#D Pedro II

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Frases famosas que nunca foram ditas

O Facebook e outras redes sociais contribuíram para propagar citações falsamente atribuídas a personalidades “Quem conta um conto aumenta um ponto”. Essa frase não é de Monteiro Lobato, muito menos de Albert Einstein. É o famoso telefone sem fio, a conversa de corredor. Esse provérbio português, de origem remota, sugere que, ao longo do tempo, as histórias tendem a ser distorcidas e exageradas…

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Gladiator 2 Trailer dir. Ridley Scott

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Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal for Gladiator II

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Vista do Parque d.Pedro II, na região central de São Paulo, em fotografia publicada na revista Manchete, em janeiro de 1971. Destaque para o enorme estacionamento de veículos, onde atualmente está o terminal de ônibus.

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On August 26, 1852, the frigate Dom Fernando, equipped for Dona Maria Amelia [of Brazil]'s trip, sailed the seas towards the island of Madeira.

The health of the young princess was not very reassuring. Deep emotions preceded her departure from Lisbon. At her insistent request, Queen Dona Maria da Glória [II of Portugal], her sister on her father's side, brought her children to hug their young aunt; sad forebodings hovered over the melancholic family farewells. Tenderly hugging the oldest of the Infantas, Dona Maria Amelia blurted out these words: "It's not true, Maria, you won't forget me?!"

(...) On January 20 [of 1853], she [Maria Amelia] received a very affectionate letter from Queen Dona Maria da Glória, her sister, she was deeply moved and said: "My sister Maria loves me very much; I also love her dearly".

(...) On May 10 in the afternoon, the ship [that carried Maria Amelia's body back to Portugal] anchored in Cascais and parked there until the following day at ten o'clock. Passing through the forts at the entrance to the Tagus, she was greeted by all national and foreign vessels. The first were flagged in black.

Several great court figures had come to the tower of Belém, to meet the Empress [Amélie of Brazil, Maria Amelia's mother], and had climbed aboard. At noon, anchor was dropped in Terreiro do Paço. Delegations from the two Chambers and the municipality came on board and delivered speeches of condolence, to which the Empress responded with tears. A deeper emotion was in store for her: the Queen and the King came too. The Queen cried a lot; as she sprinkled holy water on her young sister's coffin, she certainly did not foresee that she would soon follow.

Almeida, Sylvia Lacerda Martins de (1973). Uma filha de D. Pedro I, Dona Maria Amélia

[Pictured: Daguerreotype of Princess Maria Amelia of Brazil, 1850 (left); daguerreotype of Queen Maria II of Portugal, 1849 (right)]

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d. pedro ii por marc ferrez.

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obras de Construção da Ponte de Ferro da Boa Vista, Recife Em 1875.

Photo Cláudio Dubeux.

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P E D R O P A S C A L

O N L Y

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SERIES

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NEW MEXICO(PART IX)- Pedro asks you to spend his birthday together with you. You just go.

W I N N E R(PART VIII) - You couldn’t attend SAG awards but Pedro meets you late in the night to celebrate.

O U C H (PART VII) - You are at the Golden Globes and meet Pedro over there, he didn’t win unfortunately but still, he is a winner in bed.

B O A T (PART VI) - Today is your last day in Malta. Pedro will be back to work, and you also need to return to your routine. Pedro wants your last day to be wonderful, nothing like a surprise with a perfect end. The three most intense days of your life.

COME FIND ME (PART V) - Pedro promised you a weekend, but an unforeseen event changes everything. Maybe he's a fan of surprises, maybe he can find you.

72 HOURS WITH HIM (PART IV) - The shooting in Malta keeps going, all Pedro needs is a weekend off, well…he got it. Would you go meet him for only three days? Hmmm yes!

PEDRO SOLO (PART III) - The days are long and exhausting, Pedro has a huge hotel room, hot tub ... But he is missing something, could you help him?

LOSING GAME (PART II) - You meet Pedro again not just to take back your panties. He wants to play a game, who’s going to lose?

HIGH MILES CLUB (PART I) - After partying hard at Met Gala making out with you in the bathroom and later taking you to his hotel room in NY, he finds something inside his red overcoat pocket in the middle of the airport. But it doesn’t stop, more unexpected and hot things happens during his flight back home.

ONE SHOT

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🔥MEET ME AT THE SET - Pedro is THE GENERAL, babe!

CORONA, MEXICO - You got invited by Corona to be an extra on the new “La vida mas fina” campaign at the beach. Even if was only one single scene, maybe just 10 seconds of screen you would be more than happy because the main reason was him…Pedro.

MASTERCHEF FAIL - With a busy schedule, Pedro finds some time to spend with you. You promised him to cook his favorite food. Maybe things get out of hand and dessert comes before dinner.

PURPLE IS THE HOTTEST COLOR - After having a difficult day, Pedro meets you, no patience, no time for conversations.Pedro only has one desire in mind: you here and now, no matter if anyone will see you.

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PEDRO I M A G I N E

It’s 3 in the morning…

Hey, I’m looking at you…

What a smile…

You wearing his purple shirt…

Pedro eat pussy drawing

Pedro eat pussy part II

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Who are Santa Trindade

Gringa is on her late 30’s totally addicted to Pascal for the latest years (she doesn’t know what happened) although she’s following his work since 2019 because she is a Star Wars nerd and fell in love with a mandalorian 🤷🏻‍♀️. Her favorite Pedro boy is Javi Gutierrez because he is chubby and funny (Pedro vibes almost 100%).

What makes her wet is when Pedro: slide his finger on his lips while giggling.

Good vibes: if she had a date with Pedro she thinks she wouldn’t be able to walk the next day 🥲

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@missyorkswhore is on her late 20’s and noticed Pedro when her uncle was watching Narcos, she saw Javier and asked him “wow, who’s that stach guy?”. A couple years later she finally got into Narcos and you know…she still want to marry Peña.

She loves when Pedro raises his eyebrow, and when he speaks Spanish [she thinks she can get wet in a fraction of seconds if he speaks like that to her in bed] ah and of course when he screams WHAT TOWN!!! as Joel.

Fave character obviously: DAVE FUCKING YORK (killer king)

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Parallels between D. Pedro I of Portugal, "The Cruel" and Rhaenyra Targaryen "The Cruel".

As we know... Rhaenyra Targaryen, a character from George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, and D. Pedro I of Portugal, a historical figure, share some parallels which i find extremely interesting!

Loss of their loved ones :

Rhaenyra Targaryen and D. Pedro I of Portugal experienced heart-wrenching losses that led to civil wars against their own family.

Rhaenyra Targaryen : Rhaenyra lost her son, Prince Lucerys Velaryon, by her half-brother Aegon II's supporters. These tragedie fueled Rhaenyra's determination to claim the Iron Throne, leading to the devastating civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, where she fought against her half-brother and his supporters for control of the Seven Kingdoms. D. Pedro I of Portugal : Pedro's love for his mistress, Inês de Castro, led to a tragic turn of events. His father, King Afonso IV of Portugal, disapproved of Pedro's relationship with Inês and ordered her assassination in 1355. This brutal act led Pedro to rebel against his father, sparking a civil war known as the Crisis of 1383–1385. Pedro sought vengeance for Inês's murder and contested his father's authority, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the Portuguese monarchy and the establishment of Pedro as King D. Pedro I of Portugal. Both Rhaenyra and D. Pedro I's civil wars were deeply personal, fueled by love, loss, and a desire for justice or vengeance against their own family members. These conflicts underscored the complexities of power struggles within ruling families and the lengths individuals would go to in order to protect their loved ones and assert their rightful claims.

Struggles for Succession :

Both Rhaenyra and D. Pedro I faced challenges regarding succession.

Rhaenyra Targaryen : she fought to claim the Iron Throne of Westeros, facing opposition from her half-brother, Aegon II.

D. Pedro I of Portugal : was involved in a struggle for succession in Portugal, particularly against his father, King D. João VI, and his father's supporters.

Family Conflicts :

Both figures were embroiled in familial conflicts.

Rhaenyra Targaryen : Rhaenyra's claim to the throne sparked a civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, pitting different branches of House Targaryen against each other.

D. Pedro I of Portugal : Pedro faced tensions within his own family, including conflicts with his father, as well as disputes with his wife, Infanta Carlota Joaquina.

Assertive Actions :

Rhaenyra and D. Pedro I both took assertive actions to secure their positions.

Rhaenyra Targaryen : Rhaenyra actively sought allies and military support to strengthen her claim to the throne.

D. Pedro I of Portugal : D. Pedro I engaged in strategic maneuvers and military actions to consolidate his power and assert his authority, notably during the Liberal Wars in Portugal.

Controversial Reigns :

Both figures had controversial reigns marked by conflict and instability.

Rhaenyra Targaryen : Rhaenyra's reign as queen was short-lived and tumultuous, characterized by the civil war that erupted over her claim to the throne.

D. Pedro I of Portugal : D. Pedro I's reign in Portugal was also marked by political unrest and conflict, including his involvement in the Liberal Wars and the struggle to establish a stable government.

The title "The Cruel" :

"The Cruel" as been associated with both Rhaenyra Targaryen and D. Pedro I of Portugal, though in different contexts.

Rhaenyra Targaryen : In George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, Rhaenyra Targaryen is sometimes referred to as "Rhaenyra the Cruel." This epithet reflects her actions during the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, where she displayed ruthlessness and brutality in her pursuit of power.

D. Pedro I of Portugal : Pedro I of Portugal is also known by the epithet "Pedro the Cruel" or "Pedro the Just." This title stems from his actions during the Crisis of 1383–1385, particularly his ruthless pursuit of vengeance for the murder of his beloved Inês de Castro. Pedro's actions during this time, including the execution of political opponents and enemies, earned him a reputation for cruelty among some contemporaries.

While Rhaenyra Targaryen is a fictional character and D. Pedro I of Portugal was a historical figure, their stories share intriguing parallels in terms of their struggles for power, familial conflicts, and controversial reigns.

I found this quite interesting, I hope you found it interesting too. 😁

[trulybetty]

Sunday Week in Review X

No obnoxious coffee in the car this week for a little driveway session. BUT Mr. Truly did bring me back one with doughnuts after Lil’ Truly’s (baby Truly's older sibling) swim lesson and couldn’t understand how a box of doughnuts could make me smile so wide (looking at you @secretelephanttattoo & @morallyinept 🍩)

Really enjoying the October prompts I started - it's been a fun break to get into something with no pressure and to just write without worrying about anything. I can't believe I'm like halfway through and I've not thrown in the towel yet (I've been tempted to skip a few days). It's also given way to some inspiration for some ongoing wip's and populated some new ones (I see you Tim Rockford).

But because of this, it's not really left me much time to read - so another light week, but it's okay! It means my TBR list (it's a work in progress that I've been neglecting and there's so much missing) is bursting with some incredibly great fanfics to get my teeth into next month!

Also, I am LIVING for everyone's weekly rounds ups, no matter how you format it or what you share - it's such a joy to see them popping up and getting to learn a little more about the people in this community!

T R U L Y U P D A T E S . . .

oct' x 08 - umbrellas (will miller x gn!reader)

oct' x 09 - ravens (maverick!frankie x reader)

oct' x 10 - oktoberfest (sequins!joel x reader)

oct' x 11 - pumpkin spice (marcus x reader) (parts II & III coming later this month)

oct' x 12 - cornfields(sequins!joel x f!reader)

oct' x 13 - black cat (tim rockford x gn!reader)

oct' x 14 - spooky (dieter x gn!reader)

W H A T I R E A D . . .

Fort Bravo (Dieter) by @secretelephanttattoo Of course our man Bravo would be building blanket forts in his walk in wardrobe this week. I very much would like to build my own to go hide out with and wouldn’t say no to sharing it with Dieter either. Medicinal Purposes (Frankie) by @grogusmum Ironic I read this at the start of the week and finished it with two days off of work for a migraine lol. Alas, I did not have Frankie show on my doorstep to offer his services - but this was a spicy read that I may have read a couple of times for educational purposes. 

PATS (Pedro Across the Street not RPF) by @oonajaeadira There’s a re-read this month, and not that I need an excuse, but it’s been fun dipping back into this world and reminding myself that I really should go book myself a massage. If you haven’t read this series I wholeheartedly recommend it, it’s top tier. It’s a comfort and a spicy read at the same time. 

Headshots | Chapter 3 (Marcus) by @secretelephanttattoo El has been making waves in the Pike Puddle™️ with her Marcus Pike offerings as of late and this third instalment to Headshots is makes no less of an impact. This is so Marcus and just so sweet. 

Salty & Sweet (Marcus) by @secretelephanttattoo I’m not the biggest fan of popcorn, but if Marcus Pike wants to eat it off me, who am I to say no? 

Swimming Lessons with Catfish (Frankie) by @avastrasposts Okay, aside from the jokes that this is the title of the sex tape could make of this fic, this is an incredibly smoke show of a drabble that I may or  may not have read a couple of times. 

Frankie to the Rescue (Frankie) by @avastrasposts Again, Avastra is just blowing it out of the water with these drabbles this week! The whole time reading this I was excited to find out how it would play out and it did not disappoint. 

Paranoid Heart (Javi P.) by @goodwithcheese I’m so behind with my reblogs this week (don’t look in my drafts) - but Megan comes in again this week with another fantastic instalment to this series and I’m falling for these two so hard. 

in another life… (Frankie) by @chronically-ghosted Speaking of being behind, I read this while on one of my sick days and I’d you’ve not read Taylor’s work, you’re sleeping on it and you should check it out. This here is a slice of life with Frankie that is utterly atmospheric and beautifully written. 

Bloom | Chapter 2 (Joel) by @wildemaven-prompts I. Am. Here. For. This 🙌 the little slow burn, Joel being a little awkward, the descriptions of the flowers 🌸 and most of all Ellie who almost manages to steal the show in every appearance. This whole series is a delight and we’re only two chapters in!

Unlikely Friends (Joel) by @sweetercalypso Despite having adopted Frankie Cat™️ last month I’m still not 100% on the cat train (don’t tell Frankie, she’s still bitching about the Andes man) - but this is incredibly sweet and I absolutely resonate with Joel trying to win over a cat (Frankie Cat may have just pounced at my feet from under the armchair that I’m supposed to pretend I didn’t see her under)

…assie (Frankie) by @frenchiereading I love everything Mel has been sharing with us from the Shared Breaths universe and this is just incredibly sweet. I don’t want to spoil anything, but my heart may have grown three sizes after reading the ending. 

Ring Toss (Frankie) by @morallyinept Okay, if @secretelephanttattoo hadn’t changed my perspective on doughnuts, then Jett has permanently altered all thoughts about them. This is is just, lustfully and sinfully indulgent and Frankie is just a menace 🍩

M E M O R A B L E P O S T S . . .

Megan's 1K celebrations, go drip into her Asks and repent to our Gouda Mother of Cheesus

Catfish PhD program had another assignment: Module 6 - The Licence Suspension

All of @wildemaven's moodboards, they're beautiful and such a mooood 💕

Three words, LAW. ENFORCEMENT. BALL. @sin-djarin threw out a thot and a hero came along and answered the prayer we didn't all know we needed, @for-a-longlongtime and presented us with a treat with this WIP

I did a bad job of tracking this week, there were so many more great posts this week that I got to be a part of and enjoyed!

B R O U G H T T H E J O Y . . .

Honestly? This community. I feel like I sound like a broken record on the topic now and that if I keep going on about how wonderful everyone is here it’s going to lose all meaning. But I’m getting to witness friendships being made through posts, a community being built in real-time and getting to know you all better is a real joy.

Having said that, despite the bullshit I put out - I am socially awkward at my core and trying to preach what I say and jump into more inboxes and DM's. But both of mine are always open if you want to drop down and discuss anything or everything 🙌

Also, if we want something superficial to balance that out, I’m almost finished with Sons of Anarchy season seven, finally (oh I have so many feels), and copious amounts of gratuitous Jax Teller nudity certainly never goes unwelcomed amongst the angst (Kurt Sutter knew what he was doing). I will be dropping into your Asks at some point @laurfilijames, be warned (also still thinking about the ask you sent me, is not forgotten!).

T H I S W E E K ' S J A M . . .

Adeem the Artist has been on permanent rotation since @goodwithcheese shouted them out and I love everything about this song. The feel-good beat, the voice and those lyrics? 🙌 *perfection*

Happy Sunday all! Wising everyone a good week ahead! 💛

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Pedro Pascal at The Royal Film Performance and Global Premiere of Gladiator II

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Parque D. Pedro II (1953)

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Antonio Rodríguez Beltrán, attributed (Spanish, 1636-1691) María Luisa de Toledo e indígena, 1670 Museo Nacional del Prado

Doña María Luisa de Toledo y Carreto, Marquesa de Melgar de Fernamental, was the only daughter of Don Antonio Sebastián de Toledo Molina y Salazar, II Marquis de la Mancera and Viceroy of New Spain -between 1664 and 1673-, and of his first woman, D. Leonor de Carreto. And, therefore, she was also the granddaughter of another viceroy, in this case of Peru, D. Pedro de Toledo y Leiva, who held that position between 1639 and 1648. And also, she was the sister-in-law of a third viceroy, D. Gaspar de la Cerda y Sandoval, Count of Galve, her husband's brother, who held office in New Spain between 1688 and 1696. She was a great-great-granddaughter of the first Duke of Alba de Tormes, one of the leading noble houses in Spain, and her husband was the son of the Dukes of Pastrana and the Infantado, another of the main noble families. So, in her person, María Luisa combined an entire noble inheritance linked to some of the great Spanish aristocratic families and to the main positions in the American viceroyalties. She lived part of her childhood and adolescence in the city of Mexico, where, around 1670, she must have made this portrait of her. She returned to Spain, together with her father, in 1674.

She married Joseph de Silva, linking in this way with one of the most powerful houses in the Peninsula, which held the dukedoms of Pastrana, Infantado and Lerma among many other titles, although all of them were part of the inheritance of the eldest son, for which reason None of the consorts had, at the time of the marriage, a noble title. The title enjoyed by María Luisa and her husband, Marquises of Melgar de Fernamental, was granted as a marriage dowry by the Queen herself, Mariana of Austria, in the name of King Carlos II.

The dwarf woman who accompanies her would come from the Chichimeca area, due to the tattoos that adorn her. She has been represented wearing a long and straight huipil, which is superimposed over a green skirt or dress whose lower part protrudes from the previous one. The huipil has been arranged "a la española", that is to say, it seems to be cinched at the waist and has wide added sleeves and a bottom edge with an ova-shaped lace band. The presence of this small indigenous woman was highlighting the uniqueness and exoticism, and therefore the power and prestige of her family. The color of the complexion, the tattoo and even the type of clothing that the little woman wears reveal her connection with American places and the access that the protagonist of the canvas exhibited in relation to some networks of circulation of transoceanic goods and products. New Spain (modern day Mexico) came to be called Mexico in 1821, after the Mexican War of Independence. The viceroyalty was dissolved and the Mexican Empire was established.

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d. pedro ii por bradley & rulofson.

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Palacete Grandmasson

In Brazil, the mansions built by the elite during the Belle Epoque were called "palacetes" (something like "small palace"), because their owners usually imported projects, construction materials, furniture and other decorative objects from Europe; Mainly from France, Italy, England and Germany.

The palacete in question was built by the frenchman Antoine Émile Grandmasson (1856-1932). Born in Besançon, in 1888/89 he was called by Emperor D. Pedro II to Rio de Janeiro, where he created the Polytechnic School of the University and inaugurated the chair of industrial chemistry from which he taught many generations who surrounded him with respectful admiration. He was also a Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, Treasurer General of Hospitals in Rio, Director General of several industrial and financial companies, and Officer of the Legion of Honor. Over time, he became something of a leader among French immigrants in Rio de Janeiro.

Unfortunately, I didn't find much information about the palacete itself, only that it was built in 1911, on Botafogo Beach in Rio de Janeiro, in Beaux Arts style. Monsieur Grandmasson received in his house all the distinguished French passing through Rio, where he always they were assured of an affectionate and generous welcome. Antoine married twice during his lifetime and had two daughters, one with each wife. The palace was demolished in 1960, after years of abandonment.

I didn't find the floor plans, just three photos of the palacete during its construction. In this version for The Sims, I decorated the interior and arranged the rooms according to my imagination.

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Nisto Cremos

o que acreditam os adventistas do sétimo dia

1. As Escrituras Sagradas As Escrituras Sagradas, o Antigo e o Novo Testamentos, são a Palavra de Deus escrita, dada por inspiração divina por intermédio de santos homens de Deus que falaram e escreveram ao serem movidos pelo Espírito Santo. (II Pedro 1:20 e 21; II Tim. 3:16 e 17; Sal. 119:105; Prov. 30:5 e 6; Isa. 8:20; João 10:35; 17:17; I Tess. 2:13; Heb. 4:12). 2. A Trindade Há um só Deus: Pai, Filho e Espírito Santo, uma unidade de três Pessoas coeternas. Deus é imortal, onipotente, onisciente, acima de tudo, e sempre presente. (Deut. 6:4; 29:29; Mat. 28:19; II Cor. 13:13; Efés. 4:4-6; I Pedro 1:2; I Tim. 1:17; Apoc. 14:6 e 7). 3. Deus Pai Deus, O Eterno Pai, é o Criador, o Originador, o Mantenedor e o Soberano de toda a criação. Ele é justo e santo, compassivo e clemente, tardio em irar-Se, e grande em constante amor e fidelidade. (Gên. 1:1; Apoc. 4:11; I Cor. 15:28; João 3:16; I João 4:8; I Tim. 1:17: Êxo. 34:6 e 7; João 14:9). 4. Deus Filho Deus, o Filho Eterno, encarnou-Se em Jesus Cristo. Por meio dEle foram criadas todas as coisas, é revelado o caráter de Deus, efetuada a salvação da humanidade e julgado o mundo. Jesus sofreu e morreu na cruz por nossos pecados e em nosso lugar, foi ressuscitado dentre os mortos e ascendeu para ministrar no santuário celestial em nosso favor. Virá outra vez para o livramento final de Seu povo e a restauração de todas as coisas. (João 1:1-3 e 14; 5:22; Col. 1:15-19; João 10:30; 14:9; Rom. 5:18; 6:23; II Cor. 5:17-21; Lucas 1:35; Filip. 2:5-11; I Cor. 15:3 e 4; Heb. 2:9-18; 4:15; 7:25; 8:1 e 2; 9:28; João 14:1-3; I Ped. 2:21; Apoc. 22:20). Ver vídeo (Realvideo 3 minutos).

5. Deus Espírito Santo Deus, o Espírito Santo, desempenhou uma parte ativa com o Pai e o Filho na Criação, Encarnação e Redenção. Inspirou os escritores das Escrituras. Encheu de poder a vida de Cristo. Atrai e convence os seres humanos; e os que se mostram sensíveis, são renovados e transformados por Ele, à imagem de Deus. Concede dons espirituais à Igreja. (Gên. 1:1 e 2; Lucas 1:35; II Pedro 1:21; Lucas 4:18; Atos 10:38; II Cor. 3:18; Efés. 4:11 e 12; Atos 1:8; João 14:16-18 e 26; 15:26 e 27; 16:7-13; Rom. 1:1-4). 6. Deus é o Criador Deus é o Criador de todas as coisas e revelou nas Escrituras o relato autêntico de Sua atividade criadora. ?Em seis dias fez o Senhor os Céus e a Terra? e tudo que tem vida sobre a Terra, e descansou no sétimo dia dessa primeira semana. (Gên. 1;2; Êxo. 20:8-11; Sal. 19:1-6; 33:6 e 9; 104; Heb. 11:3; João 1:1-3; Col. 1:16 e 17). 7. A Natureza do Homem O homem e a mulher foram formados à imagem de Deus com individualidade e com o poder e a liberdade de pensar e agir. Conquanto tenham sido criados como seres livres, cada um é uma unidade indivisível de corpo, mente e alma, e dependente de Deus quanto à vida, respiração e tudo o mais. Quando nossos primeiros pais desobedeceram a Deus, negaram sua dependência dEle e caíram de sua elevada posição abaixo de Deus. A imagem de Deus, neles, foi desfigurada, e tornaram-se sujeitos à morte. Seus descendentes partilham dessa natureza caída e de suas conseqüências. (Gên. 1:26-28; 2:7; Sal. 8:4-8; Atos 17:24-28; Gên. 3; Sal. 51:5; Rom. 5:12-17; II Cor. 5:19 e 20). 8. O Grande Conflito Toda a humanidade está agora envolvida num grande conflito entre Cristo e Satanás, quanto ao caráter de Deus, Sua Lei e Sua soberania sobre o Universo. Esse conflito originou-se no Céu, quando um ser criado, dotado de liberdade de escolha, por exaltação própria, tornou-se Satanás, o adversário de Deus, e conduziu à rebelião uma parte dos anjos. Ele introduziu o espírito de rebelião neste mundo. Observado por toda a Criação, este mundo tornou-se o palco do conflito universal, dentro do qual será finalmente vindicado o Deus de amor. (Apoc. 12:4-9; Isa. 14:12-14; Ezeq. 28:12-18; Gên. 3; Gên. 6-8; II Pedro 3:6; Rom. 1:19-32; 5:19-21; 8:19-22; Heb. 1:4-14; I Cor. 4:9). 9. Vida, Morte e Ressurreição de Cristo Na vida de Cristo, de perfeita obediência à vontade de Deus, e em Seu sofrimento, morte e ressurreição, Deus proveu o único meio de expiação do pecado humano, de modo que os que aceitam essa expiação, pela fé, possam ter vida eterna, e toda a Criação compreenda melhor o infinito e santo amor do Criador. (João 3:16; Isa. 53; II Cor. 5:14, 15 e 19-21; Rom. 1:4; 3:25; 4:25; 8:3 e 4; Filip. 2:6-11; I João 2:2; 4:10; Col. 2:15).