Today’s Word
Cancelbration (2)
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Romans 8:2 NASB Law of sin and death – What is “the law of sin and death”? If you follow Martin Luther (and others), you might assume that Paul’s use of nomos…
Cancelbration (1)
Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 NASB No condemnation – Celebrate! The judgment has been cancelled! That sounds great, doesn’t it? You and I are freed from the verdict that hung over us. The penalty that we deserved has been lifted. Joy should flood our lives….
Allocution
Then David said to him, “How is it you were not afraid to stretch out your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?” 2 Samuel 1:14 NASB How is it – Allocution is a formal speech of advice or warning. But if you watch “Law and Order,” the television crime series, then you know that allocution…
Share and Share Alike
Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away and depart.” 1 Samuel 30:22 NASB…
History Revised
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah. 1 Samuel 16:13 NASB Came mightily – We know David’s story. Starts out great, lots of trouble in…
Earning Your Way
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NASB Sin – In the end, everyone gets paid. Since reimbursement is inevitable, it makes sense to know the rules of the game, especially if Paul is correct and the real wages…
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