 | James L. Griffith, Melissa Elliott Griffith - 2003 - 340 páginas
...and reflection of dialogue. In similar language, the Christian New Testament quotes Jesus: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20, RSV). This is community as communitas; in this sense, community... | |
 | Miles Richardson - 2006 - 436 páginas
...To worship did not require entering a holy place, for they believed Christ's assurance: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20). Consequently, the meeting-houses had no towers, spires, transepts,... | |
 | Margaret Starbird - 2003 - 134 páginas
...Gospels, Jesus promises that he will be in continued communion with those who follow him: "Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matt. 1 8.20). This invitation to remain united with him is reinforced in the Book... | |
 | Arthur C. Danto - 2003 - 198 páginas
...true destiny of the Son of God to be at the same time on earth, so that the saying will be true: Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them. "Design" is as weak as "beauty" is inappropriate in responding to this tremendous... | |
 | Catholic Church - 2003 - 172 páginas
...Christ's promise applies in an outstanding way to such a local gathering of the holy Church: "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst" (Mt 18:20). For in the celebration of Mass, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated,38... | |
 | Jason Bivins - 2003 - 236 páginas
...literal reading of the Gospels. "Community finds its authority in Christ's mandate," they write, "'where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them,' Matthew i8:2O."109 The only organizing principle for community is found in the... | |
 | Luke Timothy Johnson - 2004 - 212 páginas
...body of disciples with whom he has chosen to associate. Christians value Jesus' declaration, 'Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst,' not because Jesus necessarily said it in the past, but because it speaks truth about... | |
 | David A. deSilva - 2004 - 980 páginas
...agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Mt 18:19-20 RSV). While, on the one hand, the Christians may suffer marginalization... | |
 | James H. Dobbins - 2004 - 536 páginas
...agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Mtl 8: 15-20) Here Jesus is establishing an intimate love and trust relationship... | |
 | Esther King - 2004 - 618 páginas
...anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in My Name, there am I in the midst of them. (Matthew 18:19-20). BIND THE ENEMY "Behold, I give you the keys to the kingdom,... | |
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For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them. 
