Tag Archives: Contemplation

Contend for the Faith Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered … Continue reading →

Knowledge of Our Lord His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3). We live in an era when … Continue reading →

Pressure, Stress, and Depression For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we … Continue reading →

Courage of Soldiers You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier (2 … Continue reading →

Pray for All Men Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading →

Hidden Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge [Christ] in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words (Colossians 2:3-4). The Gnostics, of course, boasted of an understanding … Continue reading →

“Don’t Confuse Me With the Facts” Charge some that they teach no other doctrine . . . which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith (1 Timothy 1:3-4). When people refuse to see beyond their own interests, … Continue reading →

The Second Temptation Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and … Continue reading →

A Strong Grip He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle (2 Thessalonians … Continue reading →

The Importance of the Resurrection Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from … Continue reading →