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  • Source of Fights/Way to resist temptation

    James 4:1-7 (ESV)
    What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you?

    Created 2 days ago

    Labels: faith temptation

  • Unending Love from God

    Psalm 130:7 (ESV)
    O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption.

    Created 4 days ago

    Labels: love

  • Temptation's Origin

    James 1:13-15 (ESV)
    Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.

    Created 5 days ago

    Labels: sin temptation

  • Wisdom from God

    James 1:5-6 (ESV)
    If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

    Created 5 days ago

    Labels: faith wisdom

  • Ask and you shall receive

    James 1:5-6 (ESV)
    If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

    Created 5 days ago

    Labels: faith wisdom

  • The Flood Being World-Wide

    Psalm 124:4-5 (ESV)
    then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us;

    Created 10 days ago

    Labels: apologetics flood

  • Corruption of Man's Teachings

    2 Timothy 4:3-4 (ESV)
    For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,

    Created 10 days ago

    Labels: apologetics

  • Understanding Through God

    2 Timothy 2:7 (ESV)
    Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

    Created 12 days ago

    Labels: apologetics faith

  • Spirit of Control

    2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
    for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

    Created 12 days ago

    Labels: temptation

  • Stay With God

    1 Timothy 6:12 (ESV)
    Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

    Created 14 days ago

    Labels: temptation

  • True Problem With Money

    1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV)
    For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

    Created 14 days ago

    Labels: apoligetics

  • God's Eternal Knowledge

    Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV)
    "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."

    Created 15 days ago

    Labels: joy

  • The Bible is critical to understanding the world

    Psalm 119:130 (ESV)
    The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

    Created 16 days ago

    Labels: apologetics

  • Avoid ideas that are ridiculous

    1 Timothy 4:7 (ESV)
    Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;

    Created 16 days ago

    Labels: faith

  • joy of the lord

    1 Timothy 4:10 (ESV)
    For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

    Created 16 days ago

    Labels: godliness

  • The world is just a passage

    Psalm 119:18-19 (ESV)
    Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.

    Created 19 days ago

    Labels: apologetics

  • Don't be ashamed of the lord

    Psalm 119:46-47 (ESV)
    I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,

    Created 19 days ago

    Labels: faith strength

  • God Isn't a Worked Based Relationship

    Psalm 103:10 (ESV)
    He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: theology

  • God's Teaching is Desired

    Psalm 94:12 (KJV)
    Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law;

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: growth truth

  • Understanding is verified through Christ

    1 John 5:20 (ESV)
    And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: apologetics

  • Inspiration to face the world

    1 John 5:5 (ESV)
    Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: dejection inspiration sadness

  • Such a Comforting Verse

    1 John 4:18 (ESV)
    There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: anxiety love peace

  • Why God is Always Right/True

    John 16:29-30 (ESV)
    His disciples said, "Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech!

    Created 2 months ago

    Labels: apologetics

  • God Answers Prayers

    John 16:22-24 (ESV)
    So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

    Created 2 months ago

    Labels: prayer

  • How the Spirit Lead Us

    John 16:13 (ESV)
    When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.

    Created 2 months ago

    Labels: apologetics trust

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    2012-01-09

  • Animals Declare God's Glory Too

    I have always wondered if animals are in constant praise of God, and this verse seems to indicate that they are

    Created 7 months ago

    Job 36:33 (ESV)

  • How to live your life

    I believe this passage makes it clear that we want to live in obedience to the Lord. The other option isn't too fantastic

    Created 7 months ago

    Job 36:11 (ESV), Job 36:12 (ESV)

  • Truth Always Is

    This makes shows me that truth never changes and shows no preference to people. Doesn't matter who is making the statement, if it doesn't line up with God, then it is not right.

    Created 7 months ago

    Job 32:21 (ESV)

  • Lord of the Rings

    This reminds me of the final fight scene in LotR when Gandalf comes in at the last moment.

    Created 7 months ago

    Joshua 11:4 (KJV)

  • Holy Spirit's Role

    This verse seems to suggest that the Holy Spirit can fall on people before they are even saved. Does this mean that Holy Spirit is required to be on people before they are saved?

    Created 7 months ago

    Acts 11:15 (ESV)

  • Appropriate Reaction...if Jesus isn't God

    This is in response, also, to those who say Jesus is a mighty teacher, but not really divine. He is a lunatic if he says all these things if, in reality, he really isn't the Son of God. And how could…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 26:65 (ESV)

  • This verse always confused me

    Why do the people need a sign of who is to be betrayed? Don't they all know who Jesus is? I believe the answer is that this is more of a sign. I don't know how it fits in or how it relates, but come on,…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 26:48 (ESV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-09-14

  • Such Comfort!

    This set of verses really challenges our thought of what we think we need everyday, all the while letting us know we are covered by God. If we are genuinely looking and seeking God first, all other things…

    Created 9 months ago

    Matthew 6:25 (HCSB), Matthew 6:26 (HCSB), Matthew 6:27 (HCSB), Matthew 6:28 (HCSB), Matthew 6:29 (HCSB), Matthew 6:30 (HCSB), Matthew 6:31 (HCSB), Matthew 6:32 (HCSB), Matthew 6:33 (HCSB), Matthew 6:34 (HCSB)

  • Bored

    To be honest, what am I suppose to do with these? I understand for historical purposes, but other than that are here to be nothing more than just read? This part of the Bible is very dry, so I'm just…

    Created 9 months ago

    Exodus 25:1 (HCSB), Exodus 26:1 (HCSB), Exodus 27:1 (HCSB)

  • Jesus' Importance

    Basically, Jesus got all his disciples through simply asking them to throw down what they have known their whole lives and follow him. Either these guys were chosen since the beginning of time for their…

    Created 9 months ago

    Matthew 4:19 (HCSB), Matthew 4:20 (HCSB)

  • Wisdom is Paramount

    If the book of Proverbs (and I suppose the Bible in general) doesn't tell you how important Wisdom is, then this verse alone should. Wisdom was created BEFORE anything else. At the beginning of creation,…

    Created 9 months ago

    Proverbs 8:22 (HCSB)

  • Anger?

    It is incredibly important to remember that we are, inherently, very sinful creatures. God is absolute perfection beyond our finite mind's comprehension. For God to get mad isn't so much what we would…

    Created 9 months ago

    Exodus 19:22 (HCSB)

  • Ouch

    This verse makes a very good (and possibly painful point) that our struggles are so small against sin, considering we did not have to shed our blood for the sin. We should be incredibly thankful because…

    Created 9 months ago

    Hebrews 12:4 (HCSB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-08-23

  • What Does the Lord Detest?

    A prideful, murderer, who is yet deceptive and cowardly, but will lie to cause trouble among his brothers. Don't let that be you!

    Created 9 months ago

    Proverbs 6:16 (HCSB), Proverbs 6:17 (HCSB), Proverbs 6:18 (HCSB), Proverbs 6:19 (HCSB)

  • Was the first covenant a mistake?

    Often when I hear of New vs. Old Covenant, I get the feeling that the old covenant was 'wrong' in a sense as it didn't cover every base. Now, true, it didn't, but that doesn't mean it was wrong either,…

    Created 10 months ago

    Hebrews 8:13 (KJV)

  • Incredible Description of God

    How much better can "I AM" be for a description of God? It seems so plain, but think about it, what do you normally say after you say "I am"? You generally describe a trait about you such as I am a boy…

    Created 10 months ago

    Exodus 3:14 (HCSB)

  • Who is Melchizedek?

    From these verses alone, it looks pretty clear that this ancient high priest was none other than Jesus himself:  "Without father, mother or genealogy" This indicates no earthly family. He was just 'there'…

    Created 10 months ago

    Hebrews 7:3 (HCSB), Hebrews 7:24 (HCSB)

  • Everyone Should Read This Chapter Every Day

    How many people are stressed in today's age? With the economy, politics and wars, it is hard not to be. But if everyone read this chapter everyday, I believe stress would be on a historic low. Trust in…

    Created 10 months ago

    Psalm 37:1 (HCSB)

  • A note on Goshen

    So a simple google search would tell you where Goshen is, but to save time, Goshen is located at the Northeastern Part of Egypt with the Nile Delta to the north and the Sinai peninsula to the east. SSource:…

    Created 10 months ago

    Genesis 46:28 (HCSB)

  • Such a Beautiful Image

    It is so amazing, and encouraging, to see the one who created each and every one of us to the miniscule details, who created the universe in such a perfect manner, who is "I AM" let himself be lowered…

    Created 10 months ago

    Hebrews 2:9 (HCSB)

  • Angels greater than Jesus?

    It is interesting that the author of Hebrews had to make such a distinction between angels and Jesus, but apparently the early church was confused. It looks like they were treating angels to a higher…

    Created 10 months ago

    Hebrews 1:5 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:6 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:7 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:8 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:9 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:10 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:11 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:12 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:13 (HCSB), Hebrews 1:14 (HCSB)

  • Lack of Faith

    It is a common theme for the Jesus' disciples to lack faith, so why would they stop here? They have been with Jesus for the past 3 years, through thick and thin. Knew his prophecies, saw him die, saw…

    Created 10 months ago

    Luke 24:39 (NIV), Luke 24:40 (NIV), Luke 24:41 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-08-11

  • Unable to see -- Why?

    This verse confuses me, as I don't fully understand the point to the two travellers not being able to recognize Jesus. My best guess is that it further accents what Jesus tells them because at the end…

    Created 10 months ago

    Luke 24:16 (KJV)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-07-01