For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. Titus 3:3 NASB Disobedient, deceived, enslaved – “Foolish” keeps company with a host of friends. You remember that Greek term anóētos with all its nuances. Well, Paul provides a list of some of the compatriots of anóētos. The…
let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins. James 5:20 NASB Error – James is Jewish. His name is Ya’aqob. That means he writes as a rabbi, giving important instruction and advice to those under…
“For false Christs and false prophets will arrive and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24 NASB To mislead – In the last days there will be plenty of misdirection. It will be spectacular but it will still be misdirection. Lies are often far more…
Little children, let no one lead you astray: The one practicing righteousness is righteous. 1 John 3:7 Astray – Who should you follow? Who should you choose as your leader? How do you know you’re walking with the right person? John has a very simple test. Follow the one who is practicing righteousness. It seems…
