Philemon 1:7 … The Hearts of the Saints (09/12/16)
“The Hearts of the Saints have been refreshed through You.” ~ Paul (Philemon 1:7) While Paul almost certainly was referring in this verse to actual Saints who had preceded his listeners in death – the actual spirits in which he believed; the spirit he felt were in that very moment “looking down” upon the […]
Luke 12:32 … The Father’s good pleasure (09/11/16)
“Have Courage … for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give You the Kingdom.” ~ Jesus (Luke 12:32) In order to comprehend the deeper meaning intended within this verse, it is important to remember a few critical facts about Jesus’ biblical teachings: First, that the “Kingdom of Heaven” for Jesus was a Here&Now, […]
Romans 8:31-33 … The One who sets us Free (09/10/16)
“As God is for us, who is against us? … It is God who sets us Free. Who then is to condemn?” ~ Paul (Romans 8:31-33) One of the great misconceptions about this verse is the belief that it seemingly implies that an external, personal God will “set us free” from our own trials […]
Reconciling the Religions (actualized Love) … (09/10/09)
Activity: Read each the following verses aloud to yourself in succession: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” ~ from the Hebrew Bible, the basis of Judaism “Love your enemies, Do Good to those who hate you …” ~ from the New Testament, the basis of Christianity “And let not your ill-will towards another keep you from […]
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