Pastor Ford
Good day my beloved congregation, I'm so glad that you could join me for today's reading.
Let us pray...
Congregation,
please open your Bibles
and join me as we read today's sermon
15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Amen. Here, the world (Greek = cosmos), is that organized system headed by satan that leaves God out and is rival to Him. Though God loves the world of mankind (John 3:16), believers are not to love anything that organizes them against God. Doing the will of God (the opposite of loving the world) proves the possession of eternal life and of living (abideth for ever).
lust of the eyes = that lust which leads to greed and covetousness
pride of life = vainglory, display, or boasting about one's possessions
lust of the flesh = the lust of our sinful nature of which we are born into
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Until tomorrow then, have a blessed and peaceful Friday and, remember, just as food is health to the body, the Word of God is health to the soul.
Pastor Ford
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1 Thou shalt have no other gods before me
2 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
3 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain
4 Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy
5 Honor thy father and thy mother
6 Thou shalt not kill
7 Thou shalt not commit adultery
8 Thou shalt not steal
9 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor
10 Thou shalt not covet
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What do we believe
1 The Bible is the inspired Word of God.
2 God is the absolute and sole creator of the universe, and that creation was by divine command.
3 God, by His sovereign choice and out of love for man, sent Christ into the world to save sinners.
4 We have all sinned and fallen short of the kingdom.
5 Jesus Christ was both God and man and that He was born to a virgin and that He lived a sinless life. He taught and performed mighty miracles as revealed in the four gospels and was crucified for our sins and raised bodily from the dead on the third day.
6 Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and is seated at the Father's right hand, where He is the head of the church and intercedes for believers and ALL who call on Him.
7 Christ will return to the earth to receive His own.
8 It is the goal of every Christian to grow in spiritual maturity through obedience to the Word of God and the indwelling Spirit.
9 The Holy Spirit dwells in all believers.
10 Salvation is a free gift from God that is not deserved nor can it be earned. We are saved by God's grace, which we accept by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. Because we believe in Jesus, we show obedience through repentance, confession of our faith to those around us, Christian baptism, and living a Christian life.
11 To love ALL of G-d's creation and to approach others of different spiritual beliefs with kindness, so that they might see that the Holy Spirit dwells within me, amen and amen.
Pastor Ford and TCOG members
Jesus Christ loves us ALL and it brings warmth and mercy to His heart when we cry out to Him.
Pastor Ford
Now is the time to surrender your life to Jesus Christ that you may assure yourself eternal life. All have sinned and fallen short of His glory but the heavenly Father loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son Jesus that we might be washed clean of our sin and be saved.
Repeat the following prayer from your heart and, as you do, I come into agreement with you with each and every word:
That's it my beloved, you are now a new creature in Christ and, one day, will spend eternity in heaven. Write down today's date and know that you were born again as a child of God.
Now, go forth and share your new found faith. Get a King James Bible (1611 Old English Version) and start learning all the awesome things of God. Get together with other Christians and commune with them daily.
Whether you make TCOG your daily, on-line Church site or not, just make sure you join a Church, be it on-line or in your community. Scrutinize it and make sure that the Holy Spirit dwells there and that they teach from the original King James Version of the Bible. This is known as the Old English Version KJV and NOT the New King James Version or NIV, which have been changed to modern English and corrupted throughout.
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August 31, 2010
1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
3And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:
4But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
August 30, 2010
2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
For all of us it is a revelation of the righteousness of God, and its principles are applicable to the children of God today, amen.
August 29, 2010
1Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
2The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
3Honour widows that are widows indeed.
4But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
5Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
6But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
7And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
Amen. Widows with no financial means of support were to be cared for by their families, if possible. Younger widows were encouraged to remarry while those over 60 and destitute could be placed on the official relief roll of the church. These "enrolled widows" constituted a kind of "order of widows," and were expected to devote themselves to prayer and good works.
intreat = exhort
nephews = Lit., grandchildren
Providing for ones own relatives (vs. 8), and especially immediate family members (house), is a believers duty.
August 28, 2010
2There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
3Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
4The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
6The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
8He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he hath set the world upon them.
9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
10The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
dunghill = refuse heap
pillars of the earth = world leaders
horn = an image of invincible strength
mouth is enlarged = an expression for bold speech
the grave = Sheol - the place of the dead awaiting the resurrection and judgment
August 27, 2010
2Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
4For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
8Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
10Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
1 A call to the whole earth to praise the Lord (1-3)
2 A call to all nations to worship the Lord (7-9)
3 A call to nature to rejoice before the Lord (11-12)
All creation will flourish (11-13) when the curse of sin is reversed in the Millennium.
(See note on Romans 8:20)
judge = in the sense of govern
a new song = newly composed after receiving new mercies
in the beauty of holiness = the splendor of His (God's) holiness
idols = nothings, denoting the unreality of the supposed god's of the nations
August 26, 2010
1If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
ye = you
consolation = support
Fulfil ye my joy = cap off my pleasure
bowels and mercies = affection and sympathy
man = mankind = fellow human being = man - woman - child
August 25, 2010
13Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
14As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:
15So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.
Due to the merciless beating by Pilate's soldiers, Messiah's visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men (v. 14) that Jesus could barely be recognized as human. What an unbelievable and selfless sacrifice that He paid that we might be saved and reconciled to the Father, thank you Jesus.
exalted and extolled = The preeminence of the Servant
August 24, 2010
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
continuing instant = continuing steadfastly
dissimulation = hypocrisy; or let love be genuine
Not slothful in business = Do not let your zeal slacken
August 23, 2010
5Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Salvation is by grace... through faith. Faith involves knowledge of the Gospel (see Romans 10:14), acknowledgment of the truth of its message, and personal reception of the Savior, Jesus Christ (John 1:12).
Works cannot save (v. 9), but good works always accompany salvation (v. 10).
quickened = made alive
grace = unmerited favor
August 22, 2010
Spiritual gifts
26How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
27If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
28But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
29Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
30If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
32And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
33For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
Amen. The Apostle Paul lays out some regulations for the use of spiritual gifts. In verse 27, by course = in turn. Only two or three should speak in tongues in a service - never at the same time, but in turn, and not at all if no interpreter is present.
August 20, 2010
1Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
2It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
3Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
4And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
5And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
6And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
Amen. Here Jesus shows us the importance of forgiveness, grace, love and faith. Yes, people will offend us but how will we react? Will we forgive them as Christ forgave us? If you have unforgiveness in your heart against anyone, do this... JUST LET IT GO!
ye = you
offend = cause to stumble or lead into sin
sycamine tree = the roots of which were very strong and nearly impossible to uproot
a millstone = a heavy, grain grinding stone about 18 inches in diameter and 4 inches thick
August 19, 2010
17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Jesus, lovingly, tries to show the man that, in reality, his love of money violated the law because he placed it above everything else, even God (Thou shalt have no other god's before me).
August 18, 2010
Who do you worship?
Philippians 2
5 through 11
5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
In verse 6, in the form of God, thought it not robbery, may be paraphrased "Who, though as the same nature as God, did not think this something to be exploited to His own advantage."
Jesus made Himself of no reputation (vs.7), Lit., emptied Himself for us. This involved a veiling of His preincarnate glory (John 17:5) and the voluntary non-use of some of His divine prerogatives during the time He was on earth.
Eventually, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess (Isaiah 45:23 - Romans 14:11 - Phillipians 2:10 - 11) that Jesus Christ is Lord. I bow now my Lord Jesus and I proclaim you are Lord, all honor and glory and worship be unto you Father God, amen and amen.
August 17, 2010
1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
3They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
It takes awhile to read all 176 verses but, believe me, read the entire chapter out loud and you will be amazed at what happens within your spirit and within your life.
August 16, 2010
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
The Holy Spirit is quenched (vs. 19 - Quench) whenever His ministry is stifled in an individual or in the church.
prove = test
August 15, 2010
1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
2Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
3Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
4Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
administrations = Lit., ministries
operations = energizing of the spiritual gifts given to us, the believer
August 14, 2010
7For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
8Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
partaker = Lit., one who fellowships with
August 13, 2010
13(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Verse 19, shall many be made righteous = through the process of sanctification, which culminates in our glorification.
the law (the 10 Commandments) added transgressions, showing even more vividly the superabundant (the word is heightened) grace of God, amen.
August 12, 2010
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
There is nothing wrong with feeling good about yourself when you've done something good, constructive, charitable or have overcome an obstacle that was hard for you to overcome. The key here is to stay focused on God in everything we feel, say, and do, and give Him the praise in every thing we accomplish, amen and amen.
prudent = discerning
learning = persuasiveness
instruction = training by deed; i.e., discipline
wellspring of life = a source of spiritual vitality
August 11, 2010
34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
37And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
38And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
44And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
45And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
50And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
51(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
52This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
53And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
54And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
55And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
the sixth hour = noon
malefactors = criminals
Arimathaea - A town N of Lydda
Joseph = a secret disciple of Jesus
Calvary = Golgotha - Aramaic for skull
they parted his raiment = clothing - garments
August 10, 2010
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Amen.
The apostle Peter assures us here that the knowledge of our secure
position and inheritance in the eternal kingdom brings us, as
believers, rejoicing (vs. 6), the proof of the reality of our faith
(vs. 7), increasing love for the Lord (vs. 8), and assurance of the
completion of our salvation (vs. 9).
Let
us, daily, shine the light of our Lord to all we meet that they may be
drawn unto the Father, call on the Lord, and share eternal life with us,
amen and amen.
ye = you
end = outcome
manifold temptations = various trials
August 9, 2010
9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
10And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
the foul of an ass = the son of a she-ass, donkey
August 8, 2010
1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
divers = various
no brawlers = no quarreling, arguing, fighting
August 7, 2010
1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
2She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
3She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
4Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
ye = you
crieth = cries
Doth not = Doe's not
froward = Lit., twisted; ie., morally twisted, perverse
men = mankind = human being = man - woman - child
August 6, 2010
2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
August 5, 2010
11When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Amen. After the church began, there was a period of immaturity, during which time spectacular gifts were needed for growth and authentication (see Hebrews 2:3 - 4). With the completion of the New Testament and the growing maturity of the church, the need for such gifts disappeared. There are stages of growth within the present imperfect time before Christ's return. Verse 13, abideth faith, hope, charity means that since these three virtues remain after all the gifts have ceased, they should be cultivated and expressed by every Christian, amen.
August 4, 2010
4And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
6Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
8Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
9But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
Fear him = God alone has the power to cast into hell (Revelation 20:10)
Fear = reverence (to regard with respect tinged with awe / to stand in awe of)
August 3, 2010
14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
15I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
18Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
19What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
20But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
21Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.
22Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
August 2, 2010
4Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
moderation = forbearance, gentleness
lovely = winsome, sweetly or innocently, engaging
honest = worthy of respect, honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person
August 1, 2010
15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Amen. Here "strive not about words" means that we are not to indulge in word battles, wordy controversies, and quibbling about words. These are not only profitless but harmful to those who hear them. Verse 15 "rightly dividing" means that we are to correctly handle the Word of God in both analysis and presentation - in contrast to the inane interpretation of false teachers.
Study = be diligent
needeth not = doe's not need
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