For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22 NASB In – Augustine and Luther taught that all men sinned in the sin of Adam. They believed that Adam represented every one of the human race and that when he fell, he took the whole human…
I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:8 NIV Faith – The church in Europe is empty. Why? In my view, it is because of the failure of authority. The Pope and the Preacher have…
“But this I admit to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers, believing everything that is in accordance with the Law, and that is written by the Prophets; Acts 24:14 NASB Sect – A short time ago I gave a lecture in Jerusalem…
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus, the one whom you delivered and disowned in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release Him. Acts 3:13 NASB The God of – Now that we’ve had some time to reflect on the meaning of…
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus, the one whom you delivered and disowned in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release Him. Acts 3:13 NASB The God of – What God do you serve? Perhaps this is really the most important…
A prayer for the lowly when he grows faint and pours out his plea before the LORD. Psalm 102:1 (Hebrew text translated by Robert Alter) Grows faint – I don’t know about you, but I am growing faint. Weary would be a close synonym. Oh, I’m busy, no doubt about that. I’m back from Africa…
You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day. Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded…
I am the man who has seen affliction because of the rod of His wrath. He has driven me and made me walk in darkness and not in light. Lamentations 3:1-2 NASB Life Without Filters – What is the affliction that results from the rod of God’s wrath? We don’t have to look much beyond…
Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now once at the consummation of the ages He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Hebrews 9:26 NASB The consummation of the ages – Go back a few verses. Get the context first. Verse…
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us – for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” Galatians 3:13 NASB Hangs on a tree – Paul’s statement about Yeshua’s redemption requires a bit of analysis. It is more complicated than it appears. First, we…
