having canceled the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him. Colossians 2:14-15 NASB The rulers and authorities – The Midwestern Baptist…
So you also have some who in the same way hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Revelation 2:15 NASB Nicolaitans – One of the reasons I avoid studies of verses in John’s apocalyptic revelation is the continual attempts to read the report of his vision as if it were predictive prophecy. Any brief examination of the…
But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; Acts 9:15 NASB Gentiles – Footnotes matter. So often we find information in those tiny print words at the bottom of the page that makes all the difference in the…
And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. Genesis 1:4 NASB Separated– Great thinkers struggle with great problems. Not surprisingly, great thinkers often struggle with the same great problems because the really great problems have been the same for Man in all the ages. So when you read astute, insightful thoughts…
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 Be Reconciled – By now we have learned that God’s covenant relationship with us is reflected in the metaphor of marital faithfulness. It’s not just about sexual fidelity…
They feared YHWH and served their own gods according to the custom of the nations from among who they had been carried away into exile. To this day they do according to the earlier customs: they do not fear YHWH, . . . 2 Kings 17:33-34 Feared – This just doesn’t make any sense. Verse…
Now on the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover.?” Matthew 26:17 Feast of Unleavened Bread – Today Christianity celebrates Easter as the day of the resurrection. Undoubtedly, you will too, or have done so…
