I Corinthians 16:13 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” In the closing verses of I Corinthians, Paul provides some final words of instructions to the Corinthian church. His words about what God wants of us are given in four distinct phrases. Here is a look at each one… Read More »
Romans 16:17 “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” The Apostle Paul wrote, as an instrument of the Holy Spirit, that Christians are to avoid some people. There are many kinds of Christians – as there has always been… Read More »
I Corinthians 2:15 “But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.” We often hear that Christians should not judge. Of course, those who say such things are referring to judging people. Or, they may be defending themselves when a brother or sister lovingly tries to point out… Read More »
I Corinthians 12:27 “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” In I Corinthians 12, Paul compares the church to a body. He uses a singular form – “body,” not “bodies.” It is a powerful illustration of what each believer is to each other. Just as a brain or a heart is… Read More »
Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” There are so many promises in the Word of God that tell believers that we can have the victory through Christ, that it really is a wonder that more Christians are not more victorious than… Read More »
I Corinthians 10:13 “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” God watches carefully… Read More »
Psalm 26:1,2 “Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” David was one man who had a heart for God. He loved God, and overall, he wanted… Read More »
Psalm 111:4 “He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.” Anyone looking into the Old Testament will have to notice that God has done many mighty things for His people. They can be seen over and over again. These mighty works were done for them for… Read More »
Psalm 101:3 “I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.” David, the writer of this Psalm, had experienced what happens when you do not control what you see with your eyes. He first saw beautiful Bathsheba from the palace… Read More »
I Corinthians 9:27 “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” One reason that more people do not enter the Olympics, or sports in general, is because of the hard work involved. Besides possible time… Read More »