What does 'epektasis' mean?What does the Bible say about forgetting the past? Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) I count not myself . . .--The "I" is emphatic, evidently in contrast with some of those who thought themselves "perfect." (See Philippians 3:15.) Not only ...
And when he had related this to his father and brothers, his father rebuked him, and he said: “What does it mean to you, this dream that you have seen? Should I, and your mother, and your brothers reverence you upon the earth?”New American BibleWhen he told it to his father and...
Three times in Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, he told them to rejoice in the Lord - Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4- "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" This frequent repetition indicates its importance. But what did he mean by rejoicing in the ...
What does Colossians 3:19 mean? Were the Colossians gentiles? When did Paul write Colossians? What is The Shema? In the Bible, why did Paul write Colossians? What are the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians called? In the Bible, where was Paul when he wrote Colossians?
Philippians 3:2-6 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, although I myself might have confidence even...
spiritually dead heart. Faith without works is dead because it does not reveal the transforming work of the Holy Spirit manifested in the fruit of righteousness in a person’s life (Ephesians 5:8-10;Philippians 1:9-11). (excerpt by Joel Ryan,"What Does James 2:26 Mean by 'Faith ...
And when we draw from Christ's wisdom and live wisely, we are "blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom we shine as lights in the world" (Philippians 2:15). Expand Context SummaryProverbs 3:13–26 extols the...
1.Philippians 4:7– “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 2.John 14:27– “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, ne...
Begin to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus (Luke 9:23) in His life, death, and resurrection power. (Philippians 3:20) Then you will be able to lay aside pride (1 Peter 5;6) and let God’s Spirit be your constant guide (Romans 8:14) — your King, Lord, and...
The Bible reveals Paul’s relationship with his disciple Timothy as a deep and affectionate bond. In Philippians 2:20, Paul describes Timothy as genuinely caring for others: “. . . I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.” Timothy’s sincere and selfless...