Some thoughts on Scripture

2 Timothy 1:9--"Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began." If we move in our own strength and efforts, we exert ourselves in vain. God, who knew each of us before... Sign in to see full entry.

I Timothy 6:3-5--"If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife,... Sign in to see full entry.

I Timothy 5:8--"But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." In reading this verse, I thought about how things used to be in America--well before I was born. Extended families tended to stay together... Sign in to see full entry.

I Timothy 4:8-10--"For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the... Sign in to see full entry.

I Timothy 3:16--"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory." In the above stated qualities is implicitly contained the Holy Trinity... Sign in to see full entry.

1 Timothy 2:5-6--"For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time...." There is no substitute for Christ Jesus-- The Substitute who hung in our stead, paying the penalty for our sin. He is our only true... Sign in to see full entry.

1 Timothy 1:17--"Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God alone who is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen." The qualities above describe an awesome God. We would not want a limited God whom we carve with our own hands. God's magnificence is beyond our comprehension. We think... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Thessalonians 3:10--"For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat." "Will Work For Food" is not an uncommon sign that panhandlers hold up for passers by to see. People inclined to give money indiscriminately to panhandlers are likely to give... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Thessalonians 2:3,9-12--"Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition.... The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and... Sign in to see full entry.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12--"Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the... Sign in to see full entry.