This short letter brings up several points.The elect lady v1, sister v13. Gill writes that this does not refer to the church, but.......the elect lady is the person he writes unto; by whom is designed not the church of Christ, since such a way of speaking is unusual; and besides, he speaks of coming to… Continue reading The Second Epistle of John
Category: Devotional Readings
Exodus 15 – Bitter and Sweet Waters
The water theme just keeps flooding in today. This chapter tells of the better and sweet waters of both the Red Sea and the of Marah.The Song of MosesExo 15:1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed… Continue reading Exodus 15 – Bitter and Sweet Waters
Matthew 3 – Jesus’ Baptism by Water
Once again I observe how integrated the Bible is, today's passage gives clarity to John's comment about the water and the blood we saw yesterday in 1 John 5.Testimony Concerning the Son of God1Jn 5:6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it… Continue reading Matthew 3 – Jesus’ Baptism by Water
1 John 5 – …. he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God.
I hesitate to post second blog today. But 1 John 5, is so rich I should post it.John writes strongly about believing in Jesus Christ.My last post was on Paul's similar words.Romans 1:16-17 - For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ,....The Righteous Shall Live by FaithRom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of… Continue reading 1 John 5 – …. he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God.