The key to verse 14 is “according His will” or as the Amplified version adds “according His will, [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose]”. We can of course ask God for anything our heart desires but then we cannot be certain He will hear our petitions (vs.15) Our desire should always be to … More Ask Anything
Image Source Jacob awakes from his dream (Gen 28:10-15) and makes the above proclamation. He is amazed to find God not in the temple (house of worship), John Gill comments on this: when he says, “I knew it not”, the meaning is, he did not think or expect to meet with God in such a … More God’s Presence
Image Source I like the way the Berean Study Bible has rendered this verse “Above all” compared to the most common rendering of “only” in most bibles, it puts an emphasis a priority upon the need for me to fear the Lord. This “fear” spoken of here is used 4 times in 1 Samuel 12. … More Fear the Lord
vs.13 Prepare your minds, being sober minded (serious) about Godly matters vs.14 Be like obedient children and stay away from former worldly temptations vs.15 God is Holy, He is your example for you to be holy too vs 16 He has called us to be Holy vs. 17 When you stand before Him, stand in … More Called to be Holy
EXPOSITION ¦ Treasury of David C.H. Spurgeon Psalm 84 Verse 10. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. Of course the psalmist means a thousand days spent elsewhere. Under the most favourable circumstances in which earth’s pleasures can be enjoyed, they are not comparable by so much as one in a thousand to … More Where do you desire to stand?
WISHING RESURRECTION SUNDAY BLESSINGS FROM ALL OF US AT FAITHFUL STEWARD AND FAITH BUILDERS MINISTRIES TO ALL OF YOU AND YOURS. Image Source Christ is risen! Hallelujah Christ is risen! Hallelujah! Risen our victorious Head; Sing His praises; Hallelujah! Christ is risen from the dead. Gratefully our hearts adore Him, As His light once more … More Are we a People to be Pitied?
The bible makes it clear we are all born slaves to sin (Psalm 51:5, Romans 5:12, Romans 3:23). Here Jesus is explaining that anyone who continually sins is a slave (think context of the times, slaves were lowest class of people) to that sin. He is showing that following sin demonstrates our love for the dark evil … More You are not BORN Free
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Bible 1 Corinthians 15 Verses 1-11 The word resurrection, usually points out our existence beyond the grave. Of the apostle’s doctrine not a trace can be found in all the teaching of philosophers. The doctrine of Christ’s death and resurrection, is the foundation of Christianity. Remove this, and all … More The Good News
Image Source Many years ago the Lord put me in a place where he had my undivided attention. I opened a bible the Chaplain had tossed me and I landed on Deuteronomy 11:26-28 “See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse…” Yes sir that for sure got my attention. One of … More Obedience or Rebellion
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 (ESV) While many focus on the “fear not” aspect of this verse I think the key is the last … More Called by Name
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