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What Does Romans 5:7 Mean?
Verse of the Day ▼ Devotions ▼ Search Home Verse Of The Day Romans 5:7 ◄ What Does Romans 5:7 Mean? ► For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. Romans 5:7(NASB) Verse Thoughts There is no greater demonstration of perfect love than that which was shown in the death of our Lord Jesus Christ for it was while we were still ungodly and unrighteous sinners, who were dead in trespasses and hostile towards God.. that Christ died for us. And the efficacious nature of that sacrificial love-gift is as potent today as it was when Christ shouted out in triumph – it is finished. The substantial evidence of such love is unsurpassed. It is without comparison and beyond the comprehension of mortal man’s mind. And this passage is one that seeks to give a tiny glimpse into the magnitude of what it means that God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son to die in our place.. and take the punishment for sin that we justly deserve. Paul in this passage contrasts this amazing, divine love that staggers the imagination with the very best of human love, for he rightly points our that a person would hardly die for a righteous man; although there is the possibility that one would dare to die for the good man. Hesuggests that it is hardly likely that a man would be prepared to die for some righteous, religious hypocrite, for we all know that there is no one who is righteous, not even one! And although he adds that it is possible that someone might be prepared to die for someone whom they love or admire – very few would be prepared to give their own precious life – even for the sake of a really good person. Nonetheless the thought of willingly offering up ones own precious life, and being prepared to die for someone.. who holds us in utter contempt, would spit venom on our faces; hates us with satanic hatred; accuses us with demonic rage and beats our body to a bloody pulp is beyond the reason of the human mind and incapable of being rationalised – it is unthinkable. Indeed, the love discussed in this verse is a ‘man-to-man’ love and can’t even approach the love that was demonstrated by God’s towards us. If, as Christ reminds us.. there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for a friend – the love that is demonstrated by God is beyond human understanding. Human love requires some motivation for one to willingly give up their life for another – but God’s love is so much greater – and this demonstration of the love of God on the cross, continues to be a pulsating reality today. And yet that is what happened.. for our amazing and glorious God demonstrates His own love toward each one of us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. The love of God towards you and me is a supernatural love, for His love not only embraced us when we were weak, helpless and hopeless, but also when we were neither righteous nor good. God did not wait for us to become reformed characters before demonstrating His love to us.. but died for us when we were fallen sinners and at enmity with Himself. He not only died as our substitute by receiving the punishment we justly deserve but He also died TO sin on behalf of us – to set us free from sin’s sovereignty over us. He not only paid the price for our sins but he broke the power of sin in the life of all who trust in Him for salvation. In the light of God’s unsurpassed and glorious love.. does it not demand utter devotion to the Lord – our life and our all. My Prayer Thank You heavenly Father for this amazing love for us which can never be demonstrated in the human realm. I remain amazed at Your love for me, and thank You that Christ died for ME when I was still a sinner and has raised me into newness of life in, in Him. Thank You in Jesus name, AMEN. ◄ Previous: Romans 5:6 Next: Romans 5:8 ► Choose a Verse from Romans 5 123456789101112131415161718192021 Proverbs 16:31 Hosea 11:1 Jeremiah 17:10 Hebrews 6:18 Follow us Romans 5:7 Further Study Romans 5:7 in the Parallel Bible Romans 5:7 in the Thematic Bible Romans 5:7 Cross References Romans 5:7 Treasury of Scripture Knowing Romans 5:7 Sermons Romans 5:7 Prayers Romans 5:7 Images Choose Chapter Subscribe to the Verse of the day Today’s Devotionals Detached Christianity Hebrews 11:1 John 6:20 Wrong Source Grasp Without Reach My Beloved – Man’s Nature and Destiny (1) Words of Wisdom Doctrinal Statement / Privacy Policy / Use of Pictures / Donate / Contact Us Copyright Knowing-Jesus.com – All Rights Reserved
What Does Romans 5:6Mean?
Verse of the Day ▼ Devotions ▼ Search Home Verse Of The Day Romans 5:6 ◄ What Does Romans 5:6 Mean? ► For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6(ESV) Verse Thoughts Paul’s passion is to share the good news of justification by grace in simple steps, which gently lead to a conclusion. He explains that having been eternally saved by grace, we should glory in the trials and tribulations of life, which God uses to develop in us perseverance; a godly character and an unshakable and eternal hope in the loving promises of God The precious promises of God are poured into our hearts by the Spirit and Paul cements his argument with the assurance that while we were weak and ungodly, without strength and without hope – Christ, the good and gracious God died for us – ungodly sinners who were dead in trespasses and sins. Oh, what an astonishing contrast from our former selves is this glorious state of being in Christ. Our weakness is in opposition to His strength – our lack lies in contradistinction to His great bounty – our disinterested ungodliness starkly contrasts with His goodness, gracious, humility and deep, deep love. God is never late but is always there at the right time; the best time; the needed time – His appointed time. And so, it was at the right time that Christ died. Some wonder why so long from the fall of Adam to the sacrifice of Christ? – but in God’s economy it was the right time for you and me and the right time for humanity as a whole. How can we doubt His love, for He died for us when we were undesirable, unlovely and unlovable? But because of His great love He came as our representative man to be a pattern for our learning – living His life in the power of the Spirit to demonstrate how we too should live. Let us be comforted in our own lives when we desire His workings and it seems that He has delayed or is long overdue. In God’s economy He will act at the right time – the best time. My Prayer Loving heavenly Father, praise Your holy name for when I was weak and in the pit of despair, You sent Your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to be my strength and my life. In His name I thank You and praise Your holy name, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN. ◄ Previous: Romans 5:5 Next: Romans 5:7 ► Choose a Verse from Romans 5 123456789101112131415161718192021 1 Samuel 24:4 Amos 8:11 Hebrews 2:15 Romans 6:22 Follow us Romans 5:6 Further Study Romans 5:6 in the Parallel Bible Romans 5:6 in the Thematic Bible Romans 5:6 Cross References Romans 5:6 Treasury of Scripture Knowing Romans 5:6 Sermons Romans 5:6 Prayers Romans 5:6 Images Choose Chapter Subscribe to the Verse of the day Today’s Devotionals Detached Christianity Hebrews 11:1 John 6:20 Wrong Source Grasp Without Reach My Beloved – Man’s Nature and Destiny (1) Words of Wisdom Doctrinal Statement / Privacy Policy / Use of Pictures / Donate / Contact Us Copyright Knowing-Jesus.com – All Rights Reserved
What Does Romans 5:5 Mean?
Verse of the Day ▼ Devotions ▼ Search Home Verse Of The Day Romans 5:5 ◄ What Does Romans 5:5 Mean? ► and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5(NASB) Verse Thoughts A worldly hope is founded on irrational thinking, empty vanity, a humanistic philosophy, and man’s deceitfully-inspired prospects resulting in disappointments, frustration, confusion, and shame. But Christian hope is founded on an altogether different principle, which is rooted in God’s trustworthy goodness and the gracious promises of our heavenly Father. Christian hope is centred on the never-failing Word of God and His many precious promises, which are all ‘yes’ and ‘amen’ in Christ Jesus our Lord. Christian hope shines from the eternal flame of God’s burning love for us and does not rest on the flicking candle-light of our scant love for Him. Christian hope is an ever-flowing fountain of the unfathomable love of God, cascading into our hearts and washing through our lives. Christian hope is the highest expression of glorifying God, for it springs from a trusting heart that believes God’s Word of truth by faith. It is the assurance that what we hope for in Christ will happen, and the certainty that what we cannot see exists. It is believing the Word of God to be factual, as we stand fast on the gospel of grace, even when the evidence in the natural world is denied by our logic – even when the testimony of our physical senses, witness to the contrary. It is the hope of God’s love in our heart that is confirmed through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit – “and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit, Who was given to us. We will discover many disappointments which may even trigger feelings of shame or disgust if we invest in the empty hope of this deceitful world, but our hope in God cannot disappoint or deceive, for He has already stamped His seal of irrefutable proof and unquestionable certainty on His written Word – through His Holy Spirit, Who has taken up permanent residence within the heart of all believers and Who was given to us as a down-payment for the eternal hope that is living within each of His children. The gracious gift of hope is secured on the unchangeable and unconditional love of God, which He poured into our hearts by His Spirit, when we first trusted Christ’s finished work on Calvary. The love of God was poured out in great measure when we first believed, and it grows into an ever-deepening awareness of God’s great love for us – which remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. The hope we have in Christ will never disappoint nor put us to shame, no matter what we may be called upon to face, for God has poured His abundant and overflowing love into our hearts – and that love remains sealed in there, until the day of Christ Jesus. It is a love that is constantly being refilled and replenished by the Holy Spirit of love. Not one of His children it every deficient of His love, although not all live in the fullness of His love. None of us are lacking in the love that God has poured into our heart, but some sadly choose to walk in the flesh or live in legalism, rather than flourishing in the fullness of God’s Holy Spirit, which was poured into our heart at salvation, and which continues to be poured into our heart as we walk in spirit and in truth. Never question the length and depth and height and breadth of God’s gracious love towards you, for God demonstrated His love towards us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. And the hope that comes through faith in Christ does not disappoint, because the supernatural love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, Who was given to us, through time and into eternity. My Prayer Thank You, loving Father, for the unconditional and unchangeable love that You have poured into my heart. Thank You for the secure knowledge that my future is safe in Your care, and that nothing can pluck me out of Your loving hand. May this truth sink deeper into my understanding and enable me to show forth Your love, in and through me, so that others will come to a knowledge of the Lord Jesus through my life – in Jesus’ name, I pray, AMEN. ◄ Previous: Romans 5:4 Next: Romans 5:6 ► Choose a Verse from Romans 5 123456789101112131415161718192021 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Joel 2:32 Galatians 3:29 Romans 10:16 Follow us Romans 5:5 Further Study Romans 5:5 in the Parallel Bible Romans 5:5 in the Thematic Bible Romans 5:5 Cross References Romans 5:5 Treasury of Scripture Knowing Romans 5:5 Sermons Romans 5:5 Prayers Romans 5:5 Images Romans 5:5 Devotionals Choose Chapter Subscribe to the Verse of the day Today’s Devotionals Detached Christianity Hebrews 11:1 John 6:20 Wrong Source Grasp Without Reach My Beloved – Man’s Nature and Destiny (1) Words of Wisdom Doctrinal Statement / Privacy Policy / Use of Pictures / Donate / Contact Us Copyright Knowing-Jesus.com – All Rights Reserved
What Does Helpmate Really Mean in Marriage?
Toggle navigation Search Browse The Bible Toggle Dropdown Search The Bible Find it! What Does ‘Helpmate’ Really Mean in Marriage? Bible / Bible Study / Topical Studies / What Does ‘Helpmate’ Really Mean in Marriage? Share Tweet Save Bethany Verrett Thursday, May 7, 2020 In the English translations of Genesis 2:18, the word used to describe Eve, the partner Adam needs, is typically translated three different ways. The original word in the Hebrew is the noun ezer, עֵזֶר. The translation changes most commonly between, helper, helpmate, and helpmeet in the King James Bible. All three words mean the same thing, it is a person who provides needed help and assistance. Ezer is found in other parts of the Bible, often referring to the Lord as help. It is used this way often in the Psalms, such as in Psalms 115:9 “O Israel, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.” The selection between the three words is based more on the time of the translation, as older versions use helpmate and helpmeet, and more contemporary ones use helper. How Do We Get the Word Helpmate? In the English translations of Genesis 2:18, the word used to describe Eve, the partner Adam needs, is typically translated three different ways. The original word in the Hebrew is the noun ezer, עֵזֶר. The translation changes most commonly between, helper, helpmate, and helpmeet in the King James Bible. All three words mean the same thing, it is a person who provides needed help and assistance. Ezer is found in other parts of the Bible, often referring to the Lord as help. It is used this way often in the Psalms, such as in Psalms 115:9 “O Israel, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.” The selection between the three words is based more on the time of the translation, as older versions use helpmate and helpmeet, and more contemporary ones use helper. What Does It Mean That Eve Is a Helpmate for Adam? Eve completed Adam in a special way. She was made to “fit for him.” (Genesis 2:20b), because God did not want Adam to be alone. She was also made to join Adam in having children, made differently from him, yet the same. As a triune God – a Trinity made of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – God knew that being alone would not be good for Adam. Just as each person in the Trinity serves a different role, Adam and Eve, man and woman, both were part of one unit, acting in different ways to accomplish the same goal. Before the Fall and the first sin, this purpose would have been the tending of the Garden. Marriage was ordained here, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). In the first chapter of Genesis, in the shorter account of man’s creation, God commanded them to be fruitful, and have children, making Eve an equal partner with Adam in creating the first family, his helper in raising children. Though the Garden of Eden is lost to history, husbands and wives still work together as two parts of a whole to create new families and serve a mutual purpose. Photo credit: flickr/faungg’s-photos Is Eve Subordinate to, or Less Than Adam? The question of whether or not Eve’s status as a helpmate makes her subordinate to Adam is one that can be controversial. Looking at the timeline in Genesis, God created her as Adam’s helper before the Fall, with no implication that she was subject to him. As stated previously, the noun for helper used in Genesis would be used in other parts of the Bible to show how God helped those who called out to Him for assistance, implying that women’s help can be valuable and worthy. She was also created in God’s image as much as Adam was, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Lord values men and women equally. Paul clarifies this truth with the statement, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). Though their roles and strengths may have been different, Adam and Eve were two equal halves of a whole. Much changed in the world after the Fall of man. Eve fell for the temptations of the devil, of the desire to be like God, and Adam followed suit. Sin entered the world, beasts turned on one another, and mankind was separated from their previously intimate relationship with God. Where they could once walk side by side with Him, they now hid. The serpent, Adam, and Eve each faced ramifications from their choices, and “To the woman he said, ‘I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you’” (Genesis 3:16). Photo credit: ©Getty Images/grinvalds How Did the Fall Impact Marriages? Childbirth became painful, and the dynamic between men and women changed. There is some debate, especially in the 20th and 21st centuries, about what it means that a woman’s desire will be contrary to her husband, but he will have rule over her. To understand this tension, it is important to note that Adam was held more responsible for listening to Eve, than she was for enticing Adam to eat of the fruit: Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree, of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it,’ cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your face, you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return (Genesis 3:17-19). Combining this level of responsibility that God placed upon Adam, that he must eat by the sweat of his brow and return to dust because of his choice, with the New Testament descriptions of the role of the man, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,” (Ephesians 5:25) shows that man’s headship in marriage was intended by God from the start. The implication that man shall rule over her probably does not mean that because of the Fall, the husband is the head of the marriage. There are two common perceptions of what Genesis 3:16 means. Some see it that women would want to master and control their husbands, but cannot. Others argue that it means that women would desire their husbands, but that desire would be frustrated by his authority. There are other, similar interpretations. Whichever is correct, the more important takeaway is the nature of the marital relationship was permanently changed. Rather than being one of love, unity, where woman acts as man’s perfect helpmate, there would be tension and conflict to overcome. Photo credit: Getty Images/Prostock Studio What Is a Wife’s Role As a Helpmate Today? Though the Fall added burdens and troubles to marriage, the Bible shows what wives can do to fill their role as helpmates. There are many verses available for study to learn more about the role of a wife. Verses that address the role of women in marriage include: Ephesians 5:22-24 – “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. This verse addresses the role of the wife submitting to her husband in respect, as the church submits to the leadership of Jesus Christ. Titus 2:4-5 – “Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.” Here, Paul encourages younger women to be faithful to their husbands, and hard-working, to build a happy life. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” This passage is often used at weddings. Marriage is compared to three chords, often seen as the man, the woman, and God. The woman is called to be an equal partner in a strong relationship. Proverbs 31:10-31 In the book of Proverbs, wisdom is personified as a good wife. The good wife is a wise woman who is productive, a loving wife and mother, a planner, and many other wonderful traits. Photo credit: Unsplash/Denisse Leon How Should Godly Husbands and Wives ‘Help’ Each Other? Ultimately, the strife between men and women, between mankind and its sinful nature, can only be reconciled through Jesus Christ. A wife on her own cannot make a marriage work, nor can it work if only the husband is trying. If both spouses strive to be more Christ-like, then they will take on more of His characteristics such as love, kindness, and patience. No relationship and no marriage will be perfect because we live in a fallen world, but couples in a loving marriage can lean on the Lord for guidance. Both spouses should be available for one another, and strive to understand the other. Healthy marriages are the responsibility of both partners, both individuals coming together to honor God with their lives and support one another. Christian marriage is meant to show the love between Christ and His church to a fallen world; the key is that the husband and wife submit to their Savior first, and then seek one another out in the love of God to build a strong relationship, and help one another. Sources Ortlund, Raymond C. Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. Wheaton: Crossway, 2016. Prager, Dennis. The Rational Bible Genesis. Washington D.C.: Regnery Publishing, 2019. Strong, James. Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Updated and Expanded Edition. Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC, 2007. Wilmington, H.L. Wilmington’s Guide to the Bible. Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, 1981. Photo credit: Unsplash/Dennis Acevedo Bethany Verrett is a freelance writer and editor. She maintains a faith and lifestyle blog graceandgrowing.com, where she muses about the Lord, life, culture, and ministry. 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Clean Conduct
Living Light Daily Devotional Clean Conduct By Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt “…But do this with gentleness and respect.” – 1 Peter 3:15 Throughout my ministry, I have dealt with skeptics, atheists; people that despise Christianity, hate the Bible, and think we are all hypocrites or lunatics. I used to think it was my job to win every argument; but I finally realized you could win the battle but lose the war. A Christian’s job is not to win the argument; it is to win the heart. Whenever we defend our Christian faith, whenever we stand up for our convictions, whenever we speak the truth, we should always do it in love, humility, gentleness, kindness and graciousness. No matter how much we are disrespected, we must never be disrespectful. We must take other people seriously, whether they take us seriously or not. Why? Because people matter to God. I have never seen anyone bullied into the kingdom of God. It might take you a long time to earn a hearing from someone that you are trying to bring to Jesus…maybe even years. But that opportunity can be lost in seconds. Always remember, people will always look at how you act before they will listen to what you say. Dear Lord, teach me to balance the hard truth of your Scripture with the grace that abounds. Give me boldness to share you Gospel, but help me to always share the Gospel in love. Amen. Read in browser » Recent Articles: The Platform of Suffering Complete Confidence Blessing In Christ The Gift of God Prayer Request Email TL Staff Donate Now Share Tweet Forward This email was sent to hopkinsanthony33@gmail.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Touching Lives, Inc. · 1800 Satellite Blvd · Duluth, GA 30097 · USA
What Does 1st Timothy 1:15 Mean?
Verse of the Day ▼ Devotions ▼ Search Home Verse Of The Day 1 Timothy 1:15 ◄ What Does 1 Timothy 1:15 Mean? ► It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 1 Timothy 1:15(NASB) Verse Thoughts A faithful and trustworthy saying in the Word of God, is a faithful FACT. It is a trustworthy TRUTH, upon which we can build our life. It is a factual saying that will stand the test of time; a reality given to us by God Himself. A faithful and trustworthy saying is a dependable doctrine and a certain creed upon which to rest. ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,’ is a faithful and trustworthy saying. It is a gospel truth that is deserving of full acceptance, for it is the glorious gospel of God. It is a statement of great importance, for our eternal destiny, and we are to believe this truth in our heart – by faith. Christ’s act of coming into the world as a Man, was a vital step He took, in bringing salvation to mankind. Only a perfect Man could pay the price for the sin of fallen humanity. Only God was good enough to redeem us from the slave-market of sin. Our Saviour had to be God AND Man, and Christ Jesus was God incarnate – He was God in the flesh. He alone has the credentials to be our Kinsman-Saviour. Without a perfect sacrifice for sin and the shedding of human blood, mankind could never be forgiven. Without the forgiveness of sin, fallen man could never be reconciled to a holy God – and the first step Christ took, towards the forgiveness of our sin, was to come into the world as a tiny babe, in order to die for our sin. YES indeed, “it is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” First, we hear a factual truth – for faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. But after truth has been heard and faith has been birthed, we need to make a wise response. We need to fully and unhesitatingly accept, receive, embrace, and take to heart the astonishing truth that these profoundly simple words proclaim. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you WILL be saved. We are to believe in our hearts by faith. We are to take hold of this amazing truth and stand fast in their veracity of God’s Word, with great joy, worshipful praise, and reverential awe: for Christ Jesus DID came into the world. And Christ Jesus DID die on the cross to save sinners. Christ Jesus came into the world to save YOU, and He came into the world to save ME too. A lifetime of contemplating these words could not transmit to our hearts the depth of meaning within this superlative statement. No wonder Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, who had proudly followed the letter of the Law and considered himself to have lived a perfect life before his encounter with Christ and his great salvation – lamented in poverty of spirit, that of all men he was the worst of sinners. When Paul realised the enormity of this truth, he admitted the depth of his own sinfulness – and so must we. Who would have looked into the manger that first Christmas day, and known that the tiny baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger was the Saviour of humanity? Who would have imagined that this tiny baby was and King.. born to die for the sins of the whole world? Who would have known as they gazed on that tiny infant that: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners? Who could have grasped that this sleeping babe, wrapped in that tiny bundle of swathing bands, was God incarnate – the personification of God’s love and grace and truth and desire? Who could have guessed this newborn babe had a world mission and a universal message that would cause Him to be despised and rejected of men… and that His sinless blood would be shed on Calvary’s tree, so that every stained sinner that believes on Him would not perish, but have the power to become sons of God, even to them that believed on His name. The very purpose of the incarnation was salvation for a rebellious race that was dead in trespasses and sin, at enmity with God, and condemned to eternal separation from their Creator. And like ALL the trustworthy sayings in Scripture, it is worthy of our full acceptance, because it brings us to the foot of the cross and an important decision – believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. When we consider the price Christ Jesus paid, to come into this world and save us from our sin; reflect on the stain that sin has left on our heart and realise the forgiveness we have received by God’s grace, through faith – surely we can do nothing other than conclude with Paul that of all sinners – I am the worse sinner of all. He saved us, not because of the righteous things we have done, but because of His great and wonderful mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, Whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour. He saved us so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ – with the hope of eternal life. And He came into the world willingly to save each one of us. This is indeed a statement that can be trusted and is deserving of complete acceptance. It is a commendable and faithful saying, and worthy of full and universal acceptance: – this is indeed a noble and glorious truth that is deserving of full, total and praiseworthy acceptance and warrneting our eternal praise – that: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. My Prayer Glory to God in the highest for Your plan of salvation. Thank You, heavenly Father. I praise Your holy name that I have become Your child, simply because I trusted in the saving work of Christ at Calvary. Thank You for laying out Your wonderful plan of salvation, in such simple terms that even I can understand it. In His name I fully accept this glorious, trustworthy truth – that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Enable me, I pray, to be a worthy witness of Your great redeeming sacrifice for the whole world, that whosoever-will may be saved. Use me, Lord, as Your witnessing voice in the world today, in Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN. ◄ Previous: 1 Timothy 1:10 Next: 1-Timothy 1:17 ► Choose a Verse from 1 Timothy 1 1234567891011121314151617181920 Colossians 3:24 Proverbs 9:10 Mark 1:15 Romans 11:36 Follow us 1 Timothy 1:15 Further Study 1 Timothy 1:15 in the Parallel Bible 1 Timothy 1:15 in the Thematic Bible 1 Timothy 1:15 Cross References 1 Timothy 1:15 Treasury of Scripture Knowing 1 Timothy 1:15 Sermons 1 Timothy 1:15 Prayers 1 Timothy 1:15 Images Choose Chapter Subscribe to the Verse of the day Today’s Devotionals Beyond Time and Space Matthew 24:6 Psalm 69:26 Abide Above Building For Eternity A Vital Truth – Growing In Grace (29) A Faithful Witness Doctrinal Statement / Privacy Policy / Use of Pictures / Donate / Contact Us Copyright Knowing-Jesus.com – All Rights Reserved
What Does 1st Timothy 1:15 Mean?
Verse of the Day ▼ Devotions ▼ Search Home Verse Of The Day 1 Timothy 1:15 ◄ What Does 1 Timothy 1:15 Mean? ► It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 1 Timothy 1:15(NASB) Verse Thoughts A faithful and trustworthy saying in the Word of God, is a faithful FACT. It is a trustworthy TRUTH, upon which we can build our life. It is a factual saying that will stand the test of time; a reality given to us by God Himself. A faithful and trustworthy saying is a dependable doctrine and a certain creed upon which to rest. ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,’ is a faithful and trustworthy saying. It is a gospel truth that is deserving of full acceptance, for it is the glorious gospel of God. It is a statement of great importance, for our eternal destiny, and we are to believe this truth in our heart – by faith. Christ’s act of coming into the world as a Man, was a vital step He took, in bringing salvation to mankind. Only a perfect Man could pay the price for the sin of fallen humanity. Only God was good enough to redeem us from the slave-market of sin. Our Saviour had to be God AND Man, and Christ Jesus was God incarnate – He was God in the flesh. He alone has the credentials to be our Kinsman-Saviour. Without a perfect sacrifice for sin and the shedding of human blood, mankind could never be forgiven. Without the forgiveness of sin, fallen man could never be reconciled to a holy God – and the first step Christ took, towards the forgiveness of our sin, was to come into the world as a tiny babe, in order to die for our sin. YES indeed, “it is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” First, we hear a factual truth – for faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. But after truth has been heard and faith has been birthed, we need to make a wise response. We need to fully and unhesitatingly accept, receive, embrace, and take to heart the astonishing truth that these profoundly simple words proclaim. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you WILL be saved. We are to believe in our hearts by faith. We are to take hold of this amazing truth and stand fast in their veracity of God’s Word, with great joy, worshipful praise, and reverential awe: for Christ Jesus DID came into the world. And Christ Jesus DID die on the cross to save sinners. Christ Jesus came into the world to save YOU, and He came into the world to save ME too. A lifetime of contemplating these words could not transmit to our hearts the depth of meaning within this superlative statement. No wonder Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, who had proudly followed the letter of the Law and considered himself to have lived a perfect life before his encounter with Christ and his great salvation – lamented in poverty of spirit, that of all men he was the worst of sinners. When Paul realised the enormity of this truth, he admitted the depth of his own sinfulness – and so must we. Who would have looked into the manger that first Christmas day, and known that the tiny baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger was the Saviour of humanity? Who would have imagined that this tiny baby was and King.. born to die for the sins of the whole world? Who would have known as they gazed on that tiny infant that: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners? Who could have grasped that this sleeping babe, wrapped in that tiny bundle of swathing bands, was God incarnate – the personification of God’s love and grace and truth and desire? Who could have guessed this newborn babe had a world mission and a universal message that would cause Him to be despised and rejected of men… and that His sinless blood would be shed on Calvary’s tree, so that every stained sinner that believes on Him would not perish, but have the power to become sons of God, even to them that believed on His name. The very purpose of the incarnation was salvation for a rebellious race that was dead in trespasses and sin, at enmity with God, and condemned to eternal separation from their Creator. And like ALL the trustworthy sayings in Scripture, it is worthy of our full acceptance, because it brings us to the foot of the cross and an important decision – believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. When we consider the price Christ Jesus paid, to come into this world and save us from our sin; reflect on the stain that sin has left on our heart and realise the forgiveness we have received by God’s grace, through faith – surely we can do nothing other than conclude with Paul that of all sinners – I am the worse sinner of all. He saved us, not because of the righteous things we have done, but because of His great and wonderful mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, Whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour. He saved us so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ – with the hope of eternal life. And He came into the world willingly to save each one of us. This is indeed a statement that can be trusted and is deserving of complete acceptance. It is a commendable and faithful saying, and worthy of full and universal acceptance: – this is indeed a noble and glorious truth that is deserving of full, total and praiseworthy acceptance and warrneting our eternal praise – that: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. My Prayer Glory to God in the highest for Your plan of salvation. Thank You, heavenly Father. I praise Your holy name that I have become Your child, simply because I trusted in the saving work of Christ at Calvary. Thank You for laying out Your wonderful plan of salvation, in such simple terms that even I can understand it. In His name I fully accept this glorious, trustworthy truth – that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Enable me, I pray, to be a worthy witness of Your great redeeming sacrifice for the whole world, that whosoever-will may be saved. Use me, Lord, as Your witnessing voice in the world today, in Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN. ◄ Previous: 1 Timothy 1:10 Next: 1-Timothy 1:17 ► Choose a Verse from 1 Timothy 1 1234567891011121314151617181920 Colossians 3:24 Proverbs 9:10 Mark 1:15 Romans 11:36 Follow us 1 Timothy 1:15 Further Study 1 Timothy 1:15 in the Parallel Bible 1 Timothy 1:15 in the Thematic Bible 1 Timothy 1:15 Cross References 1 Timothy 1:15 Treasury of Scripture Knowing 1 Timothy 1:15 Sermons 1 Timothy 1:15 Prayers 1 Timothy 1:15 Images Choose Chapter Subscribe to the Verse of the day Today’s Devotionals Beyond Time and Space Matthew 24:6 Psalm 69:26 Abide Above Building For Eternity A Vital Truth – Growing In Grace (29) A Faithful Witness Doctrinal Statement / Privacy Policy / Use of Pictures / Donate / Contact Us Copyright Knowing-Jesus.com – All Rights Reserved
Is it true that God knows How Long we Will Live?
Is it True That God knows How Long We Will Live? This is an essay that will focus on the importance of how long man will live. I would like to start things off by asking a question. Is it true that God knows how long we will live? The answer to this question is not very easy to respond. However, according to Psalms 139:16 it says your eyes saw my substance being yet unformed. And in your book, they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. Next, I did not know that God knows how long we are going to live according to His word. This is very unusual because I thought that if we take care of ourselves and modify our lifestyle, we can live long on earth. Jeremiah 29:11 says for I know the plans that I have toward you. Plans to prosper and a purpose. Some translations states that for I knows the thoughts that I have towards you, plans to prosper and a purpose. I really did not take things seriously regarding my life until May 2, 1990. I started praying to God for a complete change in my personal life. Further, I want to inform all of you that it was not very easy for me growing up in Dayton, Ohio. This is because I used to get beaten up by my sister, and other kids in school. I know that I fought everyone for 28 years. I even fought myself. I just did not realize that the Bible has over 6,000 promises that are very true. Anyway, I did not even know that God knows when we are going to see Him personally. Psalms 56:8 says; You number my wanderings, put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in your book? This means that God knows exactly what we are doing at all times. This also means that God knows where we are going and when we rise in the morning. He even knows the people that we are going to be with today. God even knows so much about us that we cannot even understand it. Job 27:3 says; As long as my breath is in me, and the breath of God in my nostrils. Honestly, the things that we have as far as possessions are concerned, are worldly. The air that we breathe does not belong to us. God Bless You!! Thank You for reading my essay.
Complete Confidence
Living Light Daily Devotional Complete Confidence By Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt “For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” – 1 Peter 3:17 You dotted the “I’s” and you’ve crossed the “T’s.” You went by the book, did the right thing, and took the high road. You love Jesus and live right, but you still get kicked in the teeth. Perhaps you were faithful to your spouse, but your spouse was unfaithful to you. Maybe you stood up for what is right, but now you’re taking the heat for it. Or you turned in all of your receipts, but the guy who padded his expense account got the pay raise. There is no guarantee that doing the right thing will always pay off in this life. The truth is, people are going to do bad things to you even when you do good things to them. People are going to say bad things about you even when you say good things to them. And God calls you blessed. How can suffering for doing what is right be a blessing? There is one thing you can always know when you are suffering unjustly. You can know you are in the center of God’s will for your life. Do you believe that God always wants and wills what is best for you? If you believe that, then you also have to believe that the most blessed place you can be is in the center of God’s will – even if it’s hard. What you suffer is not important to God, because it is temporary. But why you suffer is very important to God. The purposes of suffering are eternal. It is meant to shape us, grow us, deepen us, and transform us. As a Christian, you never have to fear suffering, because only that which God allows can touch you. So how should we respond to unjust suffering? 1 Peter 3:15 says, “In your hearts revere Christ as Lord.” That is the best place to start. We must set Christ aside as Lord in our hearts so that we always remember He is in control of all things. Dear Jesus…teach me to understand to focus on you, and you alone, in times of suffering. You are my savior and friend, and I believe you will never leave or forsake me as your Word says. Amen. Read in browser » Recent Articles: Blessing In Christ The Gift of God A Fair Wage A Sure Thing Prayer Request Email TL Staff Donate Now Share Tweet Forward This email was sent to hopkinsanthony33@gmail.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Touching Lives, Inc. · 1800 Satellite Blvd · Duluth, GA 30097 · USA
