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30-150AD: Church organization the same as in the Bible Blueprint ... Click to View Find a local congregation of the New Testament church that is organized exactly as the Bible says! The simple bible blueprint of church organization where a group of equal elders (presbyters) govern only within their own local church meeting the full qualifications of 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1. 30-150AD: No trace of the Roman Catholic papal or the Orthodox patriarchal systems. Click to View John Paul II Catholic, Bishop of Rome, Pope Click to View Introduction Click to View Graphical Mouse ... In the Pastoral Epistles, where Paul intends to give the qualifications for all church officers, he again mentions only two, bishops and deacons, but uses the term presbyter afterwards for bishop. Peter urges the "presbyters" to "tend the flock ... The common mention of them in the plural shows that a number were elected to the office in each church. They formed a presiding council analogous to the board of elders in the Jewish synagogue. It was from the synagogue that the name presbyter, ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/ntx-organization-historical-development-papal-patriarchal-systems-33-150AD.htm

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Introduction of New Catholic doctrines not found in the Bible Exhalation of Virgin Mary: "Mother of God" first applied by the Council of Ephesus 502 AD Special dress code of the Clergy all the time. 500 AD The "Habit" of Nuns (Black gowns with white tunics) 519 AD Lent 526 AD Extreme Unction 593 AD The Doctrine of Purgatory popularized from the Apocrypha by Gregory the Great 600 AD First use of Latin in worship (Gregory I) Beginning of the Orthodox/Roman Catholic church as we know it today in its present organization. 607 AD Click to View First Pope: Boniface III is the first person to take the title of "universal Bishop" by decree of Emperor Phocas. 608 AD Pope Boniface IV. turns the Pantheon in Rome into a temple of Mary ad martyres: the pagan Olympus into a Christian heaven of gods. 670 AD ... Roman Catholics officially embrace instrumental music, Orthodox reject instrumental music down to the present time. 1079 AD Celibacy enforced for priests, bishops, presbyters (Pope Gregory VII) 1090 AD Rosary beads: invented by Peter the Hermit 1095 AD ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-new-doctrines.htm

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Non-Catholic churchgoers before 1965 AD will be cast into hell ... ... of our predecessor of happy memory, Boniface VIII, which begins Unam Sanctam." (Pope Leo X, Fifth Lateran Council (1512-1517) Conciliorum Oecumenicorum Decreta, Edidit Centro di Documentazione, Instituto per Science Religiose, ... Pope St. Pius X: A.D. 1903 - 1914) "Strong in this faith, unshakably established on this Peter, We turn the eyes of Our soul both to the heavy obligations of this holy primacy and at the same time to the strength divinely imparted to Our heart. ... Pius X, Encyclical, Jucunda sane, March 12, 1904, Papal Teachings: The Church, Benedictine Monks of Solesmes, St. Paul Editions, Boston, 1962, par. 668.) Pope Pius XI: "Furthermore, in this one Church of Christ no man can be or remain who does not accept, recognize and obey the authority and supremacy of Peter and his legitimate successors. Did not the ancestors of those who are now entangled in the errors of Photius and the reformers, obey the Bishop of Rome, the chief shepherd of souls? Alas their ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-one-true-church.htm

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Scholars on the Personality of the Holy Spirit ... The persons of the Trinity are further mentioned together by St. Paul (2 Cor. 13:13) and by St. Peter (I Ep. i. 1-2). Considering the strict Monotheism of the NT.,-such language implies the divinity, as well as the personality, of Father, Son and Holy Ghost, and they are sufficient warrant for refusing to believe that N.T. writers did not know the doctrine, because they did not, like St. John, state it explicitly. ... The true divinity of the third Person was asserted at a Council of Alexandria in 362, by two. synods at Rome under Pope Damasus, and finally by the Council of Constantinople of 381, in a decree accepted by the whole Church. (A Catholic Dictionary, William E. Addis & Thomas Arnold, 1960, p ... Paul writes: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the charity of God and the communication of the Holy Ghost be with you all." Here the construction shows that the Apostle is speaking of three distinct Persons. Moreover, since the names God and Holy Ghost are alike Divine ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-quotes-personality-of-holy-spirit.htm

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Is the Catholic church an infallible interpreter of scripture ... ... A Catechism For Adults, William J. Conan, ACTA Publications, Chicago, Illinois, 1959. Catholic Encyclopedia, Knights of Columbus, (Fifteen Volumes), The Encyclopedia Press, Inc., New York, 1913. Canons and Decrees of he Council of Trent, H.J. Schroeder, B. Herder Book company, St. Louis, London, 1950. Father ... another, or is opposed to the doctrine of the Church. (Providentissimus Deus, (On the Study of Holy Scripture), Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII dated November 18th, 1893.) "85 "The task of giving an authentic interpretation of the Word of God, whether in its written form [Scripture] or in the form of Tradition, has been entrusted to the living, teaching office of the Church alone. Its authority in this matter is exercised in the name of Jesus Christ."47 This means that the task of interpretation has been entrusted to the bishops in communion with the successor of Peter, the Bishop of Rome. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1994, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, page 27.) Click to ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-bible-church-interpreter.htm

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Irrefutable questions that Roman Catholics can't answer Since the synod Carthage in 393 AD stated, "But let Church beyond sea (Rome) be consulted about confirming this canon", does this not prove that Rome had no direct input or initiative in ... Why did the Roman Catholic church wait until 1546 AD in the Council of Trent, to officially add the Apocrypha to the Canon? Both Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox church leaders make the identical ... Why do they teach doctrine so different that they are not even in communion with each other? b. How do you account for the vast number of documented theological errors made by the pope and the church in ... followed through apostolic succession, when tradition says Timothy became the bishop of Ephesians, which through succession, is now part of the Greek Orthodox church headed out of Constantinople? ... teaches in the words of blessed Peter, 'Forasmuch then as Christ suffered for us in the Flesh" Athanasius then quotes: 1 Peter 4:1; Titus 2:13; Heb 2:1 (Athanasius, To Adelphius, Letter 60, 6)? ... ... https://www.bible.ca/catholic-questions.htm

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Prerequisites Qualifications & Requirements of the councilor The Bible uses all the terms "elder/presbyter, pastor/shepherd, bishop/overseer in reference to a single office in the church in an interchangeable way. The qualifications are ... life." (Bernard Steinzor) Psychiatrist Peter Breggin identifies the Elders of the church as the most qualified type of people on earth to help in cases of mental illness and ... could be selected on the basis of more relevant human capacities, such as personal responsibility empathy, and healing presence." (The Heart of Being Helpful, Peter Breggin, 1997 AD. p 69) A. Knowledge of the Bible This is one of the primary qualifications of being able to council someone. ... Titus 1:9 "And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish [verbal ... self: "and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth." ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-counseling-therapy-bible-pattern-requirements-of-the-councilor.htm

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Criteria used by apostolic fathers to determine canon. Criteria used by apostolic fathers to determine canon Go to: "Canon of the Bible" Home Page I. Written by an apostle vs. non-apostles: Tertullian, the "Father of Latin Theology" (ca. 160-225), witnesses to the authority of writings ... in the metropolitan centers such as Antioch, Alexandria, Rome, Ephesus, and the New Rome, Constantinople, were more likely to have a greater influence on which books were included than were the smaller churches in rural areas. ... in the church. Bishop Serapion (ca. 200) rejected the reading of the Gospel of Peter in church because of this criterion of truth. When asked by the church at Rhossus ... whether the Gospel of Peter could be read in their services, he at first agreed because it had an apostle's name attached. But later he reversed his decision saying, "since I have now learnt, from what has been told me, that their [the authors'] mind was lurking in some hole of heresy, I shall give diligence to come again to you; wherefore, brethren expect ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/b-canon-criteria-of-apostolic-fathers.htm

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The Canon of the Bible: Various councils, synods and canons ... It is necessary (47) for us to discuss these one by one, since the blessed (48) apostle Paul himself, following the example of his predecessor (49-50) John, writes by name to only seven churches in the following sequence: to the Corinthians (51) ... book of] Wisdom, (70) written by the friends of Solomon in his honour. (71) We receive only the apocalypses of John and Peter, (72) though some of us are not willing that the latter be read in church. (73) But Hermas wrote the Shepherd (74) very recently, in our times, in the city of Rome, (75) while bishop Pius, his brother, was occupying the [episcopal] chair (76) of the church of the city of Rome. (77) And therefore it ought indeed to be read; but (78) it cannot be read publicly to the people ... XII. THE CANON APPROVED BY THE THIRD SYNOD OF CARTHACE (A.D. 397) 1. The first council that accepted the present canon of the books of the New Testament was the Synod of Hippo Regius in North Africa (A.D. 393); the acts of this council, however, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/b-canon-councils-synods-canons.htm

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Trinity: The role of Constantine in the Nicene creed ... It is not hard to see why Eusebius regarded his reign as the fulfillment of divine providence nor to concede the force of Constantine's assessment of his own role as that of the thirteenth Apostle. (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1979, Constantine the ... (Documents of the Christian Church, Henry Bettenson, 2nd Ed 1963, p 41) In June 325 a general council met at Nicea. The number of bishops was apparently somewhere between 250 and 300. The most important of the Eastern bishops were present, but the West was poorly represented; the bishop of Rome did not attend but sent two presbyters in his place. (God in Three Persons, Millard J. Erickson, p82-85) In 325 a Council was convoked by Constantine the emperor at Nicea in Bithynia. The names of over 220 of those in attendance known. Most of these came from the East. Five or six came from the West, among these Hosius of Cordova and the priests Vitus and Vincent, who represented Pope Sylvester. (The Triune God, Edmund J. Fortman, p 66-70) ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-history-constantine.htm

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God never named the church specifically speaks of the word "Christian" as being a name. "If anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not feel ashamed, but in that name let him glorify God" (1 Peter 4:16). ... For example, Rom. 16:16 is discussing a collection of one set of local churches greeting the church at Rome. The universal church is not mentioned here. The term "Christians" is ... Architect 1.God's Presence 2.Support & Dependency 1 Cor 12:12-27 Rom 12:4-5 Col 1:18 Body Members Head - Support & Dependency Rom 16:16 Tit 2:14 Acts 20:28 The Church -Of Christ -Of God Saints Aliens The Redeemed Saviour Purchaser Redeemer - 1. Christ's Possession 2.Holiness Acts ... Husband Groom - Intimate Spiritual Relationship Are "Elder (Presbyter), Pastor (Shepherd) and Bishop (Overseer)" all names? Should our elders go around calling themselves, ... Hall or Jehovah's Witnesses Seventh-day Adventist church or Adventists Mennonite Brethren Church or Mennonites Presbyterians Church or Presbyterians Salvation Army or Sally ... ... https://www.bible.ca/ntx-church-not-named.htm

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"Cast Out For The Cross Of Christ" by Albion F. Ballenger, 1909 ... To the timid soul, whose love of peace and unity leads him to fear the consequences that may follow an investigation of the subject, let me say there is something more blessed than church conformity, and that is the stately, triumphant, onward march of truth; something more to be desired than stagnant peace, and that is a Jerusalem Council, a Diet of ... E. G. White (Test. 33, pp.234-236), as presenting the writer's convictions on this important subject. "Peter exhorts his brethren to 'grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.' When the people ... Though the Reformation gave the Scriptures to all, yet the selfsame principle which was maintained by Rome prevents multitudes in Protestant churches from searching the Bible for themselves. They are ... Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand until I make thy foes thy footstool." Acts 2:34,35. The Apostle Paul repeatedly refers to this exaltation of Christ to the right hand of the throne of God. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/7-1909-ballenger-cast-out-for-the-cross.htm

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The Ignatian Forgeries: They claim to be written by Ignatius ... ... In his Letters, St. Ignatios makes it clear that in a given local Church, there is one bishop, a council of presbyters, and the deacons: "All of you follow the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed the ... The Ignatius forgeries clearly mark that period of history, when a single bishop ruled over a local church and was to view his authority as that of Jesus Christ. Members were to told to be "subject to the bishop as to Jesus Christ ... also be subject to the presbytery, as to the apostle of Jesus Christ". And "bishop presides in the place of God, and your presbyters in the place of the assembly of ... He defines it as to be found "where Jesus Christ is," words which certainly do not limit it to communion with a professed successor of St. Peter." The epistles ascribed to Ignatius have given rise ... Finding a ship at Dyrrachium in Epirus about to sail into Italy, he embarked, and crossing the Adriatic, was brought to Rome, where he perished on the 20th of December 107, or, as some think, who ... ... https://www.bible.ca/history-ignatius-forgeries-250AD.htm

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Sabbath and Sunday in Early Christianity: Dr. David W. T. Brattston ... This is evidenced by contemporaneous literature from Troas, Corinth, Egypt, Syria, Rome, Tunisia, and Palestine. There is no extant record of it being on Saturday. In fact, Tertullian's ... Was this new Lord's Day merely a one-day adjournment of the old seventh-day Sabbath, for which rest is still mandated? Not according to Barnabas 15, the Acts of Peter, or Tertullian's On ... Here we see a bishop, writing less than a decade after the death of the last apostle and who doubtless worked with some apostles, distinguishing between the Jewish Sabbath and the first day of the week as that of Christian worship. Justin's debate ... exercises, such as attending church and listening to the Bible readings and the sermon-activities that other authors describe as usual for the Lord's Day, or first day of the week. ... The papal argument ran that if Protestants accept one Roman innovation, they are logically compelled to accept them all, and thus yield to the pope in all other matters, abandoning their ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/H-sunday-sabbath-and-sunday-in-early-christianity-before-400AD-DavidW.T.Brattston.htm

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Rylands, John: Bulletin of The John Rylands Library ... not unaffected by these modes of thought and speech appears in the striking words of 2 Peter i. 4, where the readers are told that even they-ordinary Christians would "become ... the church from the Council of Nicaea to that of Chalcedon, the Fathers certainly " intended to preserve the Christ of the Gospels and the Apostolic Age for the faith of posterity ". Then, however, Grillmeier goes on to mention a comment by Karl Rahner that Chalcedon was not an end but a beginning, refers approvingly to Pope John's call to the church at the Second Ecumenical Vatican Council to speak the language of the modern world, and ... " theology ; but no less definitely so, if we opt for some form of the Ground-of-our-being theology associated particularly with the names of Paul Tillich and the Bishop of Woolwich. ... And how will it be at the end, when, with his outstanding work as celestial Christ accomplished, he re-appears in his parousia glory? St. Paul is quite explicit about it. The apostle ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Rylands.htm

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Encyclopædia Britannica formula expressing the relation of Christ to God in the creed issued by the council, "of one substance with the Father" (Encyclopædia Britannica, 1971, Vol. 6, p. 386) ... Neither view is very likely (Encyclopædia Britannica, 1971, Constantine, Vol. 6, p. 386) Nor was the visit to Rome a success. Constantine's refusal to take part in a pagan ... For example, he repealed the legislation of Augustus that penalized celibates, legalized bequests to the church and gave full validity to manumission performed in a church. He even gave powers of jurisdiction to bishops, allowing either party to transfer a suit to the cognizance of a bishop, ... the force of Constantine's assessment of his own role as that of the thirteenth Apostle. (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1979, Constantine the Great, Vol. 5, p.71) Constantine's ... At Rome, the great church of St. Peter was begun in the later 320s and lavishly endowed by Constantine with plate and property. Meanwhile, churches at Trier, Aquileia, Cirta ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Britannica.htm

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Catholic Encyclopedia's and Dictionaries ... Paul writes: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the charity of God and the communication of the Holy Ghost be with you all." Here the construction shows that the Apostle is speaking of three distinct Persons. Moreover, since the names God and Holy Ghost are alike Divine names, it follows ... The persons of the Trinity are further mentioned together by St. Paul (2 Cor. 13:13) and by St. Peter (I Ep. i. 1-2). Considering the strict Monotheism of the NT.,-such language implies the divinity, as well as the personality, of Father, Son and Holy Ghost, and they are sufficient warrant for refusing to believe that N.T. writers did not know the doctrine, because they did not, like St. John, state it explicitly. ... The true divinity of the third Person was asserted at a Council of Alexandria in 362, by two. synods at Rome under Pope Damasus, and finally by the Council of Constantinople of 381, in a decree accepted by the whole Church. (A Catholic Dictionary, William E. Addis & Thomas ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Catholic.htm

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What Early Christians believed about USING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ... would as soon tolerated the Pope of Rome in their pulpits as an organ in their galleries, and yet the instrument has gradually found its way among them.... How far this modern organ fever will extend among our people, and whether it will on the whole work a RE- formation or DE- formation in their singing service, time will more fully develop." (Benedict, Baptist historian, Fifty Years Among Baptist, page 204-207) BEZA "If the apostle justly prohibits the use of unknown tongues in the church, much less would he have ... The daily ablutions, the new-moon observances, the careful inspection of leprosy are completely past and gone, along with whatever else was necessary only for a time - as it were, for children." (Niceta, a bishop of Remesian or ... The Latin church introduced it pretty generally, but not without the protest of eminent men, so that even in the Council of Trent a motion was made, though not carried, to prohibit the organ at least in the mass." (Philip Schaff, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/H-music.htm

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Neo-Montanism: Pentecostalism is the ancient heresy of Montanism ... ... They led to the condemnation of the `The New Order of the Latter Rain' by the Assemblies of God in their general council in 1949. After this action, many Assembly ministers resigned or were ... Parham spent the rest of his days denouncing W.J. Seymour and the Azusa Street revival." (see Synan, "The Holiness Pentecostal Movement", pg. 112). IV. Early Neo-Montanist Healing Cults & Sects ... Latter Rain Doctrines include: The restoration of the office of the Apostle and Prophet to head the Church. The Pastor, Teacher and Evangelist all function under them. Restoration of all the supernatural gifts of the Holy ... & Teachers Kenneth Hagin - widely acknowledged Prophet Bernard Jordan - acknowledged Prophet Bishop Earl Paulk - propagator of Latter Rain Doctrines, Bishop over 3,000 churches Pat Robertson - ... 1949 George Warnock begins to teach on the "Restoration of all things" involved with Sharon Brethren 1951 George Warnock publishes "Feast of Tabernacles" a manual for Latter Rain Doctrines & ... ... https://www.bible.ca/tongues-neo-montanism.htm

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Comparison list of 14 Moses/Constantine the Great Shadows, Types ... ... Constantine made Christmas a national Christian holiday because the 5 metropolitan church leaders requested it. 4. In AD 325, Eusebius saw Constantine a type of Moses ... In 322, Constantine was baptized by immersion in Rome in his own baptistry that he had built 7 years earlier in AD 315. Constantine hosted the Nicene council in AD 325 by providing the venue, lodging and food but was not directly involved in the proceedings. The council created the Nicene Creed which condemned the heresy of the Arians who taught that Jesus was not God but was instead, a mere creature. It was in fact the antitrinitarian Arian bishop Eusebius of Nicomedia who spread the lies and ... the royal household, and, estranging himself in word and deed from the tyrants by whom he had been brought up, openly acknowledging his true brethren and kinsfolk. ... Click to View List of 64 similarities of Moses as a type of Christ Click to View List of 25 similarities of Moses as a type of Apostle Paul Click to View List of 14 ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/Messianic-prophecy-Moses-Constantine-the-Great-Jesus-Christ-types-shadows-antitypes-similarities-comparisons-1446BC-AD313.htm

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Ancient Synagogue Literary Sources: Jews persecuting Christians ... Justin Martyr of Rome 150 AD Ancient Synagogue Literary Sources Jews Persecuting Christians Jewish corruption of the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint, LXX) Patristic ... But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men. "The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had put to death by hanging Him on a cross. ... So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ." (Acts 5:17-42) C. Even Apostle Paul killed and persecuted Christians in 36 ... Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered ... out the curse, putting to death those who simply confess themselves to be Christians; to all of whom we say, You are our brethren; rather recognise the truth of God. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Ancient-Synagogue-Archeological-Literary-Sources-Bible-Jesus-Israel-Judea-diaspora-first-century-oldest-pre70A-Justin-Martyr-patristic-apostolic-church-father-150ad.htm

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Study resources for the Old and New Testament Canon ... Matt. 15.3, which shows a Marcionite use of Matthew, and Hom. Jes. Nav. 7; and see also Princ.). Discussion of scripture, tradition, and authority in the church (Clement of Alexandria, Strom. 1.20, on the value of philosophy for ... 6.14.1-24); (9) on why Serapion rejected the Gospel of Peter (6.12.1-6); (10) Dionysius's perspective on scripture (7.25.22-27); (11) on Constantine's role in the churches and his ordering of fifty copies of scriptures (VC. 2.2-4, 34-3, 65, 68). Other important primary references include: a. Epiphanius, Haer. 5 and 76; Mens. b. Filastrius, Haer. 40 c. Council of Hippo, Canon 38 d. Council of Carthage, Canon 47 e. Council of Laodicea, Canons 59, 60 f. ... Amphilochius, Iambi ad Seleucum 289-319 (ca. 396) from Asia Minor. n. Rufinus, Commentary on the Apostles' Creed 36 (ca. 400) from Rome/Italy. o. Pope Innocent, Letter to Exsuperius, Bishop of Toulouse (ca 405) from Rome/Italy. p. Syrian catalogue of St. Catherine's (ca. 400) from Eastern Syria. q. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/b-canon-resource-list-macdonald.htm

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One verse refution of Transubstantiation ... After all, Transubstantiation only became official Catholic doctrine in 1215 AD, with Pope Innocent III, in the Fourth Lateran Council. So before 200 AD, when writers said that the unleavened grape juice and bread were the body and blood of Christ, they were merely borrowing ... When that occurred, it became important to define the moment of the change." (Early Christians Speak, Everett Ferguson, 1981, p 107) The western church (which later developed into the Roman Catholic church, headed out of Rome) believed the precise moment ... Most Catholics commune weekly. Every week. Most Orthodox commune usually only four times a year during the four Lents. (Christmas, Easter, Peter and Paul, The virgin Mary) Fasting requirement None Fast one hour prior Complex calendar ... The intention is that you obey the bishop and presbytery with undisturbed mind, breaking the one bread, which is the medicine of immortality, the antidote in order that we should not die but live forever in Jesus Christ. (Ephesians ... ... https://www.bible.ca/ntx-communion-transubstantiation.htm

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The $200 Text: A Written Debate Concerning the Sabbath ... minister at the church of Ephesus. (1 Tim. 1:2 and 4:6) This second letter was written from Rome when Paul was about to be brought before Nero the second time, about A.D. 66. All authorities ... He states that it is profitable for all these phases of Christian teaching. He says it can make one wise unto salvation. Peter warns us that Paul has written some things hard to be understood, and ... Because of the law against the use of blood, the Jews were careful to kill animals in such a manner as to permit free bleeding. We find this idea in the warning given by the church council against things ... In contending for the observance of the sabbath day of Exodus 20, Adventists overlook the significance of history which is summarized by the apostle Paul in Galatians three. This became apparent in ... So with a covenant. One may not add to the things mentioned and only the things mentioned are binding. "Brethren, I speak after the manner of men though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be ... ... https://www.bible.ca/sabbath-debate-frost-smith.htm

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Officail creed of Dutch/Christian/Canadian Reformed Churches ... to Timothy; to Titus, Philemon, and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles-- one of James; two of Peter; three of John; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John. ... Let us go then with confidence to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace, in order to be helped." The same apostle says that we "have liberty to enter into the holy place by ... There should be ministers or pastors to preach the Word of God and adminster the sacraments. There should also be elders and deacons, along with the pastors, to make up the council of the church. By this means ... As for the ministers of the Word, they all have the same power and authority, no matter where they may be, since they are all servants of Jesus Christ, the only universal bishop, and the only head ... Article 9: Election Not Based on Foreseen Faith This same election took place, not on the basis of foreseen faith, of the obedience of faith, of holiness, or of any other good quality and ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-CRef-Belgic.htm

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Fortman, Edmund: The Triune God ... The Old Testament Witness to God, SUMMARY: To the Old Testament writers God is a God of life, love, wisdom, and holiness, a God of righteousness. a God both immanent and transcendent, a God of power, ... Bishop Dionysius of Alexandria made a notable, if unintended, contribution to the developing crisis by bringing into prominence the three basic trinitarian deviations that are known to history as Sabellianism, Subordinationism, and Tritheism. and the urgent need of precise trinitarian concepts, terms, and distinctions. His encounter with the Pope of Rome also turned a strong light on the term homoousios that was ... The Church had to face up to the Arian question and go on record for or against the Arian answer. It did this at Nicea. Though there may be doubt about the understanding of 'consubstantial' at Nicea, there can be no doubt about the historical and dogmatic importance of the Council itself. For there the Church definitively rejected the answer that Arius gave to the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Fortman.htm

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Date written: John the Gospel of John in AD 98 The rumour that went out among the brethren was unique to John, in spite of the fact that in AD 66 he was likely about 66 years old. The rumour was special to John ... Aelia replaced Jerusalem under the emperor Hadrian in 135 C.E. after the Second Jewish Revolt against Rome. The site would therefore have become part of the Roman ... Haer. 3.1.1) 5. Polycarp says Apostle John lived during Caesar Trajan (AD 98-117) a. Polycarp who was born in AD 81 and died in AD 167, had personally met and been ... Asia, appointed bishop of the Church in Smyrna, whom I also saw in my early youth, for he tarried [on earth] a very long time, and, when a very old man, gloriously and most nobly suffering martyrdom, departed this life, having always taught the things which he had learned from the apostles, and which the Church has handed down, ... When Full-Preterists dismiss Polycarp on the basis that an old man could not run, they are confusing John for Peter, whom John clearly outran to the tomb in 5 April ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/revelation/Bible-Only-Revelation-commentary-Steven-Rudd-Date-Revelation-written-66AD-Gospel-of-John-98AD.htm

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Is the RC church infallible and unable to make errors? Click to View The Pope and the Catholic Church are quite fallible. Catholics say Yes! Truth says No! Is The Catholic Church Infallible? None will deny the importance ... In the above passage the apostle foretold that the group which would depart from the faith would "forbid marriage and will enjoin abstinence from foods." None can ... both by preaching and writing. 2 Thess. 2:15 says, "So the, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter." (Catholic Edition RSV). Thus, there was a time when the church was guided either by having inspired men in their presence or by epistles written by inspired men. ... If His prediction and promises were false, then he would not be God, since God cannot lie. Christ said: 'Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church, ... "The church at one time practiced immersion. This was up to the thirteenth century. The Council of Ravenna, in 1311, changed the form from immersion to pouring." (Our ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-church-infallible.htm

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Jewish Messianic Expectation in the Dead Sea Scrolls: Luke 3 ... ... The Maccabean movement were the first "Zealots" who rebelled against the Seleucid empire. When Rome conquered both the Seleucid (64 BC) and Ptolemaic (30 BC) empires, Rome became the primary target of the ... This (refers to) the sons of Zadok and (to) the m[e]n of [the]ir council, those who see[k jus]tice eagerly, who have come after them to the council of the community. 18 [Ps 2:1] [«Why ar]e the nations [in ... Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins." (Acts 2:36-38) Apostle Paul who was part of the "Jerusalem Elite" was fluent in Hebrew being trained by famous ... Most of these already had long hair and their only battle was not getting caught drinking beer or partaking the Lord's Supper in church. The phonic similarity between Nazarene and Nazarite would cause early ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/bible-manuscripts-dss-dead-sea-scrolls-4Q174-4QFlorilegium-4Q175-4QTestimonia-Messianic-prophecy-Mt2-23-he-shall-be-called-a-Nazarine-Nazarite-branch-Jesus-90BC.htm

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Bible Prophecy Fulfilled ... century brothers both believed and taught if they reject the manner in which Apostle Matthew applied messianic prophecy. 7. Most Christians are completely unaware ... In the same way, if the only purpose of the Jerusalem council was to determine if the Gentiles needed to be circumcised and the written legal instructions that come ... instrumental music before AD 1750. Today's ultra-liberalism in the Christian church looks at churches who teach instrumental music is forbidden a pharisaical, when ... Paul and Barnabas used "approved apostolic example" in that none of his converts were circumcised. d. Peter used "inference" because the Holy fell uncircumcised ... Christians were enduring and about to endure under the 3 ½ year persecution of Nero in Rome. Then Paul goes on to say singles have the liberty to marry if they want. ... What he did was to find allegorical types between the literal Genesis creation account and established church doctrine of his day. 9. Most preachers and brethren ... ... https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/welcome.htm

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Church ministers were the first Psychiatrists!: The history of ... (The Heart of Being Helpful, Peter Breggin, 1997 AD. p 65) The important thing is for church ministers to never charge for their counseling of the insane. ... The insane who owned property or were not "homeless" continued to live in their homes usually under the supervision, advice and council of church ministers. B. The ... This was a grave mistake. Church ministers began to function like "foster parents" to care for the needy and unwanted for cash. Was it a profit seeking motive for the ... Similarly, in 1679, it is recorded that Anne Grenville, the youngest daughter of the Bishop of Durham, was placed in the charge of, 'a person famous for the ordering ... Fragile as their public standing might be, marginal and somewhat embarrassing as their medical brethren might find them, psychiatrists nonetheless had secured some ... Today we see the battle has been won by chemical psychiatrists who view belief in God as a mental illness and openly label Jesus as a schizophrenic and apostle Paul ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-history-church-ministers-first-psychiatrists.htm

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Official creed of the Shakers: Compendium (1859) Mother Ann Lee ... No matter what the name by which history designates them; they are easily recognized by certain distinguishing marks. 3. China, Persia, India had their ascetics; Rome... And again, that the members (brethren and sisters) of the same religious body or church should be divided into rich and poor in the things of this temporary world, ... And when Peter preached Christianity to the Gentiles, he founded the Gentile Christian Church on a plane still lower than that of the Jewish Christian Church. 10. The Gentile Christian Church did not introduce war or slavery, but it did introduce marriage and private property; yet both these institutions were under restrictions ... But they were not saved from sin; and they looked for the second coming of Christ, when, as the Apostle told them, those who had wives would be just the same as if ... thankfulness, without murmuring, and be able to worship God in the beauty of holiness. Watch, and be careful; don't speak harshly, nor cast reflections upon them. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-shakers.htm

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Early Christian faith on Trinity, deity of Christ, personality ... ... but those of Bishop Kaye in his appendix section on Tertullian. (Bishop Kaye, Account of the Writings of Tertullian, Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 3, p 1181). ... And these things which we have learned we allege." Then, after examining him, they expelled him from the Church. And he was carried to such a pitch of pride, that he ... And we cannot express ourselves otherwise, he says; for the apostle also acknowledges one God, when he says, "Whose are the fathers, (and) of whom as concerning the ... Scriptures themselves confute their senselessness, and attest the truth. See, brethren, what a rash and audacious dogma they have introduced, when they say without ... the Son be separated from the Father" (Divine Institutes , 4:28-29). 325 AD Council of Nicaea 325 AD Council of Nicaea I "We believe in one God, the Father ... not made, consubstantial with the Father" (The Nicene Creed) . 382 AD Council of Rome 382 AD Council of Rome "We anathematize those also who follow the error of ... ... https://www.bible.ca/H-trinity.htm

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THE PIRATES OF PRIVILEGE: Walter Rea Rocks the Seventh-day Adventist ... ... The Doctor still drives his Mercedes 380SL and the church still talks about holiness, while its divines implicated in the caper still retain their same positions, ... to talk personally with these brethren and explain why.22 Once again in the letter he said that he appreciated very much the position I had taken concerning Dr. ... Orlando, FLA 32803 John F. and Mildred E. Duge Roy Eckerman 1325 Ink Grade Road Box 381 Pope Valley, CA 94567 Bryn Mawr, CA 92318 George Elkins Co. William A and ... Rte. 5, Box 64-F Memphis, Tenn 38194 Hendersonville, NC 28739 Dave Finkle First Evangelical Church 125 Montana St. 2067 S. Hobart Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403 Los ... Shokry D. Karmy or Anna B. Kasmy 3440 Urish Road 2156 Scheuber Road Topeka, Kansas 66604 Chehalis, WA 98532 Lloyd B or Elizabeth L. Kidder Peter Kompaniez c/0 Loeb & ... Gospel Workers, (Mountain View: PPPA, 1923), p. 181. 19. SDA PRESS RELEASE, Published by The Adventist Layman Council, Collegedale, Tennessee. Vol. 1, no. 8,9; Vol. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-pirates-of-privilege.htm

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The New Testament Jewish Sects: Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes ... ... thus A righteous ones;@ 3) F. F. Bruce believes the name derived from a word meaning A members of the council,@ because of their relationship to the Hasmoneans (74). ... times: Acts 5:17. The last historical reference to a Sadducee is Josephus= s account of the reign of Ananus the high priest during Jerusalem= s war against Rome. ... I think some of my brethren have drawn the same conclusion. Free will: Ant. 13.5.9. They believed in free will as strongly as we do, but their free will was a ... Rulers: Acts 4:1. In this passage, the Sadducees are among the rulers who come to arrest Peter and John. In Acts 5:17, the high priest is a Sadducee, and it is said ... and the Sadducees A conservatives.@ Mark 7:5. Like the Catholics adhere to the teachings of the church fathers, the Pharisees held to the teachings of their fathers. ... Jesus conformed to this tradition in Luke 4:14-30. But Jesus challenged their ungodly traditions and their binding of tradition as Law. Maintaining holiness: This ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/d-jewish-sects-pharisees-sadducees-essenes-zealots.htm

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Prophecy Blunders! 100 Years of Failed Watchtower prophecies ... and its companion publications of the society, for forty years emphasized that fact that 1914 would witness the establishment of God's kingdom and the complete glorification of the church. ... He didn't look like I knew David would look.' Asked how he expected David and his distinguished brethren to look, Rutherford, without hesitation, opened his huge Bible and pointed to a verse ... Since certain expectations were not realized, many stumbled and returned to the ways of the world. In fulfillment of Peter's words, even today we hear the voice of ridiculers. (2 Peter 3:3,4) ... generation that saw the beginning of "the conclusion of the system of things." (True Peace And Security; 1986; p. 70) 1989 "The apostle Paul was spearheading the Christian missionary activity. ... thousand Year Reign ended in 1799 when French armies captured Rome and deposed the pope as its ruler, so that he was deported as a prisoner to France, where he died." (Watchtower; Sept. 1, 1989; p. 12 [Jw's did too! ... ... https://www.bible.ca/Jw-Prophecy.htm

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Apostate church organization: From 606 AD to the present time ... Apostate church organization: From 606 AD to the present time: "Monarchy" This was a departure from the simple bible blueprint of a group of equal elders (presbyters) governing only within their own local church. Click to View Learn from the Bible Blueprint, how the church was organized by the apostles! Click to View Find a local congregation of the New Testament church that is organized exactly as the Bible says Click to View John Paul II Catholic, Bishop of Rome, Pope Click to View Introduction Click to View Graphical Mouse Rollover of gradual change of organization over time Click to View 4 ... Eastern Greek Orthodox organizational titles: There are only 5 levels of government in the Orthodox church. These 7titles do not all directly correspond to the 5 levels: Position Title Number Ecumenical Patriarch His All Holiness One in the world Patriarch His Beatitude 13 in the world Metropolitan or Archbishop His Eminence Territorial leaders of country, region or city Bishop His Grace ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/ntx-organization-historical-development-papal-patriarchal-systems-606AD-today.htm

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The Exodus Route: A scriptural proof, with the witness of history ... ... if we walk in the light and imitate Jesus. (Isaiah 63:11-14; Psalm 105:37; 2 Peter 1:10-11) Our salvation from the slavery of sin happens when we are baptized into ... The "Madaba map" is a mosaic floor laid in AD 542. It is in St. George's Orthodox church in the city of Madaba, Jordan. The map is famous because it is one of the ... Eusebius does not indicate its size but it may be inferred that it was a polis. A bishop was present at Nicea. Eusebius uses some army source and the text is useful ... Click to View Strabo: 15 AD is one of the few ancient cartographers who understood the gulf of Aqaba and gives us great insight into how Apostle Paul and Josephus ... involved in their conversions 7. Both were rejected as a deliverer by their brethren at first 8. Both were visited by God with a bright light in wilderness 9. ... First century Arabia was the Nabatean Kingdom at Petra Arabia was a separate country from Rome when Aretus I,II, III, IV were the kings. Notice Aretas is called the ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-exodus-route.htm

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Textbook of Disturbances of Mental Life, Johann Christian August ... ... power of deeply moving the feelings and consciousness of the wide-awake man, is intended to lead him into the domain of freedom and holiness for which he was created. ... He also believes that a doctors qualifications include all the skill and knowledge of a minister of a church. In Heinroth's case, this was certainly true, since his ... Lucas Tozzi was born in 1640 in Aversa near Naples and was professor at Naples. He and contemporary Alex. Pascoli, professor in Rome, made their historical ... Among the Dutch, the following merit special distinction: Peter Forest (b. 1522 at Alkmaar) for his classical Observationes. In libr. I. 10 he describes a pure-bile ... the mysteries of nature, he possesses supernatural forces; he is himself the prophet, the apostle, the messenger of the Highest. Thus, Arnold (after Granger's Biogr. ... Gel., § 14) [On the Health of the Desires(? )]: a woman, who lived among the Moravian Brethren, kept seeing the Savior in person, and refused to speak except to say ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/textbook-of-disturbances-of-mental-life-or-the-disturbances-of-the-soul-and-their-treatment-johann-christian-august-heinroth-1818ad.htm

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No Pope was considered infallible until 1870 AD No Pope was considered infallible until 1870 AD No Pope was considered infallible until 1870 AD Pope Adrian VI - It is certain that the Pontiff ... may err in those things which pertain to faith. Pope Paul IV - I do not doubt that I and my predecessors may sometimes have erred. Archbishop Purcell said in his debate with Alexander Campbell in Cincinnati on 1-13-1837: "the bishop of Rome, though he was not believed to be infallible. Neither is he now. No enlightened Catholic holds the pope's infallibility of be an article of faith. I do not; and none of my brethren, that I know of, do. The Catholic believes the pope ... to be as liable to error, as almost any other man in the ... This is a Protestant invention; it is no article of the Catholic faith; no decision of his can oblige, under pain of heresy, unless it is received and enforced by the teaching body, that is, the bishops of the church. After 1870, this Q&A was dropped from Keenan's catechism. By Pat Donahue Click to View Go To ... ... https://www.bible.ca/catholic-flip-flops-pope-infallible.htm

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Kadesh-Barnea by Henry Clay Trumbull, 1884 AD ... Elijah the prophet had his training lessons there (1 Kings 19 : 1-18). And thither was Paul sent in preparation for his work as the Apostle to the Gentiles (Gal. 1 : ... It was not in the ordinary routes of pilgrimage to or from Jerusalem or Mount Sinai, to have mention in the devout itineraries, from Bishop Arculf s to that of Sir ... The king of Jerusalem agreed to render the desired assistance. At his summons, there was an assembly at Nablus of all the dig nitaries of church and state in the ... For example, in his geography he makes no mention of Kadesh-barnea; but in an edition of it printed at Rome, in 1508, one of the maps has a similar note to that on 1 ... Parau and Zin, of the abundance of thorns that grew there ; for Zin of Zanan, signifies a sharp thorn; Zinnim, full of thorns; and Kadesh, sanctity or holiness. ... Theft among brethren (and all who are of one tribe, including those who are its guests, are Arab brethren 3 ) is rarer in the Sinaitic desert than among the best of ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-exodus-kadesh-barnea-henry-clay-trumbull-1884ad.htm

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Did the New Testament Church have a world headquarters? ... Within each local church, the pattern is that of a plurality of men who meet the qualifications of 1 Tim 3 and Tit 1, with total control over the congregation. Under them are deacons, who serve as servants of the elders to assist, as instructed, to govern the local church. Pulpit preachers have no more authority than common members, unless they are also one of the elders. B. Congregational: Every member gets an equal say in church government. Church buildings are owned by the local church. (Congregational, Baptist, Pentecostal, Brethren) C. Episcopal: Episcopal is a transliteration of the Greek word for "bishop or overseer". All local churches are ruled from a central point. The Roman Catholic church with its Pope in Rome and the Jehovah's Witnesses with their "Governing body" in New York city are excellent examples. Local churches have no say on theology and local leaders are appointed by someone outside each local church. Church buildings are owned by the central world headquarters. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/ntx-church-headquarters.htm

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In Darkest England and the Way Out, William Booth 1890 AD ... For thousands upon thousands of these poor wretches are, as Bishop South truly said, "not so much born into this world as damned into it." The bastard of a harlot, ... produce of the farms, and constant travelling to and fro will lead more than ever to the feeling that we and our ocean-sundered brethren are members of one family. ... Christianity itself would never have triumphed over the Paganism of ancient Rome had the early Christians not been enabled to testify from the dungeon and the arena ... Is an elder in the Presbyterian Church, restored to his family, and the possessor of a happy home. W. C., a native of London, a good-for-nothing lad, idle and ... The daughter goes to her father, or the son to his mother, and pour out their soul's troubles, and are relieved. If there is any serious difficulty a family council ... Instead of propounding religious theories or pretending to teach a system of theology, it speaks much after the fashion of the old Prophet or Apostle, to each ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/in-darkest-england-and-the-way-out-william-booth-1890ad.htm

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Samuele Bacchiocchi, Seventh-day Adventist Historian Refuted Bacchiocchi boasts being the first non-Catholic to graduate from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. (A Roman Catholic institution) It is interesting that Bacchiocchi chose to have his work so strongly associated with an institution the Seventh-day Adventist church views as "The beast of Revelation". Of course the reason is obvious. It is critical to the Seventh-day Adventist church that they establish that the Roman Catholic Pope changed the sabbath as Ellen G. White, the Adventist's in-house "inspired prophet" ... Click to View The Roman Catholic Pope DID NOT change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday as Sabbath keepers falsely teach. Yes Catholics do claim they changed the Sabbath, but they also claim that Peter was the first pope! Sabbath ... It was the preeminent authority of the bishop of Rome that influenced the entire church to adopt this new practice." "This is probably the weakest of Bacchiocchi's arguments, but it is essential to his thesis. Only this assertion of ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-Bacchiocchi.htm

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Dates: When did the apostolic fathers live? ... Numidia, Algeria 354-430 w425 Son of Monica (332?-387) Born a pagan Converted in 387 and baptized by Ambrose Ordained a priest in 391 Bishop of Hippo (395) Ambrose b340-d397 w390 Bishop Of Milan 374 to 397 born either at Trier, Arles, or Lyons Cyril of Alexandria 376-444 Patriarch of Alexandria in 412 Leader of the Council of Ephesus, 431 Instrumental in condemning Nestorianism Theodoret b393-d457 w450 Bishop of Cyrus John Cassian Southern Gaul b360-d435 w425 A monk and ascetic writer who was first to introduce the rules of Eastern monasticism into the West Gregory I 540?-604 Prefect of Rome in 570 Became a monk in 575 Elected pope (r. 590-604) Enhanced prestige of the papacy Upheld Rome's traditional claims of church primacy over the patriarch of Constantinople Introduced liturgical reforms and Gregorian chant Extensive pastoral activity. John Damascene Damascus, Syria 675-749 Financial officer to Saracen caliph Resigned in 700 Entered a monastery and ordained a priest Opposed the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/indexHistory-fathers.htm

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Sola Scriptura: 2 Timothy 2:2 does not prove apostolic succession ... What was taught within these four generations may have included oral revelation, but this oral doctrine was also taught in scripture. For Roman Catholic and Orthodox defenders who see the succession of Bishops or the Pope, look elsewhere! First, the one's who were to be entrusted were, "faithful", not Bishops. Timothy was not a Bishop, was he to chose the next bishops to entrust the oral tradition to them? Second, the ... The Orthodox church, with nothing else, just blindly accept it at true. No tradition says that Timothy was Paul's successor. We have no line of successors in history either. Why didn't Paul make this claim of succession to someone who was to be bishop of Rome. And why didn't Peter make this statement? Finally, it is indeed odd for Roman Catholics to claim this verse teaches succession when the church at Ephesus, where the fabricated tradition says Timothy was bishop, is under the umbrella of the Greek Orthodox church. If I were Roman Catholic I would never use any verse ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-pro-tradition-refuted-succession-2-timothy-2-2.htm

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Outrageous Claims Made For The Pope! He is the true Vicar of Christ, the head of the entire church, the father and teacher of all Christians He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, the author of and the judge of councils; the universal ruler of truth, the arbiter of the world, the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by one, God himself on earth." In his encyclical, "The Reunion of Christendom" (1885), Pope Leo XIII stated that the pope holds "upon this earth the place of God Almighty." The Council of Trent declared: "Sitting in that chair in which Peter, the Prince of the Apostles, sat to the close of life, the Catholic Church recognizes in his person the most exalted degree of dignity, and ... The Catholic book, "My Catholic Faith" which is based on the Baltimore Catechism, on page 251, says, "The Pope can make and unmake laws for the entire Church; his authority is supreme and unquestioned. Every bishop, every priest, every member of the Church is subject to him." By David J. Riggs ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-pope-outrageous-claims.htm

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The Apostolic Fathers referred to false doctrine as bad tradition ... The Apostolic Fathers referred to false doctrine as tradition that should not be followed. "So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us." (2 Thessalonians 2:15) Click to View Sola Scriptura home page Introduction: The Apostolic Fathers referred to false doctrine as a tradition that should ... Wow! We couldn't have said it better ourselves. (Cyprian, Epistle 73:2,3,8,9, of Pope Stephen's false teaching on baptism) Cyprian also condemns Stephen, the bishop of Rome, for his false teaching on baptism and asks pope Stephen where he got his tradition, then threatens he should be withdrawn from for heresy! Here is an example of where the "Fathers" applied the phrase, "Traditions of men", quoting Mk 7:7-9, to the "church traditions" of the church of Rome. Here we have dietary rules for monks called, "the ancient tradition of the fathers". This is a perfect example of how post apostolic man-made rules directly ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-tradition-5-types-5-false-doctrine.htm

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The 7 Promises Of God to Man And the answer comes back: "Yes, but I changed my mind". People do change their mind, and they do break their promises. What about the promises of God? How certain are they? The Apostle Paul, in writing about the promises of God to Abraham, addressed the church at Rome with these words: "For the promise that he should be heir of the world, was not to Abraham or his seed through the Law, ... John 11:25, He did so fully realizing that He had been empowered with this right by the Father who had promised to raise Him from the grave. There were more than 500 brethren at one time who bore witness to the fulfillment of this promise according to I Corinthians 15:1-6. What can be said about God's ... He did deliver Daniel from the den of lions. God has promised us victory over death. He first resurrected Jesus by way of assuring our resurrection. Peter said: "This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we are all witnesses" (Acts 2:32). Paul wrote to the Corinthians: "For I delivered unto you first of all ... ... https://www.bible.ca/d-7promises-god.htm

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Greek word study of the Biblical pattern of counseling ... into another's mind: nouthesia. paideuo (3811) primarily denotes to train children, suggesting the broad idea of education (Vine, chasten) "Verbal council to put what is right and wrong into another's mind: nouthesia is "the training by word," whether of encouragement, or, if necessary, by reproof or remonstrance. ... to soothe, console, encourage (vine, comfort) quiet, tender, intimate, soothing, consoling, talk. sterizo (4741), to fix, make fast, to set (from sterix, a prop), is used of establishing or stablishing (i.e., the confirmation) of persons; the Apostle Peter was called by the Lord to establish his brethren (Vine, establish) to fix as with a nail so it will not move. ... Hebrews 12:7 "For they disciplined [paideuo] us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines [paideuo] us for our good, so that we may share His holiness." Hebrews 12:10 "'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline [paideuo]; therefore be zealous and repent." Revelation 3:19 D8. parakaleo: "asking ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-counseling-therapy-bible-pattern-detailed-study-greek.htm

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