For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things will not be remembered, nor come into mind. Isaiah 65:17 WEB In this prophecy, Isaiah gives a vision of God creating a new heaven and a new earth. His inspired words for God’s people promise justice, prosperity, and peace for...
The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 NIV Jeremiah shares these words of comfort with the exiled remnant of the nation of Israel. Because of sin and disobedience, the Babylonians...
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; Colossians 3:12 WEB In this scripture, Paul mentions the faithful as God’s chosen ones. Originally, God chose the nation of Israel as his people. But now, those who...
He who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him. 1 John 2:10 WEB In this scripture, John expands upon his discussion of a new commandment given by Jesus. In John 13:34, Jesus says “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I...
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 WEB Saved by the grace of God through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, what is our reasonable spiritual...
But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him? 1 John 3:17 WEB The third chapter of First John begins by announcing the great love of God for his children. Further, he teaches that believers live...
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 WEB In this chapter of Hebrews, Paul writes about entering the temple with confidence. He encourages the faithful to come together in...
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 WEB Only Jesus Christ lived a life of perfect obedience to the will and law of God. The bible tells us in Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God. WEB” In each of us, there is a mixture of...
knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will present us with you. 2 Corinthians 4:14 WEB Jesus suffered greatly to save us from sin. Although innocent, the Romans beat him, mocked him, whipped him, and nailed him to the cross. He endured the death penalty to pay...
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...
