Clearly "earthly" here implies no moral contrast to the heavenly or spiritual. (2) 2 Cor 5:1, "the earthly house of our tabernacle," i.e. the body with which we ...
earthly, adj. 1 of the earth or human life on earth; terrestrial. 2 (usu. with neg.) colloq. remotely possible or conceivable (is no earthly use; there wasn't ...
This is possible, but it seems more probable that Jesus calls these things earthly because they happen on earth (even though they are spiritual things). In the context, taking earthly things as referring to the words Jesus has just spoken fits with the fact that Nicodemus did not believe.
Jan 1, 2008 · The historical facts as they recount the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ and culminate in His ascension to the right hand of the Father give a solid basis for theological consideration of the person and work of Christ.
Jan 1, 2001 · Christ came to establish both an earthly and a spiritual kingdom. This is clear from the prophecies of both the Old and New Testaments. The establishment of the earthly kingdom promised to Israel in the great covenants of the Old Testament, especially the Davidic Covenant (2 Sam.
They covered the surface of all the ground, so that the ground became dark with them, and they ate all the vegetation of the ground and all the fruit of the trees that the hail had left. Nothing green remained on the trees or on anything that grew in the fields throughout the whole land of Egypt.
(0.24), 1Co 7:34. and he is divided. An unmarried woman or a virgin is concerned about the things of the Lord, to be holy both in body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the things of the world, how to please her husband.
Jan 1, 2001 · But all of this is purely hypothetical. In keeping with God's promises, Christ had to offer the kingdom, but also, in keeping with God's eternal plan to reach the world, Israel was bound to reject as God knew they would and the gospel was offered to the world. Read carefully Romans 11:7-28.
Jun 4, 2018 · While Jesus lived respectfully in obedience to His earthly parents, He made it clear that their relationship would not take priority over serving God His true Father. (Acts 4:18-20) Realize, Satan will attempt to prevent you from entering into your calling utilizing misguided family and/or friends.
Feb 2, 2009 · If your father was a giving man, you may perceive God as someone who gives to you and supports you. You feel that you are worth God's support and encouragement. You believe that God will give you what is best for you, and you respond by giving of yourself to others.