For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under [a]the Law but under grace. Romans 6:14 NASB But – There’s probably no more important verse for the Church than this line from Paul’s letter to the Romans. In fact, as it is read in most English Bibles, it’s the ultimate justification for separating Christianity from Judaism. …
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6 Berean Study Bible Gifts – While the Greek heritage provides a rich texture for understanding the idea of gifting as the expression of joyful celebration, an even deeper context can be seen in the Hebrew thought patterns that lie behind Paul’s vocabulary. Charisis…
To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. Titus 1:4 NASB Grace and peace – Paul often uses these words, “grace” and “peace,” in personal letters. We have a tendency to skip right over them, imagining that we know what they mean to his audience simply because they…
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB Grace – “What is grace? The presence of the soul. A person had grace when the throbbing of his heart is audible in his voice; when the longings…
For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. Jude 4 Crept in unnoticed – Now how is this possible? How can it be that some slip…
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 NASB Grace – Grace is a very familiar word to readers of the New Testament. What may not be so apparent is the fact that this word comes from the same group as…
fixing our eyes on Yeshua the author and finisher of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 Joy – This is behavior directed by delayed gratification. Oh, how difficult this is! Especially…
The grace of our Lord Yeshua HaMashiach with all of you. Amen. Philippians 4:23 Grace – Charis is one of the most important words in the Ketuvim Netzarim (New Testament). It is by grace (charis) alone that we are saved. God’s charis is our strength and shield as we await the return of His Son….
You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by the law; you have fallen from grace. Galatians 5:4 Fallen From Grace – What does “fall from grace” mean? Do you think it’s about denying the Lord? Or about some hideous sin? Not according to Paul’s comments to the Galatians. Falling…
“Therefore a man forsakes his father and mother and clings to his wife . .” Genesis 2:24 “Likewise, you husbands, dwelling together with your wives according to knowledge, .” 1 Peter 3:7 It is unfortunate that Christianity has been slandered with the idea that wives are the submissive slaves of their husbands. Only sloppy…
