Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; — Titus 2:13
We haven’t reached our goal yet (cf. Philipppians 3). We’re ready to go! Jesus, who gave his own life to save us, will come back …
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! — Proverbs 16:16
What are the most valuable things in life? Well, they can’t be silver and gold, can they? Wisdom is much more valuable because it helps …
What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. — Romans 6:15
This verse, which goes with Romans 6:1-2, is a great reminder that sin is no longer our boss or our choice. We choose to live …
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. — Romans 6:14
We died to sin when we called on Jesus’ name in baptism and put our trust in him to save us. Because we believe in …
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, — Titus 2:11
Grace is not about making excuses for our sins. Instead, it is a deep-seated gratitude for forgiveness and a life-changing commitment to say “No!” to …
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. — Romans 8:23
Because the Holy Spirit lives in us, we can be sure of a greater glory to come (cf. 2 Corinthians 1:22; 2 Corinthians 5:5). The …
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. — Romans 8:19
Looking forward to! Isn’t that a great idea? It sounds like a contradiction. It isn’t. Imagine a groom at a wedding waiting for his bride …
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4
In the modern world, death is the worst thing you can say. We’d rather not even think about it, let alone talk about it. But …
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. — John 14:21
Love isn’t just a feeling or a way of thinking; it’s also something you do. When we love, our actions show it. As people who …
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. — Proverbs 10:24
The wicked are afraid that good, holy, and righteous things will win. They worry about not being in charge. They are afraid that death will …