The people of iniveh were dead in sin. ... They believed Jonah, and turned, every one of them, from sin. ... My sins are forgiven, but I continue to sin for the rest of my earthly life. Only God is without sin. ... That's a tough test of my love for God. ...
They would no longer be slaves of their sin and false beliefs; rather they would be free to seek God's wisdom and blessing in a way that unbelievers never could. ... Also he tried to convince Jesus to leap from the highest point of the temple in Jerusalem so that nonbelievers would respond to God's power, but Jesus showed his trust in his Father's emphasis: "Do not put the Lord your God to the test". ... The other agents represent sin and corruption, as they follow sinners without mercy. ... The Bible says that through forgiveness: all sins shall be as white as snow, as sugge...
While holding the high office of a minister he commits a grievous sin, the act of adultery. ... This is a great example of sin displayed in a selfish way. ... People still want to make sin attractive to justify their failures. ... When they sinned Hester's view of God was that of Hester's view of Dimmesdale. ... Although Jesus did not sin, He was willing to take the humiliation and penalty for our sin. ...
This prayer also allows us to show appreciation for our salvation from sin and the everlasting hope of attaining heaven; a haven of eternal happiness and joy. ... Sin is an everlasting conflict and is the one obstacle which constantly separates man from God (the source of all goodness, life and joy). In order for an individual to escape from the clutches of sin and earn God's forgiveness he or she must repent and reject it. ... With the elements of an honest and careful examination of one's conscience any individual can confess their sins privately each day and be granted God's ...
Humans are the highest creatures here on earth and have godlike characteristics within them but the human right to free will is bound to test those characteristics. ... When followers turn away from God and act in disobedience from his word that is called "sin". Christianity's notion of "original sin" teaches that man is bent on sin and has inherited this through Adam and Eve. ... An Islamic life is one of tests and if Allah and if his guidance has been rejected in any way, it is a sin. ...
He did the opposite of what he announced because he forgave those who sinned and in other cases he took it upon himself to show his people how merciful he truly was. ... He did this by showing mercy and forgave them for the sins that they had committed. ... God had shown mercy, not because he regretted his decision to have Isaac sacrificed in the first place, but rather because he tested Abraham to see how faithful he was to his Lord. ... God's forgiveness in this situation was shown in great measure, considering Cain had committed the sin of murder, which is one of the greatest sins ...
Satanic rites in the judgement of the church The ordinary action of Satan consists in leading us into sin, which is a culpable loss of freedom. ... You shall not put the Lord your God to the test, as you tested him at Massah" (Dt 6:13-16) The Old Testament condemnation remains intact in the New Testament. ... For it is written, "You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve" " " (Mt 4:10) Jesus" contest with Satan and sin, his cures and miracles, his deat...
Romans 3:23 states, "We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." ... The testing of one's faith develops perseverance and, in turn, reinforces that one constantly requires a personal relationship with God. ... God continually tests one's faith to keep them on the right path. ... God is faithful to His children and will not permit them to be tested beyond what they can bear. ... God does not test one to see if they will fail, but to see how strong he/she is. ...
To be as knowledgeable as Ben Franklin and test the theory of Calvinism was brave and considered a major historical turning point. ... Many will agree that following the favored party is better than testing it; that is what they thought back then at least. ... Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace and perseverance of the saints are all grouped together to state that there is no denying that Adam's sin will affect all and God's predestined selection will be the only ones saved. ... Anyone who tested this theory would be considered crazy. ... It...
Elihu trys to tell Job that he adds rebellion to his sin but Job knows that he has not sinned. Well in those times they only understood that if you were punished in some way that you must have sinned. ... All of this was done to test and educate man, to see if one righteous man could do it right. ...
By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. ... He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. ... God's faithfulness is the source of the Christian's deliverance from temptation, assurance of salvation, and forgiveness of sins. ...
Disappointment with God The story first starts out on a journey of a young man who has lost so much and had his faith tested. ... When all sin has been punished or forgiven and everything restored, only then will there be fairness. ... A faith described as "fidelity- is a deep faith that is strengthened through testing. ...
It is within those trials that Irene's beliefs and faith are tested and she finds spiritual maturity. ... In the Christian theology, it is believed that baptism cleanses the soul of sin, giving the soul new life and salvation through submersion in water. ...
While it is simple to claim that lying is a sin, the evil in this world may bring you to a place where lying could save a life. ... Some claim it is a test to see if you are worthy for heaven, but if so, why do some have a smoothly paved road while others must suffer if the journey is equally fair? ...
They think that Jesus Christ will make them free from all of their sins. ... They think that this world is a test and the real life is life after death. ... Thus the mankind should be careful in his or her dealing since he or she will need to pay for the sins he or she has committed in this world. ...
The Hebrew people were (and still are) known as God's "Chosen People," held responsible for maintaining a standard of moral behavior, sacrificing to God for forgiveness of sin, and loving and trusting Him above all else. ... Abraham was a loyal follower and listener to the Lord and obeyed him regardless of how long the lord tested his faith. ...
The experiments didn't stop with prisoners; Leary began administering the test for what would be called "The Good Friday Experiment" in which 25 religious people were given a mild dose of LSD. ... LSD could of very well been the fruit of the Original sin that opens one mind to questioning the beliefs of the Catholic Faith, and in turn question the very nature and truth of the religion. ...
This would cause so much stress and anxiety that alone could be a test of faith. ... We find out of course that Abraham does not go through with it, but for someone that isn't familiar with the story but is familiar with God, they should question from the get-go why God is asking Abraham to commit such a brutal sin. ...
Within the weak appearance of the saint "they sensed the superior force that sought to test itself in such a conquest, the strength of the will in which they recognized and honored their own strength and delight in dominion: they honored something in themselves when they honored the saint." ... If not, then why take the word of men who are not free from sin themselves, as to what we can and cannot do with our lives her on earth, unless we wish to suffer in the "afterlife"? ...
