31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word,[a] you really are my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32 CSB) “If you continue in my word”. Some translations use the term abide instead of continue. Both make it...
Moving Mountains
21 Jesus answered them, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you tell this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be done. (Matthew 21:21 CSB) Many see...
New Life
25 God presented him as the mercy seat[a] by his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed. 26 God presented him to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. (Romans...
Now
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation[a] for all people, 12 instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age, (Titus 2:11-12 CSB) Do you wish to live in a different age? To go back many years or maybe ahead many years?...
The Right Measure
6 Therefore, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper;I will not be afraid.What can man do to me? (Hebrews 13:6 CSB) We can spend much of our time concerned over what others think and how they feel. We burden ourselves and strive to measure up. We compare and contrast...