I Thessalonians 4:3,4 “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;” After salvation, God’s desire for every believer is that they be sanctified. The Greek word behind this English word is… Read More »
II Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” In order to understand the Bible correctly, there must be faith in its Author. He is God and He gave a Book to the human race. Human men were used to… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Psalm 138:2 “I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” David was inspired to write the words: “for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” He loved the Word of God and meditated… Read More »
I Thessalonians 2:12,13 “That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in… Read More »
Psalm 19:11 “Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” In this chapter, David talks about the blessing of the Word of God. The above verse mentions just one of the several points he brings out about the Bible. He says first that we (believers) are warned… Read More »
Psalm 119:128 “Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” Among believers, there is a general agreement that the Bible is the Word of God. Understanding this is a great start. Once you start digging a little deeper, however, this claim of faith is too… Read More »
Ephesians 6:16 “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” The world we live in is very capable of weakening the resolve of every Christian to serve the Lord. Many saints in the Bible turned away from God – Some of them… Read More »
John 7:17 “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” The Lord Jesus tied knowing the will of God to the Word of God. They are inseparable. It is impossible to know God’s will apart from the truths and… Read More »