42, 43). But let us not forget that 20 verses earlier Jesus debated with the Sadducees about the resurrection of the dead. The illustration used was a woman whose seven partners died. This means that the woman effectively became
Before I go to bed, I like to read the evening selection fromDaily Light on the Daily Path. At that time of night, I don’t dive deep, pull out commentaries, or look up definitions like I might during my main Bible reading in the mornings. I mainly read a few verses of truth at ...
Reading these passages in their immediate context (the verses before, those after, and the beginning of each Chapter) is important. From there, we can see the time applications as prophecy. We can easily discern in all three passages that it was future to them (Ezekiel, Jesus, and Paul)....
The Sabbath was meant to be a time to bless man, but we have ignored it and went our own way ignoring the commandment rather than “remembering” the Sabbath. I have honored the Sabbath and received of God’s promised blessing on this day for almost 38 years. My wife and children look...
Many Protestants, on the other hand, believe that one just has to accept Jesus as personal Lord and Savior to be saved, and good works are not necessary (they just flow from those already saved). But these verses, and many others, teach us that our performance of good works is ...
For one, preachers may neglect larger parts of the canon and Christian doctrine when they rely on their favorite verses and turn repeatedly to the same text. Preachers and worship leaders tend to select texts that make the congregation feel good and avoid texts that are ethically challenging. ...
Advent Bible Verses Here are some of the most popular Bible verses that are often used during the Advent season: 1st Sunday of Advent: Hope -Isaiah 9:2-6 "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You hav...
Again, these verses designate the Spirit as “He” and the work “He” will do until Jesus returns. So through out Scripture it is easy to see the working of the eternal Three and their roles in the great plan of salvation. Next time, we will begin our study of each one separately....
For one, preachers may neglect larger parts of the canon and Christian doctrine when they rely on their favorite verses and turn repeatedly to the same text. Preachers and worship leaders tend to select texts that make the congregation feel good and avoid texts that are ethically challenging. ...