 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created."
(Revelation 4:9-11) |
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Articles from: July 2009Romans 1:13 – Focused ZealRomans 1:13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles.Continue Reading Romans 1:12 – Encouragement Needed!Romans 1:12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul needed comforting at times as we all do. Behind the Words “That is”Continue Reading Romans 1:11 – A Firm StandingRomans 1:11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— Truth to Learn Paul was filled with a desire to teach God’s truths to others. Behind theContinue Reading Romans 1:10 – Focused on ServingRomans 1:10 making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. Truth to Learn Paul’s singular focus in life was serving God. Behind the Words TheContinue Reading Romans 1:9 – Unceasing PrayerRomans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, Truth to Learn Paul was a prayer warrior andContinue Reading Romans 1:8 – World Renowned FaithRomans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Truth to Learn Living as a Christian in the midst of paganism takes faith. Behind the WordsContinue Reading Romans 1:7 – The Called SaintsRomans 1:7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called by God, andContinue Reading Romans 1:6 – God’s Saving CallRomans 1:6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; Truth to Learn Every Christian is one of God’s special called ones. Behind the Words The word translated “nations” in the previous verse is ethnos, (from which weContinue Reading Romans 1:5 – Working for GodRomans 1:5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, Truth to Learn Paul received his salvation and apostleship from Jesus. Behind the Words The word translated “obedience” isContinue Reading Romans 1:4 – Divine Resurrection DeclarationRomans 1:4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Truth to Learn Jesus was resurrected from the dead, declaring that He is God. Behind theContinue Reading Romans 1:3 – Son of a KingRomans 1:3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, Truth to Learn Jesus, the focus of the gospel message, the Christ, the Messiah, is descended from King David.Continue Reading Romans 1:2 – The Promised GospelRomans 1:2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Truth to Learn The good news of Christ was promised to us in the Old Testament. Behind the Words The words “promised before” are translated from theContinue Reading Romans 1:1 – Our Master’s SlaveRomans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “bondservant”Continue Reading 2 Peter 3:18 – Eternal Praise2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Truth to Learn We are to grow spiritually and give God all the glory.Continue Reading 2 Peter 3:17 – Be On Guard2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. Truth to Learn Based onContinue Reading 2 Peter 3:16 – Only God’s Truth2 Peter 3:16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures,Continue Reading 2 Peter 3:15 – Patiently Restraining2 Peter 3:15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. Truth to Learn God is holding back His wrath so that salvationContinue Reading 2 Peter 3:14 – Waiting Peacefully2 Peter 3:14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. Truth to Learn We are to be at peace awaiting and looking forwardContinue Reading |