OF ROMANS 13:1-7 THE CHRISTIAN AND CIVIL AUTHORITIES INTRODUCTION This exposition is designed first to set out the Apostle Paul’s teaching on the relationship between Christians and civil authorities‚ and then to examine its contemporary application for Christians using the clearest New Testament text‚ Romans 13:1-7. This passage contains general commands for both Christians and non-Christians. Paul reasons that obedience is required as civil authorities have been ordained by God (13:1b-2) and
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1. “Dear young boys and girls‚ today’s world doesn’t know how to cry. The emarginated people‚ those left to one side‚ are crying. Those who are discarded are crying. But we don’t understand much about these people in need. Certain realities of life we only see through eyes cleansed by our tears.” Oftentimes‚ we are blinded by our uncertainties that forbids us from seeing the other side of those who are in need. In this statement‚ it reminds me to empathize and sympathize for those who are currently
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Luke 11:1-13 is a very important part of the Gospel of Luke. This passage starts out with Jesus praying. Then‚ one of the disciples asked Jesus how he should pray. Jesus teaches us how to pray and gives us the most famous prayer of them all; the Our Father. “Jesus told them‚ “When you pray‚ say: ‘Father‚ uphold the holiness of your name.Bring in your kingdom. Give us the bread we need for today. Forgive us our sins‚ for we also forgive everyone who has wronged us. And don’t lead us into temptation
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incomparable influence on the lives of countless people. The book of Acts and his epistles reveal that Paul possessed many outstanding characteristics of Christian leadership. In his first letter to the Corinthians‚ Paul influenced the Corinthians: "Follow my example‚ as I follow the example of Christ" (I Cor. 11:1). Although the Apostle Paul wore many hats‚ he was a leader above all‚ and he never lacked followers (Sanders‚ 1999). From a fugitive slave to the officials at Caesar’s Court‚ people from diverse
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“If I give away everything I own so that I may boast but do not have love‚ I gain nothing.” In this verse from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians‚ Paul gives an important message. Paul says to them if you do something just to get others approval and not because you actually care‚ then you gain nothing and it is a waste. If you can’t do something with your heart then it’s not worth doing at all. A kind action should not require recollection or anything in return‚ a kind act should come from your heart
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1. What is the point/purpose of the passage/story as it stands? In Acts 15‚ Luke reports on the story of the Council of Jerusalem. This council was formed to address primary issues at that time for Christians. In acts 15: 1‚4‚ the author reports that the Judaizers were spreading false narratives regarding the criteria for salvation for the gentiles. At this point‚ Pentecost had already been witnessed where a mass conversion of gentiles took place‚ in addition to mass gentile conversions with
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Materials & Methods: Materials used: 1-bromobutane 1-chlorobutane bromocyclopentane Bromocylcohexane 2-chlorobutane 2-bromobutane 2-chloro2-metylpropane 2-bromo-2-methylpropane Crotyl chloride Bromobenzene Benzyl chloride 1-chloroadamantene Methods/Techniques: Physiochemical Research: Reagent | Formula Weight | Density | Boiling Point | Melting Point | Color | 1-bromobutane | 137.023 g/mol | 1.2676 g/ml | 372-376 K | 160.7 K | Clear | 1-chlorobutane | 92.57 g/mol | .89 g/ml
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Substance Overall‚ it is this author’s opinion that Anyabwile was successful in providing a clear exposition of 2 Corinthians 12:5-10. However‚ this author was unsure of Anyabwile’s primary theme. At the beginning of the sermon‚ Anyabwile’s focus was on proper boasting in the Lord. In the middle of the sermon‚ the emphasis shifted to the dangers of pride‚ and at the conclusion of the sermon‚ the focus of attention was placed on God’s power and how God’s power is perfected in the Christian’s weakness
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Biblical Criticism 2 – Catherine Nguyen World behind the text: The First Letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians This text is part of the first letter from St Paul to the Corinthians which was written in 54 AD while he was staying in Ephesus. St Paul’s real name was not Paul‚ in fact he was known as Saul beforehand. Paul (Saul) was born in Tarsus of Cilcia in Asia Minor (Act 21: 39). He grew up in Jerusalem and studied Jewish tradition under Gamaliel (…)‚ becoming a zealous Pharisee. Saul was the
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