Author: Gary

The New King James Version of 3 John 1:11 states: "Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God." In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse is a clear call to Christians to model their… Continue reading 3 John 1:11

Romans 8:6 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." This verse is a profound statement about the two possible orientations of human life: the flesh (carnal mind) and the Spirit. Theological Insights In Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse… Continue reading Romans 8:6

Ephesians 1:7 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" [5] [6] [9]. This verse is a profound statement about the work of Christ and its implications for believers. It speaks of redemption, forgiveness, and grace… Continue reading Ephesians 1:7

Genesis 2:2-3 in the New King James Version reads: "And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work… Continue reading Genesis 2:2–3

Psalm 46:10 in the New King James Version reads: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" [1]. This verse is a powerful statement of God's sovereignty and omnipotence, and it holds deep significance within the context of reformed evangelical Christianity.… Continue reading Psalm 46:10

Isaiah 26:3 in the New King James Version reads: "You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You." [6]  This verse is a profound statement about the peace that comes from steadfast trust in God. The term "perfect peace" in the original Hebrew is "shalom shalom,"… Continue reading Isaiah 26:3

This morning I was listening to Tim Keller preaching on Romans 7. Romans 7:6 in the New King James Version reads: "But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter."… Continue reading Romans 7:6

John 16:13 in the New King James Version reads: "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come." This verse is a part of… Continue reading John 16:13

Psalm 119:105 in the New King James Version reads: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" [10]. This verse is a profound statement about the role of God's Word in guiding our lives, particularly within the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity.  Theological Insights  Reformed theology, often associated with… Continue reading Psalm 119:105

This passage is rich in theological implications and practical applications. Let's break it down: Deliverance from Darkness: The phrase "He has delivered us from the power of darkness" signifies the transformative power of God's grace. It suggests that before coming to faith in Christ, we were under the dominion of darkness, symbolising sin and spiritual… Continue reading Colossians 1:13–14