“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.” – Galatians 4:4-5 It’s Advent, and during Advent, we are reminded of what happened thousands of years ago. We are reminded about… Continue reading Adoption – Galatians 4:4-5
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To Know Christ, and To Make Him Known
The Reason is Love – John 3:17
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17 As we celebrate Christmas to remind us that Christ is the reason for the season, we will then understand that God died for us and to save us. However, a lot… Continue reading The Reason is Love – John 3:17
Overcome Evil with Good – Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21 As people living in this cruel world, we always try to be good to others, but if people are being cruel, then we tend to retaliate. We see things on an eye-to-eye basis. If someone was being cruel to us, then… Continue reading Overcome Evil with Good – Romans 12:21
Righteousness by Faith – Romans 1:17
“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” – Romans 1:17 The righteousness of God stands in stark contrast with the sinfulness of man and describes God’s holy and just character, which always… Continue reading Righteousness by Faith – Romans 1:17
We No Longer Live – Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20 It is so hard to declare that we are Wbeaten and… Continue reading We No Longer Live – Galatians 2:20
Law and Grace – Romans 2:12
“All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.” – Romans 2:12 In the previous section of verses, Paul divided all of humanity into two categories: Those who lead good lives and are given eternal life by… Continue reading Law and Grace – Romans 2:12
Love the Will, Hate the World – John 12:25
“Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” – John 12:25 Hate and love are really two opposite ideas. It’s not as light and darkness that the definition of darkness is the absence of light. Hate and love can coexist… Continue reading Love the Will, Hate the World – John 12:25
Waiting Eagerly for the Redemption – Romans 8:23
“Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.” – Romans 8:23 For the whole time we are confused with what’s happening with the world, the preceding verse today answers these questions. We are confused… Continue reading Waiting Eagerly for the Redemption – Romans 8:23
God Pardons – Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” – Micah 7:18 God has not finished with Israel as many erroneously teach, despite the fact that for hundreds of centuries they have rebelled against… Continue reading God Pardons – Micah 7:18
The Saving Grace of God – Romans 1:6
“And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.” – Romans 1:6 It is by far the most repeated message of the Bible that we are all saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. All nationalities, all genders, all races, and all kinds of people are all called… Continue reading The Saving Grace of God – Romans 1:6