Romans 12.6-8 also mentions prophecy but has other spiritual gifts listed. Serving is also considered ministering, such as with a deacon. There can be service of any kind that help those in need. Teaching is another gift that involves the word of God; this person must be able to explain the meaning, context and how Scripture fits into a person's daily life. The teacher must be able to be clear with his explanations especially with the doctrines of the faith. Encouragement is a gift used by those who want others to see God's truth and follow it correctly; this could also involve correction of some and strengthening of others; those who are gifted in encouragement often make the person involved feel helped and healed (building church). Giving
• Jesus is an unavoidable and deeply mysterious figure. We do not know as much about Him as we would like to know. This can make it difficult to grasp what Jesus was about. People found him confusing in His own day and the same is true today. • One major reason we have trouble understanding Jesus is that His world is strange and, to many Westerners, foreign.
The Roman government in the first century A.D saw several horrific and inhumane rulers who killed and tortured people. It is easy for one to look at horrible rulers and think of every way possible to defy the government. But, Paul tells his reader in Romans 13 that man is supposed to be subject to the governing authorities. Paul says that a ruler is “God’s servant to do you good.” Why is Paul saying that we should be subject to the government even if the government is corrupt and against God?
2. Encouragement: This is a great way to support the people and this includes behaving in ways that offer encouragement. Some behaviours include smiling, asking if a person needs any help, being willing to listen, etc.
Encouraging others will not only make you a good person but will also give others motivation to keep going and not to give up. Giving people words of encouragement is good because
"The Christian Scripture leaves no room for misinterpretation of the most fundamental concepts, precepts and principles." How about, Genesis 1-11. The whole moral law at Sinai, in which, God publicly testified was sanctifying moral truth, including he created in six days? And Jesus, as truth (Jn 14:6) said he fulfiled to the dot (Matt 5:17-19), and asked the Father to sanctify us in his truth (Jn 17:17). The Father said he sanctified the emerging nation of the Jew in his law (Exod 31:12-18) with very clear instruction (Num 12:1-9).
Genesis 28:22 is the end of a reflection that Jacob had while on a journey back to his father's home in Haran. He stopped for the night in a city called Luz. In a dream, God shared with Jacob the promise He gave to Abraham. He also reminded Jacob that He would remain with him until the promise was fulfilled. Although Jacob had been told of the promise by his father, this dream was a confirmation for him.
In-Depth Bible Study/ Sermon Part one 1st Timothy 3:1-13 Theme: Instruction and Qualification on Leadership I have arrived at the Greenfield Corps about six weeks now. This is my first appointment, and I have taken a lot of inventory since I got here over the month. The previous officer’s farewell brief outlined a few Corps programs, which included Bible study, women’s ministry, and Sunbeam, basketball league. It has come to my attention that the spiritual aspect of the Corps seemed to be lacking.
The time period Paul described in Romans 1-8 was filled with decadence, depravity, and self-righteousness and can easily be viewed in today’s world. This is evident with the numerous “religions” and beliefs that appear on a regular basis similar to the Romans with all the pagan Gods of those conquered. Paul preached to the Romans about Christian life as it refers to their world view and actions. In particular, the world had strayed from the teachings of its creator and savior in regards to the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture amongst others. The Natural World
The book of Romans teaches us much about world we live in and the many qualities of living a Christian life. Romans 8-1, tells us much about how we should view the natural world, our human identity, our relationships, culture and so on. Paul wrote the book of Romans because of the sin or fault line in the Roman culture. His main concern was to proclaim the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ by teaching doctrine and to encourage other believers who would receive this letter.
Of the many worldviews in the world, Christianity has become one of the most widespread. Understanding what sets Christianity apart from religions such as Islam helps to prove that Christianity is the only true worldview. Many people do not come to Christ because they do not understand certain doctrines or why God would allow something bad to happen. If people took the time to really study the Bible, they would gain understanding in these areas. Understanding God, his creation, and his love for humans is essential to the Christian faith.
Bible Quiz Although, it has been said that crying is a rather unmanly thing to do, the Bible depicts an entirely different view concerning the shedding of tears. God said to King Hezekiah, “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears.” (II Kings 20:5) On an occasion of great agony, David prayed to God, “put my tears into your bottle” (Psalms 56:8), suggesting that tears are sufficiently precious to be saved. Tears in the Bible may be identified by these categories: (A) Tears of grief.
Approaching Genesis 12:1-4, we have essentially been taken through four significant stories of the fall of humanity—Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, and the tower at Babel. In each of these stories God punishes their sin, but also extends mercy. Particularly, after having flooded and destroyed all living things that were not spared with Noah upon the ark, God says that he will never again curse the ground because “the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth” (Gen. 8:21). Herein, God gives a snapshot of the human reality post the Fall, along with a snippet of the reality of his relationship with man. But, it is not until Genesis 12 that we see the arc of the story shift from one of disobedience/sin and punishment/curse
Revelation 12:11 NIV They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Yesterday, Jason and I decided to have church at home since the ice kept us off the roads. We were watching one of Bethal’s pas live streams and Kris Vallaton was speaking. He was taking about us and satan. As I watched this video, I became fasciated as he talked about the woman will hate satan, and that we will bruise or crush his head.
Conversely, in prophecy, a person is bringing words the Lord gives directly. A person can bring prophetic words which s/he also does not understand. During an inspired sermon however, a preacher may prophesy or come up with the word of knowledge and wisdom which must be distinguished from preaching. If a teaching or an exposition edifies, exhorts or consoles, it does not necessarily make it a prophecy. And 1 Corinthians 14:3 does not restrict prophecy to a congregation only or marginalize prophecy given to individuals.
The translation of that phrase by the NRSV, while not implicitly supported by the original Hebrew text, may however, fit better with a scholar's overall understanding of the passage. This is not the only phrase that sees several way of interpretation. The third verse has also seen it's share of outlooks. Genesis 12:3 states, "I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed" (NRSV).