21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 125

We were once dead ∙∙

We were once dead ∙∙ Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. – Ephesians 2:1 Ephesians 2:1-10 1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins. 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because ofContinue reading “We were once dead ∙∙”

The God of all comfort ∙

The God of all comfort ∙ God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. – 2 Corinthians 1:3 Romans 15:1-7 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the ScripturesContinue reading “The God of all comfort ∙”

We can only receive what God gives ∙

We can only receive what God gives ∙ God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. – John 1:6-7 John 3:22-30 22 Then Jesus and his disciples left Jerusalem and went into the Judean countryside. Jesus spent some time with them there,Continue reading “We can only receive what God gives ∙”

Terminals or channels? ∙

Terminals or channels? ∙ He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, “From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.” – John 7:38 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 4 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. 5 There are different kinds of service, butContinue reading “Terminals or channels? ∙”

Turning away from the living God ∙

Turning away from the living God ∙ Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. – Hebrews 3:12 2 Peter 3:17 I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends. Be on guard so that you will notContinue reading “Turning away from the living God ∙”