“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” Philippians 3:7 If Jesus Christ is our model for godly living, then we will live every day of our lives in the hope of eternal life. Paul, an apostle of Jesus, shared his life achievements in the book of Philippians 3, but…
“For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.” Mark 4:25 Jesus addressed our responses of faith in the Bible, and it can be differentiated easily by a commendation or correction. The first response of faith was commended by Jesus…
“Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.” Romans 4:8 Thanks be to God, who understands the frailty of man and his weakness. We have been admonished from the scriptures, to confess our sins to God who is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness,…
“Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also” Romans 3:29 It pleases us to know that God does not discriminate. He is the creator of everyone irrespective of our differences and diversity. From the scriptures, we learn about how God supports social relationships as…
“Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. “But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than…
“Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?” Matthew 11:2–3 If the greatest, among all those who are born of women (Matt. 11:11), was found guilty of such saintly sin…
“Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed, I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.” Genesis 18:14 With a mix of doubt and hopeful expectation, the couple heard the Lord’s question, sensing their faith choked by past painful experiences. Abraham and…
“And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.” Zephaniah 2:7 Night hours haven’t changed ever since the world began. But…
“Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly.” Jonah 2:1 The mercy of God: one of the biggest and most incomprehensible gifts we have been privileged to receive. The most amazing thing about it is that you can do nothing to deserve it (Romans 9:16). God’s mercy can find you whether…