The following is an excerpt from The MacArthur New Testament Commentary on Galatians 5. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
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Introduction to Genesis – Summary, Notes & Outline
Title The English title, Genesis, comes from the Greek translation (Septuagint, LXX) meaning “origins”; whereas, the Hebrew title is derived from the Bible’s very first word, translated “in the beginning.” Genesis serves to introduce the Pentateuch (the first 5 books of the OT) and the entire Bible. The influence of Genesis in Scripture is demonstrated by… Continue reading Introduction to Genesis – Summary, Notes & Outline
Romans Bible Study 3 – An Age Of Shame – Romans 1:26-27
If God Chooses Who Will Believe, How Can He Hold Others Responsible for Not Believing?
The following is an excerpt from The MacArthur New Testament Commentary on Romans 9:18-20. So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires. You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?” On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to… Continue reading If God Chooses Who Will Believe, How Can He Hold Others Responsible for Not Believing?
What can we learn from the life of Esther?
Esther, the Jewish maiden, was taken from her familiar surroundings and the care of her beloved uncle, Mordecai, and placed in the palace to become one of the women who would be used to satisfy the sexual desires of the king. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) was the son of the famed king, Darius I, who is… Continue reading What can we learn from the life of Esther?
Be of Good Cheer – John 16:33
Are There Believers Who Don’t Bear Fruit and Perish?
The following is an excerpt from The MacArthur New Testament Commentary on John 15. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; … If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are… Continue reading Are There Believers Who Don’t Bear Fruit and Perish?
Romans Bible Study 2 – Men With Whom God Can Do Nothing – Romans 1:24-25
Avoid Favoritism: 10 Bible Verses Against Partiality
Partiality is something that plagues our society. We see it everywhere we go— whether it be in the workplace, at school, or even within our own families. It can be difficult to avoid falling into the trap of favoritism, but luckily, God has a lot to say on the matter. In the eyes of the… Continue reading Avoid Favoritism: 10 Bible Verses Against Partiality
