... 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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... are still wars going on today, Israel against Palestine The Crusades were medieval military expeditions undertaken by European Christians to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims (Collins new English Dictionary 1997). The word crusade is taken from the Latin word crux (cross) this is a reference to the biblical injunction that Christians carry their cross. Crusaders wore a red cloth that was ... feel that humans feel to strongly about that higher being which we have never seen before, but are so willing to kill and die for it. Collins, 1997, New English Dictionary Collier & Son. P. F...

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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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... and everything a writer could possibly write. Some of his work ranges from diaries and advice to the Methodists to works of natural philosophy and works of theology. Wesley even has a dictionary published. (Siebert, 339) John Wesley's variety in his writings was not the only variety he had in his life. He had a variety of religion around him. His parents were from ... ...

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... Church and other orthodox Christian sects. It looks into the differences in their beliefs in the writings of The New Testament. The book also explains what Gnosis is. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as "esoteric knowledge of spiritual truth held by the ancient Gnostics to be essential to salvation." In other words, it is what the ancient Gnostics believed to be ... ...

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... science, nor allow their children to receive medical attention. They believe they can heal through prayer. Victor Westberg, the official spokesman of the church says, "we pray differently." But the dictionary definition of "faith healing" makes no such distinctions. Christians Scientists practice faith healing as Webster's defines it: " A method or practice of treating diseases by prayer and exercise of faith in ... ...

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... the Pope as a spiritual leader. A new form of religion was now recognized as Protestantism doctrines flourished in England. "Protestantism is the religious belief fostered by the Protestant movement." (http://www.dictionary.com) Authorities such as of Bishops, priests, and the rest of the clergy were also rejected to represent spiritual affairs between man and God. This premises concluded that the church ... ...

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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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... Inquisition along came Jesuits: "A member or the society of jesus, a religious order founded in 1534 by Ignatious Loyola to combat the Reformaion and propagate the faith amon gthe heathen." -Websters Dictionary. These Jesuits would promote the Catholic faith in protestant areas and help mantian the loyalty of catholics living in these areas. The Jesuits established many schools and communities to teach ... ...

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ABORTION Abortion is defined in the dictionary as, "The expulsion of a foetus (naturally or by medical induction) from the womb before it is able to survive independently (around 28 weeks)." This simply means the foetus is removed ... ...

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... the original sin" (Cambridge Encyclopedia 982). Original Sin is "the state of sin that according to Christian theology characterizes all human beings as a result of Adam's Fall" (Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 1289). Man has a choice - to do good or to do evil. Similar to Dickens" Scrooge in the Christmas Carol, Dante inadvertently designs his own wake-up call. He is filled ... ...

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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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... references to the same in the New Testament. Galatians 3:24-29; Romans 8:15-19 are a couple. Galatians 4 is also a good chapter of support. On a quick side note, the American Heritage Dictionary states some interesting information. Under the term "son of a b____- It said, "Vulgar. N., pl. sons of b_____s. Abbr. SOB. A person regarded as thoroughly mean or disagreeable --son of a b____ interj. Used to express ... ...

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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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... quote, I believe contradicts religion in its entirety. However, some people see religion as simply the belief in, and worship of, a superhuman controlling power. Unfortunately, religion goes above and beyond its dictionary meaning. Before examining these religions one must acknowledge the meaning and background of religion in its true essence. Moreover, each faith is found in many countries, and takes color from ... ...

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... a good life you must have some sort of spiritual dimension. I grew up in a Christian home and have been going to church my whole life. The definition of Christianity in the dictionary says; the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Christians. A lot of people use the term Christian very loosely these days. Some ... ...

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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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