we are giving to the great Reconciler the pre-eminence. On gospel shall be the gospel of reconciliation on this occasion. May the reconciling word come home by the power of Christ's Spirit to many, so that hundreds
1. Some carry the sense thus: "To know the love of Christ, which passeth, or surpasseth, the knowledge of all other things." There is an excellency, an usefulness in the knowledge of Christ's love, which is not to be found in the knowledge of any thing else. A man may know...
17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. Such a person also goes into great detail about what they have seen; they are puffed up with...
To better illustrate this, we will first understand the verse in its context, and apply it by showing on the light of some other texts of the New Testament, how to accept or to receive this life in abundance, reflecting especially on two of the problems ...
Rev 1:1The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signifieditby his angel unto his servant John: The Channel of Blessing The father is the source of that spirit. When we look at the sanct...
Are we willing to risk bringing all that we have and all that we are when we meet together as followers of Christ? Or do we hide the parts of ourselves that we think others will judge, dislike or just not understand? We are all made uniquely in God’s image. We all reflect that im...
9All of God lives fully in Christ (even when Christ was on earth),10and you have a full and true life in Christ, who is ruler over all rulers and powers. 歌罗西书 2:9–10 — American Standard Version (ASV) 9for in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily,10and in hi...
that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Versionwhich is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.New Living TranslationAnd the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.English Standard Versionwhich is ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionBut if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their full inclusion bring!New Living TranslationNow if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel turned...