But nowhere in scripture do we read that faith alone can save. Indeed, the passage in James says exactly the opposite: "You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only." (James 2:24). This is the only place in scripture where the phrase "faith only" occurs a...
Perverseness is related to faithfulness. An abandoning or rejection of God’s way. And as is with all the Scripture, the source of perversion as discussed in Proverbs is centered in the heart. In our culture, perverseness is understood as blood spattered murder and violent raping. These acts ...
one mind, and that they all speak the same thing and have the same judgment on matters. With this call for unity being so evident in the testimony of scripture, how does scripture explain these conflicting interpretations of the Holy Scriptures by men who have credentials in theology? And mor...
And that brings up the topic of being “restored.” That can mean bringing “back to health, good spirits, etc.” Or “to bring back to a former, more desirable condition.” Say what you want about thebad old days, they never seemed to bethisbad. (Or is that just another Old Geeze...
The healing Scripture below testifies to that. Cry out to Him and seek this precious gift today! Come before His thronewith confidence and courage. Before we meditate on our favorite Bible verses about healing Scriptures, we need to put what God’s Word says abouthealthinto context with these...
there ought to be no doubt that the attitude of a true follower of Christ should be the same. “Have ye not read?”; “It is written”; “What saith the scripture?”– these were favourite phrases of the Master when referring to the largest part of what we now know as the Bible. ...
(Jesus speaking) He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this he spoke of the spirit, which they that believe on him should receive; for the holy spirit was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified)...
“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart (BELLY) will flow rivers of living water. But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.” (John 7:...
This helps greatly in immediate comprehension of the situation for the user and in intensification of the dramatic presence during the public reading of Scripture. Sometimes the original text includes interruptions in the dialogue to indicate the attitude of the speaker or of who is being addressed....
What does the Bible say about Restoration? - Top Scripture Quotes The theme of restoration is woven throughout the Bible, offering hope and encouragement in times of hardship. Here are some key points to consider: 1. God desires to restore: Individuals: Passages like Psalm 51:12 ("Restore ...