Love is significant in understanding God’s presence in your life and knowing God (1 John 4:8). At the time of the writing of 1 John, many Christians were experiencing a crisis of faith because of persecution and false teachings. Some had returned to Judaism, and others were floundering, confused by messages that Jesus was perhaps […]
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The biblical verse of Luke 24:5 depicts a moment of astonishment and revelation as the women seeking the Lord encounter the angelic figures at the tomb of Jesus. Seeking the Lord is a core tenet of Christian faith, central to the spiritual journey of believers. The pursuit of the Lord manifests among living saints, within
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By understanding the significance of focusing your thoughts on God, you can cultivate a sense of calm and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Scripture emphasizes the peace and strength found in maintaining a steadfast focus on God. Isaiah 26:3 offers profound insight into the components of that perfect peace. This verse emphasizes finding
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According to Paul’s First Epistle to the Thessalonians Chapter 5 Verse 11, Christians should let the prospect of spending eternity with Jesus motivate them to encourage and edify one another. Instead of being dismayed as world events unfold, we should remind one another that a better day lies ahead. We look forward to the day
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The act of worship involves a heartfelt expression of joy, thanksgiving, and praise towards God. (Psalm 95:2) It invites the presence of God into our lives and brings glory to God. It is a genuine reflection of our love and adoration for the Lord. Psalm 95:2 – Sing Joyfully with Thanksgiving and Praise In verse
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At the very least, you should offer a prayer of thanks for them. Paul wrote to the believers in Philippi, with whom he shared a close partnership and special affection, and he thanked God for the blessings of bringing the Philippians into his life. Prayer for other Christians is a source of strength and support
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Psalm 40 reminds us that God holds onto us during the good and the bad days. In Psalm 40:2, David reminds us that we were all born into sin. But yet God rescued us from the debt that comes with it. He sent His son, Jesus, who paid our sin debt on the cross and
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John 14:1–14 continues Jesus’ discourse with the disciples at the Last Supper. He has recently mentioned a traitor in their midst and predicted Peter’s denials. That leads Jesus to reassure these men—reminding them that He has told them the truth and has all things in hand. Christ reassures His followers that faith in Him is
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In Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians, chapter 4, he describes how Christians can overcome worry and worldly desires, regardless of their circumstances. By making a purposeful decision to be content, we believers can trust God to provide our true needs. And we will not be consumed with materialism or anxiety. Vs. 11: Learned to be
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The Law, given in the first 5 books of the Old Testament, are the foundation rules leading up to the coming ultimate sacrifice that would make people perfect enough to draw near to God. The repeat of the sacrifices in the Law indicates that those sacrifices are not sufficient, but the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus
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