Hebrews 1:3a (MEV): He is the brightness of His glory, the express image of Himself, and upholds all things by the word of His power. This is his Jesus is introduced in this epistle. Like the previous post, there is much to consider here. But as to this express image, we know that is a …
Category: 45 – Romans
Paul presents the gospel as God’s plan of salvation and righteousness for all humankind, Jew and non-Jew alike.
Heir of All Things
Hebrews 1:1–2 (MEV): God, who at various times and in diverse ways spoke long ago to the fathers through the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the world. I love the book of Hebrews. There is …
The Last Man
1 Corinthians 15:21 (MEV): For since death came by man, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. I love nuggets of truth hidden in plain sight. For that reason, this is one of my favorite portions of Scripture. Death came by man. It came by one man and it spread to all men …
Especially to Those Who Believe
1 Timothy 4:10 (MEV): For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Sometimes, Scripture is very precise in what is being said. Many times, that precision is glossed over. This is one of those …
The Wages of Sin
Romans 6:23 (MEV) For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. The wages of sin is death. It's that simple. Think about what Paul is saying. Understanding this critical point is a foundation to everything. To do that, consider the context… Romans 6:19–23 …
Genesis 2:17: You Will Surely Die?
Genesis 2:17 (MEV): but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die." When you read that verse, what comes to mind? I offer, most who read the verse won't really take it at what is written. …
The True Israel
Isaiah 42:6–7 (MEV): I the Lord have called You in righteousness, and will hold Your hand, and will keep You and appoint You for a covenant of the people, for a light of the nations, to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and those who sit in darkness out …
I the Lord have Called You
Isaiah 42:5–9 (MEV): Thus says God the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread forth the earth and that which comes out of it, who gives breath to the people on it, and spirit to those who walk in it: I the Lord have called You in righteousness, and will hold …
When the Apostle Paul Knows Modern Science
Romans 8:18–21 (MEV): For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us. The eager expectation of the creation waits for the appearance of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but by the …
In Dependence Day
I have been giving some thought to the significance of this day. In the United States, 4 July is the day we commemorate independence from the tyranny of the crown. One of the major themes of the day is freedom! It is in that light, we ought to point this day to Jesus. Acts 17:22–31 …
