Since divorce works against that, the Lord made his point very clear: “What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder” (Matthew 19:6).
Mark 10:9 In-Context
'So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
SUMMARY: This catchy tract explains that there are three things God cannot do: He cannot lie, He cannot change, and He cannot allow sinners into heaven.
By the verse "No man hath seen God," Witham believes it means that no mortal in this life has ever had a perfect union and enjoyment of God, and that no one can perfectly comprehend his infinite greatness, except the only-begotten divine Son who is with the Father.
The Holy Spirit living in the Christian is far stronger than any attack by the Devil. This encouragement should empower believers not to fear Satan, but rather trust the Lord and obey His commands. By doing so, we can overcome the powers of darkness and walk with boldness in this life. Expand.
Philippians 4:11–13
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
God made love real and present by sending Jesus to live among us and to die for us. God continues to show us love through Jesus' life-giving presence among us. If ever we should question whether God truly does love us, the gift and witness of the Holy Spirit confirmed it once more: we are God's beloved.
Proverbs 24:11–12 Calls Us to Spread the Gospel
And Proverbs 24 makes clear that God is calling people to rescue them, to pull them back from death, to take the gospel, the good news of His love to them.
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF EPHESIANS 4:13
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Universal Themes in 1–3 John
John says clearly that certain key truths must be confessed by those who claim to be true believers. If these truths are denied, it is proof that such a person does not know and love God.
The three laws are; first fasting, second fast offerings, and third tithing. These laws come with promised blessings. All three laws have nothing to do with money, but have everything to do with faith.
For hundreds of years disciples of Jesus have spoken of the “three enemies of the soul” – the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Just as sin separates us from one another, it also separates us from God.
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.
8 Verses 38 to 39. [38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
And I pray that… together with all the saints, [you may] know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 2:10 reads “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” But doesn't that contradict what comes two verses earlier: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
Don't excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn't know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.
Devising evil is active planning of sin in the heart and mind. It is worse than sinning by temptation and weakness – it is diabolical commitment and intention of sinning. Once detected, such a person should be carefully avoided, for he is a mischievous person – dangerous and harmful.
Proverbs 24:3–4 Prays For Our Houses To Be Built On Wisdom
Cause our houses to be built on wisdom. Therefore wherever we live, who we live with, the foundation of our lives and our families to be built on wisdom and established with understanding. In fact, may every room in our houses be filled with knowledge.
— John 16:33
Because Jesus Christ conquered the world, His disciples believe He came from God and they love Him. When they remember that Jesus Christ conquered the world, they maintain their joy and peace in a dangerous and uncertain world.
Respect is not a kind of trust that we give easily and consistently unless we see qualities that are strong, pure, faithful, and serving. God has these qualities and more. He is the quintessence of every good quality, demonstrating them throughout the history of mankind and lovingly revealing them to us personally.
The “sin” that Jesus refers to is the sin of unbelief. There are worse things than being reproached by religious authorities for breaking the Sabbath. If the man persists in his unbelief and indifference to Jesus, he risks incurring the judgment of God, which matters far more than that of the religious authorities.