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Reflect on these inspirational Bible verses when you need a little motivation. Here, you'll find scripture about, strength, faith, hope, and more.
Keener argues that Matthew is contrasting the goodness of the pagan Magi against the residents of Jerusalem as part of his overall advocacy of Christian outreach beyond the Jewish community. Matthew challenges his reader's negative views of outsiders by contrasting these foreigners with the behaviour of those in Jerusalem. [8]
Koinonia is a transliterated form of the Greek word κοινωνία, which refers to concepts such as fellowship, joint participation, partnership, the share which one has in anything, a gift jointly contributed, a collection, a contribution.
The prayer groups, Bible studies, and outreach events were soon referred to as Stonecroft Ministries. The first Life Publications booklet, Life Eternally Yours, was published in 1962. In 1968, Stonecroft started publishing its Stonecroft Bible Studies books. Friendship Bible Coffees (now called Stonecroft Bible Studies) also launched in 1968. [7]
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes operates according to an internally written statement of faith. This statement consists of nine points based on Bible teachings and Christian principles. Each point has a corresponding scripture. [1] All staff and ministry leaders agree with and operate according to the FCA statement of faith. [8]
A poll in the late 1990s showed the majority (81%) believe the concept is taught by the Bible, [19] another stating 82%, [20] with "born-again" Christians less (68%) likely to agree than non "born-again" Christians (81%). [21] Despite not appearing in the Bible, the phrase topped a poll of the most widely known Bible verses.
The King James Bible is the only scripture used in English-language services. The Bible itself is held as insufficient for salvation unless its words are "made alive" through the preaching of church ministers. [O] [129] The extemporaneous preaching of the ministry is considered to be guided by God [130] [131] and must be heard directly.
This state of new being or creation (found in the Bible verses 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Galatians 6:15) can be received only through faith in the Word of God. The Word of Faith interpretation of this new state includes material and bodily welfare. [19] Seed-faith This is the teaching that the things received by faith start with a seed.