Learned from OneCry that the biblical basis of US government structure is:
Isaiah 33
22 For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us. -kjv
22 For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. -niv
22 For the Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our King. He will save us. -hcsb
judge -judicial branch
lawgiver – legislative branch
king – executive branch
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God lives in heaven and also in the heart of man who has a contrite heart and humble spirit.
Isaiah 57
15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. -kjv
15 For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. -niv
15 For the High and Exalted One who lives forever, whose name is Holy says this: “I live in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the oppressed. -hcsb
Jesus was telling his disciples that he is going away to prepare a place for them. Thomas asked Jesus how can he know the way if he does not know where Jesus is going.
John 14
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. -kjv
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. -niv
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. -hcsb
Read this from the biblegateway blog on 5 important verses to read on reformation day (Oct 31):
1)Romans 1:17
2)Ephesians 2:8
3)1 Peter 2:5
4)2Tim 3:16
5)Matthew 11:29-30
Excerpt from the blog:
on Romans 1:17
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” -niv
The famous reformer Martin Luther identified this verse as one of the key inspirations for his work. Luther saw in it (and in other verses, like Habakkuk 2:4) a powerful reminder that it is through faith in God’s grace, and not through good works, that humans are justified before God.
Link to the blog in biblegateway:
https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2013/10/five-bible-verses-to-read-on-reformation-day/
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1 Corinthians 1o
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted -kjv
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted -niv
6 Now these things became examples for us, so that we will not desire evil things as they did. -hcsb
These things refer to what happened to the Israelites when they were trapped for 40 years in the wilderness. The Israelites were punished for many of the actions they took because of their evil desires.
In 1 Corinthians 10:7-10 talked about the evil things that they did:
1) They were idolaters
2) They committed sexual immorality
3) They tested Christ
4) They complained
Jude 1
9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. – kjv
9 But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” -niv
9 Yet Michael the archangel, when he was disputing with the Devil in a debate about Moses’ body, did not dare bring an abusive condemnation against him but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” -hcsb
Notes taken from the Apologetics Study Bible:-
Jude 1:9 alluded to traditions found in pseudepigraphal works (The assumption of Moses and/or the testament of Moses) in recounting the dispute over the burial of Moses. The notes also say that citing a quotation from another source does not indicate that the entire work is inspired even if the saying drawn upon is true.
I came upon this verse when I was listening to a christian radio program when someone asked if Michael the archangel is Jesus. In this verse, Michael the archangel is calling upon Jesus/God and shows that Michael is not Jesus.
Matthew 12
36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. -kjv
36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” -niv
36 I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” -hcsb
Question: Does this verse refer to believers or unbelievers or to all?
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Galations 6
2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. … 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. -kjv
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. … 5 for each one should carry their own load. -niv
2 Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. … 5 For each person will have to carry his own load. -hcsb
God made the sun, the star in our solar system, which gives us light by day.
Jeremiah 31
35 Thus saith the Lord, which giveth the sun for a light by day … -kjv
35 Thus says the Lord, Who gives the sun for a light by day, … -nkjv
35 This is what the Lord says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, … -niv
35 This is what the Lord says: The One who gives the sun for light by day, … – hcsb
The earth is situated in the solar system at just the right location with respect to the sun to receive enough sunlight to sustain life, not too far so that it is too cold and not too near so that it is too hot.
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Meditations 