Proverbs 16:9 in the New King James Version reads: "A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps."  This verse is a profound statement about the sovereignty of God and the agency of man.  Man's Planning (Human Agency): The first part of the verse acknowledges that humans have the ability and responsibility… Continue reading Proverbs 16:9

James 1:2–3 from the New King James Version (NKJV).  The passage reads as follows:  Profiting from Trials  2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience.  Footnotes  James 1:3 endurance or perseverance  Commentary:  This passage is a call to joy in the midst of trials. The author, James, is not… Continue reading James 1:2–3

New King James Version of 1 Peter 5:6: "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,"1 This verse is a powerful reminder of the Christian virtue of humility and the promise of God’s exaltation. Commentary: In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse is a… Continue reading 1 Peter 5:6

Psalm 105:1 from the New King James Version (NKJV), which reads: "Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!"  Commentary and Theological Teaching  Psalm 105:1 is a call to worship, a summons to express gratitude and to proclaim the mighty works of God [6] [7]. This… Continue reading Psalm 105:1

Philippians 2:13 in the New King James Version reads: "for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure" [5].  Commentary  This verse is a profound statement about the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of believers. It affirms that it is God who energises or provides… Continue reading Philippians 2:13

2 Timothy 4:7 from the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" [10]. This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's final exhortations to Timothy, his spiritual son and fellow minister. Commentary: "I have fought the good fight": This phrase… Continue reading 2 Timothy 4:7

Matthew 19:26 states: "Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"  Commentary  This verse is part of a larger narrative where a rich young man asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him to sell all his possessions and give… Continue reading Matthew 19:26

James 1:12 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." [4] This verse is a profound statement about the Christian life in the context of… Continue reading James 1:12

Colossians 3:23-24 from the New King James Version (NKJV): 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for[a] you serve the Lord Christ. Footnotes Colossians 3:24 NU omits for Commentary: These verses are… Continue reading Colossians 3:23–24

Hebrews 11:1 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Commentary: This verse is often considered the biblical definition of faith. In Reformed Evangelical Christianity, faith is understood as a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8), not a product of human… Continue reading Hebrews 11:1