Posted by: thaishin | October 31, 2014

5 verses to read on Reformation Day

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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Posted by: thaishin | October 29, 2014

We are warned not to crave for evil things

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

 

 

 

 

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Posted by: thaishin | October 19, 2014

About Moses’ body

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.

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Posted by: thaishin | October 9, 2014

Words and Judgment

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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Posted by: thaishin | October 2, 2014

Sometimes we bear each other’s burden and sometimes we have to carry our own burden

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

 

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Posted by: thaishin | September 22, 2014

Presence of Jesus and eternity

The extent to which you allow the presence of Jesus to dwell in your heart, mind and actions will be basis of the extent to which how God will determine your eternity.

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Posted by: thaishin | September 13, 2014

He made the sun

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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Posted by: thaishin | September 5, 2014

The work of God

Belief in Jesus is the work of the Holy Spirit as in John 6:29

John 6

29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.  -kjv

29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”  -nkjv

29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”  -niv

29 Jesus replied, “This is the work of God—that you believe in the One He has sent.”  -hcsb

In preaching the gospel to non-believers, we need to be sensitive to the work of God, love them and be consistent and faithful ourselves.

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Posted by: thaishin | August 28, 2014

A good government wields the sword for its people

Criterion: The government needs to be a good government

The government is given the right to kill to protect its people from evil as in:

Romans 13

4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.  -kjv

4 For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil  -nkjv

4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.  -niv

4 For government is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For government is God’s servant, an avenger that brings wrath on the one who does wrong.  -hcsb

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Posted by: thaishin | August 6, 2014

Given the title Lord

Jesus was given the title Lord by God the Father as shown in:

Acts 2

36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.  -kjv

36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” -nkjv

36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” -niv

36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!” -hcsb

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