The Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley — Songs 2:1-2
Many accolades have been ascribed to our Lord Jesus Christ, one of which is "the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley." This phrase is gotten from the…
“All things work together for our good” What Things? — Romans 8:28
"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…
“All things are yours!” What things? (An explanation of 1 Corin. 3:21).
We properly understand the use of "all" in scriptures when it comes to applying it in its proper context. So how do we apply it with when it comes to…
I can do ALL Things. What Things? (An explanation of Philippians 4:13)
"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…
“As a man thinks in his heart, so he is” — Proverbs 23:7
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…
Elohim — Let US make man in OUR image. (How many Gods do we serve?)
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
“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…