"changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others." This understanding provides comfort and assurance to believers, knowing that even imperfect human governments are under God's control. It also
to the serpent’s (Satan’s) temptations. This sinful nature is part of everyone’s natural make-up, from the time they are conceived, until the time that they die…
and kind[cw] in all his deeds.14 The Lord supports all those who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.[cx]15 The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food at the right time.16 You open your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature.[...
“As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from...
1) Jesus referred to the church in Sardis as “DEAD” and called them to “wake up” (Rev 3). Given Christ’s use of the idiomatic term “DEAD” in reference to this church, should we presume that his hearers cannot respond positively to Christ’s appeal in this passage as well? 2...
The living, active word of God brings continual refreshment and renewal to our understanding as we seek to perceive its meaning in the historical context so as to rightly determine the application looking forward from there. “For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His...
46 I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings,And will not be ashamed.47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments,Which I love.48 My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments,Which I love,And I will meditate on Your statutes. ז ZAYIN 49 Remember the word to ...
God is love. Love requires true, authentic, actual choice. Just like God “can’t” create a round triangle, God “can’t” create a person with a choice and also not give them choice. You can try to say that God can do that, but you aren’t really saying anything at all about ...
They will love Me and they will fall in love with My Word like they have never loved it before!! They will not be able to get enough of My Word!! Pray for them and believe Me for this promise!!! Divorce rates will go down! Abortion rates will go down as the Church steps up to...
The entire paragraph of Ephesians 4:11-16 has been building up to this single point. Once the spiritual children in the church have been protected from false teachers and false teachings, it is time for them to mature and become spiritual adults. How does this happen? Paul writes that grow...