Today’s Word
Read It Again
For God so loved the world . . . John 3:16 NASB World – What a shame that we have strayed so far from the rich spectrum of meanings associated with the Greek word cosmos. Our English translation, “world,” limits our appreciation of John’s vocabulary by truncating nearly all of the nuances that would have…
Let’s Just Compromise
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6 NASB The way – “The way.” Is there only one? If I’m right and you don’t agree with me, does that automatically mean you’re wrong? In today’s world, we hesitate to be so “judgmental.”…
Call Upon The Name
to the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: 1 Corinthians 1:2 NASB I wrote the original investigation of 1 Corinthians 1:2 on August…
The Style of Life
Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” Hebrews 13:5 NASB With what you have – Even the Greeks knew better. An early macarism (“beatitude” – see The Lucky Life) reads, “Blessed is…
Gasping for Control
“but only a few things are necessary, really only one; for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 NASB 1977 Only one – Martha will forever be remembered as the one who missed the point. Mary chose to hear the teaching of Jesus. Martha concerned herself…
Moral Wounds
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, and so is wisdom to a man of understanding. Proverbs 10:23 NASB Sport – The world laughs at morality. Being moral is so ludicrous. First, morality simply interferes with personal fulfillment. Second, it’s expensive. When you worry about the welfare of others, you shortchange your own gains. And what…
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