Job 19:25 – I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. Stepping aside the debates about whether this verse refers to Christ or not, this study will instead focus on Job’s moment of faith – his sudden outburst of faith in the midst of ranting about his hopelessness. Continue reading
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Ephesians 4:5
Ephesians 4:5 – one Lord, one faith, one baptism. In this study we will look into what each of these three refers to, and in the overarching view, examine the implications of the word, one. Continue reading
Mark 12:42
Mark 12:42 – But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. In this study we will examine the circumstances of the widow and the heart behind the act of giving. Continue reading
Matthew 14:31
Matthew 14:31- Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” The event of Jesus walking on water would have been but yet another of Jesus’ supernatural acts had not for Peter’s part in it. In this study we will discuss faith closely with doubt in close reference to the context of Peter. Continue reading
Philippians 4:7
Philippians 4:7 – And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. The world’s peace has its limits, but God’s peace knows no bounds. A simple study at this marvel called peace. Continue reading
2 Corinthians 5:7
2 Cor 5:7 – We live by faith, not by sight. In this study we will briefly compare the differences between living by faith and living by sight. Continue reading
Romans 1:16
Romans 1:16 – I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Are you ashamed of the gospel, of your faith, of the Lord? If you are, and even if you aren’t, this study examines this shame and how it can be deemed void in the face of our Lord. Continue reading
1 Cor 13:13
1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. In this study we will examine faith, hope and love individual and their significance, with focus on how they are linked to one another and why love is deemed to be the greatest. Continue reading
Matthew 6:27
Matthew 6:27 – Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Why do we worry? Can we change things by worrying? Can we feel better from worrying? No, probably not. Jesus tells us not to worry, because we have the Lord. Continue reading
2 Timothy 4:7
2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. This verse is taken from Paul’s last letter before his death, addressed to Timothy during Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome, and in this study we will examine what it means to fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith. Continue reading