This is similar to Jesus" childhood, because people were somewhat afraid of the things that he said and the potential power he could hold. ... This shows how his presence is greatened because of the power he holds. ... The quote shows that if they do not follow his gospel, then they will never get out, just as if a person does not follow God's gospel they will not go to Heaven. ... This quote blames McMurphy for Billy Bibbit's death and refers to McMurphy as God in the book. ... She is also aware of McMurphy's power and believes in him even though she dislikes him, just ...

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In the quote it is describing God's true nature as is relates to humans here on earth. God has to power and the self awareness to respect what he has created. ... Jesus was on the cross as a result of our choices as humans and it was God's self-limiting power that prevented him from saving Jesus. ... Edwards states, "They will often think of a God who can do absolutely anything - of power without limits of any kind. ... In Jesus crucified we find that Divine power, which, as the resurrection assures us, is a real power to save and heal, can look like utter foolishness- (Edwards, 4...

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According to The Bible, they were so frightened of his power that they brought him to the attention of the empire, who had him put to death for threatening the sanctity of their authority. ... And in the end, the Christians decided to give full power to Satan, whom they promised all of creation. ... Paine continues to have a problem with the superstitious nature of the stories combined with the fact that the power of the so-called prophets is constantly being put in terms of evil. ... The specific story to which he refers is the story of loosing Satan upon the world giving him more power tha...

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For one person to fulfill 48 of these prophecies, the number becomes staggering--1 chance in 10 to the 157th power (1 with 157 zeros after it). ... This is shown in Mark 12:24 in which Jesus replied to the Sadducees, "Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?" Jesus would sometimes quote clear Old Testament predictions as finding their fulfillment in Him. ... He was able to quote many scriptures that helped him teach and win religious debates. ...

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Back to Romans 10 a. 10.13 - Paul quotes Joel 2.32, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."" ... -, then Paul quotes Isaiah 52.7, "Lord, who has believed our message?... And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the sa...

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The most prominent examples occur in the second narrative where Jesus performs three general types of miracles'miracles of healing, miracles of power, and miracles of restoration. ... Miracles of Power (8:23-9:8) a. ... Speech is Restored As a result, the author establishes himself as a witness to the power of the King. ... In the Birth Narrative, Matthew quotes Micah 5:2 after Herrod inquires about the birthplace of Christ-child: But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will...

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"The power of faith has so forcefully driven the minds of most believers, and even apologetic scholars, that the question of reliable evidence gets obscured by tradition, religious subterfuge, and outrageous claims (Walker, nobeliefs.com)." ... And for the quote from C.S. ... Therefore, regarding the quote, I thought it was a well-written thought and a good point. ...

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The Old Testament speaks of Gods word by Law; it has no thought of the word of God becoming flesh (only a mandate, message, or a power). ... Therefore I end with the quote: "The striving after God is the desire of beatitude, the attainment of God is beatitude itself. ... "Holy, Holy, Holy, God of all power! ...

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Matthew 1:23: "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," quotes from Isaiah 7:14: "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. ... Early Christians would have been free to cross-reference Matthew with Isaiah and other Scripture quoted in Matthew, and likely found discrepancies like the one I have stated above. ... In Luke 1:17, an angel of the Lord appears to Zechariah and tells him the news that he will have a son that will one day assist God: "With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their childr...

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Peter quoting the 16th Psalms in the Bible, traditionally ascribed to David, he spoke of an greater. ... How David could influence our lives if we will open our eyes to see David as a person like us who is thriving to know God and all His power. ...

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They believe that through the power of prayer and healing even the most extreme sufferers can be cured and continue to live a full life. ... This quote was Jesus' belief that life should be fulfilled and never taken away by anyone but God, those who do steal life can kill people and destroy others. ...

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"NOW I KNOW WHY MY VOICE NEVER CHANGES," is a quote from John Irving's novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany. It indicates how Owen's life and voice was used through God. Similarly in the play "Oedipus Rex," composed by Sophocles many centuries earlier, Oedipus is forewarned of what appalling and dread...

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