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… nothing more useful than deep reflection and knowledge of scripture! The bible is like every complex book and object of … gospel story, the overarching grand narrative found in the Scriptures." (16) This grand narrative is what I call the … is growing. As Wax states, "The gospel story is the scriptural narrative that takes us from creation to new …
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… ordination, Synod 1994 declared, "The clear teaching of Scripture prohibits women from holding the offices of … F: “The church declares that the clear teaching of Scripture and of our confessions on the uniqueness of human …
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… An important study committee report in 1975 clarified that Scripture is the highest authority, followed by the … and testimony that our pioneers in the faith viewed the Scriptures as the highest authority for the church! To say …
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… know it doesn't make sense to stand every time a verse of Scripture is read, but say in relation to the sermon, why do we sit? We even stand for worship songs, but not for Scripture? … What Are Your Feelings Regarding Standing for …
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… dark and lacking in the spirit and love that is found in scripture and in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Some members … believe strongly in the Catechism and that it is based on scripture. Well, others in our tradition disagree, and interpret scripture differently. Our Pastor said that, while she agrees …
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… unique and meaningful. Consider a worship service of scripture and song that celebrates the “Whole Story of God, … . You could do the same, or adjust to use other songs and scriptures that fit your congregation and purpose. Thank you … of these, and those who attended were moved by the use of scripture and song to look at the big picture - from creation …
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… and conversation. When someone discovers something in scripture for themselves—when they have an ‘aha’ moment, they … Word, it enables them to apply these skills to their own scripture reading. Everyone can discover for themselves what … some of the background information or additional scripture texts that support the study. We’re looking for …
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… yet firm and consistent in rebuke and discipline. Know the Scriptures, which are "useful for teaching, rebuking, … to experience failure along the way. Will we ever know Scripture well enough, pray faithfully enough, be wise …
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… to become a member stating that she does not see any scriptural foundation for membership. While we value membership in the CRC, are there any scripture passages that can be used to support membership? … …
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… Catechism and the Canons of Dordt), the Covenant speaks of Scripture, the ecumenical creeds and the three forms of … of God as received in the Old and New Testaments of Holy Scripture, which proclaims the gospel of grace in Jesus …
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… wonder when a Reformed theologian would simply lay out the Scriptures and a Reformed position on what it means to love … professor Matthew Tuininga has beautifully summarized Scripture and Reformed theology's view relative to …
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… I begin to define my premise, there are two scriptural references I use to regularly remind me of hospitality. The first scripture reference is Genesis 1:27 NIV, “So God created … for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Both of these scriptures, as well as the chapters they are a part of, are …