The mother of all living. The Bible, Genesis 3:20
Author: Administrador
EVANGELICAL BELIEF
The fundamental doctrines of our evangelical belief are the full inspiration and ruling authority of Holy Scripture, with its consequences, the divinity of Christ, the finality of His atonement, and salvation through faith alone. G. T. Manley A confident intellectualism expressive of robust faith in God, whose Word is truth, is part of the historic … Continue reading “EVANGELICAL
BELIEF”
EVANGELISM
See also: Church growth; Church and evangelism So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 3:7 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I … Continue reading “EVANGELISM”
ETERNAL LIFE
Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good profession in the presence of many witnesses. The Bible, 1 Timothy 6:12 For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at … Continue reading “ETERNAL
LIFE”
EPHESIANS, BOOK OF
The divinest composition of man. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, commenting on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
EPISCOPACY
Having heard the bishop I am now convinced of the apostolic succession from Judas Iscariot. Sydney Smith
EPITAPH
Go my friends and shed no tears, I must lie here till Christ appears Anonymous epitaph Here Lie The earthly remains of JOHN BERRIDGE, Late vicar of Everton, And an itinerant servant of Jesus Christ, Who loved His Master and His work, And after running on His errands many years Was called to wait on … Continue reading “EPITAPH”
EQUALITY BEFORE GOD
Kneeling ne’er spoiled silk stocking: quit thy state. All equal are within the church’s gate. George Herbert As regards our standing before God, because we are “in Christ” and enjoy a common relationship to him, racial, national, social and sexual distinctions are irrelevant. John Stott
ENTERTAINING
See: Hospitality
ENGINEERS’ CREED
I take the vision which comes from dreams and apply the magic of science and mathematics, adding the heritage of my profession and my knowledge of nature’s materials to create a design. I organize the efforts and skills of my fellow workers employing the capital of the thrifty and the products of many industries, and … Continue reading “ENGINEERS’
CREED”