“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever."
Psalm 136:1,26
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This Psalm seems to have been composed after exile. It is a song of praise to God. The beginning part thanks the God of Gods, which was a pre exile sentiment, during exile, the concept of other Gods was dropped. The Psalm lists formative landmarks when Jews held to God. It finishes with them holding to God.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 29th 1 Chronicles 16:8
“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
1 Chronicles 16:8
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Chronicles is a history of Jews from the beginning of time to the anticipated restoration of the Temple. It was probably written in the third century BC.
This particular verse relates to David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His son, Solomon was to build the Temple. The Lord has come to live with His people.
1 Chronicles 16:8
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Chronicles is a history of Jews from the beginning of time to the anticipated restoration of the Temple. It was probably written in the third century BC.
This particular verse relates to David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His son, Solomon was to build the Temple. The Lord has come to live with His people.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 28th Colossians 3:16
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
Colossians 3:16
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter begins with Paul eschewing carnality, saying we should embrace Christ. And, then Paul writes about the character of the new person.
Colossians 3:16
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter begins with Paul eschewing carnality, saying we should embrace Christ. And, then Paul writes about the character of the new person.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 27th Hebrews 12:28
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,”
Hebrews 12:28===
Via Wikipedia
"Those to whom Hebrews is written seem to have begun to doubt whether Jesus could really be the Messiah for whom they were waiting, because they believed the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures was to come as a militant king and destroy the enemies of his people. Jesus, however, came as a mere man who was arrested by the Jewish leaders and who suffered and was crucified by the Romans. And although he was seen resurrected, he still left the earth and his people, who now face persecution rather than victory. The Book of Hebrews solves this problem by arguing that the Hebrew Scriptures also foretold that the Messiah would be a priest (although of a different sort than the traditional Levitical priests) and Jesus came to fulfill this role, as a sacrificial offering to God, to atone for sins. His role of a king is yet to come, and so those who follow him should be patient and not be surprised that they suffer for now."
Authorship of the Epistle is argued as being from a woman of high standing within the church, Priscilla. "Because of its anonymity, it had some trouble being accepted as part of the Christian canon, being classed with the Antilegomena. Eventually it was accepted as scripture because of its sound theology, eloquent presentation, and other intrinsic factors. In antiquity, certain circles began to ascribe it to Paul in an attempt to provide the anonymous work an explicit apostolic pedigree.
The structure of the chapter is
"This chapter can be grouped:
Hebrews 12:28===
Via Wikipedia
"Those to whom Hebrews is written seem to have begun to doubt whether Jesus could really be the Messiah for whom they were waiting, because they believed the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures was to come as a militant king and destroy the enemies of his people. Jesus, however, came as a mere man who was arrested by the Jewish leaders and who suffered and was crucified by the Romans. And although he was seen resurrected, he still left the earth and his people, who now face persecution rather than victory. The Book of Hebrews solves this problem by arguing that the Hebrew Scriptures also foretold that the Messiah would be a priest (although of a different sort than the traditional Levitical priests) and Jesus came to fulfill this role, as a sacrificial offering to God, to atone for sins. His role of a king is yet to come, and so those who follow him should be patient and not be surprised that they suffer for now."
Authorship of the Epistle is argued as being from a woman of high standing within the church, Priscilla. "Because of its anonymity, it had some trouble being accepted as part of the Christian canon, being classed with the Antilegomena. Eventually it was accepted as scripture because of its sound theology, eloquent presentation, and other intrinsic factors. In antiquity, certain circles began to ascribe it to Paul in an attempt to provide the anonymous work an explicit apostolic pedigree.
The original King James Version of the Bible titled the work "The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews". However, the KJV's attribution to Paul was only a guess, and is currently disputed by recent research. Its vastly different style, different theological focus, different spiritual experience, different Greek vocabulary – all are believed to make Paul's authorship of Hebrews increasingly indefensible. At present, neither modern scholarship nor church teaching ascribes Hebrews to Paul.
A.J. Gordon ascribes the authorship of Hebrews to Priscilla, writing that "It is evident that the Holy Spirit made this woman Priscilla a teacher of teachers". Originally proposed by Adolf von Harnack in 1900, Harnack’s reasoning won the support of prominent Bible scholars of the early twentieth century. Harnack believes the letter was written in Rome – not to the Church, but to the inner circle. In setting forth his evidence for Priscillan authorship, he finds it amazing that the name of the author was blotted out by the earliest tradition. Citing Chapter 13, he says it was written by a person of "high standing and apostolic teacher of equal rank with Timothy". If Luke, Clemens, Barnabas, or Apollos had written it, Harnack believes their names would not have been obliterated.
Donald Guthrie’s commentary The Letter to the Hebrews (1983) mentions Priscilla by name as a suggested author.
Believing the author to have been Priscilla, Ruth Hoppin posits that the name was omitted either to suppress its female authorship, or to protect the letter itself from suppression.
Also convinced that Priscilla was the author of Hebrews, Gilbert Bilezikian, professor of biblical studies at Wheaton College, remarks on "the conspiracy of anonymity in the ancient church," and reasons: "The lack of any firm data concerning the identity of the author in the extant writings of the church suggests a deliberate blackout more than a case of collective loss of memory." "The structure of the chapter is
"This chapter can be grouped:
- Hebrews 12:1-2 = The Race of Faith
- Hebrews 12:3-11 = The Discipline of God
- Hebrews 12:12-17 = Renew Your Spiritual Vitality
- Hebrews 12:18-24 = The Glorious Company
- Hebrews 12:25-29 = Hear the Heavenly Voice"
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 26th Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter begins with Paul eschewing carnality, saying we should embrace Christ. And, then Paul writes about the character of the new person.
Colossians 3:17
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter begins with Paul eschewing carnality, saying we should embrace Christ. And, then Paul writes about the character of the new person.
Friday, November 25, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 25th Colossians 2:6-7
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:6-7
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome.
Here, we have Paul arguing for Christ in place of philosophy. He follows in verse 8, " See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ."
Colossians 2:6-7
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome.
Here, we have Paul arguing for Christ in place of philosophy. He follows in verse 8, " See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ."
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 24th Psalm 100:4-5
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
Psalm 100:4-5
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Psalm 100 is five verses, a thanksgiving offering.
Verse three is "Know that the Lord is God; He made us and we are His, people and the flock of His pasture."
Many have made songs from the verses.
Psalm 100:4-5
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Psalm 100 is five verses, a thanksgiving offering.
Verse three is "Know that the Lord is God; He made us and we are His, people and the flock of His pasture."
Many have made songs from the verses.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Bible Quote Nov 23rd Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Colossians 3:15
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter begins with Paul eschewing carnality, saying we should embrace Christ. And, then Paul writes about the character of the new person.
We are called to be part of the body of Christ. That is a unity statement, not a call for division.
Colossians 3:15
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter begins with Paul eschewing carnality, saying we should embrace Christ. And, then Paul writes about the character of the new person.
We are called to be part of the body of Christ. That is a unity statement, not a call for division.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Bible Quote Nov 22nd 1 Corinthians 1:4-5
“I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—”
1 Corinthians 1:4-5
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1 Corinthians 1:4-5
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A problem with academia is the promise of the sure result, is not matched with the truth, that every result must be continuously defended. And ancient Greece was the home of academia. Paul went to Corinth and shared his life as a Christian. And Paul returned. Frustrated. Hurt. Explaining again and again what he had meant as Corinthians split hairs.
But the result is a pure distillation of Paul’s message. This chapter begins with Paul's greeting, and then his talk on Spiritual Gifts.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 21st Psalm 95:1-2
“Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
Psalm 95:1-2
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Hebrews 4:7 attributes this Psalm to David. It is a song of praise to the Lord.
Psalm 95:1-2
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Hebrews 4:7 attributes this Psalm to David. It is a song of praise to the Lord.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 20th Psalm 1:1-2
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
Psalm 1:1-2
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The lesson here is particularly bitter for those who follow the Liberal Party in Australia and who see AGW 'believing' members harm the party for their own selfish desires.
Via Wikipedia
The Book of Psalms is subdivided into 5 parts. Psalm 1 is found in the first part, which includes psalms 1 through 41. It has been counted as the beginning of part one in some translations, in some counted as a prologue, and in others Psalm 1 is combined with Psalm 2.
Patrick D. Miller suggests that Psalm 1 "sets the agenda for the Psalter through its "identification of the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked as well as their respective fates" as well as "its emphasis on the Torah, the joy of studying it and its positive benefits for those who do." Stephen Dempster suggests that the psalm serves also as an introduction to the Writings, the third section of the Tanakh. Dempster points out the similarities between Psalm 1:2–3 and Joshua 1:8–9 (the first chapter of the Prophets) – in both passages, the one who meditates on the law prospers:
Psalm 1:1-2
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The lesson here is particularly bitter for those who follow the Liberal Party in Australia and who see AGW 'believing' members harm the party for their own selfish desires.
Via Wikipedia
The Book of Psalms is subdivided into 5 parts. Psalm 1 is found in the first part, which includes psalms 1 through 41. It has been counted as the beginning of part one in some translations, in some counted as a prologue, and in others Psalm 1 is combined with Psalm 2.
Patrick D. Miller suggests that Psalm 1 "sets the agenda for the Psalter through its "identification of the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked as well as their respective fates" as well as "its emphasis on the Torah, the joy of studying it and its positive benefits for those who do." Stephen Dempster suggests that the psalm serves also as an introduction to the Writings, the third section of the Tanakh. Dempster points out the similarities between Psalm 1:2–3 and Joshua 1:8–9 (the first chapter of the Prophets) – in both passages, the one who meditates on the law prospers:
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 19th John 17:17
“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”
John 17:17
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John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Abraham and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God.
Here, at Gethsemane, Jesus is praying the night before he is to be crucified. At first Jesus prays for himself, then his disciples, then other believers.
John 17:17
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John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Abraham and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God.
Here, at Gethsemane, Jesus is praying the night before he is to be crucified. At first Jesus prays for himself, then his disciples, then other believers.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 18th Psalm 119:105
“× Nun Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Psalm 119:105
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Psalm 119:105
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With 176 verses, this is the longest Psalm and chapter in the Bible. It is an acrostic poem of one who delights in the Law God gave His chosen.
When one chooses a path, the path leads to doors which may open, which would never have opened were the path not chosen. The path of the Law God gave his chosen works that way too.
Walking in the dark, one stumbles on things they cannot see. The light He provides allows one to travel in safety.
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 17th Psalm 119:18
“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.”
Psalm 119:18
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Psalm 119:18
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With 176 verses, this is the longest Psalm and chapter in the Bible. It is an acrostic poem of one who delights in the Law God gave His chosen.
When one chooses a path, the path leads to doors which may open, which would never have opened were the path not chosen. The path of the Law God gave his chosen works that way too.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 16th Psalm 119:143
“Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.”
Psalm 119:143
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With 176 verses, this is the longest Psalm and chapter in the Bible. It is an acrostic poem of one who delights in the Law God gave His chosen.
One cannot avoid trouble in their lives. They need to face it. Only God offers salvation.
Psalm 119:143
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With 176 verses, this is the longest Psalm and chapter in the Bible. It is an acrostic poem of one who delights in the Law God gave His chosen.
One cannot avoid trouble in their lives. They need to face it. Only God offers salvation.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 15th 1 Peter 3:18
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” 1 Peter 3:18
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Some say Peter could not have written his letter because they don’t believe in adult learning. After Peter’s education as a disciple of Jesus, Peter was privileged and had ample opportunity to learn advanced rhetoric. But the wording here is simple and pure. God is holy. God is exalted and above the sin of which people are immersed. In order to deal with sin, it is important not to deal in sin, but to look for God. The simplicity of the words is what informs those who claim Peter could not have written it.
Peter was named by Christ as the rock of the Church This letter may not have been written by him, but was written in his name, probably a decade after the fall of Jerusalem. Peter would have been dead, but still remembered in Rome where this letter probably originated. Christians were being persecuted on the pretext of amoral behaviour.
The structure of the third chapter is Submission to Husbands, A Word to Husbands, Called to Blessing, Suffering for Right and Wrong, Christ’s Suffering and Ours.
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Some say Peter could not have written his letter because they don’t believe in adult learning. After Peter’s education as a disciple of Jesus, Peter was privileged and had ample opportunity to learn advanced rhetoric. But the wording here is simple and pure. God is holy. God is exalted and above the sin of which people are immersed. In order to deal with sin, it is important not to deal in sin, but to look for God. The simplicity of the words is what informs those who claim Peter could not have written it.
Peter was named by Christ as the rock of the Church This letter may not have been written by him, but was written in his name, probably a decade after the fall of Jerusalem. Peter would have been dead, but still remembered in Rome where this letter probably originated. Christians were being persecuted on the pretext of amoral behaviour.
The structure of the third chapter is Submission to Husbands, A Word to Husbands, Called to Blessing, Suffering for Right and Wrong, Christ’s Suffering and Ours.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 14th 1 Peter 2:15-16
“For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.” 1 Peter 2:15-16
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Some say Peter could not have written his letter because they don’t believe in adult learning. After Peter’s education as a disciple of Jesus, Peter was privileged and had ample opportunity to learn advanced rhetoric. But the wording here is simple and pure. God is holy. God is exalted and above the sin of which people are immersed. In order to deal with sin, it is important not to deal in sin, but to look for God. The simplicity of the words is what informs those who claim Peter could not have written it.
Peter was named by Christ as the rock of the Church This letter may not have been written by him, but was written in his name, probably a decade after the fall of Jerusalem. Peter would have been dead, but still remembered in Rome where this letter probably originated. Christians were being persecuted on the pretext of amoral behaviour.
The structure of the second chapter is 'The enduring word,' 'The chosen stone and his people,' 'living before the world.' 'submission to government,' and 'submission to masters.' This verse relates to submission to government.
Note, Peter is saying Christians should live as God's slaves, not as mere slaves.
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Some say Peter could not have written his letter because they don’t believe in adult learning. After Peter’s education as a disciple of Jesus, Peter was privileged and had ample opportunity to learn advanced rhetoric. But the wording here is simple and pure. God is holy. God is exalted and above the sin of which people are immersed. In order to deal with sin, it is important not to deal in sin, but to look for God. The simplicity of the words is what informs those who claim Peter could not have written it.
Peter was named by Christ as the rock of the Church This letter may not have been written by him, but was written in his name, probably a decade after the fall of Jerusalem. Peter would have been dead, but still remembered in Rome where this letter probably originated. Christians were being persecuted on the pretext of amoral behaviour.
The structure of the second chapter is 'The enduring word,' 'The chosen stone and his people,' 'living before the world.' 'submission to government,' and 'submission to masters.' This verse relates to submission to government.
Note, Peter is saying Christians should live as God's slaves, not as mere slaves.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Bible Quote Nov 13th Colossians 1:9
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” Colossians 1:9
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter is structured as a greeting, faith in Christ and the preeminence of Christ.
I argue it is better to hold to God and resist the Devil. Don't fight the Devil, as you end up dancing to his tune. This describes why it is better to hold to God.
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Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter is structured as a greeting, faith in Christ and the preeminence of Christ.
I argue it is better to hold to God and resist the Devil. Don't fight the Devil, as you end up dancing to his tune. This describes why it is better to hold to God.
Bible Quotes Nov 12th 1 John 2:15-16
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” 1 John 2:15-16
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John had been close to Jesus. He had thought, for a long time, that Jesus had promised John would never suffer mortal death. But God keeps all of his promises. In some ways, John died at least twice. Killed by Romans who wanted to silence his cult, John survived and died later, possibly of old age. He wrote this letter in Ephesus probably around the year 98.
John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Abraham and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God.
Pastoral care is a strong part of any community. Clearly this Christian community had issues and cliques had formed. So John needed to remind them of what love meant.
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John had been close to Jesus. He had thought, for a long time, that Jesus had promised John would never suffer mortal death. But God keeps all of his promises. In some ways, John died at least twice. Killed by Romans who wanted to silence his cult, John survived and died later, possibly of old age. He wrote this letter in Ephesus probably around the year 98.
John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Abraham and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God.
Pastoral care is a strong part of any community. Clearly this Christian community had issues and cliques had formed. So John needed to remind them of what love meant.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 11th Job 37:5-6
“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’” Job 37:5-6
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Job is the oldest story of the Bible. It predates Moses writings. It delineates and clarifies about who God is in relationship to Man.
"Job contrasts his previous fortune with his present plight, an outcast, mocked and in pain. He protests his innocence, lists the principles he has lived by, and demands that God answer him. Elihu (a character not previously mentioned) intervenes to state that wisdom comes from God, who reveals it through dreams and visions to those who will then declare their knowledge." Via Wikipedia
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Job is the oldest story of the Bible. It predates Moses writings. It delineates and clarifies about who God is in relationship to Man.
"Job contrasts his previous fortune with his present plight, an outcast, mocked and in pain. He protests his innocence, lists the principles he has lived by, and demands that God answer him. Elihu (a character not previously mentioned) intervenes to state that wisdom comes from God, who reveals it through dreams and visions to those who will then declare their knowledge." Via Wikipedia
The verse quote is from Elihu.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 10th Isaiah 1:18
““Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”
Isaiah 1:18
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From the first chapter of the book, Isaiah is traditionally related to a king of Judah, Amaziah, and this part of the book calls a judgement against Judah.
Isaiah's writing is lyrical. The contrast of red blood and white wool is strong. The offer of a legal settlement is administrative.
Isaiah 1:18
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From the first chapter of the book, Isaiah is traditionally related to a king of Judah, Amaziah, and this part of the book calls a judgement against Judah.
We can have everything and not see it. God is on our side. He has given of himself so that you may walk with Him. And yet you, as your people have done before you, have squandered his gifts. You have taken pleasure in His blessings without acknowledging the source of them. And there will be a reckoning. A reckoning you can avoid.
You can keep and indulge in your blessings, but you need to pay your due. He wants your praise, but that is meaningless, an insult, if you don’t do what is right. And He has given you His Word so you know what is right. But you know what is wrong if you Know God, and allow him into your heart, to be the centre of our life. You can see what is just, and what is not.
Isaiah's writing is lyrical. The contrast of red blood and white wool is strong. The offer of a legal settlement is administrative.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 9th Joshua 24:15
“But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.””
Joshua 24:15
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The Book of Joshua might not have been written until five hundred years after events. As with the prophetic vision of Moses' writings, one doubts the exposition as being literal. The events predated standard writing forms and were part of an oral tradition.
This part of the book is where Joshua outlines a new covenant. It is a secular expression anticipating modern values. Lots of things are legal I will never choose to do. That is ok.
Joshua 24:15
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The Book of Joshua might not have been written until five hundred years after events. As with the prophetic vision of Moses' writings, one doubts the exposition as being literal. The events predated standard writing forms and were part of an oral tradition.
This part of the book is where Joshua outlines a new covenant. It is a secular expression anticipating modern values. Lots of things are legal I will never choose to do. That is ok.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 8th 1 Timothy 2:1-2
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
A useful bible quote considering the time of year is election time in the United States. However, Paul arguably writing this to Timothy in Ephesus is part of a prayer for all. Paul had been to Ephesus twice, as listed in Acts, and had left Timothy in charge. Because of wording employed in the letters, researchers argue it was not written by Paul to Timothy but by a later Christian to Ephesus, As Paul to Timothy.
It is good to pray for those in authority to be excellent servants of God. In terms of execution of office outcomes, those serving God are more reliable than those serving themselves.
A useful bible quote considering the time of year is election time in the United States. However, Paul arguably writing this to Timothy in Ephesus is part of a prayer for all. Paul had been to Ephesus twice, as listed in Acts, and had left Timothy in charge. Because of wording employed in the letters, researchers argue it was not written by Paul to Timothy but by a later Christian to Ephesus, As Paul to Timothy.
It is good to pray for those in authority to be excellent servants of God. In terms of execution of office outcomes, those serving God are more reliable than those serving themselves.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 7th Ephesians 1:9-10
“he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” Ephesians 1:9-10
Paul's letter to Ephesus, which may not have been written directly by Paul, provides an apology for the Church as the Body of Christ. More specifically, these words are related to redemption through Christ. Jesus was the lamb, sent as a sacrifice so that we may live righteously.
Note the call to unity to all. We are not the same as each other, but we are to cooperate under Christ, as He purposed.
Paul's letter to Ephesus, which may not have been written directly by Paul, provides an apology for the Church as the Body of Christ. More specifically, these words are related to redemption through Christ. Jesus was the lamb, sent as a sacrifice so that we may live righteously.
Note the call to unity to all. We are not the same as each other, but we are to cooperate under Christ, as He purposed.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 6th Romans 13:6
“This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.”
Romans 13:6
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Paul was writing to Rome from Corinth. He had Tertius of Iconium write this while he dictated. Paul had established a number of churches around the Greek seas in the decade leading up to the letter. Rome was the then undisputed capital of the 'known world.'
Paul's chapter is structured as to submit to government, love your neighbour and to put on the armour of Christ and eschew fleshly pleasure. This verse is about submitting to government. It does not have implications regarding the US Revolution or Democracy. Submitting to English Government or the Revolutionary government does not extinguish ones duty to Christ. Neither does voting in a Democracy.
When one sees the corrupt application of taxes, this verse seems like a bad joke.
Romans 13:6
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Paul was writing to Rome from Corinth. He had Tertius of Iconium write this while he dictated. Paul had established a number of churches around the Greek seas in the decade leading up to the letter. Rome was the then undisputed capital of the 'known world.'
Paul's chapter is structured as to submit to government, love your neighbour and to put on the armour of Christ and eschew fleshly pleasure. This verse is about submitting to government. It does not have implications regarding the US Revolution or Democracy. Submitting to English Government or the Revolutionary government does not extinguish ones duty to Christ. Neither does voting in a Democracy.
When one sees the corrupt application of taxes, this verse seems like a bad joke.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Bible Quotes Nov 5th 2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
2 Corinthians 3:6
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2 Corinthians 3:6
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A problem with academia is the promise of the sure result, is not matched with the truth, that every result must be continuously defended. And ancient Greece was the home of academia. Paul went to Corinth and shared his life as a Christian. And Paul returned. Frustrated. Hurt. Explaining again and again what he had meant as Corinthians split hairs.
But the result is a pure distillation of Paul’s message. We may know that God is love. Here we are told explicitly how we engage as His agents with His people. It is the choices we make in the hard times which define us. Some in hard times, choose to fight the devil. Don't concern yourself with that. It is not the letter of the law, which cuts, but the spirit of the law, which is the love of God, which heals.
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