Relational Perception as seen in Act 8:26-39: my hearings
I could as easily have title this Listening to Hear, as a relationship is implied. One cannot receive a message unless there is a sender. What matters is that hearings be perceived, understood, and acted on. It is the manner and amplitude of the hearings which vary. Meaning is then attached. The self perceiving can weigh, value […]
The Kingdom of Heaven – ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν (is like)
οὐρανός, οῦ, ὁ (n) ouranos, heaven, dwelling of gods and spirits, independent of earth, vault as sky, universe
βασιλεία, ας, ἡ (n) basileia, kingdom, royal rule, sovereignty
John: 17:3 – Knowing God Is Eternal Life
“This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3 This form of knowledge includes experience. I can not think of a verse I like more. Since knowing is experiencing and the prayer is to know God and Jesus Christ the verse 1097 […]
Sanctification Depends on Doing for God’s Sake
That it was lamentable to see how many people mistook the means for the end, addicting themselves to certain works, which they performed very imperfectly, by reason of their human or selfish regards.
The Watcher’s Duty
God’s Word is delivered to Ezekiel so that in turn Ezekiel can instruct the son’s of Israel. The instruction relates to haṣ·ṣō·p̄eh, the watcher, and the role of a watcher. The watcher is to be taken from the people. The role of the watcher is to warn the people when the sword is seen […]
We Ought, Once for All, to Put Our Whole Trust in GOD
That we ought, once for all, heartily to put our whole trust in GOD, and make a total surrender of ourselves to Him, secure that He would not deceive us. ― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God