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1. ( Revelation 8:7) The first trumpet brings a plague on vegetation. The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up. a.. Xhhaster

3. ( Acts 19:5-7) The twelve Ephesian disciples believe on Jesus, are baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit with His gifts. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.A. Instruction regarding the coming of Jesus. 1. ( 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2) Paul’s comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from ... If the Messiah was wounded for our transgressions, then it was also the LORD who laid on Him the iniquity of us all. The Father judged our iniquity as it was laid on the Son. 3. ( Isaiah 53:7-9) The suffering and death of the Servant of the LORD. He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; Blue Letter Bible is an invaluable online resource for those looking to delve into the depths of biblical study. Blue Letter Bible’s interface may seem overwhelming at first glance...Commentary on Luke 8 ← Prior Chapter. ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed ...Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. BLB …A. The LORD as Shepherd sustains. 1. ( Psalm 23:1) A declaration and its immediate result. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. a. The LORD is my shepherd: David thought about God, the God of Israel; as he thought about his relationship with God, he made the analogy of a shepherd and his sheep.1. ( 1 Peter 4:1-2) In the last days, Christians should have an attitude of commitment. Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of ...Chapter 9. The only thing recorded in this chapter is the kindness David showed to Jonathan's seed for his sake. I. The kind enquiry he made after the remains of the house of Saul, and his discovery of Mephibosheth ( v. 1-4 ). II. The kind reception he gave to Mephibosheth, when he was brought to him ( v. 5-8 ). III.2. ( Esther 1:12) Queen Vashti refuses to appear before the drunken guests of the feast. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. a. But Queen Vashti refused to come: Though Vashti was by no means a follower of the true God, she had enough ...Writing a job acceptance letter is the polite thing to do. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about writing a job acceptance letter. Advertisement In today's world of e-mail, PDAs an...Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 1 (Genesis-Job) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1968) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range ...Blue Letter Bible is blessed to announce our newest collection of study resources from the ESV Global Study Bible, generously provided by our … 2. ( Esther 1:12) Queen Vashti refuses to appear before the drunken guests of the feast. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. a. But Queen Vashti refused to come: Though Vashti was by no means a follower of the true God, she had enough ... Study Resources. The Blue Letter Bible hosts a range of study materials designed to aid your research into the meaning and purpose of the Scriptures. From text commentaries to audio sermons, to charts, outlines, images, and maps—our goal is to offer you fresh avenues of insight and clear paths to a better, more robust interpretation of God's ... The Seventy Weeks of Danielas Understood by Sir Robert Anderson in “The Coming Prince”. Daniel 9:24-25 says that from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the coming of the Messiah there will be 483 years. 7 + 62 “weeks” = 69 groups of seven years. 7 x 69 = 483 years. Anderson understood a prophetic year as 360 days.The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are …1. ( Genesis 5:3-5) Adam. And Adam lived one hundred and thirty years, and begot a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth. After he begot Seth, the days of Adam were eight hundred years; and he had sons and daughters. So all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years; and he died.In the offering of these fowls, (1.) The head must be wrung off, "quite off," say some; others think only pinched, so as to kill the bird, and yet leave the head hanging to the body. But it seems more likely that it was to be quite separated, for it was to be burnt first. (2.)1. ( 2 Samuel 24:18-21) David is instructed to erect an altar on the threshing floor of Araunah. And Gad came that day to David and said to him, “Go up, erect an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.”. So David, according to the word of Gad, went up as the LORD commanded. Now Araunah looked, and saw … 1. The comforts of a living saint. God is his shepherd and his God-a God all-sufficient to all intents and purposes. David found him so, and so have we. See the happiness of the saints as the sheep of God's pasture. (1.) They are well placed, well laid: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. 1. ( Psalm 4:1) David talks to God. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. a. Hear me when I call: There was passion in David’s cry. He didn’t want to just cast up words toward heaven. He needed God’s attention to his present problem.1. ( Exodus 3:1-3) Moses and the burning bush on Mount Horeb. Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush.A. Israel’s bad example. 1. ( 1 Corinthians 10:1-5) Israel in the Exodus: blessed with many spiritual experiences, yet they were disqualified. Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, all ate the same ...A. Instruction regarding the coming of Jesus. 1. ( 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2) Paul’s comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from ...The Word of the LORD prepares the way of the LORD. 1. ( Isaiah 40:1-2) Comfort for the afflicted people of God. “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!”. Says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD’s hand. Dr. McGee began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Today the program airs on over 400 stations each day in the United States and Canada, is heard in more than 100 languages around the world and is broadcast worldwide via the Internet. 3. ( 1 Peter 2:18-20) When we come to Jesus, we are to show proper submission to our employers. Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.Healing the Lame Beggar. Tools. Act 3:1. ¶. Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Tools. Act 3:2. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;3. ( Romans 7:5) The problem with the law. For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. a. When we were in the flesh: Under the law, we did not bear fruit to God. Instead we bore fruit to death, because the law aroused the passions of sins …1. The forces of the king of Sodom and his allies were routed; and, it should seem, many of them perished in the slime-pits who had escaped the sword, v. 10. In all places we are surrounded with deaths of various kinds, especially in the field of battle. 2. The cities were plundered, v. 11.3. ( Matthew 4:18-22) Four men are called as disciples. And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I …Seemingly everywhere in the barrage of photos out of Ukraine is the letter 'Z' – on tanks, T-shirts, signs and buildings. But how did it become a political symbol? Advertisement Pa...Jesus Demonstrates His Authority. A. The authority of Jesus in the life of the Gadarene demoniac. 1. ( Mark 5:1-8) The description of the demon-possessed man. Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a … 3. ( 1 Peter 2:18-20) When we come to Jesus, we are to show proper submission to our employers. Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. A critical commentary is a detailed, technical explication of a text, usually examining its integrity and its textual and philological issues, with a discussion of its context and ...A. A woman caught in adultery is brought to Jesus for judgment. 1. ( John 7:53 - 8:2) Jesus teaches at the temple. And everyone went to his own house. But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. a. 4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. In the offering of these fowls, (1.) The head must be wrung off, "quite off," say some; others think only pinched, so as to kill the bird, and yet leave the head hanging to the body. But it seems more likely that it was to be quite separated, for it was to be burnt first. (2.)Paul: In writing his own name first, Paul followed the letter-writing customs of his day. First the writer was mentioned, and then the reader, and then a greeting was given. i. From Titus 1:5 we learn that Paul and Titus worked together in Crete, spreading the gospel and establishing churches — but Paul had to leave.A. Isaac’s farewell to Jacob. 1. ( Genesis 28:1-2) Instructions to not take a Canaanite wife. Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him: “You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take yourself a wife from there of …1. ( Malachi 3:1) The two messengers are introduced. “Behold, I send My messenger, And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you … CONTENT DISCLAIMER: The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource ... Studying the Bible can be a daunting task for many people. It can be difficult to understand the context and meaning of certain passages, and it can be hard to keep track of all th...1. It is to surrender ourselves to God, and so to lay a good foundation. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, 2 Co. 8:5. This is here pressed as the spring of all duty and obedience, v. 1, 2. Man consists of body and soul, Gen. 2:7; Eccl. 12:7. (1.) The body must be presented to him, v. 1. 2. ( Esther 1:12) Queen Vashti refuses to appear before the drunken guests of the feast. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. a. But Queen Vashti refused to come: Though Vashti was by no means a follower of the true God, she had enough ... My son, walk rightly with God. 1. ( Proverbs 3:1-4) Walk rightly with God by valuing His word. And peace they will add to you. In the sight of God and man. a. Do not forget my law: Solomon’s advice as a father to his son in this section begins with a warning to never forget God’s word ( my law ).B. John’s message from God: dealing with sin and maintaining relationship. 1. Sin and the nature of God. This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. a. This is the message: This is a claim to authority. John isn’t making this up; these are not his own personal ...The Seventy Weeks of Danielas Understood by Sir Robert Anderson in “The Coming Prince”. Daniel 9:24-25 says that from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the coming of the Messiah there will be 483 years. 7 + 62 “weeks” = 69 groups of seven years. 7 x 69 = 483 years. Anderson understood a prophetic year as 360 days.1. ( 1 John 4:12) Seeing God through the evidence of love. No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. a. No one has seen God at any time: John relates a basic principle about God the Father — that no one, no one, has seen God at any time.a. Jacob called his sons: This was Jacob’s last significant act as a patriarch and as the heir to Abraham and Isaac. Here, he prophesied blessings upon each son, one-by-one. b. What shall befall you in the last days: Some of what follows are not so much blessings as they are prophecies regarding what God will do with these …When he read Habakkuk 3:17-19, his listeners received it with praise and admiration — “What a magnificent poem!” they said, and wanted to know where they could get copies. Franklin told them to just look in Habakkuk chapter 3 . 2. ( Habakkuk 3:19) Knowing God’s strength, Habakkuk can trust God for strength. Study Resources. The Blue Letter Bible hosts a range of study materials designed to aid your research into the meaning and purpose of the Scriptures. From text commentaries to audio sermons, to charts, outlines, images, and maps—our goal is to offer you fresh avenues of insight and clear paths to a better, more robust interpretation of God's ... The announcement of the birth of John the Baptist. 1. ( Luke 1:5-7) The time and people beginning the history of the life of Jesus. There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. BLB …1. ( 1 John 3:4-5) The nature of sin and Jesus’ work in removing our sin. Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. a. Sin is lawlessness: John defines sin at its most basic root.Sunday school lessons are a great way to learn more about the Bible and deepen your faith. But sometimes, it can be difficult to understand the deeper meaning behind the lesson com...We have more than 11,000 pages of Bible commentary, hundreds of audio and video teachings, articles, work translated into other languages, and much more. Check back often, because we are …1. ( Matthew 23:1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.Indices Commodities Currencies Stocks3. ( Romans 7:5) The problem with the law. For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. a. When we were in the flesh: Under the law, we did not bear fruit to God. Instead we bore fruit to death, because the law aroused the passions of sins …We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: a. Jude: The name is literally “Judas.”. But to avoid connection with Judas Iscariot, the infamous man who betrayed Jesus, most English translators have used the name “ Jude .”. i.A. The vision of the LORD, Satan, and Joshua the High Priest. 1. ( Zechariah 3:1-3) The Angel of the LORD stands against Satan on Joshua’s behalf. Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan!A. Jesus cleanses a leper. 1. ( Matthew 8:1-2) The leper makes his request of Jesus. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”. a.A. Isaac’s farewell to Jacob. 1. ( Genesis 28:1-2) Instructions to not take a Canaanite wife. Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him: “You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take yourself a wife from there of …4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.The word for burdens in Galatians 6:2 was a different word meaning “heavy burdens” — those that are more than a man should carry. In the end, we will are all responsible for our own work, but we can help bear the burdens of others. 3. ( Galatians 6:6-10) Doing good to others in the household of faith.Property values are down, times are tough, and the Wall Street Journal details how to use the current economic situation to significantly reduce your rent with this simple fill-in-...Writing a job acceptance letter is the polite thing to do. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about writing a job acceptance letter. Advertisement In today's world of e-mail, PDAs an...Contrasting Lives, Contrasting Destinies Proverbs 10:1. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.. a. The proverbs of Solomon: Proverbs 10 begins a new section of the book. In some sense, the first nine chapters have been an introduction. 4. ( 1 Timothy 2:13-14) Reasons for God’s recognition of male authority in the church. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. a. For Adam was formed first: The first reason for male authority in the church is order of creation. 4. ( 1 Samuel 16:19-23) David enters Saul’s court. Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, “Send me your son David, who is with the sheep.”. And Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by his son David to Saul. So David came to Saul and stood before him.In this psalm David speaks of the glory of God, and how the glory of man and his destiny reflect upon God. A. The plainly seen glory of creation. 1. ( Psalm 8:1) The glory of God in the earth and the heavens. O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! a.A. Isaac’s farewell to Jacob. 1. ( Genesis 28:1-2) Instructions to not take a Canaanite wife. Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him: “You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take yourself a wife from there of …Blue Letter Bible is blessed to announce our newest collection of study resources from the ESV Global Study Bible, generously provided by our …1. It is to surrender ourselves to God, and so to lay a good foundation. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, 2 Co. 8:5. This is here pressed as the spring of all duty and obedience, v. 1, 2. Man consists of body and soul, Gen. 2:7; Eccl. 12:7. (1.) The body must be presented to him, v. 1.4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. B. Living out the spiritual gifts God has given. 1. ( Romans 12:3) A warning to live in humility. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. a. A. A woman caught in adultery is brought to Jesus for judgment. 1. ( John 7:53 - 8:2) Jesus teaches at the temple. And everyone went to his own house. But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. a.Blue Letter Bible provides powerful tools for an in-depth study of God's Word through our free online reference library, with study tools that are grounded in the …Contrasting Lives, Contrasting Destinies Proverbs 10:1. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.. a. The proverbs of Solomon: Proverbs 10 begins a new section of the book. In some sense, the first nine chapters have been an introduction. Abram had nothing to make anyone else believe he actually owned the land. All he had was the promise of God. 2. ( Genesis 15:9-11) Abram prepares to make a covenant with God. So He said to him, “Bring Me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.”.

3. ( 1 Thessalonians 4:6b-8) Reasons for the command. Because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit. a.. Smog shop near me

Chapter 9. The only thing recorded in this chapter is the kindness David showed to Jonathan's seed for his sake. I. The kind enquiry he made after the remains of the house of Saul, and his discovery of Mephibosheth ( v. 1-4 ). II. The kind reception he gave to Mephibosheth, when he was brought to him ( v. 5-8 ). III. 3. The gracious and great reward of their faith: God is not ashamed to be their God, for he hath prepared for them a city, v. 16. Note, (1.) God is the God of all true believers; faith gives them an interest in God, and in all his fullness. (2.) He is called their God. 1. ( 1 Samuel 1:1-2) The family of Elkanah. Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah.His dominion shall be ‘from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the earth.’. a. The battle bow shall be cut off: Zechariah 9:9 belongs to the first coming of Jesus, but Zechariah 9:10 is associated with the Second Coming of Jesus, when He comes in power and glory to reign over this earth for 1,000 years.The five thousand are fed. 1. ( John 6:10) Jesus commands the group to sit down. Then Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.”. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. a. …We accomplish that goal by having one mind and one mouth — by unity in our thinking and speech. 4. ( Romans 15:7-13) Filled with love for others and joy and peace by the Holy Spirit. Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. 3. The gracious and great reward of their faith: God is not ashamed to be their God, for he hath prepared for them a city, v. 16. Note, (1.) God is the God of all true believers; faith gives them an interest in God, and in all his fullness. (2.) He is called their God. 1. To select a commentary on any passage of Scripture, first go to that portion of Scripture in the Blue Letter Bible using the search box on our home page. 2. …Indices Commodities Currencies StocksGod is a light to his people, to show them the way when they are in doubt, to comfort and rejoice their hearts when they are in sorrow. It is in his light that they now walk on in their way, and in his light they hope to see light for ever. 2. "He is my salvation, in whom I am safe and by whom I shall be saved."2. ( Psalm 12:8) The way of the wicked. The wicked prowl on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. a. The wicked prowl on every side: David knew that the existence and exaltation of God’s pure word would not eliminate the wicked. A. The LORD as Shepherd sustains. 1. ( Psalm 23:1) A declaration and its immediate result. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. a. The LORD is my shepherd: David thought about God, the God of Israel; as he thought about his relationship with God, he made the analogy of a shepherd and his sheep. God Reaffirms the Covenant. A. An appearance from God, a change of name for Abram. 1. ( Genesis 17:1-2) God appears to Abram when he is 99 years old. When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will ...Blue Letter Bible provides powerful tools for an in-depth study of God's Word through our free online reference library, with study tools that are grounded in the …Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. BLB … B. Living out the spiritual gifts God has given. 1. ( Romans 12:3) A warning to live in humility. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. a. 1. The saving benefits bestowed on them. These were the grounds and reasons of his thanksgiving. (1.) Their faith and their work of faith. Their faith he tells them ( v. 8) was very famous, and spread abroad. This is the radical grace; and their faith was a true and living faith, because a working faith.A. Teaching about readiness for Jesus’ return. 1. ( 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3) The suddenness of Jesus’ coming. But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night..

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