Some thoughts on Scripture

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Dhrist "Learned" Obedience Through Suffering

Hebrews 5:8-9--"Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him." The human part of Jesus actually learned obedience, having lowered Himself into the form of a man. That is not to... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Christ: Making A Human Identification

Hebrews 2:17-18--"Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 13, 2014

God's Message Of Love And Life In Full Manifestation

Hebrews1:1-2--"God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds." The words of salvation have been around for a long time. In... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

On Christ's Account

Philemon 17-18--"If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account." The appeal that Paul is making for the slave Onesimus mirrors that of the appeals Christ makes for each and every sinner. The latter point more... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

What We Once Were

Titus 3:2-3--"To speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, decieved, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another." It is easy to be enraged with what the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Unfolding Grace Of Holy Living

Titus 2:11-14--"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and wolrdly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 9, 2014

The Pure And Impure

Titus 1:15--"To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even thier mind and conscience are defiled." In context, Paul is warning Titus about false teachers--the ones who sully the Word of God. By way of illustration, the ones who are pure are... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

If Or When No One Else, The Lord Is With Us

2 Timothy 4:17--"But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." It is not exceptional that many turn away from God, even those who claimed to be one's... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

The Godly Are Persecuted

2 Timothy 12--"Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." To young Christians it is not a popular notion for them to expect that they will be persecuted, and yet that is indeed the reality. The world hates those who would follow God, so persecution will come. But... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 6, 2014

A Faithful Saying

2 Timothy 2: 11-13--"This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself." To be faithful in God requires that one take a... Sign in to see full entry.

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