Time, in the scriptures, is written in different ways. All the following examples are from the King James Version, which show some of the ways “time” is written to describe when something happened, in time, or over time. Time, a time, process of time, set time, time of life, at the time appointed, the timeContinue reading “Time…!”
Category Archives: Little Gem Studies
Faithful in that which is … ?
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Luke 16:10. This verse in Luke holds the very depth of our hearts. Sure, we all, in some way, may think we are faithful. If we had toContinue reading “Faithful in that which is … ?”
Bible study is like dining on the tree of life.
The scriptures says, “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. … she is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. Proverbs 3:13, 18. Wisdom is something we should desire within our hearts. So how do we getContinue reading “Bible study is like dining on the tree of life.”
Fervent in Spirt
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;” (Romans 12:11, KJV) Fervent – adjective; as in passionate,having or expressing great depth of feeling.(Merriam-Webster.com) There are other words that can be used to describe fervent, which means “showing intense feeling,” yet, fervent stresses sincerity and steadiness of emotional warmth or zeal. (Paraphrasing & QuotingContinue reading “Fervent in Spirt”
1 Corinthians 13.
Part One Part One. Because this Gem Study is in depth, it has been given in two parts, it may be too much to study at one given time. When I was a child, I never understood 1 Corinthians 13, it really did not make sense to me. 1 Corinthians 13, talks about the actsContinue reading “1 Corinthians 13.”
… He Died Unto Sin Once …
It has been said, “that when we sin, we keep putting Christ on the cross to be crucified again.” The scripture says, “For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.” Romans 6:10 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and untoContinue reading “… He Died Unto Sin Once …”
Confessing Sins or Giving a Testimony.
In the story of the woman at the well (John 4:16-19), Jesus reveals that He knows all things about us. Confessing our sins isn’t to inform God, but for our own acknowledgment and forgiveness. When giving a testimony, focus on God’s redemptive work and keep the details of sin minimal. This leads to healing and forward progress.
Acknowledge Him.
What does this mean? “acknowledge him“. God. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. The following selected scriptures all give us an understanding of what it means to “acknowledge Him”. Call unto me,Continue reading “Acknowledge Him.”
Free Indeed
Most people of faith have heard or know of the Bible verse that says, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7 The start of this verse, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked:” is a warning that we all should take heed to.Continue reading “Free Indeed”
“Words are meant to be studied”
Proverbs 15:4 Says, “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.” By looking at the words in this verse will helps us get a deeper meaning. Words to describe “Wholesome” – good, good for you, healing, health. Wholesome is a word that gives you a senseContinue reading ““Words are meant to be studied””
A Gem for studying The Word of God.
If we want to know the truth, gems, and treasures of God’s word, we need to study His Word the Holy Bible. An important guide in establishing the Truth in the Word is knowing that “precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there aContinue reading “A Gem for studying The Word of God.”
Open The Light Studies 