Bible Archives - RevivedLife.com https://revivedlife.com/tag/bible/ Spreading the Gospel of Grace and encouraging Bible Study, Rightly-Divided Sat, 01 Aug 2020 04:44:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 130276281 πŸ‘‘ The Word Of Truth https://revivedlife.com/the-word-of-truth/ https://revivedlife.com/the-word-of-truth/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:59:39 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=3668 In Eph. 1:13 the Apostle Paul declares that men are saved and sealed by hearing and believing β€œthe Word of truth, the gospel of your salvation.” This declaration is substantiated by many other passages of Scripture. Our Lord said: β€œHe that heareth… and believeth… hath everlasting life” (John 5:24). … ➑

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]]> In Eph. 1:13 the Apostle Paul declares that men are saved and sealed by hearing and believing β€œthe Word of truth, the gospel of your salvation.” This declaration is substantiated by many other passages of Scripture. Our Lord said: β€œHe that heareth… and believeth… hath everlasting life” (John 5:24). … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/the-word-of-truth/feed/ 0 3668 πŸŽ„πŸ‘‘πŸŽΆ Joy To The World Β» Except During An Election Season? https://revivedlife.com/joy-to-the-world-except-during-an-election-season/ https://revivedlife.com/joy-to-the-world-except-during-an-election-season/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:35:02 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=3525 On the first Christmas, the shepherds in Bethlehem learned that Jesus’ birth was a cause for celebration. The angel said in Luke 2:10: “For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people.” It’s too bad Christmas cheer is in low supply these days. … ➑

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]]> On the first Christmas, the shepherds in Bethlehem learned that Jesus’ birth was a cause for celebration. The angel said in Luke 2:10: “For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people.” It’s too bad Christmas cheer is in low supply these days. … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/joy-to-the-world-except-during-an-election-season/feed/ 0 3525 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ How To Overcome Prejudice https://revivedlife.com/how-to-overcome-prejudice/ https://revivedlife.com/how-to-overcome-prejudice/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:19:26 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=3520 The first thing to understand in this discussion is that there is only one raceβ€”the human race. Caucasians, Africans, Asians, Indians, Arabs, and Jews are not different races. Rather, they are different ethnicities of the human race. All human beings have the same physical characteristics (with minor variations, of … ➑

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]]> The first thing to understand in this discussion is that there is only one raceβ€”the human race. Caucasians, Africans, Asians, Indians, Arabs, and Jews are not different races. Rather, they are different ethnicities of the human race. All human beings have the same physical characteristics (with minor variations, of … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/how-to-overcome-prejudice/feed/ 0 3520 πŸ‘‘ 4 Of The Most Misquoted Verses In The Bible https://revivedlife.com/4-of-the-most-misquoted-verses-in-the-bible/ https://revivedlife.com/4-of-the-most-misquoted-verses-in-the-bible/#respond Sat, 12 Dec 2015 18:21:53 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=3514 OK, let me confess: I’m guilty of using Bible verses to say what I want them to mean.

This short list is more of a personal correction than anything else. Also, let me be clear, I don’t think it’s a felony to use verses in slightly different contexts. I’m … ➑

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]]> OK, let me confess: I’m guilty of using Bible verses to say what I want them to mean.

This short list is more of a personal correction than anything else. Also, let me be clear, I don’t think it’s a felony to use verses in slightly different contexts. I’m … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/4-of-the-most-misquoted-verses-in-the-bible/feed/ 0 3514 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ How Do We Know The Creator Is The God Of The Bible? https://revivedlife.com/how-do-we-know-the-creator-is-the-god-of-the-bible/ https://revivedlife.com/how-do-we-know-the-creator-is-the-god-of-the-bible/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:27:36 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=3509 You can believe fallible man’s ideas that there is no God, or trust the perfect Word of God, the 66 books of the Bible, that says there is. The issue is simple; it is a matter of faithβ€”God exists or God doesn’t exist. The exciting thing about being a … ➑

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]]> You can believe fallible man’s ideas that there is no God, or trust the perfect Word of God, the 66 books of the Bible, that says there is. The issue is simple; it is a matter of faithβ€”God exists or God doesn’t exist. The exciting thing about being a … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/how-do-we-know-the-creator-is-the-god-of-the-bible/feed/ 0 3509 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer To Overcome Hate https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-overcome-hate/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-overcome-hate/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:30:58 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=2426 Heavenly Father,

Today I lift up my heart to You, because it has become filled with hatred. Lord, I plead with You to intervene in my life and help me overcome this hatred, and anger, and resentment. Help me to reason … to discern … and to make the … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

Today I lift up my heart to You, because it has become filled with hatred. Lord, I plead with You to intervene in my life and help me overcome this hatred, and anger, and resentment. Help me to reason … to discern … and to make the … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-overcome-hate/feed/ 3 2426 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer To Forgive https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-forgive/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-forgive/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2015 19:48:31 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=1802 Heavenly Father,

I need Your wisdom and Your guidance. By reading the Scriptures, I have gained a better understanding of forgiving others and with Your help, I willfully choose to extend forgiveness from my heart. I confess my sin of unforgiveness and the damage it has done to my … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

I need Your wisdom and Your guidance. By reading the Scriptures, I have gained a better understanding of forgiving others and with Your help, I willfully choose to extend forgiveness from my heart. I confess my sin of unforgiveness and the damage it has done to my … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-forgive/feed/ 1 1802 πŸ‘‘ The Real Battle Is NOT Against Those Around Us! https://revivedlife.com/the-real-battle-is-not-against-those-around-us/ https://revivedlife.com/the-real-battle-is-not-against-those-around-us/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:31:24 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=1007 When I’m angry with those around me or carrying resentment or unforgiveness, I oftenΒ recall Ephesians 6:12, which says that we’re not fighting flesh-and-blood enemies (some translations say “human” enemies). This reminds me that the real battle is not against our family, our friends, co-workers, etc. The devil is … ➑

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]]> When I’m angry with those around me or carrying resentment or unforgiveness, I oftenΒ recall Ephesians 6:12, which says that we’re not fighting flesh-and-blood enemies (some translations say “human” enemies). This reminds me that the real battle is not against our family, our friends, co-workers, etc. The devil is … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/the-real-battle-is-not-against-those-around-us/feed/ 0 1007 πŸ‘‘ Freedom From Pornography https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-pornography/ https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-pornography/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:40:08 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=901 Years ago I was struggling with pornography. I would fall into it and hate myself for it. I felt an incredible amount of shame and condemnation. As a result I was not pursuing God. I hated this sin but was powerless to overcome it in my own strength. I … ➑

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]]> Years ago I was struggling with pornography. I would fall into it and hate myself for it. I felt an incredible amount of shame and condemnation. As a result I was not pursuing God. I hated this sin but was powerless to overcome it in my own strength. I … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-pornography/feed/ 1 901 πŸ‘‘ A Strong And Focused Sense Of Future https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/ https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:40:53 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=447 “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … ➑

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]]> “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/feed/ 2 447 πŸ‘‘ Spiritual Cruise Control https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/ https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/#respond Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:56:28 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=430 Hebrews 10:22-25:

“So let’s do itβ€”full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together

… ➑

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]]> Hebrews 10:22-25:

“So let’s do itβ€”full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together

… ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/feed/ 0 430 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Are We Stuck With Our Past? https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/ https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:46:43 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=380 All of us have a history and all of us have our respective futures. We cannot change the past but we have the innate ability to create our futures. For most of us, our past contains some good memories and some painful memories. We have made some wise choices … ➑

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]]> All of us have a history and all of us have our respective futures. We cannot change the past but we have the innate ability to create our futures. For most of us, our past contains some good memories and some painful memories. We have made some wise choices … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/feed/ 4 380 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Are We Blessed Because We Are Fruitful? https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/ https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:23:29 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=375 One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/feed/ 1 375 πŸ‘‘ Complaining And Disputing https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/ https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:13:34 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=360 Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … ➑

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]]> Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/feed/ 1 360 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Why Does God Seem To Wait? https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/ https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:44:51 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=333 Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of God’s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that God’s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … ➑

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]]> Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of God’s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that God’s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/feed/ 0 333 πŸ‘‘ Serving When Called https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/ https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:23:17 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=310 When my kids were small, they were enamored with Siberian huskies because … well, they’re sled dogs and they’re cool! They wanted a husky more than anything and mentioned it often (by often, I mean often). After caving in to my daughter (a common occurrence), we found a beautiful … ➑

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]]> When my kids were small, they were enamored with Siberian huskies because … well, they’re sled dogs and they’re cool! They wanted a husky more than anything and mentioned it often (by often, I mean often). After caving in to my daughter (a common occurrence), we found a beautiful … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/feed/ 2 310 πŸ’πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer To Restore Our Marriage https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-marriages/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-marriages/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:42 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=294 Heavenly Father,

I praise You that You are always in control and I pray that You will show us the power of prayer. Father please breathe hope into our marriage, showing us and speaking to us that You can heal, restore and rebuild our covenant before You. Lord, we … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

I praise You that You are always in control and I pray that You will show us the power of prayer. Father please breathe hope into our marriage, showing us and speaking to us that You can heal, restore and rebuild our covenant before You. Lord, we … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-marriages/feed/ 2 294 πŸ‘‘ Living And Loving Without Fear https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/ https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:11:05 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=253 Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/feed/ 4 253 πŸ‘‘ God’s Open Doors https://revivedlife.com/gods-open-doors/ https://revivedlife.com/gods-open-doors/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:48:38 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=242 Revelation 3:8:

“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”

God opens doors in our lives for various reasons. There can be … ➑

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]]> Revelation 3:8:

“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”

God opens doors in our lives for various reasons. There can be … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/gods-open-doors/feed/ 5 242 πŸ‘‘ Finding Contentment In Unfulfilled Desires https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/ https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:13:33 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=232 The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

… ➑

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]]> The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

… ➑

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