The Power of Speech (1)
Have you ever considered the power a word uttered can have on others? What effect the words we write by way of texts and emails can have on others?
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Have you ever considered the power a word uttered can have on others? What effect the words we write by way of texts and emails can have on others?
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It was around AD90 when the Apostle John sent a letter (which we know as the third epistle of John) to Gaius. The ageing apostle opens his letter fondly, describing Gaius as well beloved and someone whom he truly loves.
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In Luke 7:36-50, we read of “a woman of the city, which was a sinner” anointing our Lord’s feet with her tears. By this action, she joins a unique list of those who are expressly associated in some way with the feet of Jesus.
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In this present age, what is the most insidious threat to our spiritual lives? Physical torture and persecution are not a present threat in western countries, so is the most sinister threat the persecution of the mind? Or is it the tolerant spirit of society, that accepts every view and every lifestyle? Or is it issues within the brotherhood which mean that many become disheartened?
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When we think of the teaching of our Lord, vulnerability may not be the first idea that comes to mind. But it is there, within our Lord’s teaching—the sense of being vulnerable to each other and being vulnerable to our God.
What do we mean by vulnerability? Well, it’s the idea of being open and not hardened. It’s the idea of being open to attack. The dictionary definition of the word is “the quality of being exposed to the possibility of harm”.
There are some roles in the ecclesia which are small but mighty. Sometimes just a few Bible verses disguise very human circumstances of difficulty, success, disappointment, and joy. With this in mind we are going to consider some exhortations from the life of Abigail—a remarkable woman who was more than happy aspiring to a supporting role in her desire to save her household.
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In our previous article we looked at the prophet Elijah who told God that he could no longer continue with the work. He was, in effect, saying “no” to God!
Elijah here in this record joins a group whose words, thoughts, and actions challenge or contend with the will of God.
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Here’s a question to consider. If God came to any one of us—if he appeared in a dream, or if he sent an Angel, and commanded any one of us to do something—how would we respond? I don’t know about you, but I would imagine that I would probably be too scared to do anything else other than wha…
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The Gospel of John, penned from Ephesus around AD65[1], was written to believers living in the last days. Set in this tumultuous time, it has a context not too dissimilar from our own. Read from the perspective of its initial audience, it reveals lessons for those living in the last days; a group that we believe ourselves to be part of.
The Lord, Whom Ye Seek, Shall Suddenly Come to His Temple Read More »
Each Sunday, we come to remember Christ and to think about the wonder of his love which he displayed in giving his life on the tree. And in this exhortation we want to consider the Lord Jesus Christ in his three offices: as king, priest and prophet as outlined in Deuteronomy.
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