Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.New American Standard BibleNever take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I ...
Recognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation. This understanding should lead to a posture of humility and worship in our lives.StewardshipAs everything belongs to God, we are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and responsibilities He has entrusted to us.Trust in ...
The above verses suggest a "flipping of the script" when it comes to ultimate authority, faith leaders say. To fully understand these verses, it is helpful to understand their context within the life and mission of Christ on Earth. BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: GOD USES OUR TROUBLES TO 'PA...
“Without God there is no virtue because there is no prompting of the conscience . . . without God there is a coarsening of the society; without God democracy will not and cannot long endure. . . . If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a Nation gone ...
Ultimately, we don’t know. But there are two good possibilities. First, maybe Theophilus lost his position of prominence. Could it be that he became a Christian as a result of Luke, and lost his authority as a result? That is a possibility. Living for Christ often comes at great cost...
The Bible is filled with the promises of God. From Genesis to Revelation we read of normal people that received the promises of God. These promises are sealed by the highest authority, God's word. In Hebrews 6:13 it says, "For when God made a promise to
There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority, and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win because it works.” (In an interview with Diane Sawyer on June 7, 2010) “One can’t prove that God doesn’t exist, but science makes...
It is often thought that the most memorized verse from the bible is John 3:16. I suspect that is true for those who truly love Jesus and are in Christ. But I strongly believe that far more people have memorized Matthew 7:1 and they have done so without any effort whatsoever. Perhaps ...
Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Declares Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.Amplified Bible“Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,Christian Standard BibleListen and testify against the house of Jacob — this is the declaration of the...
Audio Bible ContextGod is Our Refuge and Strength…9He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. 10“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth...