Scripture Engagement Does “Love” Mean “Love” in John 21? July 1, 2024 There are times when several Greek words are translated into English using the same word. Sometimes word studies help us see valuable nuances between the different words that add to a more comprehensive understanding. ...
, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” -Ephesians 4:1-3 NKJV...
“I say then:Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16, NKJV). Perhaps the greatest way to overcome the lusts of the flesh is to confront them with power that is greater than those lusts. That power comes from the Holy Spirit. I can ass...
Forwisdomis better thanrubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it" (Proverbs 8:11, KJV). IrejoiceatYour wordas one who findsgreat treasure. Psalm 119:162 (NKJV)
Righteousness. “In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness” (Jeremiah 23:6). “He shall say, ‘Surely in the LORD I have righteousness and strength'” (Isaiah 45:24, NKJV). We...
Christ came as the servant of all, not the ruler. When the disciples argued about who was the greatest, He rebuked them, saying: “Yet I am among you as the One who serves” (Luke 22:27 NKJV). He who was above us took a position below us so He could be with us as one of us...
For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NKJV) ...
Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) *Parenthetical additions from the original Greek words for substance and evidence: hypostasis (substance) and elegchos (evidence) God evidently cares about you getting the evidence, but if you don’t want it, there will be no way for it to help. Herein lies the proble...
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) So fear not; do not be afraid, for God will strengthen you and help you. ...
John 8:7 (NKJV) –“…He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” John 8:34-36 (NKJV) –“…most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefor...