2 Corinthians 3:17 (NKJV), reads: "Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."  This verse is part of a larger passage where the Apostle Paul contrasts the Old and New Covenants. In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse is often interpreted as follows:  The… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 3:17

New King James Version of Luke 9:23–24. The verses read as follows:  Take Up the Cross and Follow Him  23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross [a]daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life… Continue reading Luke 9:23–24

Proverbs 18:21 from the New King James Version (NKJV).  Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) states: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." [7]  Commentary  This verse underscores the immense power that resides in our words. It suggests that our tongues, which we use to form… Continue reading Proverbs 18:21

Habakkuk 2:14 in the New King James Version reads: "For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea."  This verse is a profound statement about the ultimate purpose of God's actions in the world. It is a promise of a future time when… Continue reading Habakkuk 2:14

Psalm 23:5-6  New King James Version  5   You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.  6   Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will [a]dwell in the house of the Lord [b]Forever.  Footnotes  Psalm 23:6 So with LXX, Syr., Tg., Vg.; MT return  Psalm… Continue reading Psalm 23:5–6

Psalm 23:4 in the New King James Version reads: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." [1]  Theological Insights  This verse is part of a larger Psalm attributed to King David, which… Continue reading Psalm 23:4

New King James Version of Psalm 23:1–3 and its application to modern Christian living.  Psalm 23:1–3 (NKJV) [1] reads:  The Lord the Shepherd of His People  A Psalm of David.  23   The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not [a]want.  2   He makes me to lie down in [b]green pastures; He leads me beside the [c]still waters.  3   He restores my soul; He leads me in… Continue reading Psalm 23:1–3

1 Peter 5:8–9 from the New King James Version (NKJV) reads as follows:  8 Be [a]sober, be [b]vigilant; [c]because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.  Footnotes  1 Peter 5:8 self-controlled  1 Peter 5:8 watchful … Continue reading 1 Peter 5:8–9

2 Corinthians 4:18 reads as follows in the New King James Version (NKJV):  18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.  Theological Insights and Commentary  This verse is part of a… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 4:18

Isaiah 53:6 in the New King James Version reads: "All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all." [10] This verse is part of a larger passage often referred to as the "Suffering Servant" prophecy, which… Continue reading Isaiah 53:6