The sonnet follows the traditional belief that man is a small cosmos echoing the big cosmos of the world.The different time periods of the man are identical to the four seasons:the speaker compares his lover to summer,implying the best time of her life.The metaphor of the sun goes througho...
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each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work.James 5:5 Verse Concepts You have lived luxuriously on the earth and led a life of wanton pleasure; you have fatt...
For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. Luke 21:23 Verse Concepts Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days; for there will be great distress upon the land and wrath...
The structure—a tower made from man-made building materials—would be a symbol of their power and self-sufficiency, and some historians believe that Nimrod had an additional motive for wanting to build the tower of Babel. InWhat Was the Sin That Condemned the Tower of Babel?Alyssa Roat offe...
Psalm 89:1I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: Psalm 119:9How can a young man stay pure? By obeying your word. Psalm 119:11Your word I have hid in my heart, that I might not sin Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. ...
Grace hears, leads, drives, draws, changes, works all in man, and lets itself be distinctly felt and experienced. It is hidden, but its works are evident. –Martin Luther That middle line especially deserves deep and slow consideration. Luther would surely have us understand: Our God of gra...
Reading the Bible on your phone has never been more enjoyable. You can fully tailor your Read experience, with tastefully curated themes, fonts, and more! Sleep Fall asleep to the word of God being read over. As we sleep, we are reminded that we are dependent creatures. The Lord renews ...
5 Bible Verses on the Love of Money Matthew 19:21-26 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions andgive to the poor, and you will havetreasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving...
Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? … You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only … For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” (James 2:17-26) ...