Continuing our thoughts on words, I want your input on this one, and it is not as easy as you may think.
Words form our thoughts. Even images are described by words. Words convey our thoughts in our speech. Our thoughts and words initiate our actions. The words that we live by determine our relationship with God and with others.
Concerning the fact that words are our means of communication, and in them is meaning in how we think, speak and live, what would you consider the ten most important words in the English language? The words we are looking for are those that pertain to our relationships with God and others ~ from a Christian view.
At some time in life, we may come to feel the point of the following video. What are the words we want to hear, that we need to hear and to use often?
If you can’t think of ten, share as many as you wish to ~ even five or less. If only one, we welcome your comment. Take your time ~ we are in no hurry for this.
LOVE may very well be the most popular word and if so, it must be with a proper understanding of the source ~ GOD, Himself.
We are blessed again to have Jim from The Domain for Truth post a special Word of Life. Thank you, Jim. You are a precious example and a great teacher of the Life we have in Christ.
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(All Bible verses are from the NASB with Strong’s definitions)
How rich is the theme that leads us to the blood of Christ – the blood of the everlasting covenant through which His people are united in Him for eternity.
There are 392 references to blood in the Bible (KJV) with meanings.
A study of the meaning of blood shows the wonderful grace of God through Jesus Christ.
The Old Testament lays the foundation. Starting with the book of Genesis, we see the early use of the term blood testifies of the seriousness of sin.
Old Testament H1818
םדָּ dâm, dawm; from H1826; blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. drops of blood):—blood(-y, -guiltiness), (-thirsty), + innocent
In Genesis 4:10-11 we find what God says the blood of the innocent did after the matter with Cain murdering Abel:
“He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to Me from the ground.
Now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand.“
In the Noahic covenant, God established the penalty of blood for blood.
“Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed, For in the image of God He made man.” Genesis 9:6
Then there is the extended discussion in the Laws of the Old Testament about the sacrificial system which involves blood. Why is it a bloody matter?
“For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.” Leviticus 17:11
That is the Old Testament reference from Leviticus the writer of Hebrews uses:
“And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Hebrews 9:22
This verse states that without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. It is fitting imagery given to show blood is needed for physical life – so in the spiritual realm, the blood of Christ is needed for spiritual life.
The blood of Christ is sufficient for the forgiveness of sins; an accomplishment that is multi-faceted. We will survey some of these aspects below. We can learn much about the order of salvation from tracing the theme of the blood of Christ.
New Testament G129
αἷμα haîma, hah’-ee-mah; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred:—blood.
The Blood of Christ Justifies
God is a Holy and Just Judge. In order for us to be saved from hell, Jesus Christ had to pay the penalty for our sins. Justification is to be declared legally righteous on the basis of what Christ has done. Yet Romans 5:8-9 teaches that justification is accomplished by the blood of Christ:
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.”
Verse 8 reveals that God has shown His love to sinners. The means is stated in the second half of the verse – Christ died for us. Verse 9 unpacks this truth by revealing to us that believers have been justified by His blood. The effect of being justified by His blood means we are saved from God’s wrath and judgment. What wonder – that the blood of Christ can declare us legally righteous!
The Blood of Christ Provides Propitiation
Remember Romans 5:9 – the blood of Christ justifies us and therefore we shall be saved from the wrath of God. To appease the wrath of God against sinners, that is, to have the wrath of God against us satisfied, requires the blood of Christ (Romans 5:9). This is called the doctrine of propitiation.
Those who trust in the atoning work of Christ live in gratitude for His work of grace to and in us.
The Blood of Christ Redeems
The Bible reveals that as nonbelievers we were at one time slaves to sin.
“For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.” Romans 6:20
In the New Testament era, the purchase of slaves by a new master was called redemption. God uses this motif to say He has paid the cost to make us His people that we may be servants of righteousness (Romans 8:6).
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace” Ephesians 1:7
Redemption is only through Christ’s blood. This is not because we deserved it. No – the verse makes it clear – it is because of the riches of God’s grace.
This doctrine has implications and practical application for church members.
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Acts 20:28
The Blood of Christ Provides Communion with God
When I say the blood of Christprovides communion with God, I mean that the blood of Christ brings us close to God.
“Remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:12-13
Verse 12 explains our condition before we became believers – we were separated and far from God. But in verse 13 we see the opposite for us as believers. How are we brought near to God?
By what means? – by the blood of Christ. Knowing what it cost should change how we view our time with God and our worship.
The Blood of Christ Sanctifies
The blood of Christalso washes us and changes us in a practical and ethical way.
“Therefore, Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered outside the gate.” Hebrews 13:12
Christ sanctifies us. That’s amazing, since Christians often think of the Holy Spirit’s sanctification. The truth is that it is both Christ and the Spirit! Yet what is the means by which Christ sanctifies us? The verse here says, through His own blood. This is associated with the crucifixion of Christ as the verse references His suffering outside the gate of Jerusalem.
This should change the way we view holiness and sanctification. It is a privilege to pursue godliness to please God and Christ in light of what Christ has done for us.
The shedding of the blood of Christis the means God has provided to save us. Tracing the theme of the blood of Christ reveals the beautiful jewels of Christ’s work of salvation. His blood has justified us, provided propitiation, redeemed us, draws us near to God, and sanctifies us in Christ, making us His – here, now, and forever.
Have you appreciated these treasured truths of the Gospel to such a point that you are motivated to serve and live for Christ? Let this be our prayer.
“And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even [when faced with death.”
Revelation 12:11
The Law of the Lord is Perfect is the text of Psalm 19:7-11, which speaks of the work of God’s Word in the life of the believer.
The Law of the Lord Is Perfect
The law of the Lord is perfect, Converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, Making wise the simple.
(refrain) More to be desired are they than gold. Yea, than much fine gold, Sweeter also than honey And the honeycomb.
The statutes of the Lord are right, Rejoicing the heart:
The commandment of the Lord is pure, Enlightening the eyes. (refrain)
The fear of the Lord is clean, Enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true
And righteous altogether. (refrain)
Music by Joanne Roberts Graham
Dear Father in heaven. Lead us to meditate on your law day and night. On this special day, enable your ministers to proclaim your Word in power as you open our hearts to hear and respond. Use your Word today for conversion, wisdom, rejoicing, and enlightenment for your glory. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Fran
This hymn was unknown to me until a few years ago when I purchased an album by the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter. This rendition sounds like the prelude to Jesus’ triumphant return in His great glory. The second is a quieter, more personal expression.
Between the two are the lyrics to this hymn written by John Cennick, Collection of Sacred Hymns 1752, republished & altered by Charles Wesley, 1758. The tune Helmsley is usually attributed to Thomas Olivers, a Welsh Methodist preacher and hymn-writer but this hymn is sung to other tunes, also. This has been my favorite and seems to fit the text better than others. (The first rendition uses first, second, and last verses.)
“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him. Rev. 1:7
Lo! he comes, with clouds descending,
Once for favored sinners slain;
Thousand, thousand saints attending
Swell the triumph of his train:
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!
Christ the Lord appears on earth to reign.
Every eye shall now behold him,
Robed in dreadful majesty;
Those who set at nought and sold him,
Pierced, and nailed him to the tree,
Deeply wailing, deeply wailing, deeply wailing,
Shall the true Messiah see.
Every island, sea, and mountain,
Heav’n and earth, shall flee away;
All who hate him must, confounded
Hear the trump proclaim the day;
Come to judgment! Come to judgment!
Come, to judgment, come away!
Now redemption, long expected,
See in solemn pomp appear;
All his saints, by man rejected,
Now shall meet him in the air:
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!
See the day of God appear!
The dear tokens of His passion
Still His dazzling body bears;
Cause of endless exultation
To His ransomed worshippers;
With what rapture, with what rapture, with what rapture
Gaze we on those glorious scars!
Yea, amen! let all adore thee,
High on thine eternal throne;
Savior, take the power and glory;
Claim the kingdom for thine own:
O come quickly, O come quickly;
Alleluia! come, Lord, come.
John Cannick 1752
Republished and altered by Charles Wesley in 1758 Tune: Helmsly
“This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
Acts 1:11
(Written on the afternoon of the Lord’s Day, September 23, 2001)
Imagine a soldier in the service of his country who is given an order. Instead of obeying, he says, “I cannot because I have something else to do.” Or he says, “Let me check with my wife to see if we have other plans.”
As ludicrous as this sounds, was this not Adam’s reason for his dishonorable discharge. And is it not the reason for so many who fail to obey their call to active duty as soldiers of the cross. Our calling on this day of each week is to be in His house of worship to praise Him and to hear His Word, to renew our covenant with Him, and receive His grace for the following week.
In the afternoon of a Lord’s day in 2001, I was thinking of the gift of righteousness, the unspeakable gift of His grace, and the unsearchable riches of Christ (Ephesians 3:8). My heart was quickened in the understanding of our Father’s overwhelming love and His redeeming grace for us (1 John 4:10).
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
2 Corinthians 9:15
We can give to Him only what He has given to us ~ our time and worship, our talents and all this life. The love, the gifts, and fruit of the Spirit ~ all that is from Him ~ when used for His glory, He gives again and again.
Dear Father in heaven, thank you that your grace continues to bring the fruit of the life of Christ in and through us. Fill us with your Holy Spirit today that we may worship you in spirit and truth; to spend this day faithfully with you. Prepare us to serve you this week. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Fran
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; Fear before Him, all the earth.
Psalm 96:9
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O worship the King all glorious above. O gratefully sing his pow’r and HIs love; Our shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.” Robert Grant 1833 ~ Based on Psalm 104
Unbelievers sometimes ask this question contemptuously, while believers may ask it when overwhelmed by tragedy, trial, and sorrow.
WHERE IS GOD?
Let the Bible tell you.
God is above us.
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust.” Psalm 91:1, 4
God is beneath us.
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27
God is before us.
And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night. Exodus 13:21;
God is behind us.
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21
God is around us.
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7
God is with us.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 (Scripture Tune)
Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Matthew 28:20
God is within us.
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16
Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:13
Take time to meditate on these references and be assured that whatever your circumstances, if you are His child by the birth of His Holy Spirit, the Lord your God is above, beneath, before, behind, around, with, and within you.
Gracious Father, we thank you for your promise to never leave us, nor forsake you; that your presence with us will bring us through whatever we must endure in this life. We praise you that in Christ, we are filled with your grace and wrapped in your glory, now and forever. In Jesus’ name, we thank you and praise you. Amen.
Fran
(If you have read this somewhere else, please let me know. I found this in one of my older journal/notebooks, so I am not positive if it is mine or a copy: I usually note the source of someone else’s work.)
As I continue to study Andrew Murray’s, Humility ~ the Beauty of Holiness, the end of this year seems a good time to share some treasures from this book. We can take into the new year these special truths that can change our thinking and our lives. Considering if we live in pride or humility is to know if we live by the flesh as in the first Adam, or by the Spirit in the second Adam.
Think of the power of sin that was within us before we were born of the Spirit. Then meditate on the following quotes from Andrew Murray. Let us take these with us into the new year as we continue to study the power of the new life, the life of redemption that is ours in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
“Even as we need to look to the first Adam and his fall to know the power of the sin within us, we need to know well the Second Adam and His power to give within us a life of humility as real and abiding and overmastering as has been that of pride. We have our life from and in Christ, as truly, even more truly, than from and in Adam.”
“The life of God, which in the incarnation entered human nature, is the root in which we are to stand and grow. It is the same almighty power that worked there, and from then on to the resurrection, which works daily in us. Our one need (now) is to study and know and trust the life that has been revealed in Christ as the life that is now ours.”
There is no greater blessing than a life of humility; serving the Lord and others.
Gracious Father, we thank you for the new life that is ours in Christ. We praise you that you showed your power in His incarnation, resurrection, and redemption so that we can experience the power of His humility working in us. In Jesus’ name, we thank you and praise you. Amen.
Fran Have This Mind Among Yourselves
Philippians 2:5-11 Music
Music is designed with a melody that runs throughout the whole piece. Other parts add harmony. The melody is the beginning, and the ending. It is what holds the piece together. Lose the melody or make it a monotone—the same tone over and over— and it ceases to be music. Overpower the melody and the music loses its meaning.
Music is a sound that began in heaven with God, our Father and Creator. It is a major means that He provided to help us worship Him—“Holy, Holy, Holy”—one for the Father, one for the Son, and one for the Holy Ghost, is sung by the angels in heaven. (Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8)
Anthems are compositions for music that include all parts —melody, harmony, and sometimes, a descant. A descant is a part that is sung by a higher range of voices. It is not meant to overpower but provide an extra lift to the other parts.
Together all the parts speak to the senses to lift the spirit and the heart toward God.
In Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs we worship with Biblical texts and heavenly music (Ephesians 5:19).
I picture it according to His Word—the melody was begun in heaven with Jesus, His Son—“Holy, Holy, Holy” from the foundation of the world. He would not only be the beginning of music but the melody throughout the span of time here on earth, onward into eternity.
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes…”
The melody of heaven was here ~ He was wrapped in our humanity ~
to gather around Him those that would
add the harmony to Himself,
and provide the music for His family,
the music that the Father wanted to hear.
“On the same night, there were shepherds with flocks of sheep in the field. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them”
~ the music and the worship were about to begin.
“And the glory of the Lord shone round about them with good tidings of great joy”
~ the prelude ~ the introduction to the first anthem of true worship.
“To all people—unto you is born a Savior, Christ the Lord”
~ the music begins.
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest”
~ the descant.
“And on earth peace.” Luke 2:7-14
Christ Jesus, our Lord, is the melody of heaven, the melody of life, as God has composed it, and plays it for us by His Spirit and through His Word.
“I will declare thy name (the Father) unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. Behold, I and the children which God hath given me.” (Hebrews 2:12-13)
~ the harmony of His family. Now He has a full choir.
The Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs that we learn throughout our childhood are the anthems that are carried into heaven with us, as we join that celestial choir. Others are added along the way as He gives us a repertoire. The only soloist is the one who carries the melody—Christ, Himself.
As we live by the Spirit and walk by the Spirit, He opens our ears to hear the melody and to follow Him. Our off-keys and monotones are tuned to harmonize with other voices. And walking humbly with Him in the obedience of faith, loving the Lord, our God, and our neighbor, we are surrounded by the heavenly overtones echoing His praise in heaven and earth. In our devotion to Christ, He opens our hearts to hear compositions we have never heard or sung before, especially during the difficult circumstances of life.
I pray that we know the Lord as our strength and song (Exodus 15:2).
I pray that we would experience “the new song” as He fills us with His Spirit (Psalm 149:1).
On the Lord’s Day, we go to His House with a great expectation of hearing the melody—a strong and sure foundation for our worship—hearing the other parts, and the distant sound of the descant of the angels in affirmation that our worship is accepted.
I pray that each day we will practice our singing, individually, and in family worship, so that we are prepared for worship on the Lord’s Day—all in preparation for the great day when we see Him and praise Him in all His glory with the angels.
Our Father has composed the music
and directs the choir.
Let us sing with full hearts
to His glory and our joy.
“Holy,—-Holy,—-Holy,
The LORD of hosts:
The whole earth is full of His glory.”
Fran ~ Lord’s Day 9/23/07 (Article from Waiting Is Not A Game ~ Articles and Stories of Faith. Unpublished)
There are 4664 verses in which the word ALL is found in the Bible. We scrolled through these and prayed the Lord would point out the most important ones. This was not easy, but I felt I needed some insight into this word and how it is used. It is a little word packed with truths of our Lord through whom we live and move and have our being.
If there was one word that summed up the words of life it would be this one.
This is an extensive list and could serve as one Word of Life, so we suggest before you scroll through these references, ask the Holy Spirit to stop you where you need to read whole verses. We will publish a page on this blog for this list of Words of Life, so as to make it easier to reference in the future.
The Old Testament
In Noah’s day, we see the Lord’s rule over His creation. “And all flesh died that moved upon the earth” Genesis 7:21 “the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt,” Exodus 12:29
In Sodom and Gomorrah, He destroyed “all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities” Genesis 19:25
Then we see some of those verses which relate to the Lord’s relationship with His people, from the Old Testament beginning with His promise to Abraham “in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” Genesis 12:3;Genesis 28:14
He promised, if they obeyed and kept His covenant, “then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:” Exodus 19:5
They were to “teach the children of Israel all the statutes” Leviticus 10:11 “All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth” Psalm 25:10
He has “forgiven and covered all the sin of His people Psalm 85:2
“All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.” Psalm 75:10
We continue in the book of Psalms.
All who hope and trust in the Lord are “blessed” Psalm 2:12; their “heart is strengthened” Psalm 31:24; “God is a refuge” Psalm 62:8
ALL in Relationship to His Name
“O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.” Psalm 8:1
“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalm 103:1
“Allnations shall glorify thy name.” Psalm 86:9 “His name endures forever, throughout all generations.” Psalm 135:13
All in His Works
“By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.” Psalm 33:6
The psalmist praises with his whole heart and shews “forth all thy marvellous works.” Psalm 9:1
“The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.” Psalm 145:17
The following verses describe His relationship with “allthe ends of the world and allthe kindreds of the nations.” Psalm 22:27
“From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.” Psalm 33:14
“God is the King of all the earth” Psalm 47:7; “let thy glory be above all the earth.” Psalm 57:5
“The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.” Psalm 103:19
The Lord In All Generations “Our dwelling place in allgenerations.” Psalm 90:1 “His mercy, his truth, his faithfulness endureth toall generations.” Psalm 100:5; Psalm 119:90 “thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.” Psalm 145:13: Psalm 146:10
“The Lord preserveth all them that love Him, but all the wicked will he destroy.” Psalm 145:20
New Testament
All in Man “He knew all men.” John 2:24
“For all have sinned” Romans 3:23 “For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man falleth away:” 1 Peter 1:24 “For all that is in the world is of the world.” 1 John 2:16 “All unrighteousness is sin:.” 1 John 5:17 “we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” Romans 14:10 “judgment upon all, to convince all that are ungodly of all their ungodly deeds and of all their hard speeches” Jude 1:15
“all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him.” Revelation 1:7
All Things
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; andall these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33
“All things were delivered to Him of His Father.” Matthew 11:27: Luke 10:22
“With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
“All things were made by Him.” John 1:3
“For by him were all things created,” Colossians 1:16 “created all things” Revelation 4:11
“God quickeneth all things,” 1 Timothy 6:13
“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” Romans 11:36
“the Father had given all things into his hands” John 13:3
“All things were accomplished.” John 19:28
“He giveth to all life, and breath, and all things.” Acts 17:25
“In all these things we are more than conquerors.” Romans 8:37
“all things work together for His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“He delivered him up for us all… with him also freely give us allthings?” Romans 8:32 “Who shall subdue all things unto himself.” Philippians 3:21
“And he is before all things, and by himall things consist.” Colossians 1:17
“in allthings he might have the preeminence.” Colossians 1:18 “appointed heir of all things.” Hebrews 1:2 “upholding allthings by the word of his power,”Hebrews 1:3
“for whom are all things, and by whom are all things,” Hebrews 2:10 “all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him.” Hebrews 4:13 “above all things have fervent charity among yourselves:” 1 Peter 4:8 “given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness” 2 Peter 1:3 “allthese things shall be dissolved… be in all holy conversation and godliness,” 2 Peter 3:11 “in Christ, all things are new.”2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 1:22;Revelation 21:5 “Prove all things.”1 Thessalonians 5:21 “every man temperate inallthings.” 1 Corinthians 9:25 “Do allthings without murmurings and disputings:” Philippians 2:14 “count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord:” Philippians 3:8
All of God Jesus came to “fulfill all righteousness.” Matthew 3:15
“All power” was given unto Him.’ Matthew 28:18
“The Father hath committed all judgment to the Son.”John 5:22
“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; ” John 6:37
“above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion.” Ephesians 1:21
“all things under his feet,..head over all things to the church.”Ephesians 1:22
“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” Ephesians 1:23
“He is Lord of all.” Acts 10:36; to all that call upon Him.” Romans 10:12 “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Ephesians 4:6
“Christ is all, and in all.” Colossians 3:11 “God worketh all in all.” 1 Corinthians 12:6 “all the promises of God in him” 2 Corinthians 1:20
“the God of all comfort;” 2 Corinthians 1:3
“For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;” Colossians 1:19
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9
“All scripture by inspiration of God,” 2 Timothy 3:16 Paul declared “all the counsel of God.” Acts 20:27
“high priest in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15“
Holiest ofall;” Hebrews 9:3 “the Judge of all,” Hebrews 12:23 “the God of all grace,” 1 Peter 5:10 “God shall wipe awayall tears from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17;
God Working All in Man “offence of one judgment upon all men to condemnation; righteousness of one the free gift upon allmen unto justification of life.” Romans 5:18 “The gospel preached to all the world.” Matthew 24:14
“redeem us from all iniquity,” Titus 2:14 “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us fromall sin.” 1 John 1:7 “forgiven all trespasses;” Colossians 2:13 “But wisdom is justified of all her children.” Luke 7:35
“All that believe are justified.” Acts 13:39
“The Spirit of truth will guide into all truth.” John 16:13
“blessed withall spiritual blessings:” Ephesians 1:3 “allwisdom and prudence;” Ephesians 1:8 “strengthened with all might, unto allpatience.” Colossians 1:11
“filled with all the fulness of God.” Ephesians 3:19
“able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,” Ephesians 3:20 “glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages” Ephesians 3:21
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;” Ephesian 6:18
“peace which passeth all understanding,” Philippians 4:7 “I can do all things through Christ. Philippians 4:13 “God shall supply all your need.” Philippians 4:19 “thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:17
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
“do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Colossians 3:17
“all baptized into one body, all made to drink into one Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:13 “That all may be one.” John 17:21
“all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 “sanctified are all of one:” Hebrews 2:11 “one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.” 1 Corinthians 10:17 “all of one mind,” 1 Peter 3:8 “all joy and peace in believing,” Romans 15:13 “count itall joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” James 1:2| “all the law is fulfilled in one word,..love thy neighbour as thyself.” Galatians 5:14
“abound in love one toward another, and toward all men,: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 “Abstain fromallappearance of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:22
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Ephesians 5:9
“Preach the word; with all long suffering and doctrine.” 2 Timothy 4:2 “shewing all meekness untoall men.” Titus 3:2 “Casting all your care upon him.” 1 Peter 5:7 “giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”2 Peter 1:5 “a crown of righteousness, unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” Revelation 22:21
Dear Father in heaven, how can we begin to understand all things about you and ourselves except you reveal and fulfill the promises you have made in and through Jesus, your dear Son. By your Holy Spirit use this post now and in the future to make your Words of Life known to us, your children. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Fran Whether Therefore Ye Eat or Drink ~ 1 Corinthians 10:31
Continuing our thoughts on words, I want your input on this one, and it is not as easy as you may think.
As I continue to study Andrew Murray’s, Humility ~ the Beauty of Holiness, the end of this year seems a good time to share some treasures from this book. We can take into the new year these special truths that can change our thinking and our lives. Considering if we live in pride or humility is to know if we live by the flesh as in the first Adam, or by the Spirit in the second Adam.
All of God