Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.5Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spiritthat he has made to dwell in us”?6Buthe gives more grace. Therefore it says,“God opposes the ...
Don’t you know what Scripture says in the passage about Elijah—how he appealed to God against Israel: 3“Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me”? 4And what was God’s answer to him? “I have ...
Our first scripture reading might sound strange, out of context. The scripture takes the form of a lament, a ritualized prayer that King David offers for his predecessor, King Saul, and for David’s friend (perhaps more than friend), Jonathan. I say “perhaps more than friend,” because ...
14But suppose you suffer for doing what is right. Then you will be blessed. Scripture also says, “Don’t fear what others fear. Don’t be afraid.” 15But make sure in your hearts that Christ is Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you hav...
Does Scripture Forbid Entrepreneurs from Raising Big Money? The Most Scandalous Verdict | Desiring God. Even though we acknowledge a noticeable shift in the stance in the above post, this Son of David gave the following clarification to dear Brother David Mathis: Sin of Omission: James 4:17. ...
“If, in the land ADONAI your God is giving you to possess, a murder victim is found lying in the countryside; and the perpetrator of the murder is
not by the former words only, but by those that were coming, he teaches them the gain thereof."If any man will(θέλει,wills to)come after me.To come after Christ is to be his follower and disciple, and the Lord here declares what will be the life of such a one (see a pa...
Treasury of Scripture If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. John 1:46-49 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see… ...
14But suppose you suffer for doing what is right. Then you will be blessed. Scripture also says, “Don’t fear what others fear. Don’t be afraid.” 15But make sure in your hearts that Christ is Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you hav...