And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end,Berean Standard BibleWe want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.Berean Literal BibleAnd we desire each of you to show ...
But we have this assurance also: when the lifted-up Son of God is proclaimed and put in front of people’s eyes, then He will draw them to Himself. When our crucified Jesus is preached, the judgment of the world transpires. Satan is driven out in our midst. God thunders from heaven ...
Historically, early Christians faced severe persecution, and this assurance would have been a source of great comfort. The phrase emphasizes that despite external circumstances, believers have a secure position in Christ. we are more than conquerorsThe term "more than conquerors" is derived from the...
God is referring to all the Bible, it is the Book of Prophecy, there were no Book Names, Chapters or Verses when this Scripture was recorded in Revelation. Some believe it is OK for us to agree to disagree but is it OK for us to have different views on what God Confirms as His Tru...
Scripture is clear that believers should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. So how could a deeply immoral man—a drunkard—be drawn to and ultimately united with a devoted Christian? However, one lesson I have learned prior to this time is that no matter how much we think we understan...
11.2.We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God’s Word, which, however, clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh (Rom 13:13-14; Gal 5:13; Titus 2:11-15). ...
Assurance of the Resurrection - For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with
Christians have even greater reason to remain firm in faith since they, unlike the Old Testament men and women of faith, have perceived the beginning of God’s fulfillment of his messianic promises (Hb 11:39–40). 11:1 Faith is the realization…...
So, we have a spirit motivated by an experience that opposes Christ, the Messiah. What is this spirit? What is its motive? Let’s consider this question from Scripture. Let’s go way back! We know from Scripture (the Old Testament included) that this enemy of Jesus is Lucifer, who bec...
When we understand the power of Christ and how great this offer to us truly is, how can we not submit our lives to him? To those of us who believe, what impressive confirmation and assurance we have: “Because I live, ye shall live also” (14:19).Who...