Hebrews 12:18-29
Paul encourages holiness out of love for God that takes into account the fear of the Lord. He warns against the sins of bitterness, sexual immorality, and godlessness. Hebrews 12:14-29 14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to…
Read MoreThe Church, pt. 3
The Church is the pillar and foundation of the truth and God’s means to establish His Kingdom on earth (1 Timothy 3:15 & Matthew 16:18-19). MATTHEW 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say…
Read MoreHebrews 12:14-17
Paul encourages holiness out of love for God that takes into account the fear of the Lord. He warns against the sins of bitterness, sexual immorality, and godlessness. Hebrews 12:14-29 14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to…
Read MoreThe Church, pt. 2
The Church is the pillar and foundation of the truth and God’s means to establish His Kingdom on earth (1 Timothy 3:15 & Matthew 16:18-19). MATTHEW 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say…
Read MoreThe Church, pt. 1
The Church is the pillar and foundation of the truth and God’s means to establish His Kingdom on earth (1 Timothy 3:15 & Matthew 16:18-19). MATTHEW 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say…
Read MoreHebrews 12:1-13, pt. 2
Paul encourages endurance in the face of struggles, comparing God’s discipline to that of a loving father. By enduring hardships and accepting divine discipline, disciples of Christ can grow in righteousness and peace and be healed. HEBREWS 12:1-13 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off…
Read MoreHebrews 12:1-13
Paul encourages endurance in the face of struggles, comparing God’s discipline to that of a loving father. By enduring hardships and accepting divine discipline, disciples of Christ can grow in righteousness and peace and be healed. HEBREWS 12:1-13 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off…
Read MoreJohn 20:30-21:25
John records the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus, emphasizing His love and forgiveness for Peter to give us encouragement in our times of weakness. JOHN 20:30-21:25 20:30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus…
Read MoreJohn 20:21-30
Jesus makes His disciples His representatives on the earth (2 Corinthians 5:16-20). JOHN 20:21-30 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are…
Read MoreHebrews 11:1-40, pt. 10
We are encouraged by Paul to remember all the great acts of faith so that we can run our race by faith! HEBREWS 11:1-40 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [KJV] 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. [Genesis 15:6] 3 By faith…
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