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The concept of Moment in Christianity

In Christianity, "Moment" encompasses crucial aspects of existence and faith. It signifies a pivotal point in time when a short prayer brings profound change, contrasting with long periods of suffering. The text emphasizes that experiences, whether negative or positive, contribute to one's spiritual journey. Additionally, "Moment" highlights the significance of certain historical events and encourages living fully in the present to recognize deeper truths. This understanding transcends time, linking to the promise of eternal life and liberation from earthly trivialities.1
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Synonyms: Instant, Second, Twinkling, Minute, Phase, Period, Interval, Point

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'Moment'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The result of the great promise of eternal life and of the hope that it kindles is meant to be that it shall purge our spirits from meanness, from sense, from undue dependence upon the miserable trivialities of to-day, that it shall emancipate us from slavery to this, and lead us into the liberty of the eternities, 'while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things which are not seen.'[1] (2) This refers to the time when the short prayer of faith did what the long day of crying could not do.[2] (3) The text suggests that this spent in anger is a part of the life spent in favour, implying that even negative experiences are included in a person's existence.[3] (4) The text uses the moment in history as a point of reference, emphasizing the significance of the events and their place in the timeline.[4]

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
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From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) This point in time marked the young man's appointment, as the people declared his new position from that specific instant.[5]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary

(1) This emphasizes the importance of experiencing the present, suggesting that being fully present leads to awareness of deeper truths, as the text implies.[6]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Plural form: Moments.