Month: July 2024

Matthew 18:20 in the New King James Version reads, "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." This verse is part of a larger passage (Matthew 18:15-20) that provides guidance on how to handle disputes within the Christian community. Theological Insights and Teaching This… Continue reading Matthew 18:20

Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV) states, "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Commentary This verse is found in the book of Proverbs, which is known for its wisdom literature. The primary theme here is the mutual benefit of friendships. "As iron sharpens iron" is a metaphor that illustrates the idea… Continue reading Proverbs 27:17

Ecclesiastes 4:9 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labour." This verse is part of a larger passage (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12) that extols the virtues of companionship and community. In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse is often interpreted as… Continue reading Ecclesiastes 4:9

Luke 6:38 in the New King James Version reads: "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." This verse is part of a larger passage… Continue reading Luke 6:38

Proverbs 31:30 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised." This verse is part of the concluding section of the book of Proverbs, often referred to as the "Virtuous Woman" or "Woman of Worth" passage. It provides… Continue reading Proverbs 31:30

Romans 10:13 in the New King James Version reads, "For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’"1 This verse is a powerful declaration of the universal availability of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, a central tenet of Reformed Evangelical Christianity. Contextual Understanding Romans 10 is part of Apostle Paul’s discourse… Continue reading Romans 10:3

Psalm 40:1-2 in the New King James Version (NKJV):  Faith Persevering in Trial  To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.  I waited patiently for the Lord;
And He inclined to me,
And heard my cry.  He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established… Continue reading Psalm 40:1–2

1 Corinthians 13:7 New King James Version (NKJV):  bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's famous discourse on love in 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as the "Love Chapter". In the Reformed Evangelical tradition, this passage is understood in the context… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13:7

1 Corinthians 13:6 New King James Version (NKJV), reads, "does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth."  This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's discourse on love in 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as the "Love Chapter." In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse, like the rest of the… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13:6

1 Corinthians 13:5 in the New King James Version reads: "does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;"  This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's discourse on love in 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as the "Love Chapter". In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13:5