Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2 NIV This scripture is often misused and misapplied. With these words, Jesus warns of the danger of judging other people. We...
I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me, that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:29-30 WEB This statement of Jesus is recorded in Luke’s gospel and comes at the last supper just before Christ’s...
We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. Romans 3:28 WEB Paul begins the third chapter of Romans with a statement concerning the advantages of being a Jew. After discussing the honor of being entrusted with the word of God, he concludes that there is...
We proclaim him, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus; Colossians 1:28 WEB The apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Colossians. This verse gives Paul’s purpose, process, and reasoning behind his preaching of the gospel...
Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so you are also of the comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:7 WEB Paul suffered great trials and trouble for his service to the kingdom of heaven. He was beaten and whipped. He was stoned and imprisoned. Because of his...
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 NIV For those who receive God’s Holy Spirit, joy and peace are found even in the most difficult situations. With the protection of our heavenly Father, God’s faithful can say, “in peace I will...
It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit and are life. John 6:63 WEB In the first part of chapter six in John, Jesus miraculously feeds the masses from five small loaves of barley bread and a few fish. At the end of the meal, Christ asks...
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice. Isaiah 32:1 WEB This prophecy condemns the kingship of Ahaz who ruled Judah for sixteen years. He offered sacrifices to idols and oppressed the people of Judah. In these practices, he was like the kings of Israel who...
But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. James 1:22 WEB Christian life is about love and service. And that love is more than the feel good, emotional type. It is an active love of service to others. In accord with this notion, James encourages his readers to put...
that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherited the promises. Hebrews 6:12 WEB Paul takes a serious tone with the Hebrew believers in his previous statements. He warns of the fate of those who have believed and fallen away. Saying in Hebrews 6:6, “it...
But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 WEB Jesus’ instruction to seek first God’s Kingdom is one of the most often quoted and most often misused scriptures in the bible. Taken out of context, some misguided souls...
If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you. John 15:18 WEB Jesus’ final teachings to his disciples are full of reassurances. The Lord was preparing his faithful for the difficult days that were ahead of them. The disciples had seen Christ in his glory, healing...
