"God is behind EVERYTHING that happens — the good, bad and the ugly. He is working all things together for your good." Such statements of encouragement abound in Christendom and…
"A biblical text taken out of its context becomes a pretext for a proof-text." Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. The word…
This popular phrase is influenced by the Proverbs 23:7 text — "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he..." (NKJV) This text is a favourite stomping ground for…
Genesis 1:1 (NKJV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The word "God” as used in the text above was translated from the Hebrew noun…
“Let the weak say I am strong” — Joel 3:10 This text is often used to encourage "positive confessions." But it has been oft misconstrued. It is not an…