Humanity has been attempting to save itself from itself since Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:7). Politics is merely another kind of fig leaf in that it can neither redress nor remedy what is humanity's fundamental problem--sin in the heart.Tweet from Darrell Harrison
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Quote #72 – Acts
And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. After … Continue reading Quote #72 – Acts
Quote #71 – William Carey
To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map. - William Carey, famous and influential missionary
Psalm 119:153-176
To finish everything off, this post will contain the last 3 stanzas. It contains Resh, Sin (seen) and Shin (sheen), and Taw. Resh seems simple but it has a heavy "r" sound that reminds more of what I've heard as someone trills an r in Spanish. Taw is sometimes written as Tav as it gets … Continue reading Psalm 119:153-176
Psalm 119:137-152
Tsadhe (צ) 137 - 144 English Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.143 Trouble and anguish have found me … Continue reading Psalm 119:137-152
Standpoint Epistemology
What is "standpoint epistemology?" Epistemology can be defined as follows : the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity From etymonline.com (the history of the word), we get epistemology (n.) "theory of knowledge," 1856, coined by Scottish philosopher James F. Ferrier (1808-1864) from Greek episteme "knowledge, … Continue reading Standpoint Epistemology
Psalm 119:121-136
ע Ayin 121 - 128 English I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.122 Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.124 Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I … Continue reading Psalm 119:121-136
Quote #70 – Luke 2:6-7
While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.NASB
Psalm 119:105-120
Nun (נ) 105 - 112 English Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path.106 I have sworn and I will confirm it,That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.107 I am exceedingly afflicted;Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.108 O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord,And teach me Your ordinances.109 My life is continually in my hand,Yet I do not forget … Continue reading Psalm 119:105-120
Quote #69 – Jude
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.Jude 24 to 25
