[:en]Now is the day of salvation. This is the time to receive God’s forgiveness. (vs. 1-2) PAUL’S HARDSHIPS (vs. 3-13) As servant of God, Paul encountered many hardships : troubles, distresses, beatings, imprisonments, riots, hardwork, sleepless nights and hunger, bad report and good report,dying, sorrowful and having nothing. But he endured with understanding, patience, kindness,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 5[:]
[:en]OUR HEAVENLY DWELLING (vs. 1-10) “If the earthly tent that we live is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven not built by human hands” (v. 1) We will have new perfect bodies without sickness, diseases or pain in eternity. God gave us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 5[:]
[:en]2 Corinthians 4[:]
[:en]TERASURES IN JARS OF CLAY (vs. 1-18) Preachers and teachers of God’s word must not use deception nor distort the Word of God. They must proclaim the Word in truth. Satan, the god of this evil world is deceiving and blinding those who do not believe in Christ so that they cannot see the light… Continue reading [:en]2 Corinthians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/29/18)[:]
[:en]ARE YOU RICH? People are considered rich if they have money and material possessions. In Psalm 119, following God’s statutes, delighting in His decress and not neglecting His Word is considered receiving a fortune with great riches. God’s Word is the storehouse of wisdom and knowledge. His law gives wise instructions and advice. May we… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/29/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/28/18)[:]
[:en]CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE We are created equally in the eyes of God. He has love and compassion for everyone. Much of His time and attention were devoted to people with sickness, disabilities or physical deformities as well as those whom people look down. His love compelled Him to die on the cross for all… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/28/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/27/18)[:]
[:en]GROWING OLD AND BEARING FRUITS As we grow old, we do not have to focus on declining health. We can display to others a contented and cheerufl old age with the fullness and deepness of God. We can show courage and kindess and bear fruits that are fresh and flourishing. “Those who are planted in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/27/18)[:]
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[:en]THE POWER OF WORDS There is anonymous poem about words as follows: “A careless word may kindle strife; A cruel word may wreck a life; A bitter word may hate instill; A brutal word may smite and kill; A gracious word may smooth the day; A joyous word may light the day; A timely word… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/26/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 3[:]
[:en]Paul stated that he did not send letters of recommentation because believers themselves are the letters for Christ, written with the spirit of God on tablets of human hearts. He credited his accomplishments to God, for no human being can take credit for people’s concern. It is the work of the Spirit that gives life.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians[:]
[:en]Paul did not hesitate to confront the wrongdoings of the Corinthian believers because of his geneiune love for them. He honestly shared his concern to help them to be the very best for Christ. FORGIVENESS FOR THE SINNER (vs. 1-11) Paul told the Corinthian Church to forgive the man who had been punished by the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 1[:]
[:en]THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT (vs. 1-11) Timothy was one of Paul’s traveling companions. He was sent to minister in Corinth. Timothy reported to Paul about the crisis in Corinthian Church that prompted Paul to make an unplanned visit to the Corinthian church to deal with their problem. Praise the Lord, we have the Faith… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 1[:]