“Long ago God spoke many times in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, He has spoken to us through His Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son He created the universe. The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character God, and He sustains everything by the mighty power of His command. When He had cleansed us from our sins, He sat down in the place of honor at the right side of the majestic God in heaven. This shows that the Son is far greater than the angels, just as the name God gave Him is greater than their names.” (Hebrews 1: vv. 1-4, NLT))
Month: November 2021
Do What is Good
“Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentlly show true humility to everyone.
Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to0 many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.
But- ‘When God, our Savior revealed His kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of His grace He declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.'” (Titus 3: vv. 1-7, NLT)
Promote Right Teaching
“For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. He gave His life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.” (Titus 2: vv. 11-14, NLT)
Paul’s Charge to Timothy
“You must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given youth wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. I corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.”
(2 Timothy 3: vv. 14-17, NLT)
The Dangers of the Last Days
“You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there were be very difficult times. For people will only love themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!” (2 Timothy 3: vv. 1-5, NLT)