Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2
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Russell F. Anderson
... Tyndale's lead but later translations reverted to reconciliation, probably to avoid confusion with the various theories of the atonement. The concept of reconciliation for the Old Testament and the New start from opposite points. The Jews believed that all unintentional sins were absolved when a person took part in the rites associated with the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This ritual centered around the prayers and sacrifices of the High Priest (Leviticus 16:1-31; 23:26-32). All other sins could be ...
... Christ. Forgive our denial of your promised care through anxiety and our hesitancy to identify ourselves with you despite your past provision for our needs. We are sorry for the disloyalty we have shown you from time to time through our rejection of the church. Absolve us for the sake of your ever loyal Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Christ loved the church and gave himself for it, to consecrate it, cleansing it by water and word so that he might present the ...
... enemy is coming. The people will die if the watchman fails to do his duty; he will also be held responsible for their death. If he warns the people but they do not heed his warning and die, it will be their own fault; he will be absolved, because he has done what he is supposed to do. The reading seems more suited to a clergy conference than it does for a Sunday morning service. In short, prophets and preachers must, above all else, be faithful in their calling. The eternal destiny of human souls - their ...
... Christ. Forgive our denial of your promised care through anxiety and our hesitancy to identify ourselves with you despite your past provision for our needs. We are sorry for the disloyalty we have shown you from time to time through our rejection of the church. Absolve us for the sake of your ever loyal Son, Jesus Christ. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! Christ loved the church and gave himself for it, to consecrate it, cleansing it by water and word People: so that he might ...