There is a continuity between the covenantal actions of the OT with the NT signs (baptism and communion). This point is strengthened in Colossians 2:11–12 –“and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the ci...
and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.Berean Literal Biblehaving a hope in God, which they themselves also await, that there is about to be a resurrection, both of the just and of the ...
In the original creation in Genesis 1:28, God blessed them; in Genesis 5:2, God blessed them. And here again in Genesis 9:1, God blesses them. The Lord is faithful! and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.2The fear and dread of you shall rest on every ...
Some of these mentions of birds in the Bibleare simply referring to birds, themselves (fowl or bird), while others are used to teach us spiritual lessons. In this post, we will focus on just two types of birds in theBible: Doves and Sparrows. (You can read about Eagles,Ravens, and u...
He begins by thanking God for the grace, that is, the totally free and unmerited favor that God has extended to these once-pagan people. He has saved them. Notice that the grace is found "in" (Greek en) Christ Jesus. This "in him" carries into verse 2 as well. The Greek ...
5. Can you identify other biblical figures who were described as blameless or upright? How do their accounts encourage you in your walk with God? Connections to Other ScripturesProverbs 1:7This verse emphasizes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge, connecting to Job's fear of ...
It shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered. Joel 2:32 Meditate on Bible verses like the one mentioned above and pray with faith: “God, in the name of Jesus Christ, and according to Your Word, I ask You to set me free from this ...
It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, 20 where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. Footnotes Hebrews 6:1 Or from useless rituals Hebrews 6:2 Or about baptisms Hebrews 6:6 Or age, 6 if they ...
This verse, in its entirety, belongs in the Bible. It has always been 100 percent a part of the inspired Greek text handed down to the Greek-speaking world by the original true Church of God. The only manuscripts which leave it out are those copied in Egypt and in the Latin-speaking ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.New Living Translation“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called...