In many of these cases where statements and phrases that are written in the Bible are being used out of context where they would no longer be true, it is very easy to determine if they are true in context by simply finding those statements in the Bible, and then...
He is described as a 'Counsellor' or 'Helper' (paraclete in Greek, guiding them in the way of the truth.) The 'Fruit of the Spirit' (the result of His work) is "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22). The Spirit...
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: ingreat endurance; in troubles,hardshipsand distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and RIOTS; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; inpurity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and insincere love; in trut...
to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;Worrell New Testamentto those who, by patience in well-doing, are seeking for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life;...
We are warned, through biblical teachings, not to partake of the fruits of this tree of finite good and evil knowledge. Like Adam, we do not heed spiritual direction. Only spiritual knowledge, manifested in the way we live, reflects divine wisdom and spiritual maturity. ...
Daniel’s a wise man and he wrote an important book for those who want to study biblical prophecy. 16. Hosea (Hosea) Hosea’s claim to fame: God told him to enter a really unhealthy marriage. Seriously, God has Hosea marry a prostitute and have a few kids (Hos 1:2). And Hosea do...
3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repe...
That was the beginning of his journey to atheism.I once asked him, "After you became an atheist, did you ever go back to the people you converted and tell them you were wrong?" He said that he had never been successful in converting anyone. However, when he talked to his father ...
God is the active agent in this process. The Greek term used here implies continuous action, indicating that God is constantly at work. This aligns with the biblical portrayal of God as sovereign and omnipotent, actively involved in the world and in the lives of His people. It echoes the ...
3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repe...