A chiastic opus to the Creator of “heaven and earth- earth and heaven” by L. Sutton

“… Two hymns that focus on God (and Christ in the New Testament text) as the creator are Psalm 148 and Colossians 1:15-20. …”
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A theology of compassion by O. Davies by J. Janse van Rensburg

“… Uit teks: Die paradigmaskuif van modernisme na post-modernisme het ongetwyfeld ook ’n Kopernikaanse omwenteling in die denke oor die wese van God te weeg gebring. ’n Deduktiewe,  dogmatiese denke oor God, gefokus op die metafisiese attribute van God, word al hoe meer met ’n induktief-hermeneutiese en narratief-metaforiese verstaansmodel vervang. …”
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Cur Deus Homo vs Homo Deus and the Evolution of Humanity: Quo Vadis? by P. Langerman

“…Harari views the future as the creation of a benevolent human god; Merton views the future as a place where all of creation is divinised. …”
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The referent of egeusasthe (you have tasted) in 1 Peter 2:3 by Fika J. van Rensburg

“… In 1 Peter 2:2-3 the addressees are exhorted to “yearn for the unadulterated milk oGod’s word ... like newborn babies”. This exhortation is motivateby: “since you have tasted that the Lord is good”. …”
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Die openbaringsleer van Schilder by A. L. A. Buys, S. A. Strauss

“…According to Schilder, revelation may be described as God’s disclosing of the truth from heaven to people on earth in Jesus Christ. …”
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The beauty of sorrow: by V. Tendenan

“…Fourthly, it provides a language of lamentation, creating a space for encountering God. Lastly, the Ma’badong dance affirms that God is present in the dancers’ sorrow. …”
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Czy wiara decyduje o normach moralnych? by Jan Orzeszyna

“…Faith is a gift, because God takes the initiative to meet people. Any person accepting the gift of faith makes God the solid foundation of his life. …”
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A Christian ethical perspective on the moral status of the human embryo by J. M. Vorster

“…These are: the creation of the human being as a living being with the breath of God (nephesh); the creation of the human being in the image of God; and the biblical view of the human being as a covenantal being. …”
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Klaagliedere 3:42: vergifnis of nie-vergifnis? by D. F. O'Kennedy

“…The worshipper in verse 42 confronts God with his real self: He is supposed to forgive. …”
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Calvin's sudden conversion (subita conversio) and its historical meaning by H. B. Lee

“…It was also the guidance and special providence of God, completing the Reformation. …”
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Współczesna teologia moralna o szacunku dla ludzkiego embrionu w ujęciu Livio Meliny by Tomasz Kraj

“…This encyclical explains the great value of innocent human life with reference to three fundamental theological statements: that the humans are the only beings created in God’s image and likeness, that they were redeemed by the passion, death, and resurrection of God’s Son, and that they are called to communion with God. …”
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Calvyn oor natuurrampe by P. C. Potgieter

“…Thus they should be pastorally guided to humble patience and perseverance in sincere hope on God’s unquestionable faithfulness. …”
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Mission to people of other faiths in the Old Testament and Eldoret, Kenya: some reflections for engaging Muslims within their context by R. Omwenga

“…Idolatry, unbelief and unfaithfulness to God’s commandments are some of the factors leading to Israel’s and Eldoret’s failure to faithfully represent God. …”
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THE CONUNDRUM FACING CHRISTIAN TRADITIONAL LEADERS by SJ van der Merwe, OG Thebe

“…Given the statement “For there is only one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 2:5), the question is: Where does this place traditions, customs and culture? …”
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"Seeing the error of my ways". Revisiting Paul's paradigmatic, self-critical remarks in 1 Corinthians 15:8-10 by S. Joubert

“…His open admittance of error also introduces a fresh understanding of God who freely extends grace to the morally impure. …”
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Zagadnienie nawrócenia i pokuty w dziełach Sulpicjusza Sewera by Józef Pochwat

“…Martin is in the first place, not the Son of God Jesus Christ. …”
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JOHN CALVIN ON SOCIAL CHALLENGES by PC Potgieter

“… John Calvin’s interpretation of Holy Scripture as the infallible Word of God dominated his approach to socio-economic, sociopolitical and human relation issues. …”
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Pierwsze wyznanie Synostwa Bożego przez Jezusa (Łk 2, 41–52) by Stanisław Witkowski

“…Luke 2: 41–52, presents Jesus who is not only man, but also the Son of God, the one who has a special, unique relationship with his Father in heaven. …”
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Ethical perspectives on the Manguni bird: Integrating nature, humanity, and divine connection by Rencan C. Marbun

“…In Minahasa tradition, the Manguni is not only regarded as a natural sign that provides clues about the good or bad nature of an event but also as a divine intermediary that brings messages from God (Opo Empung). Furthermore, Manguni serves as a social symbol that strengthens the cohesion of the Minahasa community, connecting humans, nature and God in spiritual harmony. …”
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JUSTICE AS BEAUTY-IN-ACTION? INSIGHTS FROM HANS URS VON BALTHASAR’S AESTHETICS AND DRAMATICS by M.J. Havenga

“…This is then followed by an exposition of Von Balthasar’s theological dramatics, as developed in his work Theo-drama, which shows how, for Von Balthasar, this beautiful form of Christ is not merely a static image, icon, or artwork but, in fact, a dynamic event, a dramatic act, an embodied performance which reveals to us, along with God’s glory and beauty, God’s unbounded goodness. …”
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