Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...John 13:15I have set you an example so...
32They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them...
I mean, if I wasn’t careful with what I said, I may find that I was the one who betrays Christ. And I certainly didn’t wantthatto happen. And besides, just a few days earlier, Jesus had called me Satan, and so I was kind of afraid that I might be the one to betray Jesus ...
Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened: and behold a white horse. And he that sat upon him was called faithful and true: and with justice doth he judge and fight.
As mentioned earlier, Peter was among the first disciples called by Jesus and he was frequently their spokesman – for good or bad. One thing that he is credited with is the special insight that he had concerning Jesus’ identity. Peter was the first to call Jesus the Son of the Living ...
Little did I know; this was no star. I was being visited by an angel. Angel: “God evening.” Me: “Hello. I’ve been waiting for you.” Angel: “I am angel.” Me: “I am human.” Angel: “No, moron. My name is Angel.” ...
By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,5who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salva...
The Church and its leaders were being persecuted from without and subverted from within. Influenced by the many syncretistic cults that had come into the Rom. world from farther E, the Judaizers sought a common ground between the legalistic Pharisaic tradition and the Gospel of Christ. Against...
Another title for Jesus, indicating His authority and responsibility over the spiritual well-being of believers.5. The Early ChurchThe initial audience of Peter's letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile Christians facing persecution and needing encouragement. Teaching PointsThe Nature of Humanity...
It underscores the responsibility of church leaders to nurture and protect the spiritual well-being of their congregations. This directive connects to the broader mission of the Church to spread the Gospel and care for the community of believers. Persons / Places / Events1. Jesus- The ...