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It is bad theology and bad exegeses to assume the righteous deeds alluded to in Isaiah 64:6 are the full story for Christians. Let’s look at the context of this verse and compare with other verses. (Isaiah 64:5-6 NLT) This verse highlights the concept of human sinfulness and the inadequacy of human efforts to attain righteousness before God. Here are Continue reading Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?
From the earliest pages of the Bible, the footprints and fingerprints of temptation from Satan as the tempter have always been the same. In this study, we aim to examine the temptations instigated by Satan in the light of three categories defined in 1 John 2:16: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of Continue reading The Footprints and Fingerprints of Satan’s Temptations
In our Christian journey, we often encounter the beautiful tension between grace and truth, between “Yes, If” and “No, Because.” These concepts are essential to understanding God’s heart and His plan for our lives. Through exploring the Scriptures and their Hebrew and Greek meanings, we can deepen our appreciation for the delicate balance between grace and rules. Yes, If – Continue reading Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth
Now the deeds of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit God’s Kingdom. But the fruit of Continue reading Galatians 5:19-23 contrast the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit
In Galatians 5:19-23, Paul lists “self-control” as one of the “fruit of the Spirit” and “outbursts of anger” as one of the “works of the flesh.” The contrast between these two concepts is clear: self-control is a trait of those who have the Spirit of God within them, while outbursts of anger is a characteristic of those who are controlled Continue reading Self-control versus outbursts of anger