... point to, by looking at examples of Biblical and historical women in ministry, and by coming to an understanding that the gifts of the spirit are imparted to both men and women. Analyzing scripture with an impartial eye will reveal that there is overwhelming Biblical support toward the ordination ... considering Scripture that supports the ordination of women, and examples of leaders in ministry during Biblical times, we must acknowledge the divinely anointed gifts of the Spirit. We know from Acts 2:17-18 that the gift of prophesy is imparted to both men and women (Coakley, 11). Indeed, "...

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... of the term "tongues" when it appears in Scripture. Tongues is defined as normal human language. Then when tongues is applied as a gift of the Holy Spirit, it is the ability to speak a foreign language one had never learned before. The word tongues comes from the Greek word glossa which basically means languages ... the counterfeit babble or so called secret prayer language we find today. Many of the charismatic groups say that tongues are a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Others say it is a secret prayer language. Still others will claim that it is a sign of your salvation and...

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... wouldn't stop cheating. He would always apologize and I feel he was truly sorry but he would do it again. Finally, a revelation came to me from the Holy Spirit. He told me that the reason my husband kept cheating was because I would not put my foot down and not accept that behavior out of him. My husband ... of the situation. You may ask then, how do I know when to express love or let God handle it? My answer to that question would be let the Holy Spirit lead you. Love is a never-ending, spontaneous action that doesn't get weary. Even though we, as human beings, may grow tired in our bodi...

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Discuss the ways in which Religious Experience can be distinguished from ordinary experience Religious experience is the self witness or experience of God's Holy Spirit, or other mystical experiences. It is a non empirical occurrence and may be super natural. It can be an experience such as ... religious experience is the bizzare phenomenon of 1994 in Toronto's Airport vineyard Church. About 80% of the people were fell to the floor by a "spirit" of God, others shooked and jerked, some danced and some laughed under the power of God. It was a "corporate" expereince as it appeared to ... the boo...

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... But Jesus was unique. He was similar to us in many ways, but also totally unique in other ways. But, some will say, Christians have received the Spirit of God into their lives, and are therefore in touch with the power of God - which ought to help them walk the same path as Jesus - ... had a sinful nature. He was not a descendant of Adam by the male line. This separated him from sinful Adam. Jesus" body came from Eve's egg, and his Spirit came from heaven. (A great mystery!) This meant that Jesus was fully a man, but also fully God. The question is often raised: "Is it right for a Chris...

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... mainly on the Samaritans who were half Jew and half Gentile. He was obedient to the will of God when he converted the Ethiopian eunuch under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Columbanus also showed obedience to the call of God, he stepped over his mother, who begged him not to leave in order to follow his vocation. Philip's mission makes him ... but prayed to God for help. This shows his trust in God, the same as Paul's trust. He did not have a specific missionary stradegy, he followed the guidance of the Holy Spirit. His was a simple message, like Patrick's teaching on the trinity. Paul...

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... important role in the origin and growth of this church. The four prophesying daughters of Philip, who are mentioned in Acts 21:9, are further examples of the ministry of the Holy Spirit through women. 1 Corinthians 11:5 and 1 Corinthians 14:34-36 has been a source of disagreement among scholars for many reasons. 1 Corinthians 11:5 states: "And every woman who prays or prophesies with ... Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26to make her holy, cleansing her by the was...

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... . Justification and Sanctification remain as the two pivotal proclamations of this letter. Because God has lovingly reached down and shown mercy to man, we now have the ability (through the Holy Spirit) to live a sanctified life. Until the resurrection of Christ, justification was thought to be earned through strict obedience to the Old Testament Laws and regulations. Jews based their righteousness on ... sin's outcome, but we still have the choice to offer our bodies to sin as master. Paul urges the believers to offer themselves to righteousness, as this will lead to a holy life. A capt...

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... to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. But I do not consider my life of ... ...

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... work (Matthew 10.8). E. Numerous accounts of Paul's philosophy regarding financial support: 1 Corinthians 9, 2 Corinthians 12.13-19, Philippians 4.10-19, Philemon 18-22. V. Prayer Support A. Ephesians 6.18, " And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."" B. "Without God, we cannot; but ... on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everyt...

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... the bondage to sin, God is now finally getting around to setting us free from the bondage of male dominance (http://www.rationalchristianity.net/women.html). Egalitarians claim that the Holy Spirit moved in the Christian churches in the 20th century to wake them up to this new aspect of Christianity They believe that Galatians 3:28 tells us there is no such ... ...

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... of worship also was very different. Because the black churches were not as literate as the white churches were, a style of emotion and feeling developed from the ideas of the holy spirit flowing through the bones of the people (thus "A Fire in the Bones"). To me, the most interesting thing that occurred in black churches is the music. The Southern blacks were ... ...

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... . "So do not let your good be reviled," he says, "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit; whoever sees Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others (14:16-18)." He goes on to tell the Jews not to make the Gentiles follow ... ...

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... Jesus Christ, and Jesus took his sight (wow, at least my mom just got blurry-eyed). A few days later, a CHRISTION gave him his sight back in the power of the Holy Spirit, and well Paul turned from his anger to embrace passion. But passion for Christ would also come with a price. In 2 Corinthians 11 Paul gives us a brief summary of this price ... ...

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