That They May Be One By: DavidBSmith. | - "And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one."
(John 17:11, NIV)
You may remember that when, a couple of weeks back, we looked at an earlier section of this speech given by Jesus, I prefaced my thoughts with a few famous last words - that is, final quotes from women and men who were about to meet their maker. Since then I've found a ... Tags:christian preaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus
Shroud Of Turin Is Not Of Da Vinci By: Shroud of Turin News | - There are many people out there who were under the impression that the Shroud of Turin is a medieval creation, from the times of Leonardo DaVinci. However, there is positive proof that the Shroud, -the sacred linen cloth which has been preserved through the ages as the cloth covering the body of Jesus, after it was taken down from the Cross,-has been in existence for a much longer period than the 15th and 16th centuries, when DaVinci lived.
Who Gets To Decide - God Or The Church? By: Denny Smith | - There are approximately 38,000 denominations in the world today calling themselves Christian according to the results I found on the subject doing a Google search. I was astounded and find that number hard to believe (don't believe it) but be that as it may we all know there are a vast multitude of them. If this number is correct we have gone from 1 church in the New Testament to 38,000 today. How have we gotten here?
Christian Art By: Dino Ross | - Christian art is an attempt to visualize the principles of Christianity through various art forms. The use of art to depict the life of Jesus and various apostals of Jesus, as well as incidents and inspirational verses from the Bible, Old and New Testament has been the key towards expansion of Christian art since long time. The earliest known Christian art forms can be traced right from the First Century AD itself. Christian art flourished after the fall of Roman Empire and reached its pinnacle ... Tags:religious arts, Christian gifts, art, home dcor
Talmud Gives Unintended Proof Of Jesus Being The Messiah By: William Nugent | - The Talmud of the Jews consists of an extensive collection of teachings of the ancient Jewish Rabbis. It consists of the Mishnah (the oral law) and the Gemara (commentary on the oral law).
The Talmud is not an inspired writing like the Bible but it does contain important eyewitness accounts of things that occurred during the first century AD and surrounding centuries.
Good Friday: Commemorate The Sorrow By: Elbert Clark | - Good Friday was the day on which Jesus died. On the basis of scriptural details of Sanhedrin trail of Jesus, Crucifixion of Jesus was probably done on Friday. Good Friday is a Friday before Easter Sunday. It is a religious day on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death. It is believed that lord died on Good Friday and resurrected on Easter Sunday. Good Friday is called so because christen believe that Jesus sacrificed his life for humanity and good of everyone. ... Tags:Good Friday, Corporate gift ideas, Online Gift Shop, Wholesale Gifts Item
In A.D. 26, a prophet named John, who we know as John the Baptist, began preaching in the Desert of Judah, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near." (Matthew 3:1-2) Quoting the words of Isaiah he said: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' " (Matthew 3:3)
Spirituality Information - When You Can Walk On Water , Take The Boat ( Part 60 ) By: John Harricharan | - God walked over to us while tea was being served. Beside Him was a tall, remarkable looking fellow. John, God said,I want you to meet Lord Michael. You and your legends know him as the archangel, Michael.Don't be surprised that he hasn't any wings. He only uses wings when there's a need for such appearances. I bowed with reverence and thought to myself that it wasn't possible for God, His angels and others to be speaking with me. How could this be? I, a relatively insignificant human being, ... Tags:Spirituality Information, Personal Transformation, Lord Krishna
What You'll Find At A Jewish Wedding By: Chris Morton | - Mazeltov! The common congratulatory pronouncement usually marks the end of the Jewish wedding ceremony with the crowd cheering on the newlywed couple. However, the congratulations are just one tradition found at a Jewish wedding. Here are some other rituals and traditions you may want to include in a Jewish wedding:
Tena'im
When a company is engaged they break a plate to symbolize the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem. The breaking of the plate is meant to remind ... Tags:The Ring, Seeing the Bride and Groom
Sins Against People By: Jerry Richard Boone | - What difference does it make whether we keep the Golden Rule? The difference between heaven and hell, says Jesus. Should we ignore his advice? or listen to what he has to say?
"An expert in the law tested him with this question: 'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?'
"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all of your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and the greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ... Tags:murder, revenge, theft, bragging, boasting, careless talk, complaining, grumbling, dissensions, factions, gossips, insults, lying, offensive talk, per
Glimpses Of Esoteric Christianity Part 2 By: Luxamore | - He who attunes with the harmony of the Cosmos, with Tao, with the Divine I AM, feeds and expands the flame--like the Colombes tending the sacred fire in Vesta's temple--which results in a greater manifestation of God, the Shekinah, in man's expression in the world of Malkuth--Assiah, God's footstool. Glorified by the divinity of his God-presence, man manifests his full divine potential with the fruits of the Tree of Life in full development with the aspects of will/power, love/wisdom, intelligen ... Tags:jesus, christ, esoteric, Essenes, doctines, gnosis, gnostic, secrets, mysteries, reincarnation, mind
Jesus claimed he was the Messiah and the Son of God. First century Jews wanted proof and asked for a sign. Jesus told them the only sign he would give them would be the sign of Jonah. (Matthew 16:4) Later, the meaning of this cryptic reply became clear. Jesus would suffer and die, and be resurrected on the third day.
