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Who taketh away the sins of the world? John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, in verse 29: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” What does the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world mean? “To be called a Lamb of God means that …
Who is the only one true God? Jesus upheld Biblical monotheism when he prayed to his Father, “This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” What are the true names of God? Yahweh, name for the God of the Israelites, representing the biblical …
How the Holy Spirit prays for us? We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. How does …
Does the Bible say you have to be nice? The Scriptures implore us to be kind to each other. But kindness isn’t weakness or niceness. Kindness is the compassion of God on display through the working of the Spirit in our lives. It takes a working of the Spirit in our lives to show kindness! …
How many times do you pray during Ramadan? All schools of thought agree that any given prayer cannot be performed before its stipulated time. Muslims pray five times a day, with their prayers being known as Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (after midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (after sunset), Isha (nighttime), facing towards Mecca. What prayers do you …
How do you pray for healing the sick? Prayer for the Sick Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, …
Can a church use QuickBooks? Yes! QuickBooks offers discounted products for nonprofits through TechSoup, a nonprofit tech marketplace. We recommend that churches and other houses of worship use QuickBooks Online Plus or QuickBooks Advanced so they can get all the tools, tracking, and reporting features we offer. What are the basic steps of bookkeeping? The …
What are the different types of pastoralism? There are several types of pastoralism—the first is nomadic whereby humans move along with their herds in search of grasslands to grade; then there are the herders who migrate seasonally also in search of pastures new; and lastly there is the branch of pastoralism called transhumance, which is …
Who are the 3 Apostolic Fathers? Fathers and works Ignatius of Antioch, St. Polycarp of Smyrna, Hermas, St. Barnabas, Papias, and the anonymous authors of the Didachē (Teaching of the Twelve Apostles), Letter to Diognetus, Letter of Barnabas, and Martyrdom of Polycarp. Who are called the Apostolic Fathers? The Apostolic Fathers were core Christian theologians …
What does the Bible say about prayer mats? While there is no requirement in the Bible to pray specifically on a rug, God gives us models for how to worship, intercede, and honor Him through prayer. What is a Christian prayer rug? Christian prayer rugs are different sized and styled pieces of fabric that are …