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In Adam’s sin death spread to all, for all have sinned. All deserve hell. What a gloomy truth. Yet, wait for it . . . in Christ all are justified! It’s a free gift for all. Will all end up in Heaven? No. “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God” [v.1]

BibleGateway: Romans 5:12-21 ESV Text: Romans 5:12-21 Romans 5:12–21 (Listen) Death in Adam, Life in Christ 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through… Read More »In Adam’s sin death spread to all, for all have sinned. All deserve hell. What a gloomy truth. Yet, wait for it . . . in Christ all are justified! It’s a free gift for all. Will all end up in Heaven? No. “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God” [v.1]

It’s hard to admit even one sin, yet alone to honestly confess our total sinfulness from conception. Only God’s Law and Gospel can bring us to true and honest repentance, whereby we admit our sin and rely completely on God’s mercy. “According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.” [v.1]

BibleGateway: Psalm 51:1-19 ESV Text: Psalm 51:1-19 Psalm 51 (Listen) Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David,… Read More »It’s hard to admit even one sin, yet alone to honestly confess our total sinfulness from conception. Only God’s Law and Gospel can bring us to true and honest repentance, whereby we admit our sin and rely completely on God’s mercy. “According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.” [v.1]

Certainly we see ourselves in Adam and Eve with all their pathetic excuses for breaking God’s command: Half-truths. Blame others. Even find fault with God. Yet, in the face of such dishonesty and wickedness, the Lord shows incredible mercy. Praise God for the serpent crushing power of the Woman’s Offspring!

BibleGateway: Genesis 3:1-15 ESV Text: Genesis 3:1-15 Genesis 3:1–15 (Listen) The Fall 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field… Read More »Certainly we see ourselves in Adam and Eve with all their pathetic excuses for breaking God’s command: Half-truths. Blame others. Even find fault with God. Yet, in the face of such dishonesty and wickedness, the Lord shows incredible mercy. Praise God for the serpent crushing power of the Woman’s Offspring!

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” (31:10 NIV ’84) Having a wife who fears the Lord and is of a noble character is better than the most priceless jewelry. Such a woman is industrious, wise, and caring. Her children call her blessed, and her husband praises her.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Proverbs 31:10–31 (Listen) The Woman Who Fears the Lord 10   1 An excellent wife who can find?    She is far… Read More »“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” (31:10 NIV ’84) Having a wife who fears the Lord and is of a noble character is better than the most priceless jewelry. Such a woman is industrious, wise, and caring. Her children call her blessed, and her husband praises her.

“Every word of God is pure . . . Do not add to His words.” (30:5-6) Blessed are those who attend a church where every word of the Bible is regarded as pure truth. Treasure the Bible. It points to Jesus, and has everything we need for this life and the life to come.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 30:1-33 ESV Text: Proverbs 30:1-33 Proverbs 30 (Listen) The Words of Agur 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.1   The man… Read More »“Every word of God is pure . . . Do not add to His words.” (30:5-6) Blessed are those who attend a church where every word of the Bible is regarded as pure truth. Treasure the Bible. It points to Jesus, and has everything we need for this life and the life to come.

“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.” (27:17 ESV) Loving discipline is absolutely necessary in raising godly children. Children who are corrected, while continually assured of both the parents’ and Jesus’ love, will bring delight to their parents. “Oh, blest the house, whate’er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all!”

BibleGateway: Proverbs 29:1-27 ESV Text: Proverbs 29:1-27 Proverbs 29 (Listen) 29:1   He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,    will suddenly be broken beyond healing.2   When the… Read More »“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.” (27:17 ESV) Loving discipline is absolutely necessary in raising godly children. Children who are corrected, while continually assured of both the parents’ and Jesus’ love, will bring delight to their parents. “Oh, blest the house, whate’er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all!”

“He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (28:13) Here we have an expression of the sweet, forgiving grace of God. We are all sinners. Let’s admit it, and then turn to our Savior, Who will never drive us away.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 28:1-18 ESV Text: Proverbs 28:1-18 Proverbs 28:1–18 (Listen) 28:1   The wicked flee when no one pursues,    but the righteous are bold as a lion.2   When a… Read More »“He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (28:13) Here we have an expression of the sweet, forgiving grace of God. We are all sinners. Let’s admit it, and then turn to our Savior, Who will never drive us away.

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (27:17 ESV) This verse can remind us of the value of attending Bible class. When we study together we sharpen one another’s understanding of God’s Word. God puts us into a family of believers. How blessed we are when we take advantage of our fellow Christians’ Scriptural insights

BibleGateway: Proverbs 27:1-28 ESV Text: Proverbs 27:1-28 Proverbs 27 (Listen) 27:1   Do not boast about tomorrow,    for you do not know what a day may bring.2   Let another… Read More »“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (27:17 ESV) This verse can remind us of the value of attending Bible class. When we study together we sharpen one another’s understanding of God’s Word. God puts us into a family of believers. How blessed we are when we take advantage of our fellow Christians’ Scriptural insights

“Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.” (26:20 NIV ’84) If no wood is put on the fire, it dies out. If one refrains from gossip, it’s hard to keep a quarrel burning hot. The Spirit and Word will help us speak words of kindness and love.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 26:1-28 ESV Text: Proverbs 26:1-28 Proverbs 26 (Listen) 26:1   Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,    so honor is not fitting for a fool.2   Like… Read More »“Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.” (26:20 NIV ’84) If no wood is put on the fire, it dies out. If one refrains from gossip, it’s hard to keep a quarrel burning hot. The Spirit and Word will help us speak words of kindness and love.

“Do not say, ‘I will do to him just as he has done to me.’” (24:29) In clear contrast to the prevailing attitude of the world, God’s people are called to do good to their enemies. Our aim is to “walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.” (Ephesians 5:2)

BibleGateway: Proverbs 24:17-34 ESV Text: Proverbs 24:17-34 Proverbs 24:17–34 (Listen) 17   Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,    and let not your heart be glad when he… Read More »“Do not say, ‘I will do to him just as he has done to me.’” (24:29) In clear contrast to the prevailing attitude of the world, God’s people are called to do good to their enemies. Our aim is to “walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.” (Ephesians 5:2)

“Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” (24:3-4) When wisdom from above builds the house, that house is filled with the “pleasant riches” of the love, forgiveness, and patience of Jesus.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 24:1-16 ESV Text: Proverbs 24:1-16 Proverbs 24:1–16 (Listen) 24:1   Be not envious of evil men,    nor desire to be with them,2   for their hearts devise violence,    and… Read More »“Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” (24:3-4) When wisdom from above builds the house, that house is filled with the “pleasant riches” of the love, forgiveness, and patience of Jesus.

“There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!” (22:13) Lazy people will dream up the most outrageous reasons to get out of work. Redeemed by the blood of Christ and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, we have every reason to work hard and to do our best to the glory of God.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 22:1-29 ESV Text: Proverbs 22:1-29 Proverbs 22 (Listen) 22:1   A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,    and favor is better than… Read More »“There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!” (22:13) Lazy people will dream up the most outrageous reasons to get out of work. Redeemed by the blood of Christ and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, we have every reason to work hard and to do our best to the glory of God.