life' you will discover a book that is a reflection
guide, a personal journal, an inspirational colllection of prayers,
and a scriptural resource rooted in Franciscan spirituality and
theology. Designed to highlight the spirituality of solidarity that
grounds the Christian faith and guides the Franciscan tradition,
'Spirit and Life' is the first tool of its kind It is a guide for
spiritual reflection perfect for students, parishioners, and
individuals seeking to deepen their faith, discern God's call in
their lives, and faciliate discussion about the experience of
direct service and immersion trips. This book is intended for use
by facilitators and participants alike, everything you need in one
place
God is a talking God, and He desires to talk you and through
you. In this book, author apostle and prophet Abraham teaches five
simple steps that will activate you to hear the voice of the Holy
Spirit and to prophesy by using the prophetic gifts.
Learn how key the prophetic gifts are for releasing other
spiritual gifts like healing, deliverance and miracles. The
revelation in this book will drive you deeper into your calling and
into your relationship with Jesus Christ.
In On the Afterlife: You Will Get There from Here, author G. V.
Loewen presents a new, fascinating model of the concepts of the
afterlife, from early human societies to our own. Based on four
"types," this theory stands apart from any kind of personal
evaluation or judgment, whether or not the reader believes in the
afterlife - either in the form of a return to life in this world,
or a continuation of life in some other realm - or not. A fifth
"type" is designated by the concept of "nothingness," an integral
element of understanding what happens when we die. Beginning with a
discourse on how we remember and memorialize life in death, and
ending with a chapter on ethics, On the Afterlife: You Will Get
There from Here demonstrates how the obligation is on us as human
beings to make our lives worth dying for. This intriguing book will
change the way you think of the afterlife. About the Author: G. V.
Loewen is professor of the sociology of religion at The University
of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, Canada. The author of twelve
scholarly books, he is currently writing about people's personal
experiences of art. Publisher's website:
http://www.sbpra.com/GVLoewen Author photo by Jennifer Heller Cover
artwork by Lina Kazan
Deepen your knowledge of Church teachings on Catholic education and
foster personal prayer and reflection with No Greater Work:
Meditations on Church Documents for Educators. Quotations from
Church documents provide fertile ground for reflections,
contemplative questions, and original prayers contributed by
teachers and administrators in Catholic schools. Designed with the
school year in mind, this spiritual resources offers 180 entries to
nurture your teaching vocation, feed your spirit, and enhance the
faith that you share with your students.
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