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… Does the overture request anything that violates Scripture, the Confessions, the Church Order, civil law, … requests that are perfectly clear, perfectly in line with Scripture, etc. but are simply unnecessary. Just because …
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… like: • Events and announcements • Encouragement or scripture • Community life (photos, volunteers, behind the … example: Week 1 – Sunday: Invitation to service – Tuesday: Scripture or encouragement – Thursday: Photo from Sunday or …
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… theological issues around the subject of homosexuality in Scripture. At the same time, I recognize that some do not … of the truth, we ought to have confidence that opening the scripture and listening together will be a joint act of …
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… Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Dear congregation in Jesus … or to inquire about the meaning of particular passages of scripture. Camping gave the answers. Camping became a kind of …
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… display. To hold such a view denies many other parts of Scripture, which focus on the hopelessness of our fallen … extent that all three of them reflect what is taught in Scripture, each is important. Yet all three of these …
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… in Christ. Worship should include prominent readings of Scripture. It should present and depict God’s being, … character, and actions in ways that are consistent with scriptural teaching. It should obey explicit biblical … praise, confession, petition, testimony, and dedication. Scripture constantly depicts God as initiating and …
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… the sights and sounds of this story, the central story in Scripture—the story of God’s AMAZING power and love! More …
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… As Christians, we are blessed with such rich scriptures. One such scripture we reflect on often within the ministry of … though defined by John he is removed from sight. In our scriptures, James reflects on how we use words. He says of …
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… say about this experience?” or “How would Jean talk about scripture in this theme?” and sure enough, the words I found … feet and called us to do the same. For me, these rich scriptures call us to live in God’s kingdom where the first …
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… divides God’s church. The question of faithfulness to scripture requires discernment. Knowledge of the truth … decisions. So, what will inform us most? Will it be scripture or the fear that drives racism? God lead us to …
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… God often involves the practices of prayer and engaging Scripture , but it can also involve other disciplines such as … we hear God through pastors and other religious leaders, Scripture beckons us to recognize that we have the … of the sheep and goats, and in many other teachings in Scripture. God invites us to experience God’s presence, love, …
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… to live out the practice. For a list of other Scripture passages and songs you might also include during … sounds, and smells of creation; through the Holy Spirit in Scripture, devotional times, and worship; in music; through … to listen for God’s voice. Lectio listening. Reading a Scripture passage individually or together in a lectio style …