1. New Testament Data:
The points in the New Testament doctrine of the resurrection of the righteous, then, seem to be these: The personality of the believer survives after death and is with Christ. But it is lacking in something that will be supplied at the consummation, when a body will be given i...
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
[75.1] Nay! I swear by the day of resurrection.[75.2] Nay! I swear by the self-accusing soul.[75.3] Does man think that We shall not gather his bones?[75.4] Yea! We are able to make complete his very fingertips[75.5] Nay! man desires to give the li...
F.2 + F.4 col.2
(.... For the heavens) and the earth shall listen to His Messiah and all whichis in them shall not turn away from the commandments of the holy ones.Strenghten yourselves, O you who seek the Lord, in his service.Will you not find the Lord in this, all those who hope in their heart?For...
Critics of the current awakening have said that they believe that the so-called "Laughing Revival," and "Toronto Blessing" have been very damaging to the historic faith because they do not emphasize the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
From my perspective, nothing could be further from the truth. I wou...
1. First Proof: The Life of Jesus
2. Second Proof: The Empty Grave
3. Third Proof: Transformation of the Disciples
4. Fourth Proof: Existence of the Primitive Church
5. Fifth Proof: The Witness of Paul
6. Sixth Proof: The Gospel Record
7. Summary and ConClusion
8. Theology of the Resurrection
L...
Sometimes in television shows that are otherwise very realistic, a magical event occurs. Most often the purpose of this event is to make the story heart-warming, but for most of us, it breaks the illusion of realism and throws us right out of the story. It spoils everything for us.
There are things ...
Answers to the Freedom From Religion Foundation's Quiz
Answers to Dan Barker's 30 Questions
Dan Barker is an atheist who used to be a pastor. Dan is currently an employee for the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).
Dan has composed something called the "Easter Challenge." He has asked the publi...
Emphasizing the message of hope and resurrection in a Holy Saturday service is a beautiful way to bridge the gap between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Here's how you can effectively convey this message during the service:
1. Set the Tone:
Begin the service with a subdued atmosphere, reflecting the ...
(soma pneumatikon, "body spiritual"): The resurrection-body, a body fitted to the capacities and wants of the spirit in the celestial world; an organism conformed to the spiritual life at the resurrection (see 1Co 15:44).
See BODY, SPIRITUAL.
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The Heart Scarab
The protective amulet for the heart was in the form of the scarab beetle, the manifestation of the creator and solar deity Khepri. It was a symbol of new life and resurrection.
The heart scarab was a large scarab amulet which was wrapped in the bandages of the mummy over the deceas...
Involving children in an interactive Easter Sunday worship experience is a wonderful way to engage them in the joyous celebration of Christ's resurrection. Here are some creative ideas to make the service meaningful and enjoyable for kids:
1. Resurrection Garden:
Set up a small "resurrection garden"...
The New Testament, a cornerstone of Christian theology, is a collection of 27 books that provide insight into the life, teachings, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each book was written by different authors, offering unique perspectives on the early Christian faith. Let's embark on a journey to exp...
The Nicene Creed is the definitive statement of Christian orthodoxy.
Origins of the Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed was formulated at the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea in AD 325 to combat Arianism, and it was expanded at the Second Ecumenical Council at Constantinople in AD 381 to balance its cove...
Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ is basically a dramatization of the 14 traditional Stations of the Cross. Throughout the movie, the characters have flashbacks that tell the story of Jesus’ ministry. That is an excellent technique, because the New Testament doesn’t give us enough narrati...
To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but those who are outside get everything in parables.—Mark 4:11, NIV (Jesus speaking)
Why did Jesus teach in parables?
From watching religious programs on television, I notice that most Christian teachers love to be admired for telling it like...
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, bu...
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I...
I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!—Luke 12:49, NIV
What is the ‘fire’ that Jesus has come to cast upon the earth? He says He wishes it were already kindled. I believe He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, who was to come at Pentecost after the crucifixion. ...
PreambleChristology as the Fundamental Christian DoctrineThe Theological and Legal Necessity for the Virgin BirthJesus as MediatorJesus as SacrificeThe Narrative Necessity for the Virgin BirthThe AnnunciationJoseph’s ReactionMary’s Visit to ElizabethJesus in the Temple at the Age of TwelveThe Charac...
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again...
1 John 5:7-8 reads differently in the King James Version than in other translations because Erasmus lost a bet.
If you compare this verse in the King James Version, you will find a Trinitarian formula (“the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one” ) that does not appear in mos...
A few interesting laws from Leviticus, which at first glance don’t seem to concern us today:
Forbidden leftovers
When you sacrifice a fellowship offering to the LORD, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf. It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it or on the next day;...
The Apostles Creed is a brief summary of the Trinity and the person and work of Jesus Christ, not an exhaustive statement of faith. It originated in the Western Church as a last-minute examination of baptismal candidates. It probably existed as early as the third century, but it didn’t take its mode...
In the beginning: People did not have personal copies of the Bible until the nineteenth century. Before the invention of printing, books were copied by hand and were extremely expensive. Printed books did not become inexpensive until quite recently. The public reading of the scriptures is a feature ...
A History Christianity
Edited By: Robert A. Guisepi
APOSTLEDuring his earthly ministry, Jesus, after whom the Christian religion is named, gathered many followers. These people were called disciples, or learners. Of the many disciples that Jesus had, there were 12 who formed an inner circle. After h...
Winthrop S. Hudson: James B. Colgate Professor of the History of Christianity, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, New York, 1948–77. Professor of History, University of Rochester, 1970–77. Author of Religion in America and others.OriginsSome Baptists believe that there has been an unbroke...
BOOK V Contents
I. How Ethelwald, successor to Cuthbert, leading an eremitical life, calmed a tempest when the brethren were in danger at sea. [A.D. 687]
II. How Bishop John cured a dumb man by blessing him. [A.D. 685]
III. The same bishop, John, by his prayers, healed a sick maiden. [A.D. 686]
IV. ...
A History Christianity
Edited By: Robert A. Guisepi
The Rise And Triumph Of Christianity
The Rise And Triumph Of Christianity
Through the long centuries that witnessed the decline of the Roman Empire
and the invasions of the Germans, an increasingly powerful force became
evident in the Mediterranea...
Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Mythology
Egyptian Mythology, specifically, the religion of ancient Egypt.
The religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians were the dominating influence in the development of their culture, although a true religion, in the sense of a unified theological system, never existed a...
History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire
State Of Italy Under The Lombards.
Author: Gibbon, Edward
Date: 1782 (Written), 1845 (Revised)
Part III.
So rapid was the influence of climate and example, that the Lombards of
the fourth generation surveyed with curiosity and affright the portr...
Islam From The Beginning To 1300Date: 2002
The Islamic Faith And Law
Islam places great emphasis on the necessity of obedience to God's law inaddition to faith. The Koran is the fundamental and ultimate source ofknowledge about Allah and the proper actions of his followers. This holy bookcontains th...
A History Christianity
Nearly all that is known about the life of Jesus, also called Jesus Christ, after whom Christianity is named, is contained in the four Gospels of the New Testament, particularly those of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. These accounts were written 60 to 100 or more years after the b...
Foundation Of The Order Of Knights Templars
Title: Foundation Of The Order Of Knights Templars
Author: Addison, Charles G.1118
Among the military orders of past ages, that of the Knights Templars,
founded for the defence of the Latin kingdom of Jerusalem, with its lofty
motive, its superb organizat...
Persia
The International History Project, 2004
Edited By: Robert Guisepi
The History Of the Ancient Persian Empire From Rise To Fall
A history of the Persians including their empire, rulers like Cyrus, Darius and Xerxes as well as their cities, rise and fall
Persia, conventional European designatio...
The European Age Of ReasonAuthor: HackettDate: 1992Reflections Of The Age In Cultural ExpressionThe eighteenth century, when Newtonian science exerted its greatestimpact, was exceptionally noteworthy for European cultural expression. Thiswas most evident in philosophy, which sought to find in human ...
Beginning And Progress Of The RenaissanceAuthor: Symonds, John AddingtonFourteenth To Sixteenth CenturyThe new birth of resurrection known as the "Renaissance" is usually considered to have begun in Italy in the fourteenth century, though some writers would date its origin from the reign of Frederic...
The Renaissance
Beginning And Progress Of The Renaissance
Edited By: R. A. Guisepi
Fourteenth To Sixteenth Century
Not what man knows but what man feels, concerns art. All else is science.
The Italian Renaissance had placed human beings once more in the center of life's stage and infused thought and...
Sam Watkins
Confederate soldier who wrote of his experiences in the American Civil War.
The following is an excerpt from
'Company Aytch'
A private soldier is but an automaton, a machine that works by the command of a good, bad, or indifferent engineer, and is presumed to know nothing of all these gr...
Ancient Egypt, The significance of seasonal renewal in ancient Egypt
Seasonal-renewal motifs in ancient Egypt were often incorporated into other aspects of sacred times--such as times of passage rites (e.g., ascension of the pharaoh to the throne), of death rites (e.g., the transformation of the dea...
Part I: New Evangelicalism - Its HistoryPart II: New Evangelicalism - Its ChracteristicsPart III: New Evangelicalism - Its FruitsThe following is part one of a three-part article, first published in 1995 under the title of Fundamentalism, Modernism, and New-Evangelicalism.
I am convinced that few er...
One of the interesting aspects of a number of ancient languages like Hebrew is that in their written form, where we have numbers and letters, they have only letters. In each language there are no numeric characters but the letters are also used as numbers. The context told the reader the word was a ...
