John Smith

  • laejsmith
  • Romans 5:15

    Romans 5:15 (NKJV)
    But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one mans offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many.

    Created 28 days ago

  • Jeremiah 23:1

    Jeremiah 23:1 (HCSB)
    "Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!" [This is] the Lord's declaration.

    Created 28 days ago

  • Got caught?

    Not that you catch the brother, but that the trespass has caught the brother. So don't be worried about catching him, be concerned with restoring him.

    Created 2 months ago

    Galatians 6:1 (HCSB)

  • How to treat a brother

    Genesis 4:9 "Am I my brother's guardian?" Well... Yes, actually.

    Created 2 months ago

    Galatians 6:2 (HCSB)

  • words

    Proverbs 10:19 (KJV)
    In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

    Created 3 months ago

  • motivation

    Proverbs 21:4 (KJV)
    An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

    Created 3 months ago

  • how to think

    Philippians 4:8 (HCSB)
    Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable-if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise-dwell on these things.

    Created 3 months ago

  • You are sons of God by fsith

    Under the law, you were just a law breaker, and the most you could ever have been is just a junior member of the house. But, by faith we can be sons of God.

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 3:26 (HCSB)

  • Promise

    15-29. "promise" shows up 8 tines in HCSB version

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 3:15 (HCSB)

  • If the law was so good...

    If the law was so good then why give the law? To convince men of sin! To show us that we don't have our own righteousness.

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 3:19 (HCSB)

  • The difference...

    Ken Fleming: V.11 You cannot be justified by doing (the Law or anything else). V.12 Is the difference between "doing" and "done"

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 3:12 (HCSB)

  • The Simple Message

    Galatians 3:1-14 Ken Fleming, "The simplified message is, 'the gospel of grace through faith PLUS NOTHING' "

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 3:1 (HCSB)

  • Paul's preaching

    Paul is consistent! This is the same message he preached in Acts 13:39

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 3:11 (HCSB)

  • Acts 13:39

    Acts 13:39 (HCSB)
    and everyone who believes in Him is justified from everything that you could not be justified from through the law of Moses.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Don't live by faith

    Don't live by faith. Live by faith IN CHRIST. Faith is no better than its object. Place your faith in Christ because He is worthy. And trust Him to do what He's promised because we don't decide what He…

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 2:20 (HCSB)

  • How must we live?

    We don't live like we are under the law. Rom 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

    Created 4 months ago

    Galatians 2:14 (HCSB)

  • Started Following laljsmith

    5 months

  • Started Following stephbolton

    5 months

  • Started Following craigrolinger

    5 months

  • True Equality

    True equality is in Christ. Don't look for equality in society or government (I'm writing this on MLK day). Jews and Greeks STAY Jews and Greeks (slaves/free male/female...) In society. The message here…

    Created 5 months ago

    Galatians 3:28 (HCSB)

  • Paul

    Galatians 1:12 (HCSB)
    For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by a revelation from Jesus Christ.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Inspiration

    The Bible is a unique book: it is the INSPIRED Word of God. And David was extremely aware of God's inspirational work through him.

    Created 5 months ago

    2 Samuel 23:2 (HCSB)

  • Christ's church

    Say it 5 ways... I will build my church will I WILL build my church I will BUILD my church I will build MY church I will build my CHURCH

    Created 6 months ago

    Matthew 16:18 (NASB)

  • Church building

    Jesus said "I will build my church". It is the personal task and goal of the Christ to build the church. Note that the church is people.

    Created 6 months ago

    Matthew 16:18 (NASB)

  • You are a clay jar

    Clay jars are not worthless- they're just common, ordinary. They can contain wonderful things or vile things. And they're fragile. Their value comes from how they're used and what they contain.

    Created 6 months ago

    2 Corinthians 4:7 (HCSB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-11-20

  • Treasure

    The knowledge of the glory of God is a treasure (v.7) because we sin, we fall short of God's glory (Rom. 3:23) so to know it is a treasure

    Created 6 months ago

    2 Corinthians 4:6 (HCSB)

  • Stevenson 11/20/11

    The treasure IS "the light of the knowledge of the glory of God..." (Matt 6:21)

    Created 6 months ago

    2 Corinthians 4:7 (HCSB)

  • poor paraphrase

    The Message paraphrases "...you're to be...". This misses the point. This is not a command, it's a statement- "you ARE the salt". Just by virtue of the fact that you're in touch with the Savior, you ARE…

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 5:13 (MSG)

  • D J Macleod II

    A christian's saltiness has nothing to do with an odd-ball way of talking or an odd-ball way of dressing- no- it has to do with character.

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 5:13 (HCSB)

  • D J Macleod

    "The church faces sin as THE CHURCH, not as a political action committee..."

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 5:13 (HCSB)

  • Untitled Note

    If within us we find nothing over us we we fall victim to that which is around us

    Created 7 months ago

    1 John 5:19 (HCSB)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-09-29

  • missing phrase

    Although generally a good paraphrase, the phrase missing from God's Word Translation is "and blessed and rewarded us, even though he could have punished us" Reward instead of deserved punishment, not…

    Created 9 months ago

    Ephesians 2:5 (MSG)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-08-14

  • Summary

    My sin; his suffering. His sacrifice; my salvation.

    Created 12 months ago

    Isaiah 53:1 (HCSB)

  • Ruth responds to Naomi's request

    I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Ruth 1:16 (HCSB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-04-03

  • Protect the King

    Dr. Macleod: the unwritten rule "Protect the King" was abandoned at the cross when the young Prince of Heaven was sacrificed for his creatures.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Isaiah 53:10 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2010-12-26

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2010-12-26