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Tag Archives: authority
Ministers; March 16, 2025
Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. For once, the NIV and the Japanese agree, and are different from the ESV. The ESV says, “a minister,” … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, being served, bible, christianity, examples, faith, God, Jesus, ministers, office, servants, serving, social standing, value
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Who We Are in Christ; January 30, 2025
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. I almost wrote on a different part of … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, bible, christianity, faith, faith declarations, glory, God, in Christ, influence, Jesus, optimism, perspective, resisting the devil, submission to God, the United States, trials
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Justice; December 22, 2024
Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouragedtill he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” I was a little surprised that the Japanese translation I currently use said “judgment,” rather than “justice,” in this verse, and … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, bible, Christ's return, crimes, evangelism, faith, faithfulness, forgiveness, fulfillment of prophecy, God, islands, Jesus, judgement, justice, pardons, salvation, sins
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Government; October 30, 2024
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. This is of course a very famous verse, quoted and sung every … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, authority, christianity, faith, God, God's blessings, government, Jesus, politics, prayer, repentance, rulers, sin, submission to God, voting
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Motivation; September 19, 2024
Job 22:21 “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.” Some of the things that Eliphaz says are true and reasonable, but when you read through it all, you realize that his motivation … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, being used by God, faithfulness, focus, motivation, power, pride, serving God
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Fathers and Sons; August 27, 2024
1 Timothy 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,To Timothy my true son in the faith:Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. On the one … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, authority, Father God, fathers, God's family, love, parenting, sons, spiritual children
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Benediction; August 22, 2024
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope, joy, and peace are all things the … Continue reading
Covering; July 14, 2024
Psalm 140:7 Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle. This is linguistically a very interesting verse. Different translations render it differently. Most English translations say something about “day of battle,” or something similar, but the Japanese … Continue reading
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Tagged armor, authority, covering, crowns, helmets, prayer covering, spiritual warfare, submission, yarmulke
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Authority; April 26, 2024
Mark 1:22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. I find this a fascinating comment. Jesus not only taught as someone with authority, He … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, hearing God, opinions, organizations, power, the Bible, the Church, truth
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Prayer; February 15, 2024
Revelation 2:26 “To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations.” This verse is underlined in my Bible, but I’m fairly sure I’ve never written on it before. It’s a little … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, doing God's will, faith, faithfulness, political involvement, prayer, trusting God, world politics
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