Quick FactsText: 1 Clement 7, a letter from the church at Rome to the church at Corinth, usually dated to around 95–96 A.D.Question: Is the Ninevite example (7.7) the rhetorical climax of 1 Clement 7?Core finding: Yes. 7.7 is the last and fullest example, it closes two verbal rings opened...
Text: 1 Clement 7, a letter from the church at Rome to the church at Corinth, usually dated to around 95–96 A.D.Topic: How 1 Clement describes salvation being received: repentance and supplication, grounded in the blood of Christ.Key Greek phrase: ἐξιλάσαντο τὸν Θεὸν ἱκετεύσαντες (7.7), “they obtained God’s mercy by...
Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans — a short pause in your day to sit with Scripture, one verse at a time.▶ Watch the full devotional Romans 7:7, 12 (NIV)"What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was except through...
Lisa Wesley 
“This is what the Lord says: Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’Also, I set watchmen over you, saying,...
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For a lot of people, "repentance" is a heavy, gloomy word — images of guilt, groveling, and feeling bad about yourself. But the Greek word behind it points to something far more hopeful: not wallowing in regret, but turning toward a new life.The metanoia meaning recovers what "repentance" actually is....
ANGOLWA WABALII wanted to come on here and write an encouraging blog post that has encouraged me as well. You know when God talks, it’s so comforting and reassuring. And by His WORD, you are able to keep running the race and fulfill His plans, will, and purposes according to His...
Lori Altebaumer
We love because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19Yahweh, Jehovah, Abba, Father. Many names, one God of all creation—sovereign and eternal. How humbling it is to know He welcomes us into a relationship with Him, and how joyful it is to experience those sacred times of fellowship with...
Refusing to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian Ministry App Click here to join our WhatsApp Prayer Group …
By Elizabeth Prata Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20). Do you notice there…
“And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” -Matthew 7:23, KJV While I believe God makes forgiveness available to all (John 3:16, 2 Cor 5:14, etc), I do not believe all are forgiven. This verse from the Sermon on the Mount makes that much clear. … Continue reading "All forgiven? Nope. God does not forgive everyone."
Anthony Taylor
This verse is a powerful reminder of God's unwavering grace and mercy. It reassures us that no matter our past, if we return to Him, He will always welcome us back with open arms, offering forgiveness and love.
Revive Our Hearts
Lisa Price
Double-minded people behave like Christians when they are around mature Christians they want to impress or fool. However, when they are with immature Christians or non-Christians, the performance e…
(A post from Emmanuel Baptist Church.) It's often assumed that we're basically good people who deserve a comfortable existence. God does not agree with this self-assessment.
Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trust
Keri Willis
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to …
Confession of our wrongdoings is difficult for us all. It can be humbling and even humiliating. But a prayer of confession can be quite powerful. Explore th ...
The great British evangelist George Whitefield (1714-1770) once said (in the light of a litany of lies and false accusations lodged against him), “I am content to wait till the judgment day for the clearing up of my character. When I am dead, I desire no epitaph but this, ‘Here...
The Philistines returned Ark of the Covenant because of fear, but they still oppressed the Israelites. Would God rescue them from their enemy and give them vict
Teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. John 8:3 John chapter 8 begins by saying that Jesus h