The dictionary definition of weakness is, " the state or condition of being weak."" As Christians, we feel tenderly towards those who have a weakness. We feel protective of them, as we know that ... can't be heard, and the dying, as they are not heard. In section 2 I will be discussing the topics of abortion and euthanasia, and how Christians would react to them. The dictionary definition of abortion states: "The expulsion of a foetus before the proper time."" Firstly I should point out that Christians are only against unnatural abortion. Some abortions occur naturally (miscarriages) and the...

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Cloudstreet- Fish as a hero "Hero- Man of superhuman strength, courage or ability, favoured by the gods; later regarded as intermediate between gods and men, and immortal." (The New Oxford English Dictionary) By definition of hero in A Glossary of Literary Terms (pg139) a hero is "the chief character of work, of whom our interest centres" and this hero must have one of many ... "the circumstances that stand between him and the goal he set himself." A hero must also be fighting for a worthy cause. The two definitions demonstrate two sides of a true hero. The dictionary definition defines a ch...

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... were prophets, to write the Bible for Him (1 Samuel 10:25). A prophet is defined as a "inspired teacher or revealer of the Divine Will; one who foretells future events (Webster's New Dictionary)." God specifically told Jeremiah and several other authors to, "Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you (Jeremiah 30:2)." God rose up prophets in which he will put ... of God's mouth is pure, taintless and infallible. Isaiah tells us we should tremble at His voice and his words (Isaiah 6:4, 66:2). Tremble is to "quiver or shake (Webster's New Dictionary)." God is so omnipotent to make...

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... the church. In reference to Catholics, sacrament means "Any of the traditional seven rites that were instituted by Jesus and recorded in the New Testament and that confer sanctifying grace." (dictionary.com). The seven rites, or church rituals are: "baptism, penance, Eucharist, confirmation, matrimony, anointing of the sick, and holy orders." (Farah, Page 303) When looked at by Methodists and other ... Protestant denominations it means "The two rites, Baptism and the Eucharist, that were instituted by Jesus to confer sanctifying grace." (dictionary.com) The two that the denominations ha...

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... what mission is and should be. Some feel mission applies to a body of envoys sent to a foreign country or, "A purpose for which a person or group of people are sent." (Oxford Dictionary) Many hold the opinion that mission is a purpose or task that people feel themselves drawn to; their vocation. Jesus was called by God and sent to earth to be, "a light ... ...

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... the people of the times attribute to or detract from either "The Prince" or Luke's Gospel's ability to have their ideas passed down through generations? "Communities", as defined by Webster's Dictionary, are "people living together". Kearney 4 In Florence Italy, Machiavelli's former home, it was a tough task to, among the community, to spread one's personal views without having to answer to the ... ...

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... ' is to hold spiritual concepts that make things happen, rather than to induce religious experiences that stop people thinking. Even secular wordsmiths know what the word 'evangelical' means. Chambers English Dictionary, for example, defines it as: 'Of the school that insists especially on the total depravity of unregenerate human nature, the justification of the sinner by faith alone, the free offer ... ...

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Webster's Third New International Dictionary, unabridged, under "Hell" says: "from 'helan' to conceal." The word "hell" thus originally conveyed no thought of heat or torment but simply of a 'covered over or concealed place.' In the ... ...

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... there is a word that gives some negative feelings. On first glance, meek implies weakness. A popular idea of a meek person is one who lacks spirit and courage. A second look at the dictionary yields other and more positive definitions. The meek one is one who is strong but not violent, able to endure injury with patience and without resentment. The meek person of ... ...

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... vocally and visually then visual aids are not condemned, but instead fall under the command of preaching. Next one must ask: What is singing? Singing is defined in Funk & Wagnalls Dictionary as "using the voice in the manner for musical rendition or performance." Notice that only the voice is used for singing. Instruments are not part of singing. The next question ... ...

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Prayer According to Dictionary.com "prayer" is an act of communication with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or in contrition, or thanksgiving). In other words, prayer is simply a form of communication between ... ...

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... an option. You are not forced into helping people, it is a voluntary thing that you may or may not choose to do. The definition to serve from the Cambridge English Dictionary means, "to work for and obey". It also can mean," to perform duties". But in the Bible for serve it says many things like, to serve is to help one ... ...

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Courage When courage is looked up in the dictionary it is defined as "The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, self-sacrifice, confidence, and resolution; bravery." I ... ...

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As defined by Merriam-Webster's College Dictionary, God means, "1.) The supreme or ultimate reality. A.) The being perfect in power, wisdoem, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe. B.) The incorporeal divine principle ruling ... ...

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... he was quite the opposite. Gimpel was much more of a wise man than a fool. His actions and character throughout the story prove this time and time again. According to Webster's Dictionary, the definition of a fool is, "One who is deficient in judgment, sense, or understanding." This means that in order to prove that Gimpel was a fool, you would first need to ... ...

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Evil in "The Ugly Duckling" Evil, in the Webster's New World Dictionary, is described as, "wickedness" or "sin" and "anything that causes harm or pain." If we apply the definition of "wickedness" or "sin" to everyday life then it becomes apparent that ... ...

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Euthanasia is defined in the Chamber's English Dictionary as " the act or practice of putting someone painlessly, or as gently as possible, to death". There are various forms of Euthanasia, which I must explain before referring to the teachings ... ...

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... , but as an ordinary man. 'A sacrifice is an offering of something highly valued for the sake of someone considered to have higher/greater value or claim.' (Quote from oxford English dictionary.) For someone with the wisdom, courage and holiness, that Jesus had, to give up all that for people who had sinned against God, was such a obeisant and compassionate thing to ... ...

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... government would be breaking the commandments given by Moses. However, the Hebrew word is ratsach, and it is translated to mean murder instead of kill. The New Lexicon Webster's Encyclopedic Dictionary of the English Language (2002) defines murder as, "the unlawful killing of a person with malice and forethought." We see in the context of when the commandment was given that God ... ...

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... the land it began to muscle out the other religions, not literally, but the strength of the Christian faith overwhelmed most of the other religions. The word future in the dictionary means the indefinite period of time still yet to be. The future in other words is what will happen in time to come. The future is all that is unknown ... ...

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... really had feelings for because you knew when you said those words it would change the course of your relationship forever. But what is the true meaning of love? "The dictionary defines love as a feeling of strong personal attachment induced by sympathetic understanding or by ties of kindred; ardent affection for one's children; man's adoration for God; strong liking; fondness; good ... ...

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