Author: Gary

Matthew 7:24 in the New King James Version reads: "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."  In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus provides teachings… Continue reading Matthew 7:24

New King James Version of Mark 2:27, which states, "And He said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.'" Contextual Understanding This verse is part of a broader narrative where Jesus is challenging the Pharisees' rigid interpretation of the Sabbath laws. The Pharisees had accused Jesus' disciples of… Continue reading Mark 2:27

Exodus 33:14 in the New King James Version reads: "And He said, 'My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.'"  This verse is a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Exodus, where Moses pleads with God for His presence to accompany the Israelites on their journey [3]. The verse is… Continue reading Exodus 33:14

Psalm 4:8 in the New King James Version (NKJV), reads: "I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."  This verse is the concluding statement of Psalm 4, a psalm of David, where he expresses his trust in God's protection, leading to a peaceful sleep… Continue reading Psalm 4:8

Micah 6:8 in the New King James Version reads: "He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse is a profound summary of the moral and ethical expectations of God's people… Continue reading Micah 6:8

Communicable attributes of God are those characteristics of God that He has put in place within us as His creation, made in His image. These attributes are reflected in humans to some degree. They include [1] [2] [4]: Love: God is love, and we’re capable of love [3]. Knowledge: God has knowledge, and we can… Continue reading Attributes of God

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