II Corinthians 4:2 “But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” In this verse, which follows the statement that Paul continues in the ministry God gave him… Read More »
II Corinthians 4:1“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;” Paul the apostle knew that he was given his ministry from God. He was faithful to his calling until the day he died. Although he experienced much hardship, trials, and persecutions, he never looked back or quit. There was… Read More »
James 4:13-15 “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for… Read More »
I Corinthians 1:8 “Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This verse contains a wonderful promise. Speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul reveals to these believers that Christ will not only save you, but that He will also make sure… Read More »
Romans 1:17 “the just shall live by faith.” Martin Luther claimed this verse for his own personal salvation. It also resulted in the Reformation in which many thousands of people were saved. Interestingly, the verse is not talking about salvation but about how God’s people should live once they are saved. Putting your faith in… Read More »
Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Before the Lord left earth to go back to Heaven, He had one final… Read More »
II Corinthians 4:17 “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” When things have become a little uncomfortable for a believer, it is probably because they are doing something right. Satan attacks those who are doing something for God to tries… Read More »
John 9:4 “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” John 4:34 “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” The above two verses demonstrate our Savior’s attitude… Read More »
Matthew 6:34 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” The above verse is very interesting – and one that every believer would do well to take heed to. The last phrase of the verse says: “Sufficient… Read More »
I John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” What a blessing it is to know that victory is possible. No, it is not talking about a once and for all time kind of victory. If God gave that to… Read More »