Truth, Freedom, and Determinism by Domenic Marbaniang

"Tell a lie, speak it loudly, repeat it often, and the majority of people will believe it." ~ Adolf Hitler



Sinister as this quote appears, deliberate lying is part of propaganda and advertisement all around. And, while people recognize much of it as false (for instance, an ad that shows women swarming on a man using a particular body spray), it is held that somehow the elevated picture one paints will have a psychologically deterministic noetic effect. But, are truth and determinism compatible? That is a vital question the answer to which will decide two things:
1. Whether humans have epistemic freedom; that is the choice to know.
2. Whether knowledge entails moral responsibility.

While some sort of psychological determinism exists, as evident from experiments in group conformity, Milgram's authority experiments, and Piaget's experiments on cognitive ability with children, the determinism of psychology argues in support of uniformity of experience and not diversities of truth. That is to say, that the psychological experiments may be repeated to bring forth the same results each time, to verify the theory; however, if someone says that each human is wired separately to believe in contradictory things as true (for instance, one's conviction of pantheism versus another's conviction of Trinitarianism; or one's conviction of determinism versus another's conviction of non-determinism), then we face a different kind of problem. 

To say, for instance, that one is wired to see one thing as truth and another is wired to see its contradictory position as truth is to make a statement that denies the existence of freedom in matters of truth; this means that the person making the statement has no epistemic freedom; but, if he doesn't have epistemic freedom, then he is either the one who is deceived or is not, though both believe that the other is the deceived one; how will, then, he know whether he is the one who is deceived or the other is the one who is deceived in reality? This disqualifies him from making any statement regarding truth; for in order for one to make a statement regarding truth, one must posit freedom as an essential attribute of truth. Therefore, the one who asserts that people are not wired to believe contradictory things, but choose to believe have the upper hand. This latter position makes the volitional epistemic event also a moral one.

Secondly, to say that one is wired to see one thing as truth and another is wired to see its contradictory position as truth, if this means the jettisoning of truth as absolute category, would plurify and relativize truth; however, if truth is relative, one cannot make a universal or absolute statement of truth, like "one is wired to see one thing as truth and another is wired to see its contradictory position as truth." This position is self-contradictory and self-defeating. Again, the asserter of freedom gains the upper hand. 

Thirdly, to say that one is wired to see one thing as truth and another is wired to see the same as truth as well, but wired to willfully reject the truth, is to imply, firstly, that freedom is subjective and ultimately illusory; secondly, that knowledge is passive; thirdly, that knowledge is subject to causality and, therefore, is necessarily driven (in other words, it is impossible for anyone to have wrong opinions); however, this contradicts experience, for if freedom were illusory then responsibility would be illusory as well, if knowledge were passive, then all minds would see things equally unless fashioned dissimilarly, if knowledge is necessarily driven then people can't have false opinions, but experience proves the contradictory (even determinists believe that people have false opinions); therefore, the wired-theory is false. 

Therefore, it is evident that for truth to be absolute, freedom must be a necessary property of it; and, since humans have freedom of will, they have epistemic and moral responsibility towards truth.

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APJ Abdul Kalam: Great scientist, extraordinary human being...His Last Speech and Some Valuable Nuggets

83-year-old Dr. Kalam, who served as India's 11th President from 2002 to 2007, collapsed while delivering a lecture to the students at the Indian Institute of Management in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Monday evening. He was admitted to a private hospital in critical condition.

From dealing with the extremely controversial issue of death penalty to dreaming big, from inculcating a healthy curiosity towards science to reaching out to millions of students, from religion to poetry, one of India's most visionary leaders had something truly inspiring to say about everything.

1. On the youth: My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards.

2. On leadership: Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity.

3. On religion: For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.

4. On corruption: If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.

5. On scientific development: English is necessary as at present original works of science are in English. I believe that in two decades times original works of science will start coming out in our languages. Then we can move over like the Japanese.

6. On hardship: Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

7. On students: One of the very important characteristics of a students is to question. Let the students ask questions.

8. On freedom: If we are not free, no one will respect us.

9. On poetry: Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow.

10. On children: While children are studying to be unique, the world around them is trying by all means to make them like everybody else.

11. On science: Science is global. Einstein's equation E=mc2 has to reach everywhere. Science is a beautiful gift to humanity. We should not distort it. Science does not discriminate between multiple races.

12. On life: Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.

13. On the death penalty: One of the more difficult tasks for me as President was to decide on the issue of confirming capital punishment awarded by courts… to my surprise… almost all cases which were pending had a social and economic bias. This gave me an impression that we were punishing the person who was least involved in the enmity and who did not have a direct motive for committing the crime.

14. On dreaming: Dream, Dream, Dream. Dream transforms in to thoughts. And thoughts result in action.

15. On beauty: I'm not a handsome guy, but I can give my hand to someone who needs help.Beauty is in the heart, not in the face.

Source:

http://www.dailyo.in/variety/apj-abdul-kalam-quotes-inspiration-humanism-india-president-nationalism/story/1/5267.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPVA6A0XeKA

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Le Chal Mujhe & Gao Hallelujah.....Worship at CITS

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Divine Service of a Divine Servant by Rev. Nag at CITS

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Homeless Drug Addict VS Homeless Father(Social Experiment)

Troubling and Amazing at the same time. Lord help us open our eyes and not forget about those in need. This is sobering and heartbreaking, and at the same time hopeful! It's been my experience working with lower income people, that they get so excited to give... meanwhile the high-income people tend to be suspicious of everybody and so unwilling to part with what they have.

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Revisiting Eden: The Mystery of True Happiness

The pursuit of happiness is something EVERYONE takes very seriously. But what are the components of happiness and what does it really require? In Gen. 2:8-25, the Bible describes an environment where, for a time, there was perfect happiness and the various aspects of that environment ought to be of more than passing interest to us, as many would confuse true happiness with momentary pleasure.  Let's consider some of the things in the Garden of Eden that were significant to the happiness of Adam and Eve but are often neglected in our post-modern pursuit of happiness. And the reason for traveling to the Garden of Eden for finding means of true happiness is nothing but the unfallen state of man because, after the fall, man has forgotten, abandoned and redefined everything. Therefore, we need to travel to the garden of Eden, the original and sinless state of man. 

1. FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD

God is a “plural” being within Himself. We can think of God only in terms of relationship and fellowship. Cf. Gen. 1:26; Jn. 1:1,2. God intended the prime element of Adam and Eve’s happiness to be found in their fellowship with Him. What must it have been like to walk and talk with God! Cf. Gen. 3:8. Though sin has destroyed the direct fellowship with God that Adam and Eve had, the fellowship with God that is possible through the gospel of Christ is still the prime element in human happiness (1 Jn. 1:3,4). Yet even Christians often think of “religion” and “the pursuit of happiness” as two different things. We may even think of religion as a distraction from our happiness or interference between the two. We rush through happenings that relate to God so we can get on to the things we really want to do. But when we are “walking with God” (Gen. 5:24). We can’t find happiness outside of God.

St. Augustine truly said, “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.”

 2. FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER HUMAN BEINGS

God saw it was “not good that man should be alone” (Gen. 2:18). We need fellowship with others of our kind.

This fellowship relates to marriage but is not limited to it. Forces of post-modern life push us into contact with more and more people (FB, Twitter, Smartphones, etc.) but pull us away from intimate relationships with any of them. Too often, we chase happiness at the expense of our relationships. Most of us would agree that people are more significant than things but does our search for happiness show that? It is a rare person who, on his deathbed, does not wish he had spent more time working on quality relationships with other people, and less time working on money, things, etc. So real happiness lies in the relationship with dear ones. 

3. FELLOWSHIP WITH NATURE (GOD'S CREATION)

Has any one of us ever wondered by thinking why we long for attachment to nature? It’s a deeper sense of longing that God has lodged in our hearts and we make all possible efforts to achieve it, whether it is vacation, picnic, celebration, or any kind of holiday we want to get attached to nature. However, so-called ‘development’ is gradually making us devoid of the beauty and presence of nature and making us addicts of unnatural (electronics, architecture, hybrid stuff, and whatnot?) If such developments were really necessary for men to be happy then God would never have withheld it from the first man and woman in Eden. In urban culture, most of us have less and less contact with nature. But we need contact with nature with the earth, the wind, the water; with animals and plants; with the weather; with soil things God created. (Ps. 111:2).

There is a primal joy that comes from being in touch with the environment that God made it is a source of healing and strength, and we neglect it at our own peril. Jesus said, “This Is My Father’s World.” 

4. ENGAGING IN WORK

Work does not restrict happiness it is a dynamic part of it! Work itself was not a penalty for sin work was in the Garden of Eden before sin (Gen. 2:15). “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Ac. 20:35) states a rudimentary principle of our nature as beings created in God’s image — we were meant to be happy as productive beings. 

Basically, there are two kinds of people in the world: hosts (producers) and guests (consumers). The hosts are the happiest! The aptitude to work efficiently and make a productive input is a chief element of “self-esteem.” 

But our capitalist economy has made us consumeristic in attitude toward work and life. God said to Adam to sweat and eat…but today man is busy finding ways to eat without a sweat. Thus, more disease less health, and pills to sleep. “The sleep of a laboring man sweet” (Eccl. 5:12). Cf. 2:24. So God meant labor to be an intrinsic element in man’s happiness and health. 

CONCLUSION

What do we think would take to make us completely happy? 

Most often we answer that question in relation to things that were totally absent from Eden, which was the only setting in history where there was flawless happiness. 

Ironic, as it appears, Eden had no mansions, no multiplexes, no money, no mall, and of course no MasterCard or social media. Do we spend 98% of our time on things that are 2% important to our happiness?

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Jesus Is The Friend of Mine...!!!

Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
I have a friend in Jesus.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.

He taught me how to live, my life as it should be.
He taught me how to turn my cheek when people laugh at me.
I've had friends before, and I can tell you that, He's one who will never leave you flat.

Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
I have a friend in Jesus.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.

He taught me how to pray, and how to save my soul.
He taught me how to praise my God and still play rock and roll.
The music may sound different but the message is the same.
It's just the instruments who praise His name.

Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
I have a friend in Jesus.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is a friend of mine.

Funky guitar riff

Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is a friend of mine.

Once I tried to run, I tried to run and hide.
But Jesus came and found me and He touched me down inside.
He is like mountie, He always gets His man, and He'll zap you any way he can.
Zap.

Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
I have a friend in Jesus.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.

He loves me when I'm right, He loves me when I'm wrong.
He loves me when I waste my time by writing silly songs.
He loves me when I'm quiet and I have nothing to say.
He'll love me when I'm perfect if I ever get that way.
Whooo! 

Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
I have a friend in Jesus.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
Jesus is my friend.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
I have a friend in Jesus.
Jesus is a friend of mine.
J-J-J-Jesus.
Jesus is a friend of mine.

Below is the link for 10 hours version.....only one song for ten hours ;p 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7VY0bTzAps 

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2015 Commencement Address by Ravi Zacharias

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AmazInG !!!!

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MOSES WITH HIS ROD

TEXT: Exodus 4:1-5 

Moses, when called by God, had a lot of excuses for not going for ministry. For instance, Moses says that's he is not worthy of mission task, v.10-12 he says that he can't speak properly, v.13-17 send someone else but not me.

God’s Question: what is in your hand?

One dried rod might be nothing for us but in the eyes of God it was something great.

1. Rod symbolizes Moses’ Personality
Moses held his personality in the rod. It was used to protect sheep.
Identity of Moses was shepherd. He had moments of sin, hurt, unforgiveness, and feeling of inadequacy, talent, aptitude and accomplishment with rod.

2. Rod symbolizes Moses' Potentiality
Moses held his potential in his hand. For Moses rod was like a tool. 7: 17-20 water into blood by rod, 8-16 bring frog sickness, also on flock and thunders n hail. He used it for many purposes.

Conclusion: Though there is nothing in our hand or may be something of no/little worth but if we submit it in the hands of God in becomes a powerful tool for ministry. That will become your personality and potentiality both. Later, Moses submission resulted in dividing Red Sea with same rod.

If God could create everything out of nothing. So he can do same with your limited/no ability as well. But God's question is same today...what is in your hand?? Are you ready to submit it in the hands of God?


Source:
Chapel Service, Central India Theological Seminary, Itarsi, MP

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"Deep Cries Out" Worship at CITS

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RELIGION AND CULTURE

Fundamentalism in India is one among many emerging predicaments. People despite their well off education and scholarly outlook promote religion-based nationalism, thus divide citizens of the country solely based on their religious identities. At the same time there are a few bunch of people who truly fight for the making of pure secular India. India, a muti-religious country poses all possibility for people to confuse religion with culture. For many culture is an intrinsic element of religion/faith. However, in a closer analysis given by Indian Philosopher Dr. Domenic Marbaniang these two differ starkly;

Table of Differences

Elements of Culture	Elements of Religion/Faith
Science/Reason	Beliefs/Faith
Entertainment	Worship
Taboo	Sin
Society	Community
Progress/Development	Salvation
Shame	Guilt
Aesthetics	Ethics
Arts	Morals
Relatives	Absolutes
Language-Grammar	Scriptures/Rites/Rituals
Communication	Prayer

Source;

http://domenicm.blogspot.in/2014/10/religion-and-culture-differences-table.html

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100 Reasons Why the Doctrine of “Eternal Security” is Erroneous

Domenic Marbaniang: 100 Reasons Why the Doctrine of “Eternal Security”...: The Doctrine of “Eternal Security” teaches that a person who has come to a salvific knowledge of Jesus Christ will never turn away from Ch...

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A Book Review: "Everyone Communicates Few Connect" Author- John C. Maxwell

Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, 2010. 

John Calvin Maxwell (born 1947) is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow. His books have sold millions of copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller list. In "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect," Maxwell shares the Five Principles and Five Practices to develop the crucial skill of connecting in communication. 

In first part, author talks about the influence that connecting can bring in the lives of the people who are trying to communicate with others. He says connecting can make you or break you; Connecting is key for leaders; Connecting is all about others; Adding value to people. 

“If you first help people what they want, they will help you get what you want” (pg. 28). 

Maturity is the ability to see and act on behalf of others (pg. 30). 

Not to be self-centred but people-centred. Ego is root problem with the people who can’t connect with others. “More than 90% of impression, we often convey has nothing to do with what we actually say” (pg. 46). We live in a visual age; Connecting always requires energy, sharing own mistakes and failures. He talks about four unpardonable sins of a communicator; unprepared, uncommitted, uninterested and uncomfortable. This is the result of not putting enough energy.

For Maxwell, connecting is more of a skill than a natural talent. What makes people listen? It is communicator’s relationship, insights, success, ability, sacrifice. “Connecting is crucial whether you’re trying to lead a child or nation. (pg. 7). “Connecting is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influences with them. (pg. 4). 

In part two, author deals with the connecting practices; He talks about the obstacles for establishing the common ground between communicator and listeners; assumption, arrogance, indifference, control. Then he asserts that the Connecting is a choice; availability, listening, questions, thoughtfulness, openness likeability, humility (self-criticism), adaptability. His Five Practices are Connectors; connect on common ground; do the difficult work of keeping it simple; create an experience everyone enjoys; inspire people; live what they communicate. 

The most notable theme in the book is that the author Maxwell refutes the myth that identifying with others is an innate ability, but rather it’s a skill that one can develop by directing one's attention toward others and connecting enthusiastically with what others see, hear, feel, and understand. About 40% of this book is sensible and the other 60% is the 40% repeated so many times and could also be found in similar sort of writings. However, this book will definitely help readers to improve their communication skills. Whether one is a beginner looking for a place to start or a seasoned expert looking to sharpen his/her skills, he/she will find something that can be used to enhance the potentiality of communication.

In short, I truly appreciated the simplicity of the book. Maxwell really does have a gift for communicating effectively with simple language. Personally, this book has lead me to self assessment, thinking how I communicate to a large group in my own context. I find myself asking, is it about me or them. I especially appreciate the way he dealt with communication on three levels - one on one, groups and larger audiences. There's a lot of practical, common sense take away as well as many great illustrations and quotes. Not everything but most of its pages delivered solid, practical advices. Beside advises that Maxwell provides, his personal life examples and also others life-examples that he quotes are significantly more appealing. As a communicator, I strongly recommend this as a must read to anyone who wants to communicate effectively, which is pretty much everyone around us.

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THEMATIC STUDY OF THE BOOKS OF PENTATEUCH

The word Pentateuch comes from a mixture of the Greek word penta, meaning “five” and teuchos, which can be translated “scroll.” Therefore, it simply denotes to the five scrolls that make up the first of three divisions of the Jewish canon. The name Pentateuch can be traced at least as far back as AD 200, when Tertullian referred to the first five books of the Bible by that name. Also known as the Torah, which is the Hebrew word meaning “Law,” these five books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

• MAJOR THEMES OF GENESIS

Genesis is the book of beginnings. The word "bereshith" means "origins" or "beginnings." It sets the stage for the rest of the Bible, telling us God's plan for his creation. Genesis reveals the nature of God as Creator and Redeemer; the value of a human life (created in God's image and for his purpose); the terrible consequences of disobedience and sin (separating man from God); and the wonderful promise of salvation and forgiveness through the coming Messiah.  For this reason, it is both necessary and helpful to part Genesis into six major contexts: 

Pre-creation, Creation (Gen 1-2); The Fall (Gen 3-4); Noah through the Flood (Gen 5-10); The Tower of Babel (Gen 11:1-9); The Patriarchal Era (Gen 11:10-50)  

• MAJOR THEMES OF EXODUS

There are several significant themes in the book of Exodus. Israel's slavery is a picture of man's slavery to sin. Ultimately only through God's divine guidance and leadership can we escape our slavery to sin. However, God also directed the people through the godly leadership of Moses. Typically God also leads us into freedom through wise leadership and through his word.

The people of Israel had been crying out to God for deliverance. He was concerned about their suffering and he rescued them. Yet Moses and the people had to exercise courage to obey and follow God. Once free and living in the desert, the people complained and began to yearn for the familiar days of Egypt. Often the unfamiliar freedom that comes when we follow and obey God, feels uncomfortable and even painful at first. If we trust God he will lead us into our Promised Land.

The institution of the law and the Ten Commandments in Exodus reveals the emphasis and importance of choice and responsibility in God's kingdom. God blesses obedience and punishes disobedience.

• MAJOR THEMES OF LEVITICUS

There are three significant themes in the book of Leviticus:

The Holiness of God - Holiness is spoken of 152 times in the book of Leviticus. It is mentioned here more than any other book of the Bible. God was teaching his people that they were to be set apart or "separated" for holiness. Just like the Israelites, we are to be different from the world. We are to devote every area of our lives to God. But how can we, sinful people, worship and obey a holy God? Our sin must be dealt with first. For this reason Leviticus opens with instructions for offerings and sacrifices.

The Way to Deal with Sin - The sacrifices and offerings detailed in Leviticus were a means of atonement, or symbols of repentance from sin and obedience to God. Sin required a sacrifice - a life for a life. The sacrificial offerings had to be perfect, spotless, and without defect. These were a picture of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who gave his life as the perfect sacrifice for our sin, so we would not have to die.

Worship - God showed his people in Leviticus that the way into God's presence, the path into worship, was opened through the sacrifices and offerings made by the priests. Worship then, is about relationship with God and letting him into every part of our lives. This is why Leviticus carefully detailed rules of conduct for practical daily living. Today we know that true worship begins with accepting Christ's sacrifice for sin. Worship as a Christian is both vertical (toward God) and horizontal (toward men), involving our relationship with God and how we relate with people.

• MAJOR THEMES OF NUMBERS

A census or count of the people was needed to prepare them for future tasks. The first census organized the people by tribes, for their journey ahead. The second census, in Chapter 26, counted the men 20 years and older who could serve in the army. Planning is wise if we face a major task.

Rebellion against God brings bad consequences. Instead of believing Joshua and Caleb, the only two spies who said Israel could conquer Canaan, the people did not trust God and refused to cross into the Promised Land. For their lack of faith, they wandered 40 years in the desert until all but a few of that generation had died. 

God does not tolerate sin. God, who is holy, let time and the desert take the lives of those who disobeyed him. The next generation, free of the influence of Egypt, were prepared to be a separate, holy people, loyal to God. Today, Jesus Christ saves, but God expects us to make every effort to drive sin from our lives.

Canaan was the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The Jewish people grew in numbers during their 400 years of slavery in Egypt. They were now strong enough, with God's help, to conquer and populate the Promised Land. God's word is good. He rescues his people and stands by them.

• MAJOR THEMES OF DEUTERONOMY

History of God's Help - Moses reviewed God's miraculous help in freeing the Israelite people from slavery in Egypt, and the people's repeated disobedience. Looking back, the people were able to see how rejecting God always brought calamity upon them.

Review of the Law - The people entering Canaan were bound by the same laws of God as their parents. They had to renew this contract, or covenant with God before entering the Promised Land. Scholars note that Deuteronomy is structured as a treaty between a king and his vassals, or subjects, in that time period. It represents a formal agreement between God and his people Israel.

God's Love Motivates Him - God loves his people as a father loves his children, but he also disciplines them when they disobey. God does not want a nation of spoiled brats! God's love is an emotional, heart-love, not just a legalistic, conditional love.

God Gives Freedom of Choice - People are free to obey or disobey God, but they should also know they are responsible for the consequences. A contract, or covenant, requires obedience, and God expects nothing less.

Children Must be Taught - To keep the covenant, the people must instruct their children in God's ways and be sure they follow them. This responsibility continues through every generation. When this teaching becomes lax, trouble begins.

Like all of the Old Testament, the promises, types, and prophecies contained in the first five books of Scripture have their eventual fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. They offer a significant historical background required to set the platform for the coming Kinsmen Redeemer.

Source;

Pentateuch Study Notes, Central India Theological Seminary, Itarsi.

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Why Does Sickness Come in Our Life? And Why Jesus heals us today???

Almost every time when we encounter any sickness, if not publicly, in heart we ask this question. we wonder and try to find someone who can answer. However, when we look closely Bible provides us enough scriptures to draw the answer. On the other hand, no matter whatsoever the reason for your sickness is Jesus Christ wants to heal you today.

Why Does Sickness Come in Our Life???

1. Because of our own sins. When we break God's command we fall sick.  

     Deuteronomy 28: 15, 22, 27, 28, 35 if you don't hear the word of God

     Psalms 31:10 sin can take your strength, John 5:14 don't sin again.

2. Because of Satan or sometimes God allows Satan. This happens, because God wants to test our

    faith and make us strong spiritually. Job 2:7 God allowed Satan to strike Job to test him.

3. We fall sick because of our own mistakes. When we don't care for our health. Not taking enough          rest, sleep, proper food and moderate exercise. This is of course very difficult in our time but not         impossible. 

4. Sometimes we fall sick because of the climate. We know that sin has not only marred humanity but      nature as well. So the same nature, which gives us our needed resources, in times becomes a                cause for our ailment and sickness. 

Genesis 20: 17-18 intercession for other ...not only wife but Servants also got healed.
Exodus 15: I will let you suffer with any of diseases.
Exodus 23:5 blessing in everything if we listen and serve him.
Deuteronomy 7:15 remove your sickness.
30:20 love the lord.
Psalms 34:19  91:4 5 Psalms 103:2 3 107:20 Listen obey serve love commit.

Why Jesus heals us today???

1. Jesus heals because of his promises (Matthew 8: 16-17) 

2. Jesus heals because to manifest the work of God (John 9:3)

3. Jesus heals healing to bring glory to God  (Matthew 15:30-31)

4. Jesus heals because of his compassion for needy (Mark 1:41 Matthew 14:14)

5. Jesus heals because of the faith of someone else (Intercessor) Matthew 15 Canaanite women's faith for the healing of her daughter. Mark 2 Four men brought paralytic man.

6. Jesus heals to prove his mission on earth (John 10: 38) 

7. Jesus heals to destroy the works of devil (Acts 10:38)

8. Jesus heals to generate faith on onlookers (John 20:30-31) 

So regardless of kind, cause or intensity of the sickness you have, run to Jesus and be healed today. Because its the blend your faith and the willingness of our Lord Jesus Christ that will help you to receive your healing.

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