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Home›Topics›Faith›Application Points

Application Points — Faith

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Application Point

Practical Faith - Contemporary Example

Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God has plans for us—plans to prosper us and not to harm us, plans to give us hope and a future. This promise was given to a people in exile, facing uncertainties and challenges that...

Jeremiah 29:11

Black Church

251 words

Application Point

Practical Inclusive Language for God - Contemporary Example

The content emphasizes the importance of using inclusive language for God as a means of fostering community engagement and promoting justice. It encourages personal reflection, prayerful action, and systemic change to address injustices related to language and faith, highlighting that small acts can lead to significant community transformation.

Psalm 24:1Missional

183 words

Application Point

Making Mercy Real - Teaching Material

As we ponder the implications of mercy in our lives, let’s turn our hearts toward the words of 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which remind us that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. Imagine...

2 Timothy 3:16-17Roman Catholic

266 words

Application Point

Putting Into Practice: Clobbering the Clobber Texts - Contemporary Example

The content emphasizes the importance of addressing the Clobber Texts through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take meaningful steps towards justice and transformation, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant community impact.

Matthew 22:37-39Traditional

183 words

Application Point

Putting Into Practice: Climate Change & Stewardship - Illustration

As we reflect on the profound words of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we find ourselves called to love in a way that extends beyond our personal lives and into the world around us. This passage reveals a love that acts—it's patient...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7Roman Catholic

289 words

Application Point

Putting Into Practice: Education & Wisdom - Illustration

Imagine a young woman named Maria, who grew up in a neighborhood where opportunities were scarce. Every day, she walked past an old, run-down school, its paint peeling and playground abandoned. Yet, deep within her heart, she carried the promise...

Jeremiah 29:11Reformed

297 words

Application Point

Putting Into Practice: Forgiveness - Teaching Material

Psalm 23 assures us that the Lord is our shepherd, guiding us through life's valleys and providing for our needs. But what happens when we walk those shadowy paths, burdened by the weight of unforgiveness? The same God who leads...

Psalm 23:1-6Anabaptist

262 words

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Putting Into Practice: The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Teaching Material

Imagine a sun-drenched morning in Galilee, where Jesus walks alongside a group of devoted women—Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna—each transformed by their encounters with Him. In Luke 8:1-3, we witness not just a gathering of disciples, but a radical reshaping...

Luke 8:1-3Lutheran

237 words

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Putting Into Practice: AI & Human Dignity - Teaching Material

As we engage with the profound truths of Galatians 3:28, which boldly declares that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, let us wrestle with how this scripture illuminates...

Galatians 3:28Christocentric

300 words

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Putting Into Practice: AI & Human Dignity - Contemporary Example

As we consider the profound truth of Galatians 3:28, where Paul boldly proclaims that “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus,” let us...

Galatians 3:28Christocentric

305 words

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Putting Into Practice: The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Illustration

As we delve into the heart of Luke 8:1-3, we encounter a transformative truth about how Jesus honored and uplifted women in a culture that often marginalized them. This passage describes not only the presence of Mary Magdalene and other...

Luke 8:1-3Lutheran

265 words

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Putting Into Practice: Immigration and Welcome - Contemporary Example

The content emphasizes the importance of addressing immigration and welcome through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take practical steps towards justice and transformation in their communities, highlighting the ripple effects of small acts of faithfulness in working towards God's kingdom of justice and peace.

Galatians 3:28Eastern Orthodox

174 words

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Putting Into Practice: Faith - Teaching Material

When the Apostle Paul declares in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” he isn’t merely throwing out a motivational catchphrase. He speaks from a profound place of experience, having faced persecution, imprisonment, and deep...

Philippians 4:13Arminian/Wesleyan

261 words

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Putting Into Practice: Clobbering the Clobber Texts - Illustration

The content emphasizes the importance of addressing Clobbering the Clobber Texts through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take small, faithful steps that contribute to justice and transformation within their communities, ultimately working towards God's kingdom of peace.

Matthew 22:37-39Traditional

182 words

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Putting Into Practice: Immigration and Welcome - Teaching Material

Imagine for a moment the vibrant tapestry of our community—each thread a different color, texture, and story. In Galatians 3:28, Paul reminds us that in Christ, there is no Jew or Gentile, no slave or free, no male or female....

Galatians 3:28Eastern Orthodox

283 words

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Living Faith: Traditional Lens Principles for Daily Life

Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This powerful proclamation from Paul isn’t simply about personal triumph or the relentless pursuit of our dreams. Instead, it roots deeply in our faith, revealing that...

Philippians 4:13Traditional

245 words

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Putting Into Practice: AI & Human Dignity - Illustration

Imagine a community where the beauty of *agape*—that selfless love which knows no boundaries—flows through every interaction, especially as we navigate the complexities of artificial intelligence and human dignity. In Galatians 3:28, we are called to embrace the radical truth...

Galatians 3:28Christocentric

267 words

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Putting Into Practice: Enemy Love - Contemporary Example

The content emphasizes the importance of practicing Enemy Love as a means of personal and community transformation. It encourages individuals to reflect on their approach to love, engage with their communities, and support justice initiatives, highlighting that small acts can lead to significant change in God's kingdom.

Galatians 3:28Anglican

165 words

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Putting Into Practice: Faith - Contemporary Example

As we gather today around the powerful promise in Philippians 4:13, where the Apostle Paul writes, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me,” we are reminded that our faith is not just a passive belief but an...

Philippians 4:13Arminian/Wesleyan

245 words

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Putting Into Practice: Salvation - Contemporary Example

Imagine for a moment a young woman named Sarah who has recently moved to a new city for work. She feels isolated and alone, longing for connection and fellowship. One evening, after a long day at the office, she stumbles...

Proverbs 3:5-6Lutheran

266 words

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Putting Into Practice: Clobbering the Clobber Texts - Teaching Material

The content emphasizes the importance of addressing the Clobber Texts through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take meaningful steps towards justice and transformation within their communities, highlighting the potential for small acts of faithfulness to create significant change.

Matthew 22:37-39Traditional

182 words

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Putting Into Practice: Gun Violence and Christian Response - Teaching Material

The content emphasizes the importance of a Christian response to gun violence through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take practical steps towards justice and transformation, highlighting the potential for small acts of faithfulness to create significant change within communities.

Psalm 24:1Anglican

191 words

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Putting Into Practice: Faith - Illustration

As we reflect on the profound promise found in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," we discover a rich tapestry of faith that beckons us to lean into our trials with hope and trust....

Philippians 4:13Arminian/Wesleyan

267 words

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Putting Into Practice: Questioning Traditional Doctrines - Illustration

In Amos 5:24, the prophet declares, “But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” This powerful imagery beckons us to examine not only our faith but also the structures that uphold our beliefs. Are we...

Amos 5:24Reformed

273 words

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