Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Precedent of Privilege The law that gives freedom is mercy. Mercy overrides judgment, andContinue reading “Mercy of God – James 2:12-13”
Category Archives: Perspective
Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13
Do Not Profane What Is Holy 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ butContinue reading “Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13”
Sovereignty of God – Job 1:6-12
Nothing Happens In All Of Existence Without The Express Prior Permission And Knowledge Of Almighty God 6 One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. 7 The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, goingContinue reading “Sovereignty of God – Job 1:6-12”
Character of God – Psalm 18:25-27
God Reveals Himself When We Partake In His Character 25 To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. 27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. Fully FaithfulContinue reading “Character of God – Psalm 18:25-27”
Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32
Let No One Tear Apart What God Has Joined Together 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced womanContinue reading “Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32”
Wisdom of God – James 3:17
Show Your Wisdom Through The Way You Live Your Life But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Pointed Progression Paul takes care to show that each of these is part of a progression. They happen in orderContinue reading “Wisdom of God – James 3:17”
Restoration by God – Amos 9:14-15
God Does Everything He Promises To Do 14 and I will bring my people Israel back from exile. “They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. 15 I will plant Israel in their own land, never againContinue reading “Restoration by God – Amos 9:14-15”
Holiness of God – 1 John 1:5-7
There Is No Darkness In Pure Light 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out theContinue reading “Holiness of God – 1 John 1:5-7”
Thankfulness for God – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
God’s Will For You 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Remember to Rejoice Rejoicing at all times is not the easiest thing to do. Pain, misery, and other terrible circumstances can all damper our desire to rejoice. But weContinue reading “Thankfulness for God – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18”
God the Son – Colossians 1:15-20
The Supremacy Of God The Son 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and forContinue reading “God the Son – Colossians 1:15-20”
Morality with God – Isaiah 5:20a,23
Moral Relativism Is Abhorrent To God 20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, 23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice to the innocent. Opposing Opinions Free will is a gift and a curse. It allows us to both make decisions in life, and have opinions, that areContinue reading “Morality with God – Isaiah 5:20a,23”
Perspective of God – Genesis 1:27
Who Is Sovereign? So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Two Thoughts In the United States of America, there are currently two prevailing thoughts on the idea of person-hood: Man has evolved from a primordial ooze brought about by aContinue reading “Perspective of God – Genesis 1:27”
Wolves Among The Sheep – Jude 3-4
Beware Of Those Who Are Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing 3 Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. 4 For certain individuals whose condemnationContinue reading “Wolves Among The Sheep – Jude 3-4”
The Law of God – Psalm 119:17-20
We Should Meditate Upon God’s Law Day and Night 17 Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word. 18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. 19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. 20 My soul isContinue reading “The Law of God – Psalm 119:17-20”
Striving for God – Philippians 1:27-29
Live a Life Worthy of The Gospel 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith ofContinue reading “Striving for God – Philippians 1:27-29”
Justice of God – Psalm 112:5
We Are To Be Just Like Him Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Holiness Hampered We are told many times to conduct ourselves with justice: Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge yourContinue reading “Justice of God – Psalm 112:5”
Character of God – Genesis 17:23
God Is Character Driven, Not Emotion Driven On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or bought with his money, every male in his household, and circumcised them, as God told him. Character Counts Aren’t you glad that God is driven by perfect character? Imagine a universeContinue reading “Character of God – Genesis 17:23”
Sleeping in Christ – Isaiah 57:1-2
And We Await His Coming 1 The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. 2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Slumbering Saints What happensContinue reading “Sleeping in Christ – Isaiah 57:1-2”
The Fear of God – Deuteronomy 10:12-13
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge 12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and toContinue reading “The Fear of God – Deuteronomy 10:12-13”
Perspective of God – Matthew 25:21-22
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ isContinue reading “Perspective of God – Matthew 25:21-22”
Perspective of God – Isaiah 55:8-9
8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. This is a form of Hebraic poetry. It takes the form: B – B / Continue reading “Perspective of God – Isaiah 55:8-9”
Saved by God – Joel 2:32
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said, even among the survivors whom the Lord calls. For those who have questions: What is being saved? Being saved is a spiritual state where God hasContinue reading “Saved by God – Joel 2:32”
God the Father – Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. In a stunning turn of events, the disciples and the crowds who were listening to Jesus heard something that they had never heard before, or even thought of: That God was theirContinue reading “God the Father – Matthew 5:16”
The Holiness of God – 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the sameContinue reading “The Holiness of God – 1 Corinthians 11:23-32”
The Perspective of God – Isaiah 1:18 (ESV)
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord: “though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” “Reason together” is very interesting. It is a meeting of the minds. In our culture, it could be defined as, “let’s getContinue reading “The Perspective of God – Isaiah 1:18 (ESV)”
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