Key verse 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” Context In first Corinthians, the Apostle Paul addresses a number of issues related to both life and doctrine. Some subjects included divisions and quarrels, sexual immorality, lawsuits among believers, marriage and singleness, freedom in Christ, order in worship, the significance of …
Key Verse Ruth 3:9He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer.” Context In Christian theology, Christ is our redeemer. Redeemer is a powerful word, especially when considered with the old testament application. Easton’s Bible Dictionary defines the word “redeemer” …
Recently I was teaching my kids a memory verse from Psalm 19. Whenever we memorise scripture together, my children have an opportunity to ask questions about anything they do not understand. Psalm 19:14 says “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock …
Key Scripture Mark 9:24 “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Context This is a short prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a prayer acknowledging that without God we cannot believe as we ought to believe. This passage is part of Mark’s reference to the …
Key Verse Galatians 5:6 “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.” Context The context of Galatians 5, specifically in relation to the first 6 verses is firstly the “goal of the gospel.” Christ’s redemptive work set us free in order that we might be free. …
