Biblia

PERFECTION IN THE CHURCH

If the Lord himself teaches that the Church will struggle with the burden of countless sinners until the day of judgment, it is obviously futile to look for a Church totally free from faults. John Calvin

PEACEMAKING

I would sooner reconcile all Europe than two women. Louis XIV The making of peace people are blessed for is the building of nests amidst our “sea of troubles” (like the halcyons). John Ruskin

PENTECOSTALISM

The very truths that gave birth to the Pentecostal movement are today generally rejected as too strong. Frank Bartleman Pentecostalism wishes to be taken seriously as a Christian movement. Its assessment is due. Frederick Dale Brunner This Pentecostal movement is something which God has started at high speed, but the faster we go the greater … Continue reading “PENTECOSTALISM”

PAUL

A man small in size, bald-headed, bandy-legged, well built, with eyebrows meeting, rather long-nosed, full of grace – for sometimes he seemed like a man, and sometimes he had the countenance of an angel. [Apocrypha] Acts of Paul and Thecla Among the many innovative features which shaped Christian theology for all time are the key … Continue reading “PAUL”

PATIENCE IN SUFFERING

Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Bible, James 5:10, 11

PATRIOTISM

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism – how passionately I hate them! Albert Einstein Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Samuel Johnson Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons. Bertrand Russell

PARENTS

See also: Children; Parenting The typical parent spends less than one hour per week in meaningful interaction with each of his or her children. George Barna Honor your parents both in your thoughts, and speech, and behavior. Think not dishonorably or contemptuously of them in your hearts. Speak not dishonorably, rudely, unreverently, or saucily, either … Continue reading “PARENTS”