(although a Christian leader who is not competent in these things is not a faithful leader, and is likely a part of the problem).But this content is aimed for all faithful Christians to grow in Biblical literacyin order to know and serve Christ more skillfully, wisely, and fruitfully in ...
What does the binding of Satan mean? Revelation chapter 20 verses one thru three mentions the binding of Satan. These passages are about Satan being bound at the beginning of “the one-thousand-year reign of Christ.” Here’s the scripture in Revelation chapter 20: ...
Romans 12:9 ...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Let ...
New on the Blog The Open Bible What Does the Bible Say About Advent? December 10, 2024 The season of advent is a time when we prepare our hearts and our minds to celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. "Jesus is God's gift to us. He was sent to us to free us from the....
calling. Jesus Christ is God Himself coming. In Him, ‘the word became flesh.’… Heisthe Word of God” (19, original emphasis). Brunner uses the analogy of a gramophone record and the record label “His Master’s Voice” to illustrate how the Scripture functions as the Word of God. ...
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns...
allowfaith to mold confusion into curiosity. Christ: Step 1:Problem: Intense unwantedpain Step 2:Reaction: Asks for pain to stop, asks for Father’s will to happen above his preference. Step 3:Answer: Receives strengthfrom angel Possible takeaway: ...
1 SCRIPTURE STUDIES ACTS CHAPTER 2:1-11 DRAMATIC DAYS FOR THE DISCIPLES One of the three greatest days of all time is recorded in Acts chapter two. The three greatest days are: first, the birth of creation, second, the birth of Christ and third, the birth of the church as described ...
1I testify before God and Christ Jesus, who is about to judge living and dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,2proclaim the word; be urgent in seasonandout of season, convict, rebuke, encourage, with all longsuffering and doctrine.3For the time shall be when they will not bear...
In Christ they are set free from the slavery of men and granted the dignity of a royal priesthood. As God's elect, believers have been given new birth into a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Pet. 1:3, 23). As living stones who trust in the living foundation stone...