Tag Archives: Righteousness

Life In Focus 9/07/2025

The Perilous Nature of Sin SOME people scoff at the concept of sin by defining it as a prohibition against fun made by the few who hate it against the many who enjoy it. In a way, this was the … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 9/06/2025

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

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Jesus, the Witness – 2

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 From Last Lesson: The emphasis in this paragraph (verses 31-36) is on witness (“testimony”), one of the key subjects in John’s Gospel. Here is another reason we should heed His witness. We might escape the wrath … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Witness – 1

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 The new birth is one of the key topics in John 3. In addition, in this chapter we see Jesus Christ in three different roles: the Teacher, the Bridegroom, and the Witness. This is a continuation … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 9/01/2025

ONLY A FEW THINGS MATTER Mark 8:36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? It has been suggested here before that life, for all its apparent complexities, is at … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/30/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Isaiah 29 (especially verse 13) If your heart isn’t ruled by God’s honor and your life by God’s plan, you may seem religious, but what you’re living isn’t biblical faith. I want to use marriage … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 8/28/2025

Good News for Sinners IT’S common today for people to excuse their faults with the attitude, “Hey, nobody’s perfect!” True enough. People can only be expected to be human—and that means fallible. Unfortunately, though, few people take that reality seriously … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/27/2025

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 8/26/2025

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

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Jesus, the Bridegroom

Scripture Reference: John 3:22-30 The new birth is one of the key topics in John 3. In addition, in this chapter we see Jesus Christ in three different roles: the Teacher, the Bridegroom, and the Witness. This is a continuation … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 8/22/2025

“I LOVE MANKIND. . . .” Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies . . .” In the comic strip Peanuts, Linus once explained, “I love mankind; it’s people I can’t stand.” English playwright W. Somerset Maugham … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/20/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: James 3:13-16 You were hardwired to depend on God, so your dreams of self-reliance and self-sufficiency will prove to be more nightmares than dreams. Why is it so hard for so many of us to … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 8/18/2025

Facing the Facts About Sin THE Bible is straightforward about the ultimate cause behind suffering and evil. It gives a sobering account of how we human beings, who were created as pure and noble creatures, have become wicked and hurtful … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/17/2025

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 8/16/2025

The Test Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 4

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 From Last Lesson: The verb “lifted up” has a dual meaning: to be crucified (John 8:28; 12:32-34) and to be glorified and exalted. The serpent on the pole (verses 14-18) – Continued. Much as the serpent … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 3

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 The wind (verses 8-13). It is likely that the evening wind was blowing just then as Nicodemus and Jesus sat on the housetop conversing. The word “wind” in both Hebrew and Greek can also be translated … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 2

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 From Last Lesson: The Spirit of God takes the Word of God and, when the sinner believes, imparts the life of God. Birth (verses 1-7) – Continued. However, Jesus was not teaching that the new birth … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 1

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 Not only was Benjamin Franklin a great statesman and inventor, but he was also a great correspondent and received letters from famous people from all over the world. One day he received what could well have … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 8/09/2025

LUKE 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Here Jesus seeks to give us courage to believe in God. As a matter of fact, He does this often. We … Continue reading

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