The focus in this verse is on what God does for us by His Word, the Bible. Paul wrote, “That He might sanctify and cleanse it (the church) with the washing of water by the word.”
I have often used this passage to teach husbands and wives about their responsibilities to each other by examining Paul’s example of Jesus Christ to His bride, the church. Today we focus on that example of the work of Christ to prepare His church to, on the appointed day, present it to Himself.
Jesus prayed for the same when He asked His Father in John 17:17, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
What Bible did Jesus know and use? What we are asking is, what Scriptures did Jesus Christ quote and refer to in His teaching and preaching? The obvious answer is the Old Testament scriptures. Why track this line of study today? Some suggest that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As a pastor, I am often counseling someone concerning the assurance of their salvation. Can a person know if they are saved? Yes, the Bible says they can. Does God want us to live our lives questioning our relationship with Him? I do not for a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It is a straightforward question, is the Bible essential for salvation? Can someone be saved without the Bible? The quick, less thoughtful answer could be yes, a person could be saved by someone merely telling them about their need of Jesus...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There is a heretical movement in pop Christianity that is minimizing the importance of the Bible. That causes concern for future generations of Christianity. I am confident that God can preserve His Word. He has protected and kept it for man since...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Lord Jesus Christ was continually being judged by others. Those others, mainly the Jewish leaders, who did not have the spiritual capacity to be judging anyone, were quick to condemn our Lord because He was not doing and saying what pleased...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
John 7 shows us that there was a severe political climate in Jerusalem during the Lord Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry. Many of the ordinary folks are now seeking Him wherever He went. But, the debate about Who He was continued endlessly....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The word “behold” means to be aware, to take a look at, or take note of. It is as if I would say to you, “hey, get a load of this!” It means more than just looking with the eyes. It involves looking with understanding. I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There are a lot of things about God that indeed amaze me. The very thought that He could speak the universe into existence is beyond my comprehension. “God said, ‘let there be’” and there was. The fact that He is the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This is a fascinating passage of Scripture. Over the years, it has received a good deal of attention. It is sometimes misunderstood and often misinterpreted. The background is that at this time, the nation of Israel has been plundered. Jerusalem...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
