“But Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end. Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, “Today if you hear His voice,Do not harden your hearts as when they provoked Me,As in the day of … Continue reading We Are God’s House
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A Merciful and Faithful High Priest
“Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to … Continue reading A Merciful and Faithful High Priest
All Ungodliness and Unrighteousness
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine … Continue reading All Ungodliness and Unrighteousness
Peace with God
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:1-2 NIV) Justified What does it mean to be … Continue reading Peace with God
Walking by The Spirit
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 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 … Continue reading Walking by The Spirit
We are All One in Christ
“Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, ‘And to seeds,’ as referring to many, but rather to one, ‘And to your seed,’ that is, Christ.” “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have … Continue reading We are All One in Christ
No Longer I Who Live
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20 NASB1995) If I have been crucified … Continue reading No Longer I Who Live
The One Who Practices Sin
“Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the … Continue reading The One Who Practices Sin
Do Not Be Surprised
“Do not be surprised, brethren, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. We … Continue reading Do Not Be Surprised
Having These Promises
“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” (2 Corinthians 7:1 NASB1995) What promises are being referred to here? What was said right before this? “Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or … Continue reading Having These Promises