“Speaking evil of dignitaries” — Jude 1:8
Jude 8 8 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. The word "dignitaries" here translates the Greek noun "doxas" (δόξας) which means "the…
“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…
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…
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…
“Esau have I hated!” — an explanation of Romans 9
The subject of the election of Grace is often misunderstood. God does not choose arbitrarily those who will be saved & those who will perish. Such ideas don't exist in…