Articles related to "Scripture"
Scripture Memory Techniques
Your students remember to eat and drink every day, right? They remember nursery rhymes and their favorite songs, right? Memorizing scripture can be just as easy.
scripture • scripture memory techniques • scripture memory • memorizing scripture • scripture memorization • memorizing bible verses
Your students remember to eat and drink every day, right? They remember nursery rhymes and their favorite songs, right? Memorizing scripture can be just as easy.
scripture • scripture memory techniques • scripture memory • memorizing scripture • scripture memorization • memorizing bible verses
Are Miracles Proof?
What constitutes reliable proof of God's Messenger, the miracles that are preformed or the message that is imparted to mankind?
scripture • miracle • scripture • holy book • scripture • baha'i
What constitutes reliable proof of God's Messenger, the miracles that are preformed or the message that is imparted to mankind?
scripture • miracle • scripture • holy book • scripture • baha'i
FAQs: scriptures, women and caste
Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.
scripture • hindu • scriptures • shruti • smriti • hinduism
Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.
scripture • hindu • scriptures • shruti • smriti • hinduism
Hindu Scripture: Tirukural
An introduction to the Hindu scripture Tirukural, composed by Saint Tiruvalluvar, more than two thousand years ago.
scripture • tirukural • tiruvalluvar • hinduism • scripture
An introduction to the Hindu scripture Tirukural, composed by Saint Tiruvalluvar, more than two thousand years ago.
scripture • tirukural • tiruvalluvar • hinduism • scripture
Holy Tradition - Holy Scripture
Western Christians have often disagreed on the relative importance of Scripture and Tradition. Orthodox Christians see no conflict between them.
scripture • orthodox • orthodoxy • christianity • church • bible
Western Christians have often disagreed on the relative importance of Scripture and Tradition. Orthodox Christians see no conflict between them.
scripture • orthodox • orthodoxy • christianity • church • bible
What Does Scripture Say About War?
What does SCRIPTURE say about war? Are there guidelines to distinguish a just war from an unjust war? Does Scripture command that wars cease. Or does Scripture even state that earthly peace can ever be a reality?
scripture • war • scripture • holy bible • matthew • mark
What does SCRIPTURE say about war? Are there guidelines to distinguish a just war from an unjust war? Does Scripture command that wars cease. Or does Scripture even state that earthly peace can ever be a reality?
scripture • war • scripture • holy bible • matthew • mark
For Mother's Day: Poems, Quotes and Scriptures about Motherhood
Poems and quotes in honor of motherhood by Susan Maree Jeavons.
scripture • motherhood quotes • mother's day poetry • poems about mothers • quotes about mothers • scriptures about mothers
Poems and quotes in honor of motherhood by Susan Maree Jeavons.
scripture • motherhood quotes • mother's day poetry • poems about mothers • quotes about mothers • scriptures about mothers
Hanging on the Law and the Prophets: Jesus Restored Sanctity to the Scriptures
The centuries-old controversy over the role of scripture, the letter of the Law and the spirit of the Law, were clarified by Jesus in one bold and powerful response in which he brought forth the context in which scriptures are applied.
scripture • hanging on the law and the prophets: • jesus restored sanctity to the scriptures • controversy • the role of scripture • the letter of the law
The centuries-old controversy over the role of scripture, the letter of the Law and the spirit of the Law, were clarified by Jesus in one bold and powerful response in which he brought forth the context in which scriptures are applied.
scripture • hanging on the law and the prophets: • jesus restored sanctity to the scriptures • controversy • the role of scripture • the letter of the law
In the Name of God
As present day representatives of Jesus, are Christians forgetting who he is, how he treated others and how deeply he devoted himself to those in need?
scripture • jesus • scripture • hypocrite • religion • spiritual
As present day representatives of Jesus, are Christians forgetting who he is, how he treated others and how deeply he devoted himself to those in need?
scripture • jesus • scripture • hypocrite • religion • spiritual
Practical Hints 2: Reading Scriptures Intelligently
This article explains the phrase "Reading Scriptures Intelligently" and shows how such reading is made by using Mk. 1:29-31 as an illustration.
scripture • gospel of mark 1:29-31 • simon's mother-in-law • healing • holy one • intelligent reading
This article explains the phrase "Reading Scriptures Intelligently" and shows how such reading is made by using Mk. 1:29-31 as an illustration.
scripture • gospel of mark 1:29-31 • simon's mother-in-law • healing • holy one • intelligent reading
Reading Scriptures Intelligently: Using Your Bible's Notes
Continues the preceding article on reading the text of Scriptures, but this time with emphasis on the helps that some modern translations have. In this article, the features of the Jerusalem Bible and the New American Bible are pointed out for the sake of illustration.
scripture • modern translations • footnotes and marginal notes • intelligent reading • jerusalem bible • new american bible
Continues the preceding article on reading the text of Scriptures, but this time with emphasis on the helps that some modern translations have. In this article, the features of the Jerusalem Bible and the New American Bible are pointed out for the sake of illustration.
scripture • modern translations • footnotes and marginal notes • intelligent reading • jerusalem bible • new american bible
Scriptures as Word of God: Christ, Tradition and Church
The article sets forth in a more systematic way the conviction already stressed, namely, that one cannot take Scriptures in isolation from the person of Jesus Christ, the memory of the apostles as it is handed down in tradition, and the life of the Church.
scripture • word of god • scriptures • jesus christ • tradition • life of the church.
The article sets forth in a more systematic way the conviction already stressed, namely, that one cannot take Scriptures in isolation from the person of Jesus Christ, the memory of the apostles as it is handed down in tradition, and the life of the Church.
scripture • word of god • scriptures • jesus christ • tradition • life of the church.
Spiritual Discipline
Meditating on scripture is one of the most important spiritual disciplines for the Christian life. Read on to find out more about the benefits of meditating on God's word
scripture • christian meditation • scripture • how to meditate • spiritual disciplines • health benefits
Meditating on scripture is one of the most important spiritual disciplines for the Christian life. Read on to find out more about the benefits of meditating on God's word
scripture • christian meditation • scripture • how to meditate • spiritual disciplines • health benefits
Suffering: A Collection of Prayers, Quotes and Scriptures
In this materialistic and comfort filled age, we are losing Church teachings on suffering. Here are some basic Bible verses and quotations to get the the basics of this subject.
scripture • suffering • lent • roman catholic church • catholicism
In this materialistic and comfort filled age, we are losing Church teachings on suffering. Here are some basic Bible verses and quotations to get the the basics of this subject.
scripture • suffering • lent • roman catholic church • catholicism
The Spiritual Reading of the Scriptures: An Overview
The first of a series of articles on the Spiritual Reading of the Scriptures, otherwise known as "lectio divina". In this initial offering the author gives a general description of the "lectio" and gives the reasons which motivated him to offer the series.
scripture • scriptures • bible • vatican ii • lectio divina • catholic catechism
The first of a series of articles on the Spiritual Reading of the Scriptures, otherwise known as "lectio divina". In this initial offering the author gives a general description of the "lectio" and gives the reasons which motivated him to offer the series.
scripture • scriptures • bible • vatican ii • lectio divina • catholic catechism
The Word of God and Scriptures
An article that explores the relationship between "Word of God" and "Scriptures." It is the author's contention that while it is correct to say that the Bible is Word of God, it would be wrong to say that "The Word of God is the Bible."
scripture • word of god • bible • sacred scriptures • john 1 • 1 thessalonians 2:13
An article that explores the relationship between "Word of God" and "Scriptures." It is the author's contention that while it is correct to say that the Bible is Word of God, it would be wrong to say that "The Word of God is the Bible."
scripture • word of god • bible • sacred scriptures • john 1 • 1 thessalonians 2:13
The Word of God as Scriptures: The Necessity of Reading
The article deals with "Word of God" under the aspect of "Scriptures." More precisely, it deals with the Necessity of Reading Scriptures as seen from three biblical references.
scripture • scriptures • reading • necessity • faith • life
The article deals with "Word of God" under the aspect of "Scriptures." More precisely, it deals with the Necessity of Reading Scriptures as seen from three biblical references.
scripture • scriptures • reading • necessity • faith • life
Thy Strong Word: The Efficacy of the Word in the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions
Richard Futrell has submitted many pieces for "Praise Today." He submitted this review of "Thy Strong Word" which was written and published by Dr. Gregory Jackson. I appreciate Mr. Futrell's insights and review of this book.
scripture • sin • grace • justification • sacraments • word
Richard Futrell has submitted many pieces for "Praise Today." He submitted this review of "Thy Strong Word" which was written and published by Dr. Gregory Jackson. I appreciate Mr. Futrell's insights and review of this book.
scripture • sin • grace • justification • sacraments • word
What Caused God?
If God caused the universe, what caused God? Read the article to find out if this question is even legitimate.
scripture • god • existence • necessary • being • atheist
If God caused the universe, what caused God? Read the article to find out if this question is even legitimate.
scripture • god • existence • necessary • being • atheist
Worry Is Sin
As you plan and organize, optimize and produce, worry is always a temptation. Jesus' instructions in Matthew chapter 6 direct believers to trust Him instead.
scripture • worry • stress • matthew • scripture • bible study
As you plan and organize, optimize and produce, worry is always a temptation. Jesus' instructions in Matthew chapter 6 direct believers to trust Him instead.
scripture • worry • stress • matthew • scripture • bible study
Children's Bible Games for Travel
It is almost summer and vacations are planned, so why not plan some games in the vehicle while you are traveling? Here are 10 children's games that use Bible Scriptures.
scripture • children's bible games • bible games • bible scriptures • children's bible games for travel • games for travel
It is almost summer and vacations are planned, so why not plan some games in the vehicle while you are traveling? Here are 10 children's games that use Bible Scriptures.
scripture • children's bible games • bible games • bible scriptures • children's bible games for travel • games for travel
Family Home Evening
Family Home Evening is a program designed to bring families closer together.
scripture • family • activities • prayer • scriptures • family relationships
Family Home Evening is a program designed to bring families closer together.
scripture • family • activities • prayer • scriptures • family relationships
John 15:1-16:33: Discipleship Is Co-discipleship
Being with Christ means participating in the communion that exists between the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. The Christian community is an icon of the Trinity, and Christian discipleship is lived only within this context. The present article is an invitation to read John 15:1-16:33 in this light.
scripture • lectio divina • scriptures • new testament • gospels • john
Being with Christ means participating in the communion that exists between the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. The Christian community is an icon of the Trinity, and Christian discipleship is lived only within this context. The present article is an invitation to read John 15:1-16:33 in this light.
scripture • lectio divina • scriptures • new testament • gospels • john
LDS Literature: The Explosion of An Evolving Genre
An overview of LDS Literature and the purpose of this column.
scripture • lds literature • mormon literature • scriptures • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
An overview of LDS Literature and the purpose of this column.
scripture • lds literature • mormon literature • scriptures • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
Lectio Divina in the Catechism of the Catholic Church Part IV
The article is about lectio divina as one finds it in the fourth part of the Catholic Catechism.
scripture • lectio divina • scriptures • prayer • meditation • catholic catechism
The article is about lectio divina as one finds it in the fourth part of the Catholic Catechism.
scripture • lectio divina • scriptures • prayer • meditation • catholic catechism
Lectio Divina: Practical Hints 1
The article is the first in a series that deals with the practical aspects of the lectio divina.
scripture • bible translations • canon • "whole of scriptures"
The article is the first in a series that deals with the practical aspects of the lectio divina.
scripture • bible translations • canon • "whole of scriptures"
Sampling Mark Part 2 (Mk 2:1-3:6): Encountering Jesus
The article is part two of our section in Sampling the Gospel of Mark. This one is a reading guide to Mark 2:1 - 3:6, a section that deals with Jesus' controversies with the leaders of this time. I call it "Encountering Jesus" because it is here where, by comparison and contrast, we get to know what Jesus stood for vis-a-vis the accepted religious and social standards of his times.
scripture • scriptures • biblical prose • new testament • gospel • mark
The article is part two of our section in Sampling the Gospel of Mark. This one is a reading guide to Mark 2:1 - 3:6, a section that deals with Jesus' controversies with the leaders of this time. I call it "Encountering Jesus" because it is here where, by comparison and contrast, we get to know what Jesus stood for vis-a-vis the accepted religious and social standards of his times.
scripture • scriptures • biblical prose • new testament • gospel • mark
That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 2, Treatment of Jews
Luther in this installment relates the treatment of the Jews by the Church and the honored status God gave the Jews in history.
scripture • luther • jews • prophets • law • scriptures
Luther in this installment relates the treatment of the Jews by the Church and the honored status God gave the Jews in history.
scripture • luther • jews • prophets • law • scriptures
2. Inspiration and Inerrancy
A look at the Lutheran position of inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible.
scripture • scripture • lutheran • inspired • inspiration • inerrancy
A look at the Lutheran position of inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible.
scripture • scripture • lutheran • inspired • inspiration • inerrancy
A Hammer and Nails
The Lutheran church traditionally has celebrated Reformation on October 31, when much of the rest of our culture celebrates Halloween. This week I give some thoughts on the Reformation heritage as it looks back on the Christian heritage of salvation by grace alone.
scripture • reformation • halloween • hallowe'en • church history • sin
The Lutheran church traditionally has celebrated Reformation on October 31, when much of the rest of our culture celebrates Halloween. This week I give some thoughts on the Reformation heritage as it looks back on the Christian heritage of salvation by grace alone.
scripture • reformation • halloween • hallowe'en • church history • sin
Apology (Part 16): Article VI, Of Confession and Satisfaction
Melanchthon continues by stating that confession to a priest is not necessary for satisfaction before God. Melanchthon meticulously takes the adversaries arguments and proves them false. Of course, he has choice words to describe their logic.
scripture • confession • satisfaction • repentance • absolution • apology
Melanchthon continues by stating that confession to a priest is not necessary for satisfaction before God. Melanchthon meticulously takes the adversaries arguments and proves them false. Of course, he has choice words to describe their logic.
scripture • confession • satisfaction • repentance • absolution • apology
Bethlehem Star-Herald
On the tenth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor gave to me, a look at what the Bethlehem paper MAY have looked like the day after Jesus was born. I like to send this along with my Christmas letter every year.
scripture • christmas • news • reporters • scripture • christmas story
On the tenth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor gave to me, a look at what the Bethlehem paper MAY have looked like the day after Jesus was born. I like to send this along with my Christmas letter every year.
scripture • christmas • news • reporters • scripture • christmas story
But is He Scriptural?
In reading the lists of possible papal successors, many labels are applied to the candidates. Each label carries a positive and a negative with it, and thus the odds on becoming pope are set. But what is one label lacking in this list? The label of being "Scriptural."
scripture • pope • papacy • labels • scriptural • scripture
In reading the lists of possible papal successors, many labels are applied to the candidates. Each label carries a positive and a negative with it, and thus the odds on becoming pope are set. But what is one label lacking in this list? The label of being "Scriptural."
scripture • pope • papacy • labels • scriptural • scripture
Easter Story Cookies
An inspirational story and recipe that tells the story of Easter.
scripture • inspirational • scripture • bible • cookies • easter
An inspirational story and recipe that tells the story of Easter.
scripture • inspirational • scripture • bible • cookies • easter
Grieving the Holy Spirit
Have you ever awakened in the morning and find yourself just lying there with wide-open eyes staring at the ceiling, hating to get up, hating to face the day and all of those sad, miserable, cantankerous faces at work...
scripture • holyspirit • god • prayer • scripture • relationships
Have you ever awakened in the morning and find yourself just lying there with wide-open eyes staring at the ceiling, hating to get up, hating to face the day and all of those sad, miserable, cantankerous faces at work...
scripture • holyspirit • god • prayer • scripture • relationships
How is the Bible useful if I cannot take it literally?
An essay on using the Bible for interpretive spiritual content rather than merely as a collection of historical religious facts and prescriptions.
scripture • bible • literal • left-brain • right-brain • scripture
An essay on using the Bible for interpretive spiritual content rather than merely as a collection of historical religious facts and prescriptions.
scripture • bible • literal • left-brain • right-brain • scripture
Improving Brain and Spirit
"You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the books you read and the people you meet." Charlie ‘Tremendous’ Jones (National Speakers’ Hall of Fame) Pray all you want, sing all you want, talk all you want. Enjoy. But true growth on all levels comes from reading. It’s fun to think it comes from the ethers. But don’t fool yourself. As Scripture puts it, "In the beginning was the Word. . ." Thank all the Powers That Be for the ability to read. And if yours, or someone’s you love, is not so good, make it a priority.
scripture • reading • science • new thought • religion • statistics
"You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the books you read and the people you meet." Charlie ‘Tremendous’ Jones (National Speakers’ Hall of Fame) Pray all you want, sing all you want, talk all you want. Enjoy. But true growth on all levels comes from reading. It’s fun to think it comes from the ethers. But don’t fool yourself. As Scripture puts it, "In the beginning was the Word. . ." Thank all the Powers That Be for the ability to read. And if yours, or someone’s you love, is not so good, make it a priority.
scripture • reading • science • new thought • religion • statistics
Microwave Magic
A collection of microwave recipes recently featured on the Busy Moms Recipes list.
scripture • microwave • recipes • chicken • chocolate • dessert
A collection of microwave recipes recently featured on the Busy Moms Recipes list.
scripture • microwave • recipes • chicken • chocolate • dessert
Revelation: The Final Mystery
It would be a good idea to start with the things this last book of Scripture is not. It is not a tantalizing peek at the anti-Christ. It is not the warning of a One World Government. And it is not a list of horrors that God is waiting to pour out on an unrepentant mankind.
scripture • revelation • study • god • truth • scripture
It would be a good idea to start with the things this last book of Scripture is not. It is not a tantalizing peek at the anti-Christ. It is not the warning of a One World Government. And it is not a list of horrors that God is waiting to pour out on an unrepentant mankind.
scripture • revelation • study • god • truth • scripture
The Chinese
This articles traces the origin and the social set up of ancient China. It also throws light on the increasing stature of China in today's world
scripture • china • chinese • the han • feudal fief • confucianism
This articles traces the origin and the social set up of ancient China. It also throws light on the increasing stature of China in today's world
scripture • china • chinese • the han • feudal fief • confucianism
The Habit of Rejoicing
Rejoice, even in suffering. When we rejoice in the everyday sufferings, perhaps it trains us for the big time suffering.
scripture • habit • rejoice • rejoicing • suffering • bible
Rejoice, even in suffering. When we rejoice in the everyday sufferings, perhaps it trains us for the big time suffering.
scripture • habit • rejoice • rejoicing • suffering • bible
The Quran and science
I examine if the Quran is compatible with science.
scripture • qur'an • quran • islam • muslim • embryology
I examine if the Quran is compatible with science.
scripture • qur'an • quran • islam • muslim • embryology
The truth will surprise you
These books describe the journeys of 26 converts to the Catholic faith. They come from different backgrounds and have taken different paths, but they all ended up in the Roman Catholic Church.
scripture • catholic • truth • rome • eucharist • bible
These books describe the journeys of 26 converts to the Catholic faith. They come from different backgrounds and have taken different paths, but they all ended up in the Roman Catholic Church.
scripture • catholic • truth • rome • eucharist • bible
Twelve Days of Christmas
On the second day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor presents: What is the meaning behind "The Twelve Days of Christmas?" Here is one possible explanation, an explanation bouncing around the internet and from e-mail to e-mail for some time.
scripture • 12 • days • christmas • doctrine • singing catechism
On the second day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor presents: What is the meaning behind "The Twelve Days of Christmas?" Here is one possible explanation, an explanation bouncing around the internet and from e-mail to e-mail for some time.
scripture • 12 • days • christmas • doctrine • singing catechism
ABC Scrapbook Ideas for Kids
Use letter acrostics in personalized craft or gift ideas and these suggestions can help make it memorable and unique with characters, Scripture verses or baby ABC books.
scripture • abc album • alphabet scrapbook • personalized gift • letter crafts • abc list
Use letter acrostics in personalized craft or gift ideas and these suggestions can help make it memorable and unique with characters, Scripture verses or baby ABC books.
scripture • abc album • alphabet scrapbook • personalized gift • letter crafts • abc list
Teaching the Old Testament
The Old Testament can be relevant, enriching and fascinating to young people today, when taught in the right light.
scripture • old testament bible stories • the ark of the covenant • teaching the old testament • catholics learning the old testament • stories in the old testament
The Old Testament can be relevant, enriching and fascinating to young people today, when taught in the right light.
scripture • old testament bible stories • the ark of the covenant • teaching the old testament • catholics learning the old testament • stories in the old testament
The Gospel of Thomas
Figuring out if the Gospel of Thomas should be included with the Gospels of the Christian Bible.
scripture • gospel of thomas • viable scripture • heretic writing • midern credibility • teachings of jesus
Figuring out if the Gospel of Thomas should be included with the Gospels of the Christian Bible.
scripture • gospel of thomas • viable scripture • heretic writing • midern credibility • teachings of jesus
The Kingdom Kidz Club
The Kingdom Kidz Club is a family resource seeking to enrich the spiritual diet of kids by turning Bible memorization (liver-and-onions) to a pizza party. In a word, fun.
scripture • kingdom kidz club • kim norton • learing god's word • christian family resource • scripture memorization
The Kingdom Kidz Club is a family resource seeking to enrich the spiritual diet of kids by turning Bible memorization (liver-and-onions) to a pizza party. In a word, fun.
scripture • kingdom kidz club • kim norton • learing god's word • christian family resource • scripture memorization
The Mormon Bible
Many people refer to the Book of Mormon as the Mormon Bible, it has never been the Bible for any Mormon group.
scripture • the mormon bible • book of mormon • mormon scriptures • doctrine and convenants • king james version
Many people refer to the Book of Mormon as the Mormon Bible, it has never been the Bible for any Mormon group.
scripture • the mormon bible • book of mormon • mormon scriptures • doctrine and convenants • king james version
Vedas: Purpose & Structure
Each of the four Vedas, Riga,Yajur, Sama and Atharva, has a different focus. This compilation was done by Veda Vyasa.
scripture • vedic • scriptures • vedas • structure • purpose
Each of the four Vedas, Riga,Yajur, Sama and Atharva, has a different focus. This compilation was done by Veda Vyasa.
scripture • vedic • scriptures • vedas • structure • purpose