The Bible contains some long genealogies, with a host of strange names, from Jehoshaphat to Shealtiel. It’s tempting to ignore or skim over them. After all, what does it matter that Azor was the father of Zadok or Abijah the father of Asaph? But a closer look shows them rich in significance. For instance, the […]
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(Note: This is a portion of an article on Image of God that is presented within The Biblical Story Course under ERA 1: Creation, lesson 2). Statement of the Doctrine Among all the creatures of the earth, only human beings are made in God’s own image and likeness. The Creator established a unique relationship with
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49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them. 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her
(Note: This is a portion of an article on The Trinity that is presented within The Biblical Story Course under ERA 6: Jesus, lesson 27). Statement of Doctrine The Bible affirms that God is one but that He is not alone. Instead, the one God exists as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, three persons in an eternal
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The inaugural conference of the Irish Women’s Convention was held on 20 October 2012 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Recordings of the conference are now available free to download from the conference website: www.irishwomensconvention.com IWC shares the basis of faith of Christian Conventions (which work closely with organizations such as Proclamation Trust and Gospel
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22 Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You
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