Tag: faith

Commentary on Acts 4:31 Acts 4:31 (King James Version): “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.” 1. Concise Takeaway Acts 4:31 shows that God answers the united, dependent prayer of His people by… Continue reading Acts 4:31

Commentary on Acts 1:8 Acts 1:8 (King James Version): “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” 1. Concise Takeaway Acts 1:8 is the risen Lord Jesus… Continue reading Acts 1:8

Commentary on Romans 10:14 Romans 10:14 (King James Version): “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?” 1. Concise Takeaway Romans 10:14 teaches that God ordinarily brings people to saving faith through… Continue reading Romans 10:14

Commentary on Galatians 5:16 Galatians 5:16 (King James Version): “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” The Apostle Paul’s exhortation in Galatians 5:16 stands at the heart of his argument about Christian freedom, sanctification, and the life shaped by the Holy Spirit. It is both a command… Continue reading Galatians 5:16

Commentary on Ephesians 2:8–9 Ephesians 2:8–9 (King James Version): “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” 1. Concise Takeaway Paul teaches that salvation is entirely God’s gracious gift, received through faith, not earned by human effort. This… Continue reading Ephesians 2:8–9

Commentary on 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 (King James Version): “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” 1. The Immediate Context: 1 Peter 3 Peter writes to Christians scattered across Asia Minor… Continue reading 1 Peter 3:15

Commentary on John 16:13 John 16:13 (King James Version): “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” 1. Concise Takeaway John 16:13 teaches that the Holy… Continue reading John 16:13

Commentary on Matthew 10:20 Matthew 10:20 (King James Version): “For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.” 1. Immediate Context: Matthew 10 Matthew 10[i] records Jesus commissioning the twelve apostles for a specific mission to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. He gives them authority, instructions, warnings, and… Continue reading Matthew 10:20

Commentary on Isaiah 12:2 Isaiah 12:2 (King James Version): “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” 1. Concise Takeaway Isaiah 12:2 proclaims that the believer’s confidence, courage, joy, and strength rest entirely in the saving work and… Continue reading Isaiah 12:2