NIV Matthew Matthew 18 Matthew 18:21-22 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22Jesus answered,“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven...
We all have times in our lives when we need to make decisions. You know the type: those decisions that require wisdom. This kind of wisdom can only be found in Christ; wisdom we need to seek through His Word. However, Scripture is not a catalogue of “do’s and do nots” of all ...
What about the phrase ‘that is indebted’, we must take a close look at this phrase to understand the wording change. Many translations e.g., Expanded Bible (give an explanation) useForgive us for our sins, because [as] we forgive everyone who has done wrong to us [sins against us; ...
Ask the person if they would like to read a scripture. Don’t cut someone short, but also talk only a short time. Pay attention to the person’s body language. Be aware that the person might need to be more transparent. Remember that some people’s past can be a very sensitive issue...
/ I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. Treasury of Scripture How weak is your heart, said the LORD GOD, seeing you do all these things, the work of an imperious who...
“God, I’m sorry for… (the times I’ve failed to love others as You have loved me.)” “Father, forgive me for… (not trusting in Your promises and relying on my own strength.)” “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” ...
I now ask that You please forgive me and wash me completely clean by the blood that Your Son Jesus has already shed for me on the cross. Father, please wash away the stain of this sin from my body, my soul, and my spirit, as I know now that I have contaminated my body with this...
Just as at sea those who are carried away from the direction of the harbor bring themselves back on course by a clear sign, on seeing a tall beacon light or some mountain peak coming into view, so Scripture may guide those adrift on the sea of the life back into the harbor of the di...
Just because it is not the most used word in the Bible does not mean God’s Word is silent on the subject; in fact, Scripture has a lot to say about love. Some verses, like Deuteronomy 6:5 show that love requires choice and action, “You shall love the Lord your God with ...
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. After confession when we pray to Him we are drawing near to Him and we will experience His restoration. As He says in His Word, “Draw near to God an...