Comprehending and applying the be nots help us mature in all ways in Messiah. Ro 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Jesus said be not afraid. Mat 14:27 … [Read more…]
God’s love motivates us. (1 Cor 13). Our ministry is God loving through us (Eph 4:6). The kingdom of God is in the Spirit (Ro 14:17-18) and God pours His love into our hearts by His Spirit (Ro 5:1-5). The fruit of the Spirit begins with love (Gal 5:22-23). “Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is … [Read more…]
Paul reminded Timothy and us that God has given us a spirit of power, love and of wise discretion. Thus, we have heart. Our spirit is built up. The eyes of our heart see God’s hand in our lives, now and for eternity. We have faith in God. We fear (reverence), love and trust in … [Read more…]
James clearly shows us the contrast between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom from above. Pagans think and act in the wisdom of the world, which is unspiritual, sensual, and demonic. Being self confident in their own thinking, they think Christians are unsophisticated dummies. Yet, they are the fools (Psalm 14:1). So they … [Read more…]
by haRold Smith a citizen of the Commonwealth (Ephesians 2:19) “And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a pot, and put an omer full of manna therein, and lay it up before YHVH, to be kept for your generations. As YHVH commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.” Exodus 16:33-34 … [Read more…]
By DAVID FRENCH January 31, 2019 3:18 PM NATIONAL REVIEW The first thing you have to understand about the battle for free speech, religious freedom, and freedom of association in this nation is that it is primarily cultural, not legal. From a First Amendment perspective, legal protection against government censorship and government repression is at or … [Read more…]
I recommend the Kretzmann Commentary of the Bible because his respect for the Word of God shows. When I am trying to understand the meaning of a particular passage, I frequently use The Popular Commentary of the Bible by Paul E. Kretzmann, Ph. D., D. D.; he completed it nearly 100 years ago in 1924. … [Read more…]
The Opening Salutation. Col 1:1-2. V.1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus, our brother, v.2. to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul here, as usual, defines his … [Read more…]
A Warning against Error. Col 2:1-8. The danger of being beguiled: V.l. For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, v.2. that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, … [Read more…]
The Affections of the Christians Set on Things Above. Col 3:1-4. V.1. If ye, then, be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. V.2. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. V.3. For ye are dead, and your life … [Read more…]