"But he spoke more vehemently, "If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And they all said likewise." (Mark 14:31).There are many times that we make strong resolves and many times that we fail. But, the Lord knew us even before we made those resolves, and loved us despite of our failures. His Grace is truly Amazin...
Four Principles of Rational Fideism
From Epistemics of Divine RealityPrinciples of Rational FideismFour principles of rational fideism will be discussed here. The principles follow from the subjective-objective hypothesis of rational fideism and the discussion of the Indian criterion. The principles are as follows:Consistency is not the same as conceivability. The rationality of Revelation requires the consistency of its content. However, the inability to conceptualize the Divine as reported by Revelation cannot be qualification for its rejection as being inconsistent. Conceptions...
The Trinity and the Existential Paradox of Reality
From Epistemics of Divine Reality (2007, 2011)pp. 213-214The Trinitarian perspective of the Divine as Triune (Unity in Trinity) and the image of God in man as a social unity of plurality (‘male and female…multiply…have dominion’) has been seen as one way of resolving this existential dilemma of unity-plurality. The Divine Community created the human community in its own image of unity in plurality, a concept that cannot be explained fully in either rational or empirical terms. The existential element that harmonizes the paradoxical senses is the...
The Importance of the Doctrine of Trinity
1. Ground of MoralityProvides the rational-eternal basis for moral categories - If God was a not a Trinity, then categories such as love, joy, and goodness couldn't be absolute.2. Ground of RelationalityProvides the relational basis for interpersonal relationships. Therefore, Christ could pray regarding His disciples, "that they may be one, as We are" (Joh. 17:11).3. Ground of KnowabilityProvides the rational-empirical basis for epistemic categories - if God was not a Trinity, then the knowledge as a subject-object relationship, as analytic-synthetic...
त्रिएकता की महत्वपूर्णता
संजयनगरत्रिएकता का सिद्धांत बाईबल में बडा महत्व रखता है। यह न केवल तर्कसंगत है बल्कि बाईबल आधारित है।1. त्रिएकता सदगुण का आधार हैसदगुणों का अस्तित्व आनादीकाल से है। वे अनंत है इस कारण से निरपेक्ष्ा है। वे अनंत इस लिए है क्यों कि उनका अस्तित्व त्रिएकता परमेश्वर में है। परमेश्वर निर्गुण नही है। अगर वैसा होता तो भलाई और बुराई, शुभ एवं अशुभ का कोई शास्वत अर्थ नही रहता। बाईबल बताती है कि परमेश्वर प्रेम है। और प्रेम अनेकता में एकता का सदगुण है। यदी परमेश्वर जगत के निर्माण से पहले अकेला ही होता तो प्रेम अर्थहीन होता क्योंकि फिर वह किस से प्रेम...
Epistemics of Divine Reality - Synopsis (Powerpoint)
Epistemics of Divine Reality - Philosophical from Domenic Marbaniang...
Explorations of Faith - Studies of the Heroes of Faith in Hebrews 11
Number of Pages: 185Dimensions: 5.5 inch x 8.5 inchRead/Download at ScribdBuy Paperback or Download PDF in IndiaExplorations of Faith is a study of the Heroes of Faith in Hebrews 11. It makes a deep theological analysis of the Biblical concept of Faith and pursues an understanding of it through the experiences and lives of these ordinary men and women with faith in an extraordinary G...
Seminary, Theology, and the Preacher
Someone recently told me that their Church is against Seminary trained preachers, and against theologians. I replied that this was incredible. A preacher without theology is like a pilot without map and compass. A casual glance at history reveals these great leaders, Paul, Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Finney, and others, all theologians. And, Spurgeon didn't go to Seminary, but he had theology that was rigorous because he was a rigorous self-learner all his life. In order to condemn bad theology, you must need good theology in the first place. Or, else...
Books Vs Bible
There is one problem that I usually face with the educated. "Have you read this book" or "...that book", they ask, while never quoting or referring much to the Bible, almost to the extent that one begins to feel reading the Bible is too simple; and, yes it is, because it is God's Word to Every Man. But, I can hardly skim through most of these books, while I can drink every letter of the Word of God and be highly energized! Have you read your Bible tod...
What is Life? - Sermon
Text: John 10:10 Mon. Sept. 12, 2011. Sanjaynagar1. Life is a GiftIt is a gift of God.What we do with a gift shows how much we regard the Giver. Some keep old letters as a treasure, because it was written by a special one whom they love. Some treasure autographs. God has given us the gift of life. Let's live it in honor of Him. Never despise any fellow being or life-form, for God has created them all. Jesus said if we call our brother a fool or Raca, we will be in danger of hell fire. Never forget that all life is a gift from God and must be received...
Glory of the Son - Part 4
JOHN 17:1"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You.”IntroWe saw1. Revelation of Glory (John 1:17)2. Foretaste of Glory (2 Cor.3:18)3. Christ in us, Hope of Glory (Col.1:27)4. Christ Glorified in the Disciple’s Death to Self5. Christ Glorified in the Disciple’s Pursuit of Him6. Christ Glorified in the Disciple’s Full-Hearted Service7. The Son Glorified through Love in His Body8. The Son Glorified through Care in His Body9. The Son Glorified through Unity in His BodyJOHN 1:14: The Glory of the Son1 Jn.1:1-21....
Glory of the Son - Part 3 (Glory in the Church, His Body)
JOHN 17:1"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You.”IntroWe saw1. The Revelation of His Glory (John 1:17)2. The Foretaste of Glory (2 Cor.3:18)3. Christ in us, Hope of Glory (Col.1:27)4. Christ Glorified Through Our Dying to Self And Living To Him5. Christ Glorified Through Our Following Him6. Christ Glorified Through Our Serving HimHeb.12: Looking beyond the Cross for the Joy: The hour when the Son will be glorified.The victory lay on the focus beyond the Cross.JOHN 13:1-17: Christ Glorified in His Body,...
Glory of the Son - Part 2 (Glorifying God through Service)
JOHN 17:1"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You.”IntroWe saw1. Revelation of Glory (John 1:17)2. Foretaste of Glory (2 Cor.3:18)3. Christ in us, Hope of Glory (Col.1:27)JOHN 12: GLORIFYING CHRIST THROUGH TRUE DISCIPLESHIP-SERVICEJohn 12:23-261. To Serve Means to First Die“He that loves life…”- Dying to Self- Dying to other interests/affections- Dying to other commitmentsBecoming a zero (Phil. 2)Humble yourself and He will lift you upE.g. Sadhu Kishan Singh while on journey through Himalayas. The heat of...
Glory of the Son - Part 1 (Cana Episode)
JOHN 17:1“Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You.”IntroJohn uses some important terms again and again: Light, Truth, Love, Glory, HourWe will look at some events where Jesus talks about this hour…THE CANA EPISODE: REVELATION OF HIS GLORYJohn 21. God’s HourWhy did He say “What have I to do with thee?”A Ministry that is- Not compelled by need- Not compelled by passion- Not compelled by circumstances- But by the Hour of GodMary is the earthly mother, but the ministry belongs to the Eternal Father.He was faithful...
Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs (1Cor.13:5)
THERE is an ancient proverb in Hindi which saysRahiman dhaga prem ka mat todevu chatkai, Tootei to phir na miley, miley ganth parijai.[Do not snap the thread of love o Rahim;For, if it breaks it can't be be joined; and if joined, it leaves a knot.]It is not easy to forget the wrongs that someone has done against us. And, even when we get reconciled sometimes, there is some knot, some painful reminder, some grudge that is left behind. But, the Bible teaches us that we need to learn not only to forgive, but also to forget the hurt, or else the...
10-Fold Power of Faith
Sunday, Sept 4, 2011 Pentecostal Church, SanjaynagarJesus said that if you had faith like a mustard seed, you would tell a mountain to be removed and cast into the sea and it would obey. Faith has tremendous power; but, faith unrelated to truth is blind and false. At the same time, truth that is not believed in is ineffective. Faith also must be obeyed through works, or else it is dead. Faith combined with truth and works has great power.1. Faith has SAVING power (Acts 16:31; Rom.1:16)2. Faith has PURIFYING power (Acts 15:9)3. Faith gives power...
FOLLOW ME - Bible Study
NGORA, ShillongAugust 2011F O L L O WF - Fixed-mindednessPs.57:7; Jas.1:5-7O - Orientation of LifeCol. 1:16-21; Eph.1:10L - Listening EarsJn. 8:43; 10:35ffL - Learning HeartJas.3:13-18O - Obedient Will1Jn.1:3-6; 5:3; Jn.14:23,24W - Witness of ChristActs.1:8; Lk.9:26; Ro.1...
Take Up Your Cross And Follow ME
Saturday, Aug 27, 2011NGORA, ShillongCROSS SPEAKS OF1. MARK OF DISTINCTIONSeparated from world by calling.2. MAP OF DESTINYA path and goal to follow.3. MOOD OF DEVOTIONAttention, Affection, Zeal, Focus4. MISSION OF DEATHLife through dea...
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