[:en]Wisdom Words: “A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth” (v. 1) “It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 7[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 6[:]
[:en]A man with great wealth, possession and honor but cannot enjoy it is meaningless (v. 2). A man with long life and many children but does not enjoy his prosperity nor given a proper burial is worst than a stillborn child (v. 3). Instead of looking for something you don’t have, accept what your have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5[:]
[:en]”Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words” (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 4[:]
[:en]Solomon saw oppression taking place under the sun. The oppressor had power and the oppressed without any comforter (v. 1). He also saw that labor and achievements sprang from man’s envy of his neighbor (v. 4). And for a man without any son or brother, who is not content with his wealth, toils without enjoying… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 01[:]
[:en]Paul wrote this letter to the church in Corinth, the capital of Achai. Corinth is a wealthy trading city. But it was a wicked city invaded by all kinds of religions and philosophies. Paul found the Corinthian church during his second missionary journey Acts 18) and stayed there for a year and a half. After… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 01[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 16[:]
[:en]In the final chapter of Romans, Paul mentioned and recorded all the people who had helped him in his ministry. Among them are Phoebe, Priscilla and Aquila, Epenetus, Mary, Andronicus and Junias, Ampliatus, Urbanus, Stachys, Apelles, Aristobulus, Herodion, Narcissus, Tryphena and Tryphosa, Persis, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, Philolous, Julia, Nereus and Olympas (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 15[:]
[:en]Those who are strong must bear with the failings of the weak (v. 1). Be united with one heart and mouth so that you may glorify God (v. 5-6). Paul proclaimed the gospel to the Gentiles (vs. 16-21) and the Gentiles shared their material blessings to the Jews (vs. 26-27)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 14[:]
[:en]Living: “If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord” (v. 8) Judgment: You should not judge your brother or look down on him (v. 10). Do not pass judgment on one another nor put… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 13[:]
[:en]Submission to Authority: “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 12[:]
[:en]Living Sacrifices: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 12[:]