There needs to be a change from before we believe in Christ for salvation and after. Our thinking, our desires, our character traits are different. Paul tells us what we should not be like, because these traits are the traits of unbelievers. Ephesians 4:17-20 17 Therefore, I speak this and bear witness in the…
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…
Brief notes on my translation of Hebrews 12:1-3 Let Us Persevere To The End 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded with such a great throng of witnesses, let us get rid of every hindrance and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that lies before us.…
With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. Daniel 11:32 BSB The passage here is speaking of Antiochus Epiphanes. He was very wicked. He suppressed Jewish religion, persecuted the Jews, and committed sacrilege against their Temple. Daniel 11:31 BSB His forces…
I’m simply going to read Proverbs 4. There is a growing lack of father’s teaching their children. How can a child be successful without a father’s love and attention? How can they be successful without a father teaching them self-control, how to work, how to do your work correctly, how to be responsible, etc.?…
“Absent reason, faith will simply be based on emotion. We will never out-emote the pagan,” said Steve Deace. The conscience is collectively becoming seared. People will not/cannot admit they are their own problem. The Sower B1 This parable is found in Matthew 13:3-23, Mark 4:3-20, and Luke 8:4-15. B2 Jesus teaches C1 That the…
Introduction B1 Summary B2 Overview of the Old Testament – Psalms By Arend Remmers B3 Note on outlines (from Bible Analyzer outline module) These outlines are derived from the chapter headings of the 1611 edition of the King James Bible. They have been updated to modern spelling and some entries have a slightly modified…
Most people want to know more about themselves, so take various online personality tests. They want to formulate their identity. We need to be careful with these tests however as some are based on occultic ideas. An example would be the Enneagram, now incredibly popular. Can we formulate our identity based on an occultic…
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a WEL Love is very patient and kind; love is not envious; love doesn’t brag about itself, is not haughty, 5 Doesn’t behave improperly, is not self-seeking; love isn’t easily aggravated, doesn’t keep a list of wrongs, 6 Doesn’t rejoice in injustice, but rejoices with the truth, 7 Bears all things, believes…
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a WEL Love is very patient and kind; love is not envious; love doesn’t brag about itself, is not haughty, 5 Doesn’t behave improperly, is not self-seeking; love isn’t easily aggravated, doesn’t keep a list of wrongs, 6 Doesn’t rejoice in injustice, but rejoices with the truth, 7 Bears all things, believes…