69 、Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.───你要以宣读,劝勉,教导为念,直等到我来。 70 、God has spoken: the Bible as revelation, as covenant document.? Scripture interprets itself.───主已经晓谕:经为启示,圣经为盟约约文。以经...
Father. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). When we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, we become God’s children. Fathers instruct, guide, and discipline their children, but they also love to ...
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. But other times, if...
Nor should we focus primarily on the Bible as God’s divine inerrant Word and treat Jesus as simply a character in a small part of the texts. Jesus is the central message—God participating in human life, coming near to us, bringing his good news, expressing God’s love for us, dying...
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 (NIV) Read the Chapter Saturday...
Some people memorize scripture just for their own edification rather than for others. And, of course, the there's value for both. "The liberal soul shall be made fat. He that waters shall be watered also himself," Proverbs 11:25. So there's no doubt that I get value from memorizing ...
1 Cor. 4:6 – this is one of the most confusing passages in Scripture. Many scholars believe the phrase “don’t go above the line” was inserted by a translator as an instruction to someone in the translation process. Others say Paul is quoting a proverb regarding kids learning to write...
It can be very difficult for some personalities to confront others, especially if the confrontation is a firing or a placing of boundaries on them. In my role as pastor, there have been numerous situations in which I, believing love required me to give multiple chances to a person, ...
It’s not always easy to love and sometimes it’s easier not to love. Or is it? Often the consequences of not loving others as we should can be destructive to ourselves and those we do love. How often do we choose not to love someone because of their behavior, lifestyle or simply ...
By using our gifts and talents to bless others, we reflect Christ’s love and build up the body of Christ (1 Peter 4:10). Pray for Each Other: Praying for one another is a powerful way to support and encourage fellow believers. It fosters a sense of unity and dependence on God. ...