The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to…
May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.(Colossians 1:11) “Strengthened” is the right word. The apostle Paul prayed for…
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.(Romans 13:14) Christians do not just coast through life like jellyfish floating in…
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” (Luke 6:27) There are two main reasons why Christians should love their enemies and do good to them. One is that…
Matthew 11-28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble…
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) When Paul says to put to death the deeds of the body “by the Spirit” (Romans 8:13), I…
He [Pilate] entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. So Pilate said to him, “You will not speak to…
Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. (Romans 8:33) Paul could have said here, “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect?” and then answered,…