Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One. There are two matters of meaning at which we must look before we begin to study this petition in detail. (i) To modern ears the word tempt is always a bad word; it always means to seek to seduce into evil… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Ordeal Of Temptation ( Matthew 6:13 )
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The Believers Share Their Possessions Acts 4:32-35
Acts 4:32-35 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons… Continue reading The Believers Share Their Possessions Acts 4:32-35
What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?
You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13–14) As one means of guaranteeing His promises to those who have received Jesus Christ, God has sealed [them] in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise. Every believer is given the very Holy Spirit of God the moment… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?
Lord’s Prayer Series: Forgiveness Human And Divine (Matthew 6:12 Continued)
Matthew 6:12,14-15 Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors … For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will forgive you too; but, if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Not only does a man need to realize that he needs to pray this… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: Forgiveness Human And Divine (Matthew 6:12 Continued)
What is the history and significance of Corinth in the Bible?
The city of Corinth was located in southern Greece, the capital of what was the Roman province of Achaia, 45 miles from Athens. This city was one of the best peopled and most wealthy of Greece. Its situation between two seas drew thither the trade of both the east and west. Its riches produced pride,… Continue reading What is the history and significance of Corinth in the Bible?
What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?
Ephesians 5:18 NIVDo not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, Apart from the truth in verse 18, which is the heart of Paul’s message, the book of Ephesians would appear to be legalistic. Every exhortation he gives would have to be fulfilled through the power of the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?
1 Corinthians Outline: Apostle Paul’s Unceasing Love toward the church of the Lord
The Church at Corinth The apostle Paul preached at Corinth during his 2nd missionary journey and stayed there about a year and half to teach the word of God (Acts 18:1-18). 1st and 2nd Corinthians are the letters that the apostle Paul wrote corresponding to the report about Corinthian church that Chloe’s family brought and… Continue reading 1 Corinthians Outline: Apostle Paul’s Unceasing Love toward the church of the Lord
What Does It Mean to be Born of Water and Spirit?
Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That… Continue reading What Does It Mean to be Born of Water and Spirit?
Lord’s Prayer Series: Forgiveness Human And Divine ( Matthew 6:12 )
Matthew 6:12,14-15 Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors … For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will forgive you too; but, if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Before a man can honestly pray this petition of the Lord’s Prayer he must… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: Forgiveness Human And Divine ( Matthew 6:12 )
Who was Philip the Evangelist in the Bible?
‘Philip the Evangelist,’ or ‘Philip one of the Seven,’ or ‘Philip the Deacon’ – these are the three names by which Philip is called, each of them intended to distinguish him from Philip the Apostle, with whom in both ancient and modern times he has often been confounded. Philip the evangelist was one of the seven men… Continue reading Who was Philip the Evangelist in the Bible?