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Inspiration Inspiration The belief that human actions of extraordinary insight, worth or power are due to inspiration - an inflow of psychic force, life-giving breath. The idea of inspiration in Christian theology may be traced to Hebrew prophecy and to Greek philosophy. The most important theological problems of inspiration concern the subjects, the sources, the means and the criteria of true inspiration as distinguished from false, rather than the reality if inspiration itself. The question of the proper subject of inspiration - whether a person, a community or a book may properly be said to be inspired - has been greatly confused in history by getting involved in the problem of church authority,. thus the doctrine of the inspiration of scriptures was largely developed to secure the Roman church against Protestantism when the Protestants made claims the inspiration for their special leaders. The doctrine that ecumenical councils or popes are inspired when speaking on matters of faith and morals was developed partly to deal with the Protestants' rigid scriptural Òconst itutionalismÓ. The problem of the source of inspiration was raised in Hebrew thought by the appearance of false prophecy, and by the consequent question for monotheism in what sense such inspiration came from God. In Christian theology the questions were to what extent the inspiring principle in the Godhead was distinct from the creating and redeeming principle, in what sense it proceeded from one or both of these. The question about the means of inspiration has been dealt with indirectly and in confusion with the question of subject and criteria. The orthodox Protestant and Catholic churches have emphasized the importance of Scriptures, of church discipline and instruction as the ordinary means through which inspiration comes. Mystic and sectarian groups have shown a larger interest in other means - asceticism, the practice of silence, etc. In the Protestant doctrine of the Òtestimony ~ the Holy SpiritÓÓ which must accompany the reading of the word if there is to be true inspiration and in Roman as well as Eastern Catholic acceptance of monasticism the great churches have made some approach to the interests of the sects and mysticism. Among the criteria employed by religious thought to distinguish true from false inspiration the most important are: 1) the consistency of the product of inspiration not only in itself but also and primarily with accepted norms, i. e. , with the moral laws, the Òspirit of Jesus Christ,Ó the Scriptures, the common understanding of the community. 2) the test of true inspiration is the truth of prediction. This test, which the basis of modern science, has been used apologetically rather than critically, to validate the inspiration of scriptures, as in the argument from prophecyÓ; 3) disinterestedness, that is the extent to which personal interests and opinions are absent or negated in the ÒinspiredÓ utterance; in the extreme form, 4) Intelligibility might be added as a fourth criterion of the validity of inspiration though not a test of its truth, since the unintelligible cannot be said to be true or false. Also, the Protestant doctrine that the Bible was written by the influence of God. It is, therefore, without error. It is accurate and authoritatively represents God's teachings. It is an illumination in that it shows us what we could not know apart from it. Believers know that the Bible is inspired, because it says so. (See also: Inspiration, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)
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Inspiration Inspiration The belief that human actions of extraordinary insight, worth or power are due to inspiration - an inflow of psychic force, life-giving breath. The idea of inspiration in Christian theology may be traced to Hebrew prophecy and to Greek philosophy. The most important theological problems of inspiration concern the subjects, the sources, the means and the criteria of true inspiration as distinguished from false, rather than the reality if inspiration itself. The question of the proper subject of inspiration - whether a person, a community or a book may properly be said to be inspired - has been greatly confused in history by getting involved in the problem of church authority,. thus the doctrine of the inspiration of scriptures was largely developed to secure the Roman church against Protestantism when the Protestants made claims the inspiration for their special leaders. The doctrine that ecumenical councils or popes are inspired when speaking on matters of faith and morals was developed partly to deal with the Protestants' rigid scriptural “const itutionalism”. The problem of the source of inspiration was raised in Hebrew thought by the appearance of false prophecy, and by the consequent question for monotheism in what sense such inspiration came from God. In Christian theology the questions were to what extent the inspiring principle in the Godhead was distinct from the creating and redeeming principle, in what sense it proceeded from one or both of these. The question about the means of inspiration has been dealt with indirectly and in confusion with the question of subject and criteria. The orthodox Protestant and Catholic churches have emphasized the importance of Scriptures, of church discipline and instruction as the ordinary means through which inspiration comes. Mystic and sectarian groups have shown a larger interest in other means - asceticism, the practice of silence, etc. In the Protestant doctrine of the “testimony ~ the Holy Spirit”” which must accompany the reading of the word if there is to be true inspiration and in Roman as well as Eastern Catholic acceptance of monasticism the great churches have made some approach to the interests of the sects and mysticism. Among the criteria employed by religious thought to distinguish true from false inspiration the most important are: 1) the consistency of the product of inspiration not only in itself but also and primarily with accepted norms, i. e. , with the moral laws, the “spirit of Jesus Christ,” the Scriptures, the common understanding of the community. 2) the test of true inspiration is the truth of prediction. This test, which the basis of modern science, has been used apologetically rather than critically, to validate the inspiration of scriptures, as in the argument from prophecy”; 3) disinterestedness, that is the extent to which personal interests and opinions are absent or negated in the “inspired” utterance; in the extreme form, 4) Intelligibility might be added as a fourth criterion of the validity of inspiration though not a test of its truth, since the unintelligible cannot be said to be true or false. Also, the Protestant doctrine that the Bible was written by the influence of God. It is, therefore, without error. It is accurate and authoritatively represents God's teachings. It is an illumination in that it shows us what we could not know apart from it. Believers know that the Bible is inspired, because it says so. (See also: Inspiration, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)
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Christian Theological Dictionary on Inspiration A Christian theological definition of Inspiration according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: " Inspiration The doctrine that the Bible was written by the influence of God. It is, therefore, without error. It is accurate and authoritatively represents God's teachings (2 Tim. 3:16). As such it is a revelation from God which implies direct knowledge about God, creation, man, salvation, the future, etc. It is an illumination in that it shows us what we could not know apart from it. One of the ways to prove that the Bible is inspired is to examine the O.T. prophecies fulfilled in the N.T. concerning Jesus (Luke 24:27-45). Because the Bible is inspired, its words are unbreakable (John 10:34-36), eternal (Matt. 24:35), trustworthy (Psalm 119:160), and able to pierce the heart of man (Heb. 4:12). Additionally, the inspired Word of God will not go forth without accomplishing what God wishes it to (Isaiah 55:11). " See also: Inspiration, Christianity, Body Mind and Soul)
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| | | | |  Inspirational: Encyclopedia II - Inspiration Lake - FacilitiesThe entire Recreation Centre has a total area of about 30-hectares, and consists of the 12-hectare lake - the largest artificial lake in Hong Kong, a boat centre, arboretum, 1,500m jogging trail with exercise areas and a children's playground. The lake has a depth of between 60-100m; and features waterfall cascades and water fountains/jets capable of shooting up to 18m in height; and decorated with natural and man-made boulders plus some 4,800 trees and 430,000 shrubs. Paddle boats are available for hire at the boat centre; and changing room, toilet an ...
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| | | | | Inspirational: Encyclopedia II - Biblical inspiration - Etymology The word inspiration comes by way of the Latin and the King James translations of the Greek word θεοπνευστος (theopneustos, literally, "God-breathed") found in 2 Timothy 3.16-17:
All scripture is given by inspiration of God [theopneustos], and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect ...
See also:Biblical inspiration, Biblical inspiration - Etymology, Biblical inspiration - Views of the doctrine, Biblical inspiration - Basis for the doctrine, Biblical inspiration - The Conservative view, Biblical inspiration - The Modernist view, Biblical inspiration - The Neo-orthodox doctrine Read more here: » Biblical inspiration: Encyclopedia II - Biblical inspiration - Etymology |
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| | | | | Inspirational: Encyclopedia II - Inspirations for James Bond - Character inspirations Many real life personalities who were involved in espionage have been cited as models for the character by some news reports. Most notably was William Stephenson who was a Canadian spymaster, best known by his code name, Intrepid. Stephenson was the senior representative of British Intelligence for the entire western hemisphere during World War II. Regarding him, Ian Fleming wrote in The Times, October 21, 1962:
"James Bond is a highly romanticized vers ...
See also:Inspirations for James Bond, Inspirations for James Bond - Ian Fleming, Inspirations for James Bond - Bond James Bond, Inspirations for James Bond - Character inspirations, Inspirations for James Bond - Common features of alleged James Bond inspirations, Inspirations for James Bond - 007 Inspirations Read more here: » Inspirations for James Bond: Encyclopedia II - Inspirations for James Bond - Character inspirations |
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| | | | | Inspirational: Encyclopedia II - Inspiration Software - Background Inspiration Software was founded in 1982 by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver. Originally focused on business software products, the company's first product was for the CP/M operating system to help systems analysts build products to meet business needs. Next, the company released a line of products for the Tandy Model 100, the original notebook computer, used primarily by outside sales staff, writers and editors.
In 1987, the focus changed to brainstorming, thinking and organizing tools. The first version of Inspiration was released ...
See also:Inspiration Software, Inspiration Software - Visual learning, Inspiration Software - Background, Inspiration Software - External link Read more here: » Inspiration Software: Encyclopedia II - Inspiration Software - Background |
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