A Humble State of Mind
A Humble State of Mind “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (2:5). What kind of mind did Jesus have? In a word: humble.…
No Chains for God’s Gospel
What would you expect to hear from an aging pastor stuck in prison, chained to a group of godless guards, unable to be with the people he loves so…
How is the Word of God the Sword of the Spirit?
The Armor of God (Part 6) How is the Word of God the Sword of the Spirit? What is it about the word of God which makes it the weapon…
Feet Shod With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace
The Armor of God (Part 3) Feet Shod With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace Now, it seems to me that the ordinary reader does not quite…
The Belt of Truth
The Armor of God (Part 1) The Belt of Truth The King James Version of the Scriptures translates the Spirit’s instructions in Ephesians 6.14 as “having your loins…
How Do You Cast Your Anxiety on God?
What does the Bible say about anxiety? (Part 3) How Do You Cast Your Anxiety on God? Getting Help from the Same Word in Luke 19:35 This word…
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Lions are mentioned in several contexts throughout Scripture, sometimes positively to describe God (Hosea 11:10) and sometimes negatively as symbolic of evil and destruction (Proverbs 28:15). Peter compares Satan…
Acknowledge Your Anger
Step 1 Acknowledge Your Anger I once had a friend who would say, when she was really mad, “I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed.” It was obvious to…
Jehovah Nissi
Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah-Nissi occurs only once in Exd 17:15. Meaning and Derivation: Jehovah is translated as "The Existing One" or "Lord." The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew…
Jehovah-Shalom
Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah-Shalom occurs only once in Jdg 6:24. Meaning and Derivation: Meaning and Derivation: Jehovah is translated as "The Existing One" or "Lord." The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from…