“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16-17 NIV Let this not only represent the most commonly quoted Bible phrase, but let it stand for the ultimate sacrifice of self: …
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? James 2:14 NIV I love the book of James because it’s practical and presents Christianity with an appeal to basic common sense. On a philosophical level, we …
Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” James 4:14b NLT I was walking along the boardwalk early yesterday morning, thru fog so thick, I couldn’t see more than 35 yards in front of me As the fog began to lift, God quickened my heart …
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all …
“Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out …
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” 1 Timothy 6:6-7 NIV The Bible is the word of God, the word of God is truth, and the word of God is Christ Jesus; therefore, Christ Jesus is the …
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 NIV Jesus went to great lengths and much personal sacrifice to cover your sins with His blood! All of your sins are forgiven! If you are carrying condemnation, Satan is getting into your head. He …
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 BSB What was the joy set before Christ when …
1My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to …
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! Psalm 95:6 Luke writes about our Lord: “And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed.” Luke 22:41 Even the father of many nations, knew when he was among the …
Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island. The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. Acts 27:14-15 NIV We all have moments when the storms …
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage. Phillipians 2:5-6 NIV Does Jesus ever make it difficult to follow him? One could argue vehemently – …