Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be; but we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is. 1 John 3:2 WEB Who are the children of God? Paul answers this question in his letter to the Galatians. First, he gives the...
For God didn’t appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 WEB The fifth chapter of First Thessalonians begins with reassurances to the faithful that...
When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Mark 2:17 WEB God speaks to Israel in Exodus 15:26 saying, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is...
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:12 WEB It is the sin of pride that caused the rebellion and downfall of Satan. We read of this in Isaiah 14:14-15 which says, “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most...
He therefore answered, “I don’t know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: that though I was blind, now I see.” John 9:25 WEB Man exists in a natural state of sinfulness. The bible tells us in Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. KJV” Of course, consequences...
Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.” Mark 11:22 WEB For those who believe in God, faith is a shield of protection against the assaults of a wicked world. When confronted with our own faults, faith guides us to repentance and renewal. Faith keeps us steady in times of trouble and demonstrates...
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 KJV In this Psalm, David confidently proclaims that the Lord is his light, salvation, and the strength of his life. Also, he faithfully indicates his fearlessness....
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil. John 3:19 WEB Chapter three of the Book of John contains some of the most famous words ever recorded. The chapter begins by detailing a conversation between...
Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure. 1 Timothy 5:22 WEB This scripture encouraging his friend to “keep yourself pure” is a portion of Paul’s first epistle to Timothy that deals with honoring the members of the church. In the opening of the...
As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form. Psalm 17:15 WEB King David’s Psalm seventeen is a faithful prayer. His words, “when I awake” express confidence in his salvation. This is made certain in our understanding of the Old...
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood Revelation 1:5 WEB This scripture about Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, is a portion of the opening of the Book of...
Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 WEB In this scripture, Paul encourages believers to put on the whole armor of God. Ephesians 6:10 explains the need for this protection saying, “For we wrestle...
