A STUDY ON ISAIAH 9:1-7 BY DIANIA SPORISKY A STUDY ON ISAIAH 9:1-7 The Bible comforts and reminds those of us who have come to trust in Jesus Christ not to despair as if there was no hope. We have the revelation of our Lord that not only announces His sovereign reign but also charts the course of world events. One of the most significant revelations is found in Isaiah 9. Against the background of the prophecy of war and destruction, darkness and gloom (chapter 8) Isaiah gave this prophecy about the Messiah—the glorious coming king. “Messiah” is a Hebrew term that means “anointed one,” that is, the anointed king.
2Chron:7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2Chron:7:12: And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. 13: If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
These teachings are parallel to the teachings in the Bible. According to Exodus 20:2, God says, “I am the lord, your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery and thus, you shall have no other gods but Me” (Naqvi 28). The Holy Koran and the Holy Bible also shares some similarities on their teachings about the remembrance of God. They both command their followers to remember God in all phases, try to get closer to Him and submit themselves to His service. According to Quran 2: 112, whoever submits his whole self to Allah and is a doer of good, will get a reward from Allah; on such they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve.
The significant connection in all three words is in its meaning, which the Oxford Dictionary has defined thoroughly, “preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss; deliverance from sin and its consequences.” The essence therefore is to be saved, salvaged, or redeemed. The following Bible verses conjure such a motif. Psalm 118:21 “I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.” Isaiah 33:2 “O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” It can be clearly seen that the Bible is emphasizing the definition that surrounds salvation. The Koran on the other hand teaches that only those who believe will be saved.
This miracle supports this as Jesus say that you will “feast with , Isaac and Jacob” in heaven, this would be after the parousia, when the good will be rewarded and the evil punished by going to hell. This miracle shows Jesus’ divinity as he is able to heal a person from afar, which is supernormal: this also emphasises that he is the son of God as
TRINITY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY LEGON COURSE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP PROGRAMME BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY NAME DUKE BRU-MINDA INDEX NO BTL1/09/30 TOPIC THEOLOGY OF THE LORD’S PRAYER LECTURER REV. J.M.Y. EDUSA-EYISON DATE 17TH NOVEMBER, 2010 Matthew 6.9-13 (RSV) Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name Thy kingdom come Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. The record of the Lord’s Prayer has been recorded by Matthew and Luke in their account of Jesus Christ.
There are three main elements of this covenant. The first is the promise of land to Abraham. In Genesis 12:1, God commands Abraham to leave his native country, his people and fathers I go to a land that He (GOD) will show him. The second is the promise of being a father to many descendants. God tells Abraham that He will make Abraham a great nation and that his name will be great.
4. The Question of Morality - This question asks, “What is right/wrong?” We base the answer on the commandments God gave. (Mark 12:30-31) God has established the laws of the land that we ought to follow to be in the favor of God and so that we can live in an upright manner and show others how to live through our actions (Romans 13:1-7.) 5. Question of Destiny - This asks the question, “What happens when we die?
Critical Thinking Assignment Critical Thinking Assignment Billy L Goe Apologetics 104-B35 Professor Obaina September 25, 2012 Critical Thinking Assignment 1 Part One: The Question of Origin The Quran states that "Allah created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in six days" (7:54). While on the surface this might seem similar to the account related in the Bible, there are some important distinctions. After completing the Creation, the Quran describes that Allah "settled Himself upon the Throne" (57:4) to oversee His work. A distinct point is made to counter the Biblical idea of a day of rest: "We created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us" (50:38). Allah is never "done" with His work, because the process of creation is ongoing.
The Tabernacle From the beginning of time, men have been worshipping God. But it was not until God gave Moses the instructions for building the Tabernacle that a pattern of worship was given to man. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve communed with God in the “cool of the day” (Genesis 3:8). After the Fall, Abel made a sacrifice of the first of his flock and “the Lord had respect unto Abel and his offering” (Genesis 4:4). “Enoch walked with God” (Genesis 5:22).