Today's chapter ends with a repeat of earlier messages that Jesus had told his disciples. It helps us build on the perspective of peace as defined in the Bible.Joh 16:31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?Joh 16:32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his… Continue reading John 16 – A Word about Peace
Category: Faith and Christianity
Isaiah 45 – Paints another stunning picture of our God
Here is another chapter that really needs no commentary. If you have been reading the New Testament you will recognize familiar words quoted under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.Just a few powerful and rich verses before you tackle the whole.God is in control of even the political....Isa 45:1 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed,… Continue reading Isaiah 45 – Paints another stunning picture of our God
Ecclesiates 9:15 – There was a Poor Wise Man…..
Old John Gill has an interesting interpretation of this verse.Ecc 9:15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.Ecclesiastes 9:15 GillNow there was found in it a poor wise man,.... Christ, who is man, though not a… Continue reading Ecclesiates 9:15 – There was a Poor Wise Man…..
John 15 – Jesus discussing the need for being fruitful
I wrote the following...but want to add that it seems the purpose of this is no different than the answer to the first Catechism question: to glorify God and enjoy him forever. It's not that God needs our fruit; but that it fulfills our design:Gen 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be… Continue reading John 15 – Jesus discussing the need for being fruitful
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