Romans 4:19-25 (NKJV) And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. 20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21…
What Sacrifices Do Christians Offer? Our bodies and minds. Our bodies in the sense that we determine not to follow (outside God’s allowances) worldly, fleshly desires. See Romans 12:1-2, Ungodly body desires: sacrifices to idols (sports, money, sex, power, position, comfort, etc.); fornication, adultery, etc.); 2 Timothy 3:1-4; Galatians 5:19-21; etc. Ungodly mind desires:…
What is the Fruit of the Spirit? Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. We are the branches, Jesus is the vine (John 15). The vine supplies all nutrients, including water. The branches bear fruit…
What is Repentance? The Greek word for repentance is (G3331) μετάνοια metánoia, which means a change of mind/heart/opinion, etc. This is a 180° change. Examples: Repentance is a change of mind. This will be seen in guilt. Remorse is not repentance (Matthew 27:3-5). Repentance will be seen in a person humbling themselves, willing to…
Mark 13:32-37 No One Knows the Day or Hour (Matt. 24:36–44; Luke 21:34–36 ) Mark 13:32-37 NKJV – 32 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 “Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time…
(Mark 11:20-24 NKJV) “(20) Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. (21) And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” (22) So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. (23) “For…
Mark 11:12-14 (NKJV) The Fig Tree Withered (Matt. 21:18, 19) 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found…
Mark 10:35-45 (NKJV) Greatness Is Serving(Matt. 20:20–28)35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.”36 And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”37 They said to Him, “Grant us that we may sit,…
(Mark 10:13-16 NKJV) (13) Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. (14) But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is…