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… what he called “an overly literalistic reading of much of Scripture.” I replied that I never see ideas like that in a … those from the camp that favors a literalistic reading of Scripture. However, this classmate’s comment helped me to …
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… 1930 (Acts of Synod 1930, 187). In that synod’s model the scripture lesson (or reading) reading precedes the sermon and the offering precedes the scripture lesson. In addition, Synod 1930 suggested that the …
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… on that. Dude! It’s hard work to be silent. As I read scripture, I first begin with silence. Hard. Then I read Scripture. Easy. Then I’m silent again. Hard. Then the book …
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… to act on matters outside of the "narrow" confines of Scripture and Confession. Leaning toward a business model of … 2010 focused on these declarations). If a fuller study of Scripture and Confession is needed, the church can tackle … biology? Synod can and should declare what the Scriptures and Confessions teach. Synod 2010 in removing …
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… Bonny Mulder Behnia. If you're still looking for a theme/Scripture passages, check this out! As always, Thrive is here …
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… with. The Holy Bible which is Holy Spirit inspired Scripture. God has spoken and continues to speak through his … culture becomes the glasses through which a church reads Scripture and understands its history. If we take a selection … with the local culture due to its relativistic view of the Scriptures, being “What is true for me is true for me” …
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… No surprises that the Canons are also predictably — and scripturally — pessimistic about the extent of this. For a … as we seek to discern and do what is right. The scriptures are clear that God requires us to seek justice, … belong to communities that make us feel comfortable. The scriptures are clear that God requires us to seek justice, …
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… setting: Find key character qualities of a disciple in scripture. Realize that some will overlap each other. … a maximum of eight character qualities supported by scripture. Consider the people in your church and do a …
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… Do you know how many times this topic is addressed in Scripture? Any guesses? 2350! It seems that Scripture doesn't have any issue talking about money. So, why …
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… for their livelihood. I’ve found that the material of Scripture isn’t something to be reduced, but is actually … What stories can you share about the ways that Scripture contributes to our teaching in this generation? …
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… church has learned and practiced: Using percussion with scripture reading--not just with songs Tableau drama (now a … for congregational singing Reading and reciting scripture with attention to the original intent. E.g. If it …
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… and sequence we want bring children on a journey through Scripture that allows them to encounter a wide range of … stories, and discover the way God moves throughout all of Scripture to redeem and restore his people through Jesus …