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[walkswithmyfather]

“What does 1 Corinthians 3:16 mean?” By Bibleref.com:

“Verse Commentary: This verse creates the third metaphors that Paul uses to describe the local church in Corinth. First, he compared them to a field being planted and watered by himself and Apollos as God's workers (1 Corinthians 3:5–9). Then, he compared their community of Christians to a building being constructed on top of the foundation of Jesus Christ by other teachers and leaders (1 Corinthians 3:10–15).

Now Paul compares them to the temple of God. The word for "you" here is plural, not singular. He is asking his readers, as the local church in Corinth, if they understand that they together are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in them.

This would likely have been an unusual idea to those living in this area. Those who had seen it would likely have pictured the massive, sprawling Jewish temple in Jerusalem, truly an impressive structure. By comparison, the church in Corinth likely had no building of their own, meeting instead in smaller groups in the homes of various members. How could they possibly be God's temple?

Paul's answer is to the point: God's Spirit lives in them (1 Corinthians 2:12; 6:19). To be clear, God's Spirit lives in each believer individually, but Paul shows here that in this way the Holy Spirit occupies the collected believers known as the church. Thus, they become the temple of God, even without a physical structure to meet in. As Christians often say, "the church" is the people, not the building.”

Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

What does this verse mean?

Find out here: https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/139/Psalm-139-2.html

[focr]

Scripture is...

First, Scripture is profitable for teaching. It is to be used to instruct people to know God better, especially salvation through faith in Christ [v.15]. Second, Scripture is profitable for reproof or rebuke, the idea of exposing or pointing out sin. Third, Scripture is useful for correction. Scripture both points out sin and offers a solution to it. Fourth, Scripture is profitable for training in righteousness. Though similar to teaching, training is more focused on practical application [sanctification]. From Scripture, we learn what is true, what is wrong, how to correct wrong, and how to apply truth. ~ BibleRef

[saintsimz]

Matthew 16:25 (NASB1995)

Matthew 16:25 (NASB1995)

[25] For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

I suggest using BibleRef.com for verse definitions & context or BibleHub.com if definitions are missing from the first site. Links are also in my bio.

You can also dm me for questions.

[be-encouraged]

God can see clearly through the darkness as though it were bright light. Nothing obscures His vision. He sees both sin and suffering distinctly. He notices what we do, whether it's righteous or sinful (Hebrews 4:13). He sees our situations, whether they are happy or desperate (Romans 8:35–39).

-Bibleref.com

[d1mason]

What does Isaiah 3:12 mean? | BibleRef.com

[lionofthegoldsun]

“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

-Galatians 5:14

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Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatians not to waste the freedom they have through faith in Christ by living in slavery under the law. Jesus has fully paid for all their sin. They are completely justified before God by being in Christ. They cannot earn any more of God's approval through the law (Galatians 3:23–29).

Now Paul begins to warn the Galatians, and modern readers, as well, about another way to waste the freedom Christ has won for us. Many Bible teachers call it "license," as in having a license to sin. Since we are in Christ and free from condemnation, why not just indulge in everything that might bring us pleasure?

Paul shows why that is a waste of God's gift of freedom and our own lives. Instead, Paul calls his readers to trade all of the law of Moses in for a one-word law: love. He quotes Jesus who was quoting Leviticus 19:18, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:39).

The brilliance of this command is obvious. It assumes that we love ourselves in the sense that we know how we would like to be treated. It requires us to take the focus off of ourselves and to use that knowledge of what we would like in order to serve each other. Those who have been loved by God are meant to respond by loving others.

[jamesjbkim]

Jesus performed miracles for several important reasons:

1. To demonstrate his divine authority and identity as the Son of God[1][3]. The miracles served as evidence of Jesus' power over nature, illness, and even death, confirming his claims about his divine nature.

2. To validate his message and teachings[1][3]. The miracles acted as a form of "preaching," reinforcing the truth of Jesus' words and showing that he had the authority to forgive sins and offer salvation.

3. To show compassion and meet real human needs[1][3]. Jesus often performed miracles out of love and concern for people's suffering, not simply to draw attention to himself.

4. To build faith in those who witnessed them[3]. The miracles were meant to inspire belief in Jesus as the Messiah and encourage people to trust in him.

5. To fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah[3]. Many of Jesus' miracles aligned with expectations set by Hebrew scriptures.

However, Jesus was selective in how he used his miraculous powers:

- He often told people not to spread news of his miracles to avoid drawing large crowds that might hinder his preaching[2].

- He refused to perform miracles on demand or as a spectacle[3].

- He sometimes used miracles as teaching opportunities to reveal spiritual truths[1].

Ultimately, the miracles served to reveal Jesus' identity, validate his message, and demonstrate God's love and power to humanity.

Sources

[1] Please explain: Why did Jesus do miracles? - Forward in Christ https://forwardinchrist.net/why-did-jesus-do-miracles/

[2] Why Did Jesus Tell Some People to Keep Quiet about His Miracles ... https://nickcady.org/2018/04/23/why-did-jesus-tell-some-people-to-keep-quiet-about-his-miracles-and-identity/

[3] Don Stewart :: Why Should Anyone Believe in the Miracles of Jesus? https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_783.cfm

[4] What does Matthew 13:58 mean? - BibleRef.com https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/13/Matthew-13-58.html

[5] Miracles of Jesus - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracles_of_Jesus

[6] 11 FUNCTION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF MIRACLES IN JESUS ... - Brill https://brill.com/previewpdf/display/book/9789004265868/B9789004265868-s010.xml

[7] Why Did Jesus Perform Miracles? - She Reads Truth https://shereadstruth.com/why-did-jesus-perform-miracles/

[8] What is the definition of a miracle? | GotQuestions.org https://www.gotquestions.org/definition-miracle.html

[misspeculiar-principe]

12:52:58 = 122 or 23 = 5

July 3, 2024 at 12:52am PHT: I just happened to see the time after lying on the bed. I just finished accomplishing personal tasks. Also, I was surprised to notice the numbers on the totals of the time which reminded me of my late beloved paternal grandma's birthday. This is the first time. 🤯🙏🏼🕊🤍

[walkswithmyfather]

John 5:24 (NIV). “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24 (NLT)). “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.” John 5:24 (AMP). “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the person who hears My word [the one who heeds My message], and believes and trusts in Him who sent Me, has (possesses now) eternal life [that is, eternal life actually begins—the believer is transformed], and does not come into judgment and condemnation, but has passed [over] from death into life.”

“What does John 5:24 mean?” By BibleRef.com:

“Verse Commentary: The word amēn in Greek is taken directly from older, ancient languages such as Aramaic. It survives in many modern languages as well. Here, it is often given a fairly literal translation of "truly," or something similar. Using this word at the end of a sentence is a way of emphasizing truth, or hopefulness. This is why we often end prayers with the word "amen." Used at the beginning of a statement, however, it means something very different. In that culture, Jesus' use of "Amēn, amēn, legō hymin…"—"truly, truly I say to you"—means He is claiming absolute, first-hand, personal knowledge. This is not something He has learned or been taught. Rather, this is a fact He knows personally to be true.

This verse goes hand-in-hand with the statement made by Jesus in verse 23. Those who accept Christ are accepting God, and that means accepting eternal life. Rejecting Jesus means rejecting God. Those who reject God are under His judgment (John 3:36). Jesus' power over spiritual life and death is proven, in part, by His power over physical life and death (John 20:30–31).

The words Jesus uses place this eternal life in this moment—in the present. That is, those who put trusting faith in Christ have eternal life, right now. Their passing from "death to life" has already happened. This description of passing from death to life is only used in the New Testament by John, and only in two places. One is here, and the other is in 1 John 3:14.”

1 John 3:14. (NIRV) “We know that we have left our old dead way of life. And we have entered into new life. We know this because we love one another. Anyone who doesn’t love still lives in their old condition.” 1 John 3:14 (AMP). “We know that we have passed over out of death into Life by the fact that we love the brethren (our fellow Christians). He who does not love abides (remains, is held and kept continually) in [spiritual] death.”

[walkswithmyfather]

Matthew 19:14 (ESV). “...but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

“What does Matthew 19:14 mean?” By BibleRef.com:

Verse Commentary: Jesus both cares for children and recognizes their value as an example to His disciples. Some have brought children to Jesus so that He can lay hands on them and pray for them. The disciples have rebuked these people, perhaps to protect His time and energy from a request that is not urgent.

Jesus, though, steps in and insists on allowing the little children to come to Him. He tells the disciples not to hinder them because the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are like children. It is a tender picture, and Jesus clearly cares for the children. However, He is not saying that the kingdom of heaven belongs to actual little children. Instead, He is reminding the disciples of their need for childlike faith and humility.

This, in fact, is an echo of a teaching Jesus gave to His disciples in the previous chapter: "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3–4).

Verse Context: Matthew 19:13–15 describes Jesus overruling the disciples when they rebuke people bringing children to Jesus. They want Jesus to lay hands on the children and pray for them. Jesus tells the disciples not to stand in the way of the little children because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people like them.”

[focr]

Paul has used the analogy of a runner who focuses on the goal ahead of him. This prevents distractions and stumbling. Paul's spiritual goal is stated directly here: "the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." As verse 13 notes, Paul's focus is on forward momentum, not prior mistakes. A person cannot move ahead if their thoughts and vision are focused on the past. Paul has a clear goal: being in heaven with the Lord. He looks forward to the ultimate reward for his faithful service. This prize is to be with Christ. ~ BibleRef

[saintsimz]

Ephesians 6:11 (NASB1995)

Ephesians 6:11 (NASB1995)

[11] Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

The Armor of God: [14] Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; [16] in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. - Ephesians 6:14-17 (NASB1995)

Verse definitions & context can be found at BibleRef.com. Link is also in my bio.

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