This refers to the spiritual liberation or rescue by God from Satan’s kingdom, which, in contrast to the realm of light with truth and purity, is the realm of darkness with only deception and wickedness (1 John 2:9,11).
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Colossians 1:13.
Jesus said apart from Him, we can do nothing of any spiritual value (John 15:5). In fact, God’s power is perfected in us when we are weak and rely fully on Him (2 Cor. 12:9).
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 3, 2019.
Scripture is our source for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. If we want to know and understand God’s will, we should ask Him and search the Bible.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 2, 4, 2019.
Here the ‘bread of sorrows’ is food earned with painful labor. Our work creates neither life nor righteousness. Relentless, compulsive work habits, which our society rewards and admires, are seen by the psalmist as a sign of weak faith and assertive pride-as if God could not be trusted to accomplish His will. As if we could rearrange the universe by our own effort. The sovereign intention of God is far more crucial to the outcome than man’s efforts.
What does make a difference is the personal relationships that we create and develop. We learn a name; we start a friendship; we follow up on a smile-or maybe even on a grimace. Nature is profligate with its seeds, scattering them everywhere; a few of them sprout. Out of numerous handshakes and greetings, some germinate and grow into friendship in Christ.
Commentary from Eugene H. Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, Masterwork Bible study, Fall 2020, page 13. Also, the John MacArthur study Bible, notes for Psalm 127:2.
What an immense love.
God’s love for us has been lavishly poured out to the point of overflowing within our hearts.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Romans 5:5.
Christ bore the full fury of God’s wrath in the believing sinner’s place, and there is none left for him (1 Thessalonians 1:10;5:9).
Be encouraged!
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Romans 5:9.
This one imperative aptly summarizes the whole gist of the ethical principles contained in the Law and the Prophets.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Luke 6:31 and Matthew 7:12.
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