This verse is part of an extended reflection on “putting on the new man” of Ephesians 4:24.  Paul’s point is that we are no longer considered as sinners “in Adam” but are now considered as “righteous” in Christ.  The reference […]

This verse lies in the middle of a series of Proverbs that deal with trust in the Lord.  Verses 20-21 introduce the section, and this verse initiates its body.  It is not necessary to seek revenge, because the Lord is […]

Psalm 34 is a song of thanksgiving to the Lord for his faithfulness in answering prayer.  One of the psalm’s primary themes relates to wisdom, and the psalmist characterizes true wisdom as a disposition of trust in God’s provision and […]

Having explained the nature of salvation in the first half of the opening chapter, in these verses Peter begins to explain the implications of salvation, a discussion that continues in chapters 2-3.  Verses 15-16 form the heart of the first […]

This verse provides the key that connects Paul’s images of “jars of clay” and “our heavenly dwelling that are so important to the central portion of 2 Corinthians.  The connection between these two images relates to the distinction between that […]

Although much of Isaiah consists of prophecies of judgment for unbelief, and the people of Israel themselves are often the targets of these prophecies, Isaiah also frequently reminds them of God’s promises for those who believe.  Here the reminder is […]