“Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7:25 “Come to God through Him” means through faith and trust in Christ, we have access to all the Father’s gifts and promises. The Greek verb for “come” is in the present…
“To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” Colossians 1:27-28 The description “Christ in…
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 1 Peter 1:18-19 “Redeemed” … Christ bought our freedom from…
“It is written: “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’” Romans 14:11 In Isaiah 45:22, the Lord refutes the existence of other gods (“…for I am God, and there is no other.”) and in Philippians 2:11, Jesus is declared to be the Lord…
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities -his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 “Invisible qualities” … God is not visibly present, but the universe shows His existence and nature … we just…
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” John 10:28-30 Jesus described three characteristics of His…
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 Paul cites Isaiah’s prophecy that God swallows up death, which would…
“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 St. Paul is…
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 The action…
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 “The message of the cross” means the Gospel message … the Good News about Christ’s death and resurrection for our sins. The gospel penetrates to the…