Articles related to "Laws Of Moses"

The tone of the Laws of Moses as found in the dictum 'an eye for an eye' was aimed at ensuring justice and fairness to the offender and the hurt in an equal measure.

The Ten Commandments, given to Moses by God, were superceded by the coming of Jesus who explained how love - not law - motivates Christians.

At the Last Supper, Jesus revealed to his disciples the meaning of the unleavened bread and the fruit of the vine as symbols or emblems to be used in the Lord's Supper.

Does the silence of Jesus regarding homosexuality indicate an approval of such relationships? Biblical scriptures provide an insight on how Christ views human sexuality.

Bible Stories Your Parents Never Taught You is a tour de force in Biblical criticism. Earl reveals much immorality in the "Good Book."

Is it wrong to judge others? Jesus' response to Jewish leaders, who brought a woman to him for judgment, seems to indicate that it is - until the facts are examined.

Throughout Ancient History, certain mountain tops came to be associated with the gods whether in Greece or Japan. For Some Near Eastern people, Sinai was such a place.

Is baptism for remission of sins, a sign of inclusion in God's covenant or an act of obedience? Christians have several different views on the purpose of baptism.

Many people sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" believing the "gifts" it names for each day are all in fun.

"On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." Millennia of tradition and symbolism lie behind the gift of two Turtle Doves.

Jesus acknowledged the importance of the Ten Commandments but taught that God's people must look for righteousness in their hearts, not in strict observance of the law.

Mark 12:41-44 has often been misinterpreted as the context has been ignored. Jesus does not praise the widow's offering, he laments it.

The eight beatitudes, with which Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, show mankind the moral character traits they should live by and how God will ultimately bless them.

Mormons believe in ongoing revelation and accept additional scriptures to the Bible. They believe that God can and will continue to speak to humankind through prophets.

The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.

The counting of the Omer is a 49-day Jewish liturgical season between Passover and Shavuot. It is a time of spiritual preparation for the revelation of the Torah.

From the first recorded interactions between mankind and his gods to the rise of Christianity, the High Places and the heavens separated the creator from creation.

God gave Israel the Ten Commandments to serve as a covenant, a moral guide to lead them to righteous living, an introduction to sin and a promise of something better.