Editorial: God opens His salvation through His word
in English 2.4. 00:00
The motto for the Pudasjärvi Summer Services quoted words spoken to Jesus by Thomas, his disciple: “My Lord and my God”. When doubting Thomas saw the wounds in the Saviour’s hands, his eyes opened to see the redemption prepared by God. Jesus’ response reflects the essence of faith: “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29). Lue lisää
“All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth”
in English 2.4. 00:00How does God’s congregation come about? The Holy Spirit calls and gathers people
in English 2.4. 00:00
Fellowship in the Holy Spirit joins believers in a congregation, into which God calls new members. God’s congregation is not a temporal institution or association. It is created by a bond through faith with Jesus Christ and other believers. Life in the congregation of God brings joy and peace into one’s heart. Lue lisää
Servant of the Word
in English 2.4. 00:00
The task of a servant of the word is based on the mission command given by Jesus. Those who believed in Jesus were given the task of bringing the gospel to all parts of the world. The congregation calls servants of the word from among its members. It is their task to preach the word of God on the basis of the Bible. Lue lisää
A new person
in English 2.4. 00:00We will all be awakened
in English 2.4. 00:00No one knows the moment of the second coming of Christ
in English 2.4. 00:00The greatest in the kingdom of heaven
in English 20.11. 15:21
Jesus had told his disciples for the first time about the great suffering that was awaiting him. He would have to go to Jerusalem and suffer horribly in the hands of the elders, high priests, and lawyers. He would be killed, but on the third day he would rise from the dead. Jesus’ words made the disciples sad. It seems strange that, soon after this, the disciples asked Jesus: ”Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Lue lisää
God’s will toward man is good
in English 20.11. 15:19
The old Christian Doctrine says in accordance with the Bible: ”God, who has created us, has instructed us to obey his will in our lives. God has made his holy will known to us in his law. God’s law requires us to be truthful, righteous, and pure in thoughts, words, and deeds.” God’s good will is the law of life, meant to protect the life created by him and all things that are holy and precious in it. God wants all people to possess eternal life. Lue lisää
God manifests Himself
in English 20.11. 15:17
Man has never been able to reach God and His greatness through his own understanding. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah writes:”Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour” (Isaiah 45:15). Isaiah also writes: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8–9). Lue lisää
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