The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not I only, but also all those who know the truth, for the truth’s sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever: Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the...
Therefore as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; so death passed to all men, because all sinned. Romans 5:12 WEB Sin and death entered into the world through one man with Adam’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Through one man, humans inherit a rebellious, sinful...
The Jews therefore answered him, “What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?” John 2:18 WEB Earlier in chapter two of John’s gospel Jesus began to reveal his glory through signs and wonders. Specifically, Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. Shortly thereafter, Jesus...
I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel. Genesis 3:15 WEB Chapter four in the Book of Exodus tells the story of the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. In the story, a serpent tempts Eve to...
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7 KJV This statement clarifies the truth of God’s righteousness. Although the Lord extends forgiveness for sins by his grace, Christians should live in obedience to the word and will of God....
He who believes in him is not judged. He who doesn’t believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. John 3:18 WEB Scripture makes clear that all of mankind sins. As King David wrote in Psalm 53:2-3, “God looks down from heaven on the...
I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you Titus 1:5 WEB With this statement, Paul explains why he left Titus In Crete. Both Paul and Titus evangelized the Cretans. Paul left Titus in Crete to...
But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years. Luke 1:7 WEB After a brief introduction, Luke begins his gospel describing the circumstances of the birth of John the Baptist. Although well advanced in years, the parents to be of John the Baptist did...
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 WEB Jesus promised his disciples in John 14:13. “I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor,...
Now on the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink! John 7:37 WEB Chapter seven in John’s gospel describes events surrounding Jesus’ attendance of the Festival of Tabernacles. It is an annual pilgrimage festival in...
When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” John 2:3 WEB Jesus’ mother Mary had unique insight into his divinity from the time of her conception. Mary learned of Jesus’ purpose before she ever conceived him by the power of the Holy Spirit. The angel Gabriel said to Mary...
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; James 1:19 WEB James begins his epistle with a brief introduction. He addresses his letter to the twelve tribes of Israel scattered abroad among the nations. As such, he directs his words to kindred...
