Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus, Day 4; Angelic Comfort

By Elizabeth Prata Advent series in scripture photos. We are in the section of my Advent thirty day flow where we examine PROPHECY, ARRIVAL, and EARLY LIFE of Jesus. ‘He will save from sin…’ Do we even know of our sin? Matthew Henry says of the parallel Luke 1:35 verse: JESUS! the name that refreshes the fainting spirits of… Continue reading Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus, Day 4; Angelic Comfort

Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus, Day 2; He will come!

By Elizabeth Prata Thirty days of exalting Jesus through selected verses with pictures representing the prophecy, life, death, resurrection, and Second Coming of our Savior. More information and background on this series, here Day 1: The Virgin Shall Conceive Ligonier: A Shoot from Jesse’s Stump: Devotional History tells us this is exactly what happened, with David’s royal… Continue reading Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus, Day 2; He will come!

Jesus: Good News of Great Happiness – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

The angel’s message to the shepherds at Jesus’ birth condenses the gospel to its core. He said, “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10). The gospel isn’t for some; it’s for all. The Greek adjective translated “great” here is megas—this isn’t just news, but good news… Continue reading Jesus: Good News of Great Happiness – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Enter New Jerusalem through the Death and Resurrection of Christ Jesus

Revelation 21:21’s description of New Jerusalem is “the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was, respectively, of one pearl.” In the lamp the person of the Son is shining and expressing the Triune God, but in the pearls (v. 21) we see the Son’s work of death and resurrection. We have seen… Continue reading Enter New Jerusalem through the Death and Resurrection of Christ Jesus

Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22

Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians, an epistle, addressed to Ephesus—a church cherished by Paul, holds tremendous significance. Early church oral traditions suggest Ephesus as the birthplace of the compiled Bible, underscoring its profound importance among the seven churches in Asia. Paul’s initial discourse to the Ephesian church delves into predestination, as evident in Ephesians 1. This profound… Continue reading Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22

Happy Thanksgiving: Jesus is the horn of plenty

By Elizabeth Prata Romans 8:14-17: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving: Jesus is the horn of plenty

[Romans Study 3-1] Paul And The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7)

[Romans Study 3-1]  Paul And The Gospel [Romans 1:1-7] 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant… Continue reading [Romans Study 3-1] Paul And The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7)

[Romans Study 2-1] Introduction II: Study Of Romans

[Romans Study 2-1]  Introduction II: Study Of Romans Time, Place, And Circumstances Of Writing Paul wrote this letter about a quarter of a century after the crucifixion of Christ–the year 58 A. D.22 At the time he was the house guest of a man named Gaius, a wealthy citizen of the Grecian city of Corinth.23… Continue reading [Romans Study 2-1] Introduction II: Study Of Romans

Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. (1 Corinthians2:2 NIV) For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians2:2 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.