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Galatians 5:1, 13 Freedom

Galatians 5:1, 13 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly inContinue reading “Galatians 5:1, 13 Freedom”

Galatians 3:10 Cursed

Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” I am a lawbreaker! I admit it. I have gone over the speed limit on numerous occasions, bothContinue reading “Galatians 3:10 Cursed”

Galatians 1:4 Age

Galatians 1:4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, We in the West often frame idea and concepts from an individual point of view. We ask, “How does this affect me?” rather than “How does this affect us?” ButContinue reading “Galatians 1:4 Age”

2 Corinthians 12:9 Power Imbalance

102 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Have you ever seen a matchup that from the surface seemed like a sureContinue reading “2 Corinthians 12:9 Power Imbalance”

2 Corinthians 8:9 Poor V Rich

2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. The stock market has been historically high in recent years. I have to confess, I don’t understand the markets. It seems toContinue reading “2 Corinthians 8:9 Poor V Rich”

2 Corinthians 7:10-11 Godly Sorrow

2 Corinthians 7:10-11 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point youContinue reading “2 Corinthians 7:10-11 Godly Sorrow”

2 Corinthians 1:4 A New Kind of Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. We in the West love our comforts. Every seat needs to be cushioned. No bored moments. Pills to take away any anxiety or pain. Various diets to correctContinue reading “2 Corinthians 1:4 A New Kind of Comfort”

1 Corinthians 14:23-25 Everyone Speaking

1 Corinthians 14:23-25So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? 24 But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment byContinue reading “1 Corinthians 14:23-25 Everyone Speaking”

1 Corinthians 11:2 Submission

1 Corinthians 11:2 I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. As we have traveled around the world for professional reasons, we have noticed that different people have different traditions. In Japan, for instance, they are a very honoring society. TheyContinue reading “1 Corinthians 11:2 Submission”

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Hold On Loosely

1 Corinthians 7:29-31What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; 30 those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirsContinue reading “1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Hold On Loosely”