Matthew 5:16 in the New King James Version (NKJV), reads: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." [15]  Commentary and Theological Teaching  This verse is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus Christ provides His disciples with profound teachings. In… Continue reading Matthew 5:16

New King James Version of Psalm 42:1 reads: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God." [5]  Commentary  This verse is a beautiful metaphor that illustrates the deep longing of the psalmist for God. The imagery of a deer panting for water symbolises an intense desire and… Continue reading Psalm 42:1

1 John 4:19 (NKJV): "We love Him because He first loved us."  This verse is a profound statement about the nature of love and the relationship between God and humanity. It suggests that our ability to love is a response to God's love for us [1] [2].  Theological Insights:  God's Initiative: The verse underscores the… Continue reading 1 John 4:19

Philippians 2:5 in the New King James Version (NKJV), reads: "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus." Commentary This verse is a call to adopt the mindset of Christ, embodying humility, servanthood, and obedience [1] [2]. It's part of a larger passage (Philippians 2:5-11) that presents the profound humility of… Continue reading Philippians 2:5

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