Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
What binds us together is the Ordinances of God, behind which Stands God's love. He alone, who is bound to God and through God to his neighbor, can really become a man. Post navigation
- Chapter 13
The Law of God is every- where, the Promise of God is only...
- Chapter 13
11 Ιουν 1988 · The word ordinance has two meanings in the scriptures. Sometimes it refers to the laws and commandments of God. Other times it refers to the rites and ceremonies by which we formalize sacred covenants with God.
Rather than infusing grace, the sacraments, in conjunction with the Word of God, offer a promise of divine blessing (e.g., sanctification) to their recipients, who appropriate the promise by faith. The ordinances symbolize the faith and obedience of the people of God.
In verse 2, Paul mentions "the ordinance of God." God's ordinance states His will, and He clearly establishes civil government. Therefore, we are responsible for obeying civil authority also, for in doing so we are obeying God. These verses do not imply that we must always obey civil government.
THE SON. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Second person in the Godhead of the Trinity or Triune Godhead. We believe that Jesus was and is eternal in his person and nature as the Son of God who was with God in the beginning of creation (St. John 1:1).
God expects you to do three things at baptism: 1) Make a statement to the world of what Jesus did for you – died, was buried, and rose again all to purchase for you redemption! 2) Vow to live your life differently now – through burying your past, and committing yourself to a life of following Christ – like jumping off a diving board ...
28 Φεβ 2011 · Creation Ordinances. Genesis 1:1 – 2:25. “God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over . . . every living thing’” (Gen. 1:28). Today we conclude our brief study of Christian ethics with a look at the first covenant that God made with humanity.
