Category: Scripture
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Christ and the Scriptures
The Jesus of sacred history is the Christ of inward experience. All the qualities of that blessed life, the unfoldings of the Divine nature are available today through the Indwelling. God has revealed his mind through his son, but also in sacred literature. The public ministry of Christ was a constant fulfilling of the Scriptures.…
Max Reich
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Reclaiming the Bible in Friends Tradition
Friends have valued the teachings of the Bible. The Scriptures are a witness to the Word of God, not the word of God itself.
Virginia Schurman
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The Beatitudes: Pathways of Living in True Joy and Peace
The teachings of Jesus called Beatitudes, recorded in Matthew and Luke, are an invitation to a way of living that brings true happiness and inward and outward peace.
Virginia Schurman
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Exploring the Bible
The BIble is a book about life. Its pages give us true direction. To neglect the Bible is to lose a wise and helpful companion. To receive its teaching would lead to that which opens a door to true freedom.
Mary Channel Stevens
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Fruits of the Spirit
The fruits of the Spirit became apparent in our lives to the extent that we are keeping God’s commandments, loving our neighbor as ourselves, and aware of God’s presence.
Author Unknown
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The Holy Scriptures
The purpose of the Scriptures is to lead us to Christ. Christ himself will help us understand them. What he teaches us will become part of our life and experiences.
Max I. Reich