Paul had only preached the Good News and ministered to the Thessalonians for a few weeks before he had to flee (Acts 17:1-10). Later, the believers had some questions either to clarify or as a reminder of what Paul taught them. This is part of the greeting to his (and our) fellow believers. My…
Micah 6:8 WEBA He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah was a prophet at the same time as Isaiah. Hezekiah was king. His prophecies where for the southern kingdom of Judah…
A few words of wisdom from Dr. Stephen R Cook on close associates and friends. Close relationships should be developed over time, only as we get to know others, hearing their words and watching their ways, and feeling confident they are among the faithful righteous. Some of the characteristics of a righteous person include: A…
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…
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…
B1 Temptation C1 The Greek word for temptation is πειρασμός peirasmós (G3986). It means, depending on context, a test, a testing. In a good sense, this testing would be God allowing us to see our weaknesses and strengths. D1 Example of good E1 John 6:6 He said this to test him, because he knew…
I’m not writing about physical, financial growth, government growth, but spiritual growth in the principles of a kingdom’s worldview and lifestyle. I am writing growth in the Christian viewpoint. I am writing a simplistic explanation. We can and will have growth in the things of God’s Kingdom or the things of the world. Definitions…
Matthew 22:37 Jesus said to him, “Yous must love the Lord yours God with all yours heart, with all yours soul, and with all yours mind.” On this day to celebrate love to others especially our loved ones, the love for God is to be celebrated every day. Love is agape B1 This 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?…