translators to obscure that presence.” In the Greco-Roman period‚ there was an apostle named Junia‚ Paul found women apostles to be problematic and considered them a threat so he just changed her name to a male’s name. So in studying his writings it would seem that all apostles were male‚ but in actuality there were women apostles who played very important roles. In the Montanist movement it is noted that Paul requires women to pray and prophecy with their heads covered‚ which implies that women
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who has the habit of smoking does not have the authority or credibility to ask others to quit the habit. Society needs credible leaders who practice what they preach. St. Paul advises‚ "Put into practice what you learnt and received from me‚ both from my words and from my actions" {Philippians 4: 9}. St. Paul says‚ "Imitate me‚ then‚ just as I imitate Christ" {1 Corinthians 11: 1} Jesus said‚" I have set an example for you‚ so that you will do just what I have done for you" {John 13:
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of καυχάομαι meaning to boast‚ boast about‚ take pride in; rejoice‚ be glad. With the exception of two passages‚ each in James and Ignatius‚ and an Old Testament referenced used in first Clement‚ this word is used quite frequently by the apostle Paul. (Danker & Bauer‚ 2000‚ 536) 1. To take pride in something‚ boast‚ glory‚ pride one-self‚ brag. (Danker & Bauer‚ 2000‚ 536) 2. To make a boast about something‚ boast about‚ mentioned in order to boast of‚ be proud of. (Danker & Bauer‚ 2000‚ 536)
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gentile conversions with Paul. Simply put‚ this dilemma was the result of so many gentiles coming to faith in Jesus. This led the Apostles and the Elders of the church to solidify their answers regarding the following two questions: 1.) Do Gentiles first have to become Jews before they can become Christians?; 2.) Do Gentiles have to observe the Mosaic Law after they become Christians? At this meeting the Apostles and Elders were able to resolve the issues. In verses 7-11‚ Paul shared his ministry
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booked into a prison cell. Not much room for luxury‚ yet your faith is at its peak. Faithfully‚ God surrounds you with a people who are yet matured in Christ‚ however‚ they offer their most valuable asset‚ which is hospitality mixed with kindness. Paul quickly learned to remain thankful‚ despite his turmoil from the prison staff and others who were against him. His faith sustained his circumstances‚ for the hospitality and treatment received
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the object of as much scrutiny and criticism as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Christ is the basis upon which all Christianity stands. If the resurrection never happened‚ then there would be no Christianity‚ as the Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:14‚ "And if Christ has not been raised‚ our preaching is useless and so is your faith." This is why opponents of the Christian faith have tried to attempt to discredit the Biblical account of the resurrection. Of the many
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In Corinthians 15:13-14‚ Paul the Apostle says “If there is no resurrection of the dead‚ then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised‚ our preaching is useless and so is your faith (Holy Bible). Before verse 13‚ Paul continues if it is preached that Christ is raised from the dead‚ then how can some people say there is no resurrection of the dead. Because if that is the case‚ then Jesus has not been raised from the dead and our faith is worthless (Holy Bible). If Jesus Christ
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it has also allowed me to understand my suffering. I have learned to embrace it because of the trust I have in God. How much are we willing to accept these promises of deliverance and protection‚ or long life (Psalm 91:16)? For example‚ the Apostle Paul gives us some food for thought in relation to this question: “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship‚ or distress‚ or persecution‚ or famine‚ or nakedness‚ or peril‚ or sword? No‚ in all these things we are more than conquerors
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What does the bible say concerning the spirit itself? It states that the spirit dwells within all of us. Once one becomes a believer and a follower of Christ we have an ongoing battle within us regarding the old and the new spirit. The apostle Paul illustrates this when he states in Romans 7:14-24: 14For we know that the law is spiritual;£ but I am made out of flesh‚£ sold£ into sin’s power.£ 15For I do not understand what I am doing‚£ because I do not practice what I want to do‚£ but I do
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This chapter takes place in the upper room in Jerusalem. This was during the Passover feast‚ though some scholars say otherwise. Jesus was speaking only to the disciples. The first part of the chapter is devoted to the analogy of the vineyard and it ’s branches. The second part is talks about the future relationship with the "world". This is an important chapter‚ which deals with not only relationship with Jesus and the Father‚ but also with the outside community.<br><br>1. "I am the true vine‚ and
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