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Some say that theology is only for “professionals.” But the situation in the days of the prophet Jeremiah illustrates why it’s important for everyone to know what God says about Himself. The religious experts in Jeremiah’s day were misrepresenting God by prophesying “the delusions of their own minds” (Jer. 23:26 NIV) and leading people astray with their lies (v.32). Due to their dishonesty, the people did not know the true nature of God. Today
there are people who
portray God as angry, vengeful, and eager to
punish people for every minor offense.
God, however, describes Himself as “merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth” (Ex. 34:6). Others
show the world a picture of a loving God who
is too kind to punish wrongdoing. But God describes Himself as one who
exercises judgment and righteousness (Jer. 9:24). He is both a just
Judge and a loving Father.
If
we emphasize one over the other, we paint
a false picture of GodThe most important thing we can know about God and proclaim to the world is that God does not want to punish people; He wants them to repent so that He can forgive (2 Peter 3:9). But to be truly loving, He must also be absolutely just. |
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| Read: Jeremiah 23:25-32 |
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Jeremiah 23 -Audio-)
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I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. —Jeremiah 9:24 |
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| Bible
in a Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30 |
"Reflexions from Our Daily Bread"
Posted by: Ben Ayala : benayalal@gmail.com
Thanks to the Sources at: rbc[dot]org -and- odb[dot]org |
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Fundamentos y Herramientas para la Interpretación Institución: Centro Misionero Profesor: Maestro Roberto Cea Nivel: Introductorio / Primer Nivel Ministerial Introducción Institucional y Propósito del Curso Bienvenidos al Centro Misionero. Como parte de nuestra labor ministerial en El Salvador, el presente curso de Métodos de Estudio Bíblico ha sido diseñado para equipar a los hermanos, líderes y obreros de la Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica con herramientas exegéticas y prácticas sólidas. El propósito central de esta materia no es acumular conocimiento teórico, sino acercarnos de manera reverente, metódica y fiel a las Sagradas Escrituras. Como fieles herederos de la Reforma y creyentes en la inspiración divina de la Biblia, reconocemos que una correcta interpretación es la base indispensable para la predicación, la enseñanza y la plantación de nuevas obras misioneras. 1. Fundamentos Teológicos del Estudio Bíblico Antes de aplicar cualquier método técnico, debemos establecer nuestros pre...

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