Tag Archives: salvation

July 6, 2015


Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Going between languages produces some interesting insights. The term the Japanese uses … Continue reading

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July 4, 2015


Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with … Continue reading

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June 26, 2015


1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading

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June 25, 2015


James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a … Continue reading

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June 11, 2015


Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Many, many people wonder about the reason for their existence, and here we have it in … Continue reading

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June 10, 2015


Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. In this final section, written in his own hand rather than … Continue reading

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May 25, 2015


Mark 10:52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. There is a difference between the Japanese and the NIV that jumps out at me. Where the NIV says … Continue reading

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May 11, 2015


Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry for ever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; … Continue reading

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May 2, 2015


Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy … Continue reading

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April 30, 2015


Proverbs 21:2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. This is one of those obvious truths that we forget in practice. Anytime someone quotes this we say, “right,” but then we turn around … Continue reading

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