RICHARDSON BIBLICAL RESEARCH CENTER

Man’s doctrine, rules, traditions, and invitations to join pale in comparison to God’s invitation to be part of His family, the eternal family of God. These form a vital part of the definition of pure and undefiled religion before God, of which we are a vital part.

Knowledge and information can give the appearance of control. The individual knows some type of knowledge and identifies with it. The response, ‘I know,’ can also mean, ‘I don’t care to learn or hear or look any further.’ This is when knowledge becomes a shield, a barrier to truth. God’s Word is living and real. […]

When we pray we are entering into God’s gates with thanksgiving and into His Courts with praise. God loves for us to pray this way, with great thankfulness and gratitude. Eucharistia (Greek) prayer, with gratitude and thanksgiving is explained here, and is one of the five types of prayer in the New Testament.