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Macy says "The Bible gives us tale after tale of comic reversals and narrow escapes." [2]: 4 He says "mischievous exploits", names and name changes, literary plays on words, exaggeration, and the unexpected: a surprising word, an unexpected phrase, or an abrupt change of direction are what the Bible uses to convey wit and humor.
A chart in a 1971 Awake! indicated the "thrilling hope" of a "grand Sabbath of rest and relief" in the mid-1970s at the close of 6000 years of human history. [193] Some Witnesses sold businesses and homes, gave up jobs, deferred medical procedures, and set aside plans to start a family in anticipation of Armageddon's arrival.
Also in 1971 Frisbee and Smith parted ways because their theological differences had become too great. Smith discounted Pentecostalism , maintaining that love was the greatest manifestation of the Holy Spirit , while Frisbee was strongly involved in theology which centered on spiritual gifts and New Testament experiences.
In uncertain times, the Bible is a place to turn to for strength, hope, and comfort. The post 50 Inspiring Bible Quotes That Will Renew Your Faith appeared first on Reader's Digest.
Short Bible quotes “Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 ... “Two people are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. If they fall, one will lift up the ...
Taylor's Bible Story Book, 1970; The Living Bible, 1971; Creation and Evolution, 1977; Living Bible Story Book, 1979; Lost on the Trail (revised edition), 1980; What High School Students Should Know about Creation, 1983 (originally, Creation and the High School Student, 1969) Big Thoughts for Little People, 1983; Giant Steps for Little People, 1985
People in the United States have an increasingly shifting outlook on the Bible, according to a new poll from Gallup.. Only 20% of people in the U.S. now say they view the Bible as the literal word ...
The publishers stated that "the particulars of [the New World Bible Translation Committee's members] university or other educational training are not the important thing" and that "the translation testifies to their qualification". [46] Former high-ranking Watch Tower staff have identified various members of the translation team.