#bible insights

[mindfulldsliving]

Daily Cross-Bearing: Living True Discipleship Today

Discipleship is a journey woven deeply into the fabric of Christian faith. It beckons us to follow in the footsteps of Christ, embodying His teachings day by day.

Understanding Discipleship: Taking Up Your Cross in 3 Nephi 12:30 and Matthew 16:24-26 When we consider the words of Jesus in 3 Nephi 12:30 and Matthew 16:24-26, we find a call that pierces the heart of true discipleship: “Take up your cross.” These teachings challenge us to weigh the essence of following Christ against the pull of worldly gain. Christ urges us to deny ourselves and embrace the…

[eesirachs]

What should we do when we have wronged someone and can’t fix it? What do we do with the guilt? Biblically?

you atone until you can't bear it any longer. and then you let god take it—the guilt, the repentance, the sacrifice—and he will do the atoning for you, from now on. there are no poetics here: this is biblical. lev 16 gives you the sacrificial rite you want (yet this is sacrifice without blood; enough has been spilled)

[non-conventionnel]

How did the first concept of God originate?

Who was Yahweh and who was Moses? Where did the Ten Commandments originate from?

Who was Jesus Christ, and what do the Gospels which were left out of the New Testament say?

Who was St Paul, and which was the first Church before the Roman Catholic one?

How did the papal pontificate originate, and what were the repercussions of the false document which was supposedly left to the Church by Emperor Constantine the Great in order to cling to power?

Was there a different scenario to how things could have unfolded? This book, backed by the discoveries which have occurred in the last centuries, will tackle these questions unearthing new ones in the process.

"In this book, author Anton Sammut undertakes a challenging task in a race to uncover various aspects affecting the development of religion in relation to culture. This task is considered delicate and for some even dangerous. Delicate because it requires meticulous research and gathering of information; dangerous because it ventures far beyond the borders of religion which we normally restrict ourselves to because they offer security and certainty. In this respect, this book will appeal hugely to those who are not satisfied with what they have been instructed but are interested in exploring how the information arrived to them."

- Rev. Dr René Camilleri

"The laborious and careful exercise carried out by Mr Sammut, both on the Bible as well as on the History of the Church, is intended to assist the reader to view both of them from an angle which we are not accustomed to. This type of mental exercise is always useful, especially when the thoroughly researched and examined subject is not easy, not necessarily understood in one way, and is more complex than the human brain can handle."

- Rev. Prof. Peter Serracino Inglott

Anton Sammut's Fb Page

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[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Patience is a Virtue

The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory [is] to pass over transgression. — Proverbs 19:11 | Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) Young’s Literal Translation of the Holy Bible is in the public domain. Cross References: 2 Kings 5:12; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 16:32; Matthew 5:44; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13

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Notes: This verses teaches that wise people are patient when others act offensively towards them. They don't act or speak without thinking first. It doesn't mean they accept what is contrary to their values and beliefs. It means they take time to evaluate the situation and act accordingly with patience and integrity.

[quotelr]

The Bible is the greatest book of all times.

Lailah Gifty Akita

[pinestripe37]

"The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want." ~ Psalm 23:1

What more could we ever want;

when belonging to a Gracious God?

[mean-scarlet-deceiver]

Stanley is the boy-next-door of Sir Topham Hatt's railway. (x)

[allastoredeer]

#as of right now im still not including the 9 Rings in my world building because they make no sense

Aww, that's too bad, but i get it. The 9 circles have a lot of fun story potential, but I can understand not wanting to try to incorporate something into your world building if it doesn't make sense to you. At the end of the day, you're the writer of these fics. So if something doesn't make sense to YOU, that's going to make it harder for you to convey it to your readers. Writing is hard, so you should do what you have to to make it less so while still being fun on your end.

But may I make a suggestion? How about you put a pin in this whole Circle thing and set it aside to mull over again later? I think I recall you mentioning that chapter three is going to go over Pentagram City world building stuff, so i can see why you might want to have some of this information hashed-out. But unless locations like Imp City are absolutely VITAL for this upcoming chapter, maybe put that off for later? Save that info for a future installment? Maybe all you need for everything to click into place is for another little lore tidbit to come your way, like with Andrealphus' palace?

I know I tend to get stuck on world building stuff too (ive tried my hand at DMing for my dnd group, believe me i know exactly how easy it is to get stuck on tiny world building details) The best thing to do when that happens to me is to step back for a bit and come back later with fresh eyes. Perhaps that'll help here too? If not, again, your the writer. Do what's right by you😁👍

The thing about world-building is that it is subject to change based on what fic I'm writing or what I need it to be. Even if I'm not including the 9 Circles in my base Hellaverse World Building, it's definitely something I'm keeping on the back-burner in case I do ever decide to incorporate it in a fic.

I'm not opposed to the 9 Circles being a thing, I just have a hard time making sense of it. There are a lot of ways to make it work, but so far, none of them work in a way that satisfies me. Fic 5 of Just Kiss Already will be the first deep-dive into the world-building I've concocted for the series, but most of that will be surrounding Cannibal Town and a specific punishment I came up for all the cannibals. It is Hell, afterall. It's meant to punish the wicked, and I like the idea that that comes with specific punishments for specific Sinners that's utilized in a way that punishes ALL Sinners.

I'm debating on whether I should make the world-building post for Cannibal Town now or wait until Fic 5 drops. It's one of my favorite headcanons because it explains how Hell kept the population under control until the Exterminations began (in somewhat recent years) and it gives me a lot of Alastor angst to work with, which is always a top my top priority.

[astrillicxo]

Are you excluded from society? Are you trying to find your way to light? Are you lonely and need somewhere?

JOIN SW.COM!

We're a big happy family, and we will never be complete unless we have you! You are the missing piece to our home!

Our home is provided by Lord Shiloh, she cares for us and wants the best!

[twopercentboy]

I think the cats and dogs and deer had it right

Because affection only works when it's rubbed off on someone

Lord I ask you give me time to show him what his words do to me

Lord how he warms me

He's a heat rock

And I, a stupid, foul, cold-blooded creature cursed to crawl on my belly

for the rest of my days

Lord I'd crawl to him till the end of days

PoetAnon

me when religious imagery in poetry

if ur cursed to crawl on ur belly does that make me Eve?

[teddykaczynski]

literally

[swatmark]

Acts 17.22-31 and John 14.15-21

Uncover the transformative power of a personal relationship with God through faith, obedience, and the Holy Spirit. Join us in exploring Acts 17:22-31 & John 14:15-21, deepening our connection with God. #Christianity #FaithJourney #HolySpirit #SermonNotes

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect on a powerful message in the Bible passages Acts 17:22-31 and John 14:15-21. As we delve into these passages, let us explore the main focus of our sermon: the personal relationship with God through faith, obedience, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We will use our knowledge of Christian theology and the Bible to…

[non-conventionnel]

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

A Father's Wise Instruction

Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. — Proverbs 4:5-6 | English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Cross References: Proverbs 2:11; Proverbs 3:1; Proverbs 4:7; Proverbs 8:17; Proverbs 16:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:10

[bbg100]

I can't be weird about fandoms online cause people are into fandoms without being freaks now. It's so accessible that it can be a mild hobby instead of an obsession or dedication. Which don't get me wrong- love that, excited to see how this culture shift settles as we move forward. However that does mean to be insane about characters in a proper nerd way I have to enter a comic store.

[pinestripe37]

Staying with Jesus -our Faithful Good Shepherd- is the safest Place to be. Eternity is in His Hands and as long as we stay in His Hands we're held in everlasting life.

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”