“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be …
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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever” (Psalm 111:10). To the world, fear and God are not closely related, and should not be joined together in conversation. This used to not be so. The societal moral decline supports …
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“For there is no partiality with God” (Romans 2:11) – A truth central to the Bible’s theme. It is a leg on which our salvation stands, and on which God’s divine nature rests. The interpretation of every Bible passage must pass the test of impartiality. If an interpretation contradicts God’s impartiality, it is wrong. If …
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Following Jesus’ example (cf. Matthew 19:4-6), Paul appealed to the genesis of the Lord’s Supper to correct the Corinthians’ gross misconduct. They did not come together to observe the Lord’s Supper (v. 20), because there were factions among them, and they treated it as a common meal. The instruction Paul received by revelation from Jesus, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
By himself, man is feeble. He is incapable of everything if he has not God. Thus, the feeling of utter helplessness and hopelessness can infiltrate our minds. Some may feel as if the odds are stacked against them – “There is no way I am going to make it to heaven.” Perhaps you have grown …
Continue reading Against All Odds This series of rhetorical questions are answered by the information concerning justification in the previous verses. God’s righteousness is revealed apart from the law (v. 21). For justification by law is only through the perfect keeping of the law, and all men fail to do so. It is only through faith in Christ Jesus, who …
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“You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before …
Continue reading Article: Clothed in White Garments The context of Acts 10 deals with the Gentiles being revealed as gospel subjects. The prophecies had been clear concerning this fact – “After this I will return and will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will set it up; So that the rest of …
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In a playful effort to encourage modest dress, the saying, “modest is hottest,” might be used. However, this phrase, if carefully considered, manifests a root problem. The saying is paradoxical. The concept of modesty in attire, and the slang use of the word “hot,” lie at opposite ends of the wardrobe spectrum. “Modest is hottest,” …
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While Paul waited for Silas and Timothy in Athens, “his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols” (Acts 17:16). To illustrate the state of that city, the Holy Spirit used the word, kateidōlos. The word is used only in this place. It means “utterly idolatrous” (Strong). …
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