Verse 1. - And it cams to pass - the alleged mythical character of the present narrative (De Wette, Bohlen) is discredited not more by express Scripture statement (Hebrews 11:17-19) than by its own inherent difficulties - after - how long after may be conjectured from the circumstance ...
On the other hand, some argue that God does indeed give us more than we can handle, pointing to the suffering and challenges seen throughout the Bible and in the world today. So, which is true? Does Scripture promise that God won't give us more than we can bear, or does it reveal...
'Go ye, enquire of the Lord for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the wrath of the Lord that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this book' ... So Hilkiah the pr...
Jesus simply told him that yes, while the promise of GOD Almighty to protect me from all harm and death is there, but the scripture also says: "Do not tempt GOD (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him)." The Bible is very clear about the crucifixion ...
No one is to say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.NASB 1995Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not...
James set the record straight when he said, "Let no one say when he is tempted, 0I am being tempted by God;0 for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone" (James 1:13). There it is: God cannot be tempted by evil. Is the devil evil? Yes! Thus, ...
To be 'perfect' in Scripture does NOT mean to be flawless. To be perfect is to be as one is intended by created design, and thus, when a man is born again, he is expected to be merciful, just as God is merciful. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven...
Scripture does not provide a simple strategy to make this task easier for us. It does, however, offer a foundational rule that can create a hospitable space for those who wish to make an attempt at conversation. It is the rule of life expressed in James 1:19–20: “So then, my belove...
He ate nothing at all during this time, and Scripture says He became very hungry. It’s important to note that it says He became hungry. It does not say He was hungry while He was fasting, but after the fasting had ended. He was not hungry while He was fasting, because He was ...
(Note: I’m including this story in scripture to show that even when you’re filled with the Holy Spirit, satan will ALWAYS look for a time when you are weak to attack you and tempt you to fall. Don’t give him an opportunity. Quote the Bible to him.) ...