there are verses that remind us to appreciate the good times. Like in Psalm 118:24, which says, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” So, when you’re feeling happy, remember to thank God for all the good stuff happening around ...
Méga. It is an adjective (a word that describes;) and implies great size, largeness, or physical magnitude. The Word study dictionary also speaks of men or creatures, indicating great size or stature. Without explanatory details, we can understand that this “sign” is enormous. Sign – ...
Canon Of Scripture, as the phrase is usually employed, may be defined as "the Authoritative Standard of Religion and Morals, composed of those writings which have been given for this purpose by God to men." A definition frequently given of the Canon is, that it is "the Catalogue of the ...
Eusebius even records the letter Constantine sent to Macarius, the presiding bishop over the church at Jerusalem at that time. In the letter Constantine describes his plans for the new construction and asks for Macarius’ advice concerning the ceiling of the church: ...
Also, artios does not describe the Scriptures, it describes the clergyman. So, Protestants cannot use this verse to argue the Scriptures are complete.James 1:4 – steadfastness also makes a man “perfect (teleioi) and complete (holoklepoi), lacking nothing.” This verse is important because...
This answers the implied question about some getting to heaven before others. Paul describes a grand reunion of the dead (those fallen asleep) and those alive when at Jesus’ promised return. Both groups are “harpazō,” translated as “caught up” or lifted up and carried off to meet in...
1 Tim. 1:1 – Paul describes Christ Jesus as our “hope” (not our guarantee). We can reject Him and He will allow this. 1 Tim. 4:10 – Paul says we toil and strive because we have our “hope” (not our assurance) on the living God. This is not because God is unfaithful, ...
“Sons of Thunder” in Mark 3:17, perhaps because of their characteristic fiery zeal (Mark 9:38 and Luke 9:54). With SaintsPeterandAndrew, James and John were among the first four disciples whom Jesus called (Mark 1:16–19). That same foursome asked Jesus on theMount of Olivesfor ...