“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” (Philippians 2:12) The words work out means to work fully, accomplish, to finish or fashion. “Work out…” katergazomai kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee From G2596 and G2038; to work... Continue Reading →
“…if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” 1st John 2:1-2 The things John wrote were in order that his readers not sin. We should strive and be motivated to... Continue Reading →
Titus 3:4-7 “But when the kindness and love of GOD our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to His mercy.” We did nothing deserving of GOD’S kindness, love or favor. God saw a foolish, disobedient, deceived, lustful humanity, living in malice and envy. Yet, in our... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, we are humbled for our own benefit. We must be brought low to discover what is needed to make us stronger. The challenge is, to not become bitter, but better. Failure to search for what is needed or yielding before it is found, and you will become bitter. Keep looking, do not give up,... Continue Reading →
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:33-34 A distinguishing mark of a disciple in Christ is love of one another. The... Continue Reading →
1st John 4:9-11 In the previous verses, John speaks of GOD being the source and core of love. He revealed this love to man by sending the His only begotten Son to the earth to die as a perfect sacrifice for our sins so that we might live. To save someone’s life in general is... Continue Reading →
“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” Psalm 86:15 Several terms in this verse describe the love of God. I have always been fascinated by the depths of God's compassion. It extends far beyond mere sympathy; it is a deep feeling that prompts action.... Continue Reading →
Romans 8:33-39 GOD has already given us the greatest gift possible, why would He withhold anything else from us? We have assurance in Christ. Based upon this truth, “Who shall bring a charge against GOD’S elect?” (It’s GOD who justifies or it is GOD who declares us innocent…) “Who is he who condemns?” (Here’s what... Continue Reading →
“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 31:10 "An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels." An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. A crown, in the literal sense, imparted a sense of honor. Often made of gold and decorated with precious jewels, it was something of great value and a symbol... Continue Reading →
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