Today’s Word

Marginal Inclusion

“who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit” Romans 8:4 Who – Remember the marginal note from yesterday?  In verse 1 of chapter 8, some versions include this thought while others leave it out.  But just because it is relegated to the margin in verse 1 does not mean it…
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The Most Important Word

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Romans 8:1 No – Greek has no exclamation marks.  So, in order to put emphasis on the most important word in a sentence, Greek often places the word first.  Of course, it doesn’t make good English but unless we know the order…
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Do You Know Me?

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Romans 8:1 Condemnation – The greatest fear that any human being can have is not to be loved.  We can deal with adversity, poverty, trials, even torture.  But human beings wilt without love.  They shrivel up and die from within.  What stands…
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Not My Job, Man.

“and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body; what use is that?” James 2:16 Necessary – God is in the distribution business.  He does not believe in accumulation for self-preservation.  He does not work for surplus.  He is not interested in deferred compensation or stock options.  God is all about…
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God at Home

“Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion” Psalm 9:11 Zion – Where does God dwell?  David tells us that He dwells in tsiyyon (Zion).  But what does that mean?  Did you think Zion is the same as Jerusalem?  Did you think Zion is a heavenly city?  Do you see images of pearly gates…
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