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That he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. – 1 Corinthians 15:4
This statement of belief was one of the earlier creedal statements in the New Testament. Quite possibly believers who repeat phrases like this, say it in unison or memorize them. From the...
But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. – Colossians 1:22
Our physical bodies are given to us from God. Paul called them a tent (2 Corinthians 5:4). That is not to diminish the importance...
For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. – 1 Corinthians 15:16
The early Apostles preached the resurrection of the dead as one of the essential elements of the Christian faith. Jewish believers before had a belief similar so much so that the graves of some would...
The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” – Romans 8:15
For those who are earthly fathers we have a wonderful practical insight into how wonderful it is to have children. And not only that but to have children who cry out to us: “Daddy.”...
For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” – Romans 15:2
One day the phone rang and it was a minister who was very well known in America, I was surprised to speak to him and knew who he was by the voice. He got right to...
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. – Romans 15:25
Have you ever observed a waiter serving people well? They are constantly looking to serve the people who they are taking care of. Their eyes are always looking to try and anticipate what the...
Rather, train yourself to be godly. – 1 Timothy 4:7
Life is full of times of training and discipline to our bodies. If we are studying for tests for school, we work hard and stay up late spending many hours exercising our mind to memorization. If we have a certain task to finish at a job we can...
I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. – Isaiah 6:1
When we enter a large Church building we sense the greatness of the God who is worshipped. For those who have never been in a large stone Church building this is an experience that...
If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. – 1 Corinthians 3:17
There are many things that are considered sacred in this earth. Certain old artefacts, museum pieces are considered irreplaceable and are reverenced...
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18
Have you ever said you are wrong? Have you taught something, wrote something in a book, or made decisions and then humbled yourself to say you were wrong? Even harder it seems have you ever believed something from...
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. – Proverbs 11:2
When we speak of pride we also often times think of the devil. He was the beautiful angel who through transgression and pride fell from his place with God to a fallen state. Lucifer, an anointed cherub of God...
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? – James 4:12
When we judge others in the body of Christ we are taking the place of God and thinking of ourselves more highly then we ought to. Our judgements are always...
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. – Revelation 7:9
What a beautiful...
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. – James 1:19
We have all done this in our lives, spoken words that we wished we would not have. Words have power and can bring life and death, or more practically can...
My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die and his name perish?” – Psalm 41:5
As we follow in the way of Jesus Christ in this life we will suffer in the way he suffered. Jesus was maligned, gossiped against, slandered, criticized, they accused him, falsely represented him before others...
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing. – 1 Peter 3:9
A phrase that is popular in modern evangelical circles is “What would Jesus do.” It has become a mantra for some people as a commitment to follow our Lord in his example. Of course this...
We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. – 2 Thessalonians 3:11
In the Church of Thessalonica, Paul had to warn the believers to not associate with other believers who were gossiping about and even possibly slandering other people in the...
The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed. – Psalm 2:2
Conspiring nations, conspiracy theories, thoughts of what is coming upon the world and who is behind it. There has never been a lack of those who have wondered greatly into areas...
Lord, do not hold this sin against them. – Acts 7:60
Stephen who was a Deacon full of the Holy Spirit was testifying to the religious leaders who crucified Christ just days before. He was dragged out of the temple and city and brought to a place where they started to stone him. Stones were...
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. – Revelation 2:10
The Roman Coliseum was one of the main centers for entertainment and on this day it was not gladiators or sports competitions but a different type of crown was being competed for. Rows upon rows of circular seating with...