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W hen Jesus was born, he received a gift set consisting of three items from the wise men who had travelled from the mythical Far East. The package contained the following:  · Gold  · Frankincense  · Myrrh ... These gifts came from the Magi... from the people who were far, separated from God and His covenant.. they openly acknowledged that a majestic Ruler – greater than any earthly power – had come into the world. Well then. Why are we building a throne today? Our reflection - our workout with Gd The next deep teaching comes from ap Paul who indeed understood the significance of the death — life dynamic. Read it carefully: this is not just God's work. This is not just your work. Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. ...

A mikor Jézus megszületett három részből álló ajándék­csomagot kapott a mitikus Távol-Keletről érkező bölcsektől. A csomag a következőket tartalmazta:  · Arany  · Tömjén  · Mirrha ... ezek az ajándékok a mágusoktól származtak,... Istentől és az Ő szövetségétől távol álló emberektől, akik nyíltan elismerték, hogy egy fenséges Uralkodó – aki minden földi hatalomnál nagyobb – érkezett a földre. Nos. Miért építünk ma trónt? Visszajelzésünk – Isten előtti (lelki) gyakorlatunk A következő mélyreható tanítás Pál apostoltól származik, aki valóban megértette a „halál–élet” dinamika jelentőségét. Olvasd el figyelmesen: ez nem csupán Isten műve. De nem is csupán a te munkád. Ezért, szeretteim, ahogyan mindig is engedelmeskedtetek – nemcsak jelenlétemben, hanem még inkább távollétemben –, úgy munkálkodjatok is a saját üdvösségeteken félelemmel és reszketéssel, mert Isten az, aki bennetek munkálkodik, hogy akaratotokat és cselekedete...

An Overlooked Argument for Christianity Why the Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecy Still Matters August 27, 2026 — Gavin Ortlund © iStock.com/EvanTravels J esus is a compelling historical figure. This is the case because of his own life and influence, but it also comes into view in the context of the larger biblical story. The Bible does not start with Jesus. He comes toward the end—like a long-awaited hero after much darkness and anguish. Specifically, Jesus arrives in history as the fulfillment of the hopes of a nation in the ancient world (the people of Israel). We’re familiar with this concept of a “messiah” outside the Bible. We know what it’s like to long for a deliverer. We understand how Morpheus feels toward Neo in The Matrix, or how people can develop such high hopes for an incoming political leader. What if this is what Jesus is for humanity? What if he’s the One we’ve all been waiting for—the hero in the long and troubled story of human history? Me...

The Culturally Diverse Leadership of the Antioch Church (Acts 13:1–3) I n this article, I examine how a monocultural community of believers can become a multicultural mission outpost. This is particularly important in an era when global conflicts are arising precisely because of the Church’s biased monoculturalism. This makes the religious form of Christianity exclusive and alienates it from precisely those whom it ought to reach through God’s grace. When the first church was established, God acted very quickly and practically compelled them to take to the world stage. In this context, it is necessary to examine the original apostolic way of thinking. Antioch: Cultural and Historical Profile Antioch in Syria was the third-largest city of the Roman Empire, after Rome and Alexandria. Situated on the Orontes River and on major trade routes, {located at the site of modern Antakya, Turkey} it was a cosmopolitan hub where Jews, Greeks, Syrians...