Importance of Maintaining the Strength and Power of Words Seen in the Bible

Ans. The Spirit that spoke to the prophets in former days—and I was greatly astonished, and for two years prayed continually, whenever my duty would permit—and then again I had the same revelation, which fully confirmed me in the impression that I was ordained for some great purpose in the hands of the Almighty. Several years rolled round, in which many events occurred to strengthen me in this my belief. At this time I reverted in my mind to the remarks made of me in my childhood, and the things that had been shewn me—and as it had been said of me in my childhood by those by whom I had been taught to pray, both white and black, and in whom I had the greatest confidence, that I had too much sense to be raised, and if I was, I would never be of any use to any one as a slave. Now finding I had arrived to man’s estate, and was a slave, and these revelations being made known to me, I began to direct my attention to this great object, to fulfil the purpose for which, by this time, I felt assured I was intended.”

Although they are all sinners, they passionately believed in themselves as “God’s chosen people” (Saari, 20).

For instance Wiesel states, “I was alone. Terribly alone in a world without God.” (Wiesel 68) Terribly, this is how he felt. A world without Go. He's in darkness, he's suffering. Wiesel feels more alone than he's ever felt. From the beginning transitioning to now all faith is gone. One would wonder how could someone with faith so strong lose God? Suffering can make you forget the good. Another example of this is when a man tells Elie Wiesel, “One day he said to me: it's over. God is no longer with us.” (Wiesel 76) Wiesel doesn't believe there can be good anymore, and neither does anyone he's with in these camps. God is good, He is their creator and savior, yet they believe in a God that wouldn't let bad happen. When suffering begins, one's faith starts to

The individual must also love Him. Emerson states, “Love, which is the essence of God, is not for levity, but for the total worth of man.” (1518) You cannot love God without loving yourself and vice versa. Where there is love, there is trust. God created society; God created us; we must trust and love all of creation. “My friends have come to me unsought. The great God gave them to me,” (1452) says Emerson. A gift granted by God is worth as much love as one shows himself. “I find them, or rather, not I, but the Deity in me and in them, both deride and cancel the thick walls of individual character.” (1453) Society can become jovial and loving when the trust and love transcends the physical and becomes part of God. When we are all in tune and play our notes, the chords sound wonderful and a song plays

What are the strengths and weaknesses of putting the decisive weight in the Bible’s writing on God’s side? And on the human’s? Which is a better (i.e., more biblically adequate) way of construing the Bible’s authority: mechanical consistency, as in Hodge, or dynamic obedience, as in Wright? Why?

Philippians 2:5-7 ~ Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bondservant, and being made in the likeness of men.

When we lose some of the passion for God, it can lower our resistance to temptation and discouragement.(pg26) An unpassionate relationship with God breeds doubt, a loss hope, zeal, and your belief in the power of God.

Thank you so much, Ralph, for your response and your comment. In reading our text about “What Christians Believe,” and reading other posts can really help us to answer these questions that can be used in our life circumstances. As we go forward, we will always live to learn so that we can share and to be an example for others. God have chosen us to be able to go forth in praising Him by manifesting His glory in the earth. “But ye are a chosen generation a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9).

Wherefore he said not, ‘that they may become approved’, but, ‘that they which are approved may be made manifest’; showing that before this also they were such, but they were mixed up with the multitude, and while enjoying such relief as was afforded them by the rich, they were not conspicuous: but how this strife and contentiousness made them manifest, even as the storm shows the pilot. And he said not, ‘that ye may appear approved’, but, ‘that they which are approved may be manifest, those among you who are such’. For neither when he is accusing doth he lay them open, that he may not render them more reckless; not when praising, that he may not make them more boastful; but he leaves both this expression and that in suspense, allowing each man’s own conscience to make the application of what he saith.”4

Take into consideration the “certain centurion” (Luke 7:2). Jesus said that he had great faith (Luke 7:9). He had faith and a proper dependence on God’s word. God creates, rules, and redeemed by his word. Words are important (Proverbs 18:21, 25:15, 15:4, James 3:5). They are spiritual forces.

Reading Lohfink was an experience in climbing an inviting ladder of which some of the rungs were missing when you got there. His description of how the community of believers lived their faith and the impact they had is truly inspiring. It leaves me to reflect on the life of our own community: Have we indeed left everything to follow Jesus? Are we living toward each other with the kind of love that is uncommon in the world? Are we a people of peace, light to the world, flavorful salt in how we live? Reading the accounts of how the early church lived among the pagans and loved sacrificially, there is a call for me as a leader to teach, practice and exemplify that kind of love among our people, along with making opportunities for us to practice it together. On the other hand, Lohfink’s polarizing reaction to “individualism” failed to recognize that a contrast-community consists of individuals who have been transformed by the cross of Jesus and the power of His Spirit. Lohfink argues that no missionary effort is needed because the church as contrast-society will gather people to itself by attraction. He quotes Bronx, saying: “…if it is possible at all to speak of the ancient church's missionary theory the most that can be said is this. The twelve apostles preached the

Today, power is something strongly encouraged by the world. Get more of it; you’re entitled to whatever you want; be the best. As humans, we love to make a pedestal, putting ourselves above others around us. However, the Bible clearly depicts God’s immeasurable power that makes nothing of such earthly and egotistical ambitions. He is the one who turns hearts towards him; it’s under His authority that lame men could walk, or the dead become live again. So instead of belittling God so often as we do, we ought to humble ourselves before the Lord.

How do we come up with this idea? The basic reason is that we estimate everything with our shaped thinking-pattern and under our moral-evaluation system. We are not used to put our feet into others’ shoes. Our children are dear to us. The tail is treasured to a snake as well. The loss of the countryman and the serpent are not comparable. Take my own experience as an example. My cousin and I grew up together. As a girl, I was a big fan of Barbie dolls and I had vast collection of them,while my cousin was a viechle enthusiast and own an enormous collection of car models. One day we had a bet, striking a deal that if either of us won, the loser would gave the most favourable toy to the winner. It turned out I was the loser, as the deal, I gave the most beautiful doll in my collection to my cousin. Several days later, I found my Barbie laying on the sofa with a leg missing. I was furious to cry. To comfort me, our granny made my cousin to give his favourite toy car to me. It was a white Porsche model, a real beauty. But as a little girl who fascinated with blonde dolls in dresses with frills, the model never drove my sadness away. There is a probe: a man’s trash is another’ treasure. Due to our different evaluation standard, there is no solid criterion for what is valuable. If we can get this, the blame and hatred will be diluted when conflicts rises. And this kind of

2 Peter 1:1010 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,

The life given by god has a very special meaning a value in which people sometimes forget to thank or either regret. Many students/adults believe that they are going to be popular if they have money and a good job buy forget that people are influenced by those who have learned something. Also a lot fail to remember, to earn value you must earn it.In today’s economy the government creates a value on the person by looking at the position they are held for. If you look at it from the society’s point of view they believe people should be given value according to what they do and what position they are. From an individual's perspective they judge themselves on what they accomplish and achieve.The value of the individual would