In the KJV we find right in Jersusalm we have confirmation of the distinction.James Version (KJV) Acts 151 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them,… Continue reading More on Apostles and Elders….
Category: Devotional Readings
Who has the right to say "I am"?
Contrast what God says in these passages..with Isaiah 47Gen 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.Gen 26:24 And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee,… Continue reading Who has the right to say "I am"?
The line of David and of Christ – Ruth 4
Ruth 4 ends with the description of the line of David....from Judah. Rth 4:17 And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.Rth 4:18 Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,Rth 4:19 And Hezron begat Ram,… Continue reading The line of David and of Christ – Ruth 4
Righteous Psalm 97 and Romans 1
I was curious of the repetition of the theme of righteousness in these two readings today.Psalm 97 King James Version (KJV)97 The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his… Continue reading Righteous Psalm 97 and Romans 1