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What does belly represent in the Bible?
The word “belly” is from the King James Version, and most of your translations probably say heart, but the Greek word koilias actually means “belly.” In the Hebrew way of thinking, your belly represented the seat of your emotions and your deepest inner parts, the way we talk about the heart.
What does it mean that your citizenship is in heaven?
“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives.” This means that as a citizen of heaven we now follow a different set of rules and laws. We are called to live our life in accordance to the laws of heaven, which is where our true citizenship lies, and not according to the world we live in.
What is the main message of Philippians?
Themes: Hardship, humility, love, service, hope beyond suffering, God’s glory. Paul tells the Philippians that even though they face persecution and danger, their lives as Christians should be consistent with the truth of God in Jesus who gave himself up in love for others.
What did the judaizers teach?
In the New Testament, the Judaizers were a group of Jewish Christians who insisted that their co-religionists should follow the Mosaic Law and that Gentile converts to Christianity must first be circumcised (i.e. become Jewish through the ritual of a proselyte).
What does the Bible mean when it says beware of dogs?
Those who come proclaiming and enforcing circumcision are not ‘the circumcision’ but ‘the dogs’, which serves as a vulgar, phallic epithet. This biting insult aids Paul in building his case against those whom he sees as a threat to the saints in Philippi.
How can I connect to the Holy Spirit?
10 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship With the Holy Spirit
- Know who you are.
- Dwell in the Father’s love every morning.
- Have a conversation with the Holy Spirit.
- Notice the Holy Spirit’s whispers and nudges.
- Remember how the Holy Spirit nudged and spoke in the past.
- Be curious and open-minded.
What did we gain from Jesus dying on the cross?
Redemption There are three things we had to be released from: the curse of the law, the guilt of sin, and the power of sin. Christ redeemed us from each of these.
Why did Paul write a letter to the Philippians?
One of Paul’s purposes in writing this letter was to express gratitude for the affection and financial assistance the Saints in Philippi had extended to him during his second missionary journey and his imprisonment in Rome (see Philippians 1:3–11; 4:10–19; see also Bible Dictionary, “Pauline Epistles”).