Read John 15:26-27. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 15:36-27” »
Read John 14:18-25. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 15:18-25” »
Read John 14:9-17. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 15:9-17” »
Read John 14:5-8. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 15:5-8” »
Read John 15:1-4. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 15:1-4” »
Read John 14:25-31. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:25-31” »
Read John 14:22-24. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 22 Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:22-24” »
Thank you for the distinction question of Bible and Scripture, “What are the differences between a Bible and a scripture?” Here are three differences between a Bible and a Scripture for one’s consideration: A. The word, Bible, refers to the whole of Scripture while a scripture may refer to a passage or a verse within the … Read More “Question: What are the differences between a Bible and a scripture?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible and us, “Why are many educated people looking into the Bible, and should what it says about the creator matter to us and our loved ones?” Whether one is more educated or less educated, every human being ponders about life. The poor people wonder about the continuous struggle … Read More “Question: Why are many educated people looking into the Bible, and should what it says about the creator matter to us and our loved ones?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Is it acceptable for a Christian to read only the New Testament?” The answer is clear to any Christian. It is not acceptable for a Christian to read only the New Testament. Reading the New Testament is like reading the last chapter of the book. The … Read More “Question: Is it acceptable for a Christian to read only the New Testament?” »