Egyptian personal piety and Israel's wisdom literature by S. Fischer

“…The instruction of Amenemope had not only a literary effect on “The Words of the Wise” but also a theological impact on its view of god. Amenemope and Qoheleth agree in the acknowledgement of a god with an awesome power but Qoheleth doesn’t develop a personal piety. …”
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Die geheim van die prediking: om mondig te word by J. Cilliers

“…The function of the voice of the preacher should, however, not be understood as a new, homiletical moralism, but in its relationship to (a) the salvation works of God, (b) the relational integrity of the preacher, (c) the integration of prayer within the framework of the preacher's theology, and (d) a life of virtue before God. …”
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Conrad's allegorical reading of 1 Samuel 14: an analysis of a sermon by Conrad of Saint George on the worthy reception of the blessed sacrament by Jos Huls

“…This mode of reading first of all relates the Bible text to our life and in doing so places the relationship with God in a central position. The text is an expression of a divine address. …”
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Faith development of the teenager during the Sunday evening worship service by H. P. Jansen

“…The aim of an evening service must always be that God receives all the glory and honour; therefore, the teenager‘s faith may be enriched. …”
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Emigration of South Africans to the West: Sociological and missiological implications by Christopher Magezi

“…Thus, although the emigration of South African Christians to the West is associated with pain and sorrow, it is not an accident, but God uses it in his scheme to accomplish his redemptive purposes and plans for the world. …”
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Jesus and the Feminine Genius. The Anthropological Relevance of the Encounters of Jesus with Women in the Fourth Gospel by Marc Timmermans

“…Those who believe are born from God himself (1:13), through faith in Christ. This is particularly the case for the Samaritan woman (4:4–42). …”
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A literary-historical analysis of Daniel 2: two powers in opposition by M. Nel

“…Israel will rule over the world once God destroys all other kingdoms (Dan. 2:44-45). …”
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Generosity and Solidarity -A Biblical Contribution and Perspective in Response to Poverty in Africa. by Rugyendo, Medard

“…But all the said forms of response need to be effected in the promotion of solidarity that goes hand in hand with generosity as inspired by the Word of God (Acts 4:32-35) and as a way to deal with poverty. …”
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Contextualisation of the gospel among Muslims by M. Coleman, P. Verster

“…This view is intrinsically bound to Scripture and the acceptance of Scripture as the revelation of God. It is argued that Muslims should be approached with great respect while emphasising the true revelation of God in Christ. …”
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Contemplation and liturgy: The experience of St. Mary Magdalene De’ Pazzi (Florence, 1566-1607) by M. O'Neill

“…Revelation contained in the proclamation of the Word became the content of her encounter with God, leading to that moment when her encounter took her beyond words and concepts into intimate union with God. …”
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Inequalities within Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa on gender, with special reference to lGBTQIA+: Imago Dei by L. Modise

“…First, the focus is on the creation of human beings as the image of God on an equal basis. The premise is that LGBTQIA+ people are created as human beings in the image of God, deserving to be welcomed in faith communities. …”
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Understanding spiritual experience in Christian spirituality by S. P. Pretorius

“…A spiritual experience in a Christian context signifies the interaction of God. Furthermore, spiritual experience is an important aspect of Christian spirituality that in essence indicates a relationship and interaction between the believer and God. …”
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An incarnation engaged worship and spirituality by EK Foshaugen

“…Worship and spirituality are incarnational engaged lifestyles that give voice to the nature, character and will of God and are reflected in the Christian's human activities of adoracion to God and action in the world. …”
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Problems in the theoretical foundation of the functional-equivalent approach by G. J. C. Jordaan

“…For Christians who view the Bible as God’s Word which is time-directed but not time-bound, and at the same time God’s Word which communicates with believers of all time, these theoretical viewpoints of the functional-equivalent approach are problematic. …”
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PSALM 62: PRAYER, ACCUSATION, DECLARATION OF INNOCENCE, SELF-MOTIVATION, SERMON, OR ALL OF THESE? by P J Botha

“…It has been regarded by many as the prayer of an innocent person who was accused of some wrongdoing, but the direct exhortation to the “people” of God to put their trust in him seems to argue against this. …”
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Karl Barth’s Christological anthropology as a basis for building an interreligious relationship by Y.Y. Putra, A. Himawan, Y.K. Susanta

“…The theological concept of interreligious relations, based on Barth’s Christological anthropology, affirms that the most fundamental commonality between Christians and other religious people lie in the fact that they are God’s chosen human beings in Jesus Christ as partners of the covenant with God and with others. …”
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Męczeństwo formą samobójstwa? by Marcin Cholewa

“…The article focuses on key elements of martyrdom (conscious and voluntary acceptance of death, dying for the faith, virtues pertaining to God, bearing witness to truth and love, patient endurance until death, externalised defending the truth of faith, a persecutor as opposed to the martyr, no pursuit of martyrdom, the pursuit of martyrdom not for its glory) and altruistic suicide (conscious and voluntary acceptance of death, death for the sake of others, society, bearing witness to the values, God, honour, friendship, freedom, desire for death without reward, death as a personal act, not harming innocent people, exceptions are acts of terrorism and suicide acts during wars). …”
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Ora sive labora? by Wojciech Zyzak

“…Nourished with prayer the theologal love makes all activities a form of adoration of God, transforming life into the constant prayer.…”
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Verstedeliking: Riglyne vir 'n kerklike bediening by B. du T. Jackson

“…According to the Bible God in Christ never turned his back on the city, in spite of the concentration of sin within it, he is present with his children in the city. …”
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Discernment in Origen of Alexandria by P. B. Decock

“…As the “intelligence” is created after the image of God, the Logos, its fulfilment lies in a cooperative movement with the Logos towards ever greater likeness with God. …”
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