I John 3:10-15 John has used the word “righteous/righteousness” five times in yesterday’s and today’s readings, plus twice more in the last verse of chapter 2 (the immediate precedent to yesterday’s reading) – so seven times over a span of thirteen verses. Which begs the question, “What does it mean to be righteous?” An online …
Monthly Archives: December 2020
December 20 / I John 3:1-9
I John 3:1-9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. (v. 9) We (I) often speak of being “born again”. We make that claim because we have accepted Jesus as our (Lord and) …
December 19 / I John 2:18-29
I John 2:18-29 I tend to notice Trinitarian verses and references when they appear in the epistles, and I saw that today in John’s writing – but with a bit of a challenge. Consider that the Father and the Son are mentioned together in verses 22, 23, and 24. But where is the Holy Spirit? …
December 18 / I John 2:12-17
I John 2:12-17 The first three verses – to the little children, fathers and young men… Have you ever noticed that nothing in John’s words to the little children in verse 12 is repeated in verse 13, but one of the three items addressed to the young men in verse 14 is a repeat of …
December 17 / I John 2:1-11
I John 2:1-11 The apostle John sets a pretty high (impossible) standard here: …whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked. (v. 6) No one will ever achieve to the standard that Jesus set, but He does give us a model for Christian behavior. “Walk the …
December 16 / I John 1:1-10
I John 1:1-10 And now, the apostle John… He begins with his clear intent: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands … we proclaim also to you… (vv. 1, 3a) John is establishing his own …
December 15/ Hebrews 13:18-25
Hebrews 13:18-25 Pray for us … in order that I may be restored to you the sooner. (vv. 18a, 19b) I posted earlier this month (December 4) on the possibility of the author of Hebrews being in prison. Back then the NKJV in verse 10:34a had translated “on me in my chains” instead of “on …
December 14/ Hebrews 13:9-17
Hebrews 13:9-17 We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. (v. 10) My Study Bible suggested that the “altar” in this verse referred to the cross on which Jesus died and only those who profess faith in His redemption have any right to enjoy the fruits of …
December 13/ Hebrews 13:1-8
Hebrews 13:1-8 Another oft-quoted verse: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (v. 8) That’s a comforting thought! These time frames, “yesterday” and “today” may simply be the author’s personal reference in his own life. But “yesterday” may also refer more to Jesus’ life, His pre-incarnate life or His life here on …
December 12/ Hebrews 12:25-29
Hebrews 12:25-29 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused Him Who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns from heaven. (v. 25) I was brainstorming about those who refused Him who warned them on earth. …