Tag Archives: New Testament

1 John 2:15

Posted on November 8, 2012 by admin

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. John reminds us that there is a conflict between the love of the Father and the love … Continue reading →

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James 2:19

Posted on October 31, 2012 by admin

You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. Halloween is a season where scary things are showcased and our fears are exploited through images of frightful creatures and horror movies. Evil is depicted as … Continue reading →

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Luke 10:21

Posted on October 25, 2012 by admin

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, … Continue reading →

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Acts 21:12-14

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to … Continue reading →

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2 Peter 3:13

Posted on October 23, 2012 by admin

But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. The story of the Bible begins with paradise and it ends with paradise. The rest of the story (and … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 13:1-2

Posted on October 16, 2012 by admin

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. God is our Father, so we are to treat … Continue reading →

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Philippians 2:5-7

Posted on October 12, 2012 by admin

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking … Continue reading →

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Colossians 1:13-14

Posted on October 11, 2012 by admin

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Notice the term “rescued”. This implies that we couldn’t get … Continue reading →

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Matthew 13:54-57

Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and … Continue reading →

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Romans 12:10

Posted on October 9, 2012 by admin

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.  Honor one another above yourselves. God does not bring two people together just so they will have fun or will have someone to live with.  He brings a man and a woman … Continue reading →

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