The Christian Life—Continued 21 If youp learned Him and been taught by Him, then, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 Get rid of the former lifestyle, the old nature, which is rotten from deceitful lusts, 23 Instead, be renewed in the spirit of yourp mind. [Believers, upon faith in Christ, have a newly…
Why would Jesus allow Peter to suffer by denying His Lord and Messiah Jesus? Here are a few notes along with my translation. Luke 22:31-32 Then the Lord said, “Simon, Simon, look, Satan has demanded youp, so that he may sift youp as wheat, 32 But I have prayed for yous, so that yours…
Why did Israel not believe? Paul answers this question. They did not have faith. This is a continuation of Romans chapter 9. Israel Did Not Believe Romans 9:30-33 30 What will we say then? [We will say] that the Gentiles who didn’t pursue [God’s standard of] righteousness have obtained righteousness, even the righteousness that…
A rather long section concerning Israel, Pharaoh, and choices of God. Why does God choose one over another? Why did God choose Israel? Did God really hate Easu? Does God only call Jews or are Gentiles included in God’s salvation? Notes on Romans 9:1-5 Romans 9:6-29 My translation and notes. God’s Plan To Choose…
Christians by their regeneration (2 Corinthians 5:17) are new. We have new attitudes and motives. Paul discusses these in the first part of Philippians chapter 2. Evidently, the believers needed to be reminded of these principles, just as we need to be reminded of them. Philippians Chapter 2 Encouragement to Have Humility Like Jesus…
Luke 10:13-16 contains a difficult passage. If the people of Sodom, Tyre, and Sidon would have seen these miracles and repented, then why didn’t God do miracles in those cities? 13 “Woe to yous, Chorazin! Woe to yous Bethsaida, for if the mighty miracles had been done in Tyre and Sidon which have been…
Jesus had just finished asking the disciples whom people thought He was. Now, He wants to know whom they say He is. Jesus knows their thoughts, but He wanted them to know their thoughts. Jesus is the perfect teacher to bring out of our soul the knowledge of what we really believe. Here is…
Before going on with Romans 9, someone quotes this passage. I wanted to think over the passage and study it. What a difference between a believer and non-believer. May we always pray and be ready to share the faith. I thank God for all His promises. 15 What harmony does Christ have with Satan?…
Romans chapters 9, 10, and 11 have many interpretations. This is my translation and notes of Romans 9:1-5. You may disagree. That is OK. But read and study these verses for yourself. Romans Chapter 9:1-5 Paul’s Desire For All Israel To Be Saved 1 I tell the truth in Christ. I do not lie.…
One of the most important passages in the New Testament is the summary of the Gospel and Resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15. Here is my translation and notes on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Resurrection—Importance of Jesus’s Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover, brothers, I am going to make the Good News known to youp…