in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began; Titus 1:2 WEB Paul personally converted the Greek gentile Titus to belief in Jesus as Savior. The epistle is ostensibly a letter Paul wrote directly to Titus. It is one of three pastoral epistles in the New Testament....
above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 WEB In biblical times, shields were used to protect soldiers from enemy attacks. Shields protected warriors attacked with swords, spears, arrows, and other implements...
For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse. Romans 1:20 WEB This scripture about the visible and the invisible things expresses that...
Yes, most certainly, and I count all things to be a loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ. Philippians 3:8 WEB In his letter to the Philippians, Paul makes clear that...
I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. 2 Corinthians 12:5 NIV There is a big difference between the truth and a lie. In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul addresses false apostles who teach a false gospel. These deceptive people...
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 WEB Upon being jailed and persecuted for preaching the good news of Jesus Christ, Paul wrote a letter giving thanks to the faithful Philippians. In the letter Paul encourages the church explaining that he suffered for a good cause....
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 WEB In our ever-changing times, consistency is difficult to find. Technologies, customs, and lifestyles change in time. Progress is not necessarily a bad thing, and neither is tradition. However, the truth itself is consistent....
yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18 NIV We do not know much about the prophet and poet Habakkuk. He lived in the late seventh century before Christ. He stands out in biblical text because of his asking important questions about justice. His short book...
So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12 WEB Does this scripture mean that we are to be anxious and worried? I don’t think so. Paul has been encouraging...
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke 2:11-12 KJV About the time of the birth of Jesus, the bible tells us that the Roman Emperor ordered...
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 KJV Before the birth of Christ, Mary, the mother of Jesus, was pledged to marry Joseph, a descendant of the house of David. However, when Joseph found that Mary was...
He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:8 WEB Knowing someone indicates familiarity. We know the people in our families because we experience them in our daily lives. We know our friends and coworkers for the same reason. Familiarity gives us an understanding of who each...
