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by Loren Seibold | 11 December 2024 | When I was a young pastor, I remember saying to an older pastor who thought like I did, “Won’t it be nice when our generation takes over and the church will be more open minded, more progressive? When it can at least accept people across the spectrum […] Source: https://atoday.org/laying-bare-our-secret/
What inspires a former rebel leader to evangelize fearlessly? Join Rose as she sets up 15 evangelism sites in Mindoro, using AWR projectors to spread God's word. Her story of courage and love is a testament to the power of faith in transforming lives. Learn how she connects with rebels, encouraging them to find peace in Christ. Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more uplifting content! #SpreadTheWord #LoveAndRedemption #InspiringMinistry #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcKCa1zemDI #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4QVSh916bI
El primer relato de la creación tiene rasgos de estructura poética. El género literario del segundo relato hebreo de la creación es la prosa narrativa. Como el primero, es una etiología, es decir, una explicación de los orígenes. Pero no es el relato escueto y estructurado del primer Génesis. Se trata de un relato bastante […] Source: https://atoday.org/los-dos-relatos-de-la-creacion-del-genesis-parte-2-yhwh-crea-a-su-modo-unico/
How does someone transform from a rebel leader to a leader for Christ? In this captivating video, discover Rose's inspiring journey of faith and redemption. Her story shows the power of leaving behind a troubled past to embrace a life of purpose and hope. Join us to see how she is now guiding others to Christ. Hit that like button and subscribe for more incredible transformation stories from AWR360°! #FaithJourney #Transformation #RedemptionStory #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcKCa1zemDI #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZMFvoSNoFQ
Daily Lesson for Thursday 12th of December 2024
John 17:1-26 is sometimes called the high priestly prayer of Jesus. It concludes the farewell discourse. Jesus came to this earth so that humanity might be restored, ultimately, to its original personal relationship with God. He faithfully performed the signs that God gave Him to do. In words and acts, He communicated God to the people.
Jesus would soon be leaving this earth. He desired to share once again His love for His disciples. He wanted them to understand the close relationship between Himself, the Father, and the Holy Spirit. And He wanted to bring them into the same personal relationship with God the Father and the Spirit that He Himself had.
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Many read John 17:1-26 to mean that the only thing that matters is unity and love. No question, God’s purpose is to restore us to a personal relationship with Him and with all people. But a more careful reading suggests a much more vital connection between love and truth.
“ ‘This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God’ ” (John 17:3, NKJV), not God, whoever we think He is. “ ‘I have made your name known to those whom you gave me, . . . and they have kept your word . . . and know in truth that I came from you’ ” (John 17:6,8, NRSV). “ ‘Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth’ ” (John 17:17, NKJV).
Christ came to reveal the Father. This revelation was important because of the many misconceptions about God. The Gospel of John shows how seriously Jesus took this mission. He rightly represented God’s Word and actions. If truth did not matter, why go to such lengths?
Jesus lived a life of great difficulty ultimately to be rejected by the religious authorities. He suffered indifference from the people and even, at times, from His own disciples. One of His disciples betrayed Him, and another denied Him three times. He went through an unremitting trial and died on a cross at the hands of the very ones He came to save.
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