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Elders are looked upon as being an inspiration to believers and an example of saintly virtue, steadfast faith, and spiritual peace. Elders are not appointed by any authority; they are simply recognized by the faithful as being people "of the Spirit".
Holding fast to this deposit the entire holy people united with their shepherds remain always steadfast in the teaching of the Apostles, in the common life, in the breaking of the bread and in prayers (see Acts 2, 42, Greek text), so that holding to, practicing and professing the heritage of the faith, it becomes on the part of the bishops and ...
A Knight of faith (Danish: troens ridder) is an individual who has placed complete faith in himself and in God and can act freely and independently from the world. The 19th-century Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard discusses the knight of faith in several of his pseudonymous works, with the most in-depth and detailed critique exposited in Fear and Trembling and Repetition.
intellectual endurance (for example in disputed points in religious dogma), endurance in completing tasks one is bound or recommended to do by Islamic law (such as fasting), being steadfast in refraining from forbidden activities, and; resignation in times of calamity.
His dismissive language reflects his disdain for Christianity, while the women's resilience under persecution reinforced their steadfast faith. [12] Ammia (Prophetess) fl. 100 –160 CE Philadelphia: A prophet equal to Agabus and Philip's daughters, she is recognized for her role in Christian prophecy and leadership in Asia Minor. [13]
Despite knowing the consequences, Psote refused to submit to the emperor's demands, declaring his unwavering commitment to Christ. He requested a brief reprieve to prepare himself and his followers for his impending martyrdom. Psote addressed his congregation, urging them to remain steadfast in their faith, even in his absence.
For example, I recently joined a group of expats for a game of pickup basketball in Alhaurín de la Torre, Spain. When one player removed his sweatshirt to reveal an Auburn Tigers T-shirt, I ...
Faith is defined as serene trust that the practice of the Buddha's teaching will bring fruit. [1] It is trust and surrender to enlightened or highly developed beings, such as Buddhas or bodhisattvas, or even certain highly respected monks or lamas, who are sometimes seen as living Buddhas. [2]