…you, too, as living stones, [oikodomeisthe are being built up] into a spiritual house. In 1 Peter 1, Peter briefly presents the word rhēma of the good news euangelisthen in perspective of eternity (1Peter 1:25). With that, Peter urges: “So rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander. Like newborn infants, desire the pure … [Read more…]
The following commentary on 2 Thessalonians 1 concisely gives us the big picture and the details. It is worth a good read. I recommend using the commentary because it is easy to understand, accurate and does not contain puffed up baffle gab. It is a wonderful resource. _________________________________________ Welcome to The Kretzmann Project. The Popular … [Read more…]
1:12 that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ. YOUNG’S LITERAL TRANSLATION ONLINE “the name of the Lord is often used for all that the name covers;” HEUBNER The name of the Lord Jesus Christ … [Read more…]
1:11 for which also we do pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of the calling, and may fulfil all the good pleasure of goodness, and the work ergon of the faith pisteōs in power dynamei, 1:12 that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and … [Read more…]
“To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling klēseōs.” That is the beginning of Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians and us. He writes to this end, referring to what he wrote just prior. So, let us consider the context. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to … [Read more…]
The good pleasure of goodness rightly describes what motivates us to walk worthy of the calling to which we are called. In the Interlinear Greek, good pleasure of goodness is two words eudokian “good pleasure” and agathōsynēs “of goodness.” Good pleasure occurs 4 times. Twice of God’s good pleasure. Both times of God’s will. 3Blessed … [Read more…]
God’s wisdom works in us, helping us walk worthy of the calling to which we are called. God’s wisdom is a spiritual blessing God has blessed us with in Christ. Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. The Holy Spirit helps utilize wisdom in our walk in Christ. We show forth … [Read more…]
The Kingdom of God consists “of right conduct, peace and joy, through the Holy Spirit.” For the Kingdom of God does not consist of eating and drinking, but of right conduct, peace and joy, through the Holy Spirit; and whoever in this way devotedly serves Christ, God takes pleasure in him, and men highly commend … [Read more…]
Pagans panic on climate change because they do not believe in the God of the Bible. So, they are full of fear and easily driven by the fear of death the devil uses on them. Climate change proponents drive their followers with fear tactics full of lies designed destroy reason and stir anger and rage. … [Read more…]
As shown in the first 6 verses of the book, Proverbs build character: wisdom, discernment, wise dealing, prudence, knowledge, discretion, learning, sound counsel, understanding. 1 The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: 2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, … [Read more…]