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GLORY TO GOD This is our 7 year Anniversary, Thank you for being part of our 7 years in ministry.  We have a special guest speaker that helped us start Johnny Garcia. We're excited to pray with you and for you! Join us every Thursday at 7pm for a night of prayer, praise and worship, testimony, and fellowship! Find us live on YouTube @SowerLA Location: 1955 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90018 (Church Hall)(Free Parking) for more information about The Sower Ministries go to jesusthesower.com

Deacon Doug gave us a lecture on how to start Lent and how to focus on Jesus this lent season. Go to his channel to learn more about the truth of the Catholic Church. We're excited to pray with you and for you! Join us every Thursday at 7pm for a night of prayer, praise and worship, testimony, and fellowship! Find us live on YouTube @SowerLA Location: 1955 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90018 (Church Hall)(Free Parking) for more information about The Sower Ministries go to jesusthesower.com

This video is a clip of my stream The Ontology of Artificial Intelligence with Jonathan Pageau and John Vervaeke. If you would like to watch the entire stream please click the following link. https://youtube.com/live/SEOvfh7B9W8 Superchat Here https://streamlabs.com/churchoftheeternallogos Donochat Me: https://dono.chat/dono/dph Join this channel's YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8JwgaHCkhdfERVkGbLl2g/join If you would like to support my work please become a website member! There are 3 different types of memberships to choose from! https://davidpatrickharry.com/register/ Support COTEL with Crypto! Bitcoin: 3QNWpM2qLGfaZ2nUXNDRnwV21UUiaBKVsy Ethereum: 0x0b87E0494117C0adbC45F9F2c099489079d6F7Da Litecoin: MKATh5kwTdiZnPE5Ehr88Yg4KW99Zf7k8d If you enjoy this production, feel compelled, or appreciate my other videos, please support me through my website memberships (www.davidpatrickharry.com) or donate directly by PayPal or crypto! Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Logos Subscription Membership: http://davidpatrickharry.com/register/ Venmo: @cotel - https://account.venmo.com/u/cotel PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/eternallogos Donations: http://www.davidpatrickharry.com/donate/ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/eternallogos Website: http://www.davidpatrickharry.com Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/dpharry Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/COTEL Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChurchoftheEterna... GAB: https://gab.com/dpharry Telegram: https://t.me/eternallogos Minds: https://www.minds.com/Dpharry Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/W10R... DLive: https://dlive.tv/The_Eternal_Logos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpharry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_dpharry

Hey Sowers! Enjoy Thursday's night speaker from June 27, 2024 the Encounter Night themed "COMING BACK TO THE HEART OF THE FATHER” with speaker Johnny Garcia. We're excited to pray with you and for you! Join us every Thursday at 7pm for a night of prayer, praise and worship, testimony, and fellowship! Find us live on YouTube @SowerLA Location: 1955 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90018 (Church Hall)(Free Parking) for more information about The Sower Ministries go to jesusthesower.com

"Let us know what you think."Church is a gathering of sinners in need of a Savior. 

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Chris and Sean dicsuss how air tavel has tanked, homeowners troubles, the threat of A.I. and the woke Olympics.

In our XPLR NASH podcast with David Rives, we explored the Wonders Center and Science Museum's mission to promote a creationist view of Earth's formation. David discussed the museum's exhibits and its aim to align scientific evidence with the biblical creation account. We examined the challenges and advantages of both creationism and Darwinism, addressing scientific and theological arguments, and the criticism creationism faces from mainstream science. The discussion provided a balanced look at how both perspectives approach questions of origin and life's complexity, offering listeners insights into this ongoing debate. Stuart's episode on David's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzhR5-wQLU8David Rives Ministries - https://davidrivesministries.org/ XPLR NASH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/XPLR NASH on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@XPLRNASH

Christianity is growing, not shrinking. 

There are a few things in this world that are universal to every human. One of those is "suffering". It doesn't matter who you are, eventually, you will suffer. However, the Bible's stance on suffering is unique, because it teaches us that, for the follower of Jesus, joy can be found in the midst of the suffering.Paul is in prison while writing the letter to the Philippians. It's safe to say that he is experiencing a season of suffering. But it's precisely this truth, that followers of Jesus can find joy in the midst of their suffering, that Paul is sharing with the Philippians.So how can we find joy in the midst of our suffering? Why don't you have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Come join us for another Amazing episode as we get the breakdown of flat earth from Josh Monday! His biblical stance on flat earth and the facts he presents are VERY compelling! Please join us now for this trip down the rabbit hole. Like share comment and rate...it takes only a moment but means the world(the flat one?) to me!!! Please support us if you can https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredE See us on socials https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredrise/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== as well as https://youtu.be/t3YURmKeZaQ Please subscribe to our amazing guest Josh Monday https://youtube.com/@joshmondaymusicandpodcast as well as on https://open.spotify.com/show/07cJzde2nVA3lOA3W028dl?si=fN320KJ_T5aZxlO1F1WyVg

Don't quit. The breakthrough you are waiting for is coming! In this episode of The Amanda Rollert Show, we have a SALT Talk about the importance of understanding what it takes for us to have faith and wait for the breakthrough we have been working on, whether in terms of our career, family, or community life. In this episode: - What do we understand for a breakthrough, and how to know when it is coming?- Three things to do every day to be ready for a breakthrough. - How to be diligent and take aligned actions to achieve your desired outcome.  Loved this show? Leave a review in the upper section! If you have any questions about the show or want to join as a guest for a SALT Talk, contact the team of The Amanda Rollert Show at:Instagram: @amandarollertshowFacebook: Amanda Rollert ShowEmail: amandarollertshow@gmail.comReady to get your SALT Back?

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of 1 Kings, Chapter Sixteen.

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Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin are joined by Dr. Karen Swallow Prior to have a conversation about abortion and how we as Christians can engage with the sanctity of human life issues most helpfully.Questions Covered in This Episode:Would you be willing to share a bit of your story: How did you come to follow Jesus? What led you into your field of study? What led you to become involved in right to life and sanctity of human life issues?How has your involvement in this changed over the years?How do Christians engage most helpfully?What was your response when you heard about the prospect of Roe's overturn? How should we respond?How do we live in the tension of being pro-life and glad for progress on this and at the same time relate to friends to who this feels like an injustice?How do we be sober-minded enough to view how tragic the full sweep of abortion is?How do we move forward? What's next?What do we do now practically?Guest Bio:Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, she is the author of numerous books, including: Booked, Fierce Convictions, On Reading Well, and the co-editor of Cultural Engagement: A Crash Course in Contemporary Issues. She has a column for Religion News Service and her writing has appeared at Christianity Today, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Gospel Coalition…and just about everywhere else.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Operation RescueCASA Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship PodcastConfronting Christianity is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon

Last question of every podcast interview on LightupwithShua Podcast is: What Lights you Up? This question is for all my viewers and followers as well. Feel free to leave a comment below. My special thank you to Dr. Amineh A. Hoti for this fascinating and enlightening conversation. About Gems and Jewels: “Gems and Jewels: The Religions of Pakistan” Dr Amineh Hoti opens the door to take the reader on a voyage of discovery of the untold story of pakistan; the story of a relatively young nation whose rich plural heritage has endowed it with multiple expressions of faith and custom,.woven into a gloriously colourful tapestry whose detail meshes to from a whole.“Gems and Jewels: The Religions of Pakistan” by Dr Amineh A. Hoti This book is a glorious read; accessible, enjoyable, a radiating resonance of vivid human images, of voices, faces, and places, and a celebration of the richness of diversity that connects us with the beauty of human character at its best." BOOK LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Sorrow-Joy-amo... https://www.instagram.com/gemsandjewe... About Dr. Amineh Ahmad Hoti: Amineh Hoti is the executive director of the Centre for Dialogue and Action. She was the co-founder of the first Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations in Cambridge and of Dialogue and Action at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. She has conducted ethnographic field research and lectured across Europe, America, and the Muslim world. She has also worked on designing innovative courses and peace-building textbooks for students and teacher training in the United Kingdom and in Pakistan. She wrote Sorrow and Joy among Muslim Women: The Pukhtuns of Northern Pakistan (2008), which was nominated for the 2007 Kiriyama Prize. Hoti was a participant in the International Higher Education Interfaith Leadership Forum. She received her Ph.D. in social anthropology from the University of Cambridge.   Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ? visit: lightupwithshua.com I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset. Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA. For more information please inquire through email or phone. You can connect with me here: Shua@lightupwithshua.com *Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW. Thank you. Shua - شعا ع https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan Copyright © 2017-2022 LUWS ACADEMY LLC & LightupwithShua Podcast All Rights Reserved Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International LicenseLightupwithShua

Join Pastor Robert and Cameron as they interview James Patrick Holding about his book The Impossible Faith. This book covers what makes the early faith in Jesus Christ and the growth of the early church so incredible. Join the conversation at: openchurchonline.com Thanks to our sponsor: BeAwesomeReadBooks.com

"La gran sustitución” es una peligrosa teoría conspirativa, cada vez más aceptada por medios de comunicación y políticos neofascistas de Europa y América, que propone que gobiernos liberales y organismos internacionales conspiran para acabar con la raza blanca y la “civilización cristiana”. En un reciente artículo del portal Religión Digital, Mariano Delgado, Decano de la Facultad de Teología de Friburgo, Alemania, se pregunta, "¿se acaba el cristianismo en Europa?" Interesantemente, el evangelio no parece preocuparse por tener a su favor a la gran mayoría, ni por la posibilidad de desparecer del mundo. En la fe cristiana histórica "la gran sustitución" es la que propone el evangelio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Voltaire, has been credited with saying, “If God created us in his own image, we have more than reciprocated.” Since the Garden of Eden mankind has sought to eliminate God or replace Him. Most recent examples like Cultural Christianity, Christian Nationalism, and Evangelical Deconstructionism are simply efforts to strip away the truth of God's nature and replace it with the tenuous and inadequate abilities of man. Join me as I demonstrate that there is "nothing new under the sun" when it comes to human efforts to deny the one true God and his efforts to reconcile us to him through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. No matter how far you have run from God you are never more than one step from His open arms. That single step is the next step in the effort to change the world. References Daniel, Elise, The Institute for Faith, Work and Economics; Three Fallacies of the Social Gospel (tifwe.org) Editors, Social Gospel | Description, Movement, & Facts | Britannica Hoffecker, Andrew, “Liberal Theology”; The Gospel Coalition Liberal Theology - The Gospel Coalition Harrison, Darrell, Walker, Virgil; "Evangelical Deconstructionism"; Just Thinking Podcast; EP # 117 | Evangelical Deconstructionism - Just Thinking Ministries Salter, G. Connor, “How Can Christians Respond to the Impact of the Enlightenment Today?”; Chritianity.com. How Did the Enlightenment Impact the Church? (christianity.com) What is Progressive Christianity? - Bethel UCC (bethelbeaverton.org) Wellman, Jack, What Is The Social Gospel? (whatchristianswanttoknow.com) Woodbridge, John, “The Rise of Biblical Criticism in the Enlightenment”; The Gospel Coalition The Rise of Biblical Criticism in the Enlightenment - The Gospel Coalition --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-kowalski/message

Justina Page is an international speaker and natural storyteller who speaks with a bold and refreshing honesty that touches the hearts of audiences. Her speeches unfold with a combination of humor, insightful observation and wisdom, as well as practical application. Justina is a woman whose faith was tested by fire. She now inspires audiences across the country with a powerful message of hope and triumph. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Circle of Fire which tells the story of how Justina's life was changed forever when fire swept through her home, March 7, 1999. The loss of her 22-month-old twin son, Amos, the severe and lasting injuries of her other twin son, Benjamin, and her own devastating experience of third-degree burns covering 55 percent of her body affected the entire family. She is also the author of 8 other literary works. From the ashes of fire, a new hope has emerged. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Amos House of Faith, a non-profit organization, established to provide post-burn support to children and families affected by burn trauma. She is a supporting actress in the award-winning faith-based movie We Are Stronger and the highly anticipated upcoming TV series Breaking Strongholds.

Pastor Gisele, Gisele, and Ngum of Christian Women in the UK, discuss whether Christianity is a way of life or a religion i.e. a set of rules and if there is a formula to it or if anyone is welcome!

How are you gaining access to God's favor? Are you bringing your efforts? Or are you gaining access by faith?yourdailymeds.orggraceovation.org

Are you a mom that needs a break? You're in the right place! Join Stacey and other moms as they share Biblical wisdom and their journey as moms. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @momsonbreak8. Moms on Break is a production of Pathway to Paradise Ministries.

Justina Page is an international speaker and natural storyteller who speaks with a bold and refreshing honesty that touches the hearts of audiences. Her speeches unfold with a combination of humor, insightful observation and wisdom, as well as practical application. Justina is a woman whose faith was tested by fire. She now inspires audiences across the country with a powerful message of hope and triumph. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Circle of Fire which tells the story of how Justina's life was changed forever when fire swept through her home, March 7, 1999. The loss of her 22-month-old twin son, Amos, the severe and lasting injuries of her other twin son, Benjamin, and her own devastating experience of third-degree burns covering 55 percent of her body affected the entire family. She is also the author of 8 other literary works. From the ashes of fire, a new hope has emerged. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Amos House of Faith, a non-profit organization, established to provide post-burn support to children and families affected by burn trauma. She is a supporting actress in the award-winning faith-based movie We Are Stronger and the highly anticipated upcoming TV series Breaking Strongholds.

Dixie Goodrich is the wife to her wonderful husband Scott.  She is a born again Christian and the mother of 10 children. Her hobbies are photography and the love of designing and sewing children's clothing.

Justina Page is an international speaker and natural storyteller who speaks with a bold and refreshing honesty that touches the hearts of audiences. Her speeches unfold with a combination of humor, insightful observation and wisdom, as well as practical application. Justina is a woman whose faith was tested by fire. She now inspires audiences across the country with a powerful message of hope and triumph. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Circle of Fire which tells the story of how Justina's life was changed forever when fire swept through her home, March 7, 1999. The loss of her 22-month-old twin son, Amos, the severe and lasting injuries of her other twin son, Benjamin, and her own devastating experience of third-degree burns covering 55 percent of her body affected the entire family. She is also the author of 8 other literary works. From the ashes of fire, a new hope has emerged. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Amos House of Faith, a non-profit organization, established to provide post-burn support to children and families affected by burn trauma. She is a supporting actress in the award-winning faith-based movie We Are Stronger and the highly anticipated upcoming TV series Breaking Strongholds.

Hello!  Hi, yes I know. I've been MIA for quite some time, but I have an excuse...I WAS IN MIA for quite some time, recording my very own DIY internet TV show called ORAL FIXATION TV! Why have I done this? Well, while I was in Mexico, I met a very charming if not slightly obnoxious man that was a professional Youtuber, yes, for real, and I realized that I had to suppliment my podcasting adventurers with some full color 5D videos.... So that is what I did! You can see all the full episodes at patreon.com/oralfixation and you can head on over to my youtube channel for short episodes of this crazy content. As for Ford, you can follow him on his youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Z_OJdP_p0 Or his instagram: @fordquarterman  MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL  PS I have like 300 hours of recordings from my time in Mexico, i'm not kidding. Will be posting these every week. Promise.  

Holy cow! Conspiracy Therapy is back again with the episode you have prayed for. @BeerCityMedia @ConspiracyTshow @RyanHarig @Larry_Ga_Ga @GameAndPod @The_illumimommy https://www.patreon.com/beercitymediapodcasts https://bigolbritches.bandcamp.com https://bosscoshoup.bandcamp.com/ https://glassfield.bandcamp.com/

Phillip Hughes is the father to his awesome son Dylan .He's a 50 year old work from home VA employee and homeschooling parent. He dabs into acting, singing and art. He's not famous but he knows famous people LOL. Phillip has lots of hobbies and passions but being a Dad is what he lives for everyday and to also be a positive impact and example of his faith in God.

My guest this week is Emily Hilton, a volunteer of the Christian Union. I'm talking to her today to find out more about how she became religious and her philosophy on religion. I also am going to talk to her about the activities of the Christian Union and how she finds working with lots of different groups of people. Finally, I want to try and find out why Chritianity and religion more widely is becoming less popular in modern society, especially amongst younger people

We discuss and reveal how to know if something is a ideology or a belief system that is useful and how to know when it’s useless. Dark night of the soul and revelations after once you make it out of the underworld and hue this is done and important. The difference between enlightenment and finding you passion or heart desire and how to do both

I love a catchy title but you have to listen to understand where it comes from. In this episode I talked about the differences in spirituality and finding things that work for yourself and your life. Some things that work for other people don't work for all of us. Take a listen to my journey and how I decided to give myself a chance to do something different to connect with Higher Power.

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So many people are fighting spiritual battles needlessly. They fight mostly with prayer, which doesn’t seem to work. There is a way to win every one of these battles and it is much easier than you might think. In this podcast, Pastor Jim will show you how to win every time and quickly.  To get the 2nd best book ever written on curses click here https://amzn.to/2N1drPt Tell everyone you know about these Podcasts.  Watch Pastor Jim’s free 15 minute videos, become his prayer partner at www.increasenow.com and subscribe to his YouTube channel.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Hillary is emerging again! Learn what’s behind this strategy and the seven reasons for it. Visit Larry's websites at larrytomczak.com or bullseyechallenge.com.

When you prayer and worship, is it to be seen or are you truly set on Him? Joshua Reyes challenges you to evaluate your motives when you pray or speak the words of God. He warns you can grieve the Holy Spirit when you focus on the appearance of things. Listen to move in the Spirit.

"But godliness with contentment is great gain." [1 Tim: 6:6] What does this mean and why can discontentment cripple us from the inside out? Today we discuss the importance of godly contentment and how to avoid falling into the trap of covetousness. Tune in to fill your soul with these truths so that you can continue being effective in your calling & area of influence.

You are worthy because Jesus is worthy and He lives in you! We are made in the image of God therefore we are worthy. Learn the simplicity of the Gospel and that you are worthy. Possessions, careers, finances and appearances don’t make you worthy or unworthy, only Christ can. Receive mind transformation and discover your truth worth in this episode!

After goofing around with spooky stuff in October, the Magnifiboys are back with their new arc on Postmodernism. In this episode, Matt and Dean talk about the rhetoric around Chritianity's impulse toward hospitality and also how John Caputo and Jacques Derrida complicate that idea. intro music by Amaryah Armstrong outro music by theillogicalspoon

2PM – Senator Ron Johnson joins Vicki in studio to talk about the impeachment inquiry and other issues facing voters 3PM – Wesley J. Smith, National Review, details an attack on Chritianity and how this could affect your health care. 3:30 – Marc Morano, Climate Depot, reports on a study that says climate change is not a problem as is being stated by some people. 4PM – Seton Motley, Red State blogger/President of Less Government, talks with Vicki about the power lawmakers have over tech companies. 4:30 – David Blaska, DavidBlaska.com, talks with Vicki about possible replacements for retired Madison Police Chief Mike Koval.

We discuss some of the cultural and political ramifications of the crusading period that were missed during the main series all interspersed with clips of one of the best songs in MetalcoreSong: Crusades- August Burns Red- Constellationswww.warandconquest.comwww.patreon.com/warandconquestwarandconquestpcast@gmail.comWar and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Instagram

This is the conclusion of our interview with Erika Whilmore a self proclaimed and practicing witch. This is my favorite part of the interview. In the conclusion Erica and my Queen Aja discuss why our people in Africa have turned their backs on their indigious cultures and methods of spirituality for Chritianity, the effect that has had on the Black Diaspora, and what would happen if we effectively just "killed religion". Enjoy and please share. PEACE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/killreligion/support

I am just a daddy's girl who is alive and free! I am living my life to glorify Abba and reveal him as the amazing father he is to all of my sisters! It's the wildest most amazing adventure ever.....that is why I want to share every epic testimony Abba gives me because his love is endless and available to you too! Join me on this journey it is amazing and your life will never be the same.

This episode of the Good Neighbear discusses the HESA program at Baylor, the significance of research in Higher Education, Baylor's unique program in Higher Education, and new research on talent - are we born with it? - with Associate Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs, Associate Chair for the Department of Educational Leadership, and Residential College Faculty Steward of Brooks Residential College, Dr. Rishi Sriram.

Discussion on serious and not so serious issues by Peter, James and Silent Tom in their own inimitable style. Here is a link to the book that Peter talked about by @JoelMcDurmon Noah: The Ture Story - http://store.americanvision.org/products/noah/ Here is final article we are looking at http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/ukraine-crisis-christians-fight-for-peace-with-prayer-and-the-gospel.html

Discussion on serious and not so serious issues by Peter, James and Silent Tom in their own inimitable style. Here is a link to the book that Peter talked about by @JoelMcDurmon Noah: The Ture Story - http://store.americanvision.org/products/noah/ Here is final article we are looking at http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/ukraine-crisis-christians-fight-for-peace-with-prayer-and-the-gospel.html

A great void in the early life of Jesus is filled up by The Syriac Infancy Gospel (also called Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Savior (AGIS)), dating from the 4-5th century. In none of the gospels in the New Testament is any mention made of the childhood of Jesus. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, more rapidly than satisfactorily, pass over the period intervening between His birth and ministry. The non-canonical Infancy Gospel of Thomas tells about the deeds of Jesus in his early childoood, and is set to music in BDJ's cellar here (http://bdj.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-09T11_37_24-08_00). We think it likely that AGIS refers to a combination of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of James when it speaks about the 'Gospel of the Infancy'. The Gospel of James provides much of the details of the nativity scenes and Mary's deeds. The Gospel of Perfection is mentioned as well, but is not extant today. Judging by the text of the AGIS, its authors probably used a 'Gospel of Perfection' that harmonised the gospels of Matthew and Luke (both set to music in BDJ's Cellar), since we find no traces of Mark or John. Although the AGIS was not included in the new testament, it remained a popular text throughout the ages and continues to exert its influence. The stories about Jesus in Egypt inspired artists into the Middle-ages and are represented in numerous paintings. The veneration of Mary could aslo find its roots in this text. Obviously, there is so much to say about AGIS that surpasses the scope of this text in BDJ's Cellar. However, we couldn't resist to make a few observations to make your listening even more enjoyable, without pretending to be particularly knowledgeable in this domain, of course ! A) Remarkable clarifications of the gospels in The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Savior (AGIS): 1) In the AGIS, Caiphas relates that Jesus, when in his cradle, informed his mother that he was the Son of God. Joseph, son of Caiaphas, in the New Testament, was the Roman-appointed Jewish high priest who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus. Here, we learn details of the accusation that Caiphas made against Jesus, namely that he claimed to be the son of God. The gospel of Matthew  tells us that Jesus did neither confim or deny this accusation during his trial: this silence may have troubled early Christians; why didn't Jesus comfirm in public that he was the Son of God ? In a brillant turn of events in the AGIS, the claim is rendered true by Caiphas stating that these words were actually spoken by the baby Jesus ! Let's not ponder too much that Caiphas was only appointed as high priest around 20 years after Jesus was born....... 2) the Nativity: Where was Jesus born ? The gospels of Luke and Matthew speak about the Nativity, Mark and John are silent. They both agree with AGIS that Jesus was born in  Bethlehem, but the 3 disagree on the excact location. Overall, the AGIS seems to lean more on Luke than Matthew in the circumstances of Jesus' birth, but there are significant differences: a) In Luke, Mary gives birth to Jesus and, having found no place for themselves in the inn, places the newborn in a manger. Later tradition places the manger in a stable, but perhaps this was not the case in these days, when animals were kept inside the houses. It is interesting that the Gospel of James gives a reason for which Mary wrapped Jesus in swaddling cloths and put him in a manger: to hide him from the child-murderers sent by Herod. b) In Matthew, Joseph and Mary are in a house in Bethlehem when the 'wise men' come to visit them. c) According to the AGIS, Jesus was born in a cave near Bethlehem. It is somewhat surprising that the AGIS dares to deviate so strongly with Luke and Matthew. AGIS follows the Gospel of James, which says that Joseph chose a cave and did not enter the city, since he was ashamed that Mary (whom he had just married) was 9 months pregnant. I suppose the author understood that Jesus was bron in a cave, and that Joseph and Mary later lived in a house by the time the wise men came and Herod sent his murderers out to kill all 2-year old boys. 3) When was Jesus born ? AGIS mentions "In the three hundred and ninth year of the era of Alexander". This is remarkable on 2 accounts: - why count years based on the era of Alexander ? The known world belonged to the Roman empire, Alexander's empire was long gone. I assume therefore that the author of the AGIS lived in area of the Roman empire that used be at the core of Alexander's empire. This clearly sets it apart from the Christian tradition in Rome itself, whose doctrines eventually (in the fourth century) prevailed over the traditions of the eastern churches. - the date is nowhere near the date we base on Luke and Matthew (who differ by a decade or so amongst themselves). This inaccuracy may also be caused by the 'provincial' rather than Roman background of the author, who apparently could not match the Roman calendar with the Greek tradition. 4) Circumcision: In Luke, Mary and Joseph take Jesus to Jerusalem to be circumcised, before returning to their home in Nazareth. This story is expanded in AGIS by the recounting that the foreskin was placed in a box; the AGIS says that this is the box that Mary used when she annointed Jesus. Foreskin relics began appearing in Europe during the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded sighting came on December 25, 800, when Charlemagne gave it to Pope Leo III when the latter crowned the former Emperor. The Pope placed it into the Sanctum sanctorum in the Lateran basilica in Rome with other relics. In addition to the Holy Foreskin in Rome, other claimants included the Cathedral of Le Puy-en-Velay, Santiago de Compostela, the city of Antwerp, Coulombs in the diocese of Chartres, France as well as Chartres itself, and churches in Besançon, Newport, Metz, Hildesheim, Charroux, Conques, Langres, Fécamp, Puy-en-Velay, Stoke on Trent, Calcata, and two in Auvergne. 5) Women: the AGIS appears to be populated by strong and/or virtuous women. This already starts at the birth of Christ, where Mary is elevated to almost divine stature :" As there is not any child like to my son, so neither is there any woman like to his mother". We may very well take this to be the motto of much of the remainder of the AGIS. It is Mary who makes all decisions (Joseph has no say in any matter), Mary decides to save people, Mary conducts miracles using Jesus' sweat or swaddling clothes. Actually, the men make a rather pathetic or comic impression: some are turned into mules, others are impotent on their wedding day, Satan flees in the form of young man. Could the AGIS have been written by a woman ? 6) Magic. The four Gospels record many examples of Christ’s magic during his wanderings, noting that he performed 6 exorcisms, 17 healings, and 8 nature miracles. Jesus never touched individuals who were possessed by demons, driving them out with gestures and authoritative commands. He did, however, touch those who were suffering from illness. Magic is even more widespread in the AGIS, and taken very seriously; it is not only seen as an aspect of religion, it is a part of everyday life. Magicians, sorcerers, prophets, demons, even Satan appear everywhere. It is a matter of perspective whether we label events as 'miracles' or 'magic'. To modern readers, miracles are acceptable and magic is seen as a form of superstition; in early Chritianity, that distinction was apparently not made. The exampes of magic / miracles are too numerous to mention all. Some themes may be distilled from the AGIS: - use of relics of Jesus having magic powers: this is already seen at the start, where Jesus' swaddling clothes are recognised by Mary as important relics. Luke says that an angel tells some shepherds that they will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger; the AGIS also speaks about these bands of cloth and assigns magical powers to them. It is not Mary who performs these miracles, the powere are clearly vested in te cloth itself: The AGIS tells us what happened to the wise men when they returned to their own country; they came to the east (obviously a pagan area) and Jesus' cloth performed miracles there to aid conversion of those countries to Christianity. - the miracles performed by sprinkling water: well known in Christian rites, the AGIS appears to suggest that is derived from sprinkling water used to wash Jesus, thus containing his sweat. - excorcisms are used to cure mental disorders. Several of those disorders appear to have a sexual component, such as the impotent bridegroom, the bride who goes dumb at her wedding, the woman roaming the streets naked - throwing stones at men -, another woman is visited by a snake (who 'lies upon her') every night etc. Perhaps Freud was right after all ? In AGIS, the demons and Satan are described in vivid detail (crows, serpents, dragons etc.). The New Testament Gospels never depict demons in any form. 7) The Egypt connection.The middle section of the AGIS deals with the events in Egypt, and Mary (with Jesus) performs many miracls there, defeats idols and demons. This is much more information than we find in the four Gospels: only Matthew mentions the stay in Egypt, but Matthew gives little detail about Jesus' family's time there. One of the more common accusations against early christians was that Christ had spent time in Egypt where he gained knowledge of Egyptian magical practices. The attempt to discredit this accusation, may explain why the story of Jesus’ flight to Egypt occurs only in the gospel of Matthew. Matthew thus admits that Jesus had gone to Egypt but had done so as an infant, making the charge that he had learned Egyptian magic there unlikely. The AGIS paints a different picture, and Jesus appears to have stayed in Egypt for a considerable time, several years at least. Even after recounting a number of miracles in various cities, the AGIS says that they journeyed to Memphis (in Egypt), "and abode three years in Egypt", before returning to Judea. We can now say that Jesus must have been at least 5 years old when he left Egypt: Herod killed all boys younger than 2 years after meeting with the wise men form the east. Hence, Jesus may have been 2 years old when he was taken to Egypt, then stayed there for at least 3 years. The last section of AGIS, the infancy story (where Jesus acts himself, rather than Mary being the central figure), mentions that Jesus was seven years old. Hence, we can say on the basis of the AGIS that Jesus was between 3 and 5 years in Egypt. Since he could already speak upon his birth, he may well have picked up Egyptian traditions at 5 - 7  years old ! It can be speculated that the stay in Egypt actually was known by the earliest Christians; why would Matthew mention such an embarrising episode, if it wasn't already common knowledge ? In fact, within the period of Christ’s lifetime, history has left us several historical examples of the magicians of northern Israel, including a man known only as “the Egyptian,” who gathered several thousand followers at the Mount of Olives in expectation of the Messiah’s arrival before being arrested by the Romans. The influence of Egyptian magic upon Christianity is - in any case - seen in early Christianity when Christian “holy men” performed some of the same magical feats as Egyptian magicians but in the name of Christ. Early texts note events strikingly similar to those in the AGIS, could they have followed the example ? Macarius changed a woman who had been turned into a mare back again by sprinkling holy water upon her: compare with the man turned into a mule. Paul the Simple, an early monk, was said to have cast out a devil that had taken the form of a “mighty dragon 70 cubits long.” Compare with the girl persecuted by a dragon. And one Petarpemotis was said to have made a dead man speak. Compare Jesus making the boy speak who had fallen from the roof. 8) Early adulthood (12-30 years old). The four Gospels are silent about the first 12 years of Christ’s life. After his birth we do not encounter him again until he is found, as Luke says, “teaching in the synagogue” at 12 years of age. In the modern era we are used to thinking of a 12-year-old as still very much of a child. But in antiquity a 12-year-old was already an adult. It was the age at which a boy was permitted full participation in Jewish religious rituals. The story in AGIS follows Luke's acccount and expands on it: Jesus was not only a religious leader, he was also a scientist, philosopher and medical doctor. Nowadays, science is often contrasted with religion; the AGIS considers both to be of the same nature.

On this episode of Atheist America Joe and William will be talking about the founding of America and whether or not it was founded on Christian morals. Joe and William will be taking callers live during the show so feel free to chime in.

On this episode of Atheist America Joe and William will be talking about the founding of America and whether or not it was founded on Christian morals. Joe and William will be taking callers live during the show so feel free to chime in.

David Thompson commences our new series 'Authentic Christianity' bringing studies from 1 Thessalonians. This evening's theme is 'The marks of real Chritianity' from chapter 1 verses 1-3.

Sermon/Bible Talk By Paul McKendrick.

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