From a Protestant perspective, however, in what respect does Rodrigues fall short of martyrdom? ... First, we shall look at the protagonist in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. ... Things then fall apart: Okonkwo accidentally kills one of his kinsmen and is banished from his tribe for seven years. ... The rage which Okonkwo has for his enemies stems not from the true injustices they have done to his society, but simply from the things they have done to dishonor him. ...

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Those who ahold to this view, take this to mean once saved and apart of the body of Christ there is absolutely no way to lose their salvation. ... It is an already opened gift to all who are truly apart of Christ. ... Second, just because passages warn believers not to fall away, it does not imply that they can. ... Thirdly, just because verses speak of such things as "falling from grace" or "being in a worse state then prior" this does not mean we can assume they were truly saved. 1 John 2:9 speaks of it like this, if anyone were to abandon Christ, it is proof that they we...

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However the Bible also states that all have sinned, therefore the Bible is not condoning sin but at the same time it is acknowledging that everyone will fall short some times. ... Even the Church can be accused of falling short. ... This statement has brought a new way of seeing things to me. ... The Bible says, "Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to Him" (Psalm 4:3, Life Application Study Bible). ...

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Unholy man is eternally separated from a just and perfect Heavenly Father, and there is no act, apart from an act of God, which can redeem man. ... Paul intends to combat the tendency of falling victim to the desires of the flesh. ... There has never been, and never will be a person (apart from Christ) who is completely free. ... A captivating question is then posed to the followers of Christ, "What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!" ...

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Our spirit can become compromised to rot if we lack or fall short within our faith. ... Ronald Sider mentions Romans 3:28 (NSRV) on page 37, "that a person is justified by faith apart from works.... Romans 8:5 says, "For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.... It is easy to fall into the routine of forgetting and forsaking God. ... If we fall short, we should repent and sin no more. ...

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(John 6:65, ESV) "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. ... Erickson (1986) says the sovereignty of God is "[His] rule and authority over all things" (p. 157). ... If something could come to pass apart from his sovereign permission, then that which came to pass would frustrate his sovereignty. ... So is our freedom or liberty concerning the things of God. ... Jesus said that out of a man=s heart proceeds clean or unclean things (e.g., thoughts, intents, inclinations, desires, etc.). ...

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Sadly, some sentinels (or "squiddies" as they are nicknamed because of their resemblance to giant squids - See Picture) find the Nebuchadnezzar and begin to tear apart the hull with lasers. ... Meanwhile in the real world, Trinity confesses what the Oracle told her: She would fall in love with the one. ...

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Why were we put in this earth I think that the Bible misses out explaining scientific reasons for our existence and how the universe came to be created, but it addresses in my opinion many more important things, like why we were put in this world, what our mission here is, and how important we are in God's eyes. ... Suddenly I had passion for praying and worshipping God, reading the Bible, helping the fallen, visiting the needy, all of these things just filled my heart. ... If you seek the power of the Holy Spirit and his presence amazing things will happen. ...

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