“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, … Continue reading The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Him
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Forgive and Comfort the Repentant
“Now if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but in some measure—not to put it too severely—to all of you. For such a one, this punishment by the majority is enough, so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So … Continue reading Forgive and Comfort the Repentant
All Glory Belongs to God
“For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you. For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read and understand and I hope you … Continue reading All Glory Belongs to God
Utterly Burdened Beyond our Strength
“For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on … Continue reading Utterly Burdened Beyond our Strength
Comfort Others Who are Afflicted
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “Blessed be the God and Father … Continue reading Comfort Others Who are Afflicted
Testimony of God’s Amazing Grace
“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! Are not five sparrows sold … Continue reading Testimony of God’s Amazing Grace
Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
“Look on my affliction and deliver me,for I do not forget your law.Plead my cause and redeem me;give me life according to your promise!Salvation is far from the wicked,for they do not seek your statutes.Great is your mercy, O Lord;give me life according to your rules.Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,but I do not … Continue reading Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
God’s Commandments are Wonderful, Indeed
“Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.Turn to me and be gracious to me,as is your way with those who love your name.Keep steady my steps according to your promise,and let no iniquity … Continue reading God’s Commandments are Wonderful, Indeed
Avoid Foolish Controversies
“The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. … Continue reading Avoid Foolish Controversies
The Goodness and Loving Kindness of God
“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that … Continue reading The Goodness and Loving Kindness of God
