“Owe no one anything” — Romans 13:8.
This is a very interesting text. Some have used it to teach that a believer should not borrow, because the Apostle Paul said to "owe no one anything." But that's…
“Thank God for everything” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"Thank God for everything" — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 First, the text does not say everything we go through is "the will of God." A careful reading shows that it…
“This is the day the Lord has made” — Psalm 118:24
"This is the day the Lord has made" — Psalm 118:24 "This is the day the Lord has made, it is another Sunday the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad…
“Deliver him unto Satan” — 1 Corinthians 5:5
Paul begins the chapter by referring to an incestuous believer in the Corinthian Church — he was CONTINUALLY having sexual relationships with his father's wife! (vs. 1) And to…
“Eyes have not seen, nor ears heard” (1 Corinthians 2:9)
"Eyes have not seen, nor ears heard the financial breakthroughs, cars etc God has in store for you!" First, NOTHING in the text mentions financial breakthroughs. Observe that Paul…
“It is good for a man not to touch a woman.” — 1 Corinthians 7:1
This text is not to be taken literally at all i.e. a man cannot shake hands with a woman etc. The word "touch" here is used euphemistically (using less vulgar…
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…