22But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. 23Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed.24Therefore the law was ou...
We must also employ the offensive weapons of the sword of Scripture and prayer. Ephesians 6:11-18. These are the only means by which we may firmly stand against the devil. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:12.Is...
God leverages weakness and minimizes power to get His work done. This is not the way of the kingdoms of this world but it is this way in God’s Kingdom. “The leaders that God chooses are more broken than strong… more damaged than whole… more troubled than secure.” Dan Allender A...
And in languages so mongrel in breed as the English, there is a fatal power of equivocation put into men's hands, almost whether they will or no, in being able to use Greek or Latin words for an idea when they want it to be respectable, and Saxon or otherwise common forms when they...
The nature and purpose of the Islamic state contributed to the specification of the limits on the exercise of “freedom of religion” within an Arab-Muslim polity premised on the precepts of sacred scripture. The guiding maxim is the declaration of the Holy Quran that “There is no compulsion...
The reason why individuals sin and fall into evil is due to selfishness. This root of evil resides within the human heart, and the desire for wealth, power, and pleasure are its outward manifestations. These outward manifestations branch out, and the desire for wealth leads to greed, the ...
Romans 1:16I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God Romans 3:23For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; Romans 5:8While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 6:23The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal lif...
Sadly, those who believe they have to keep their own salvation don’t know what it means to be “Kept by the power of God” (1Pe 1:5) and should probably review this gospel tract to see if they have ever truly placed their full faith in Christ in the first place. Finally, before...
” (30). Although Brunner acknowledges the reality of a diabolical power inimical to God, the greater issue is the stubborn opposition to God’s will which arises in human willing and which results in that being done which God does not will. God allows this. The disorder in the world is...
Treasury of Scripture Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. death Proverbs 18:4-7 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook… Proverbs 10:20,21,31 The tongue of th...