Author: Matthew Jones
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Abundant Life
10 I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10) Word Focusabundantlyπερισσόςperissos<Hear It> In the Gospel of John, written by the Apostle John, he records an allegorical story given by Jesus where He describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who tends sheep (see John 10:1-21 for the full account). Jesus explains…
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In Everything Give Thanks
16 Always rejoice, 17 constantly pray, 18 in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Word Focusin everything give thanksἐν παντὶ εὐχαριστεῖτεen panti eucharisteite<Hear It> In this post I finish commenting on 1 Thessalonians 5:16 to 18. As mentioned in the prior two posts, near the end of…
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Constantly Pray
16 Always rejoice, 17 constantly pray, 18 in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Word Focusconstantly prayἀδιαλείπτως προσεύχεσθεadialeiptōs proseuchesthe<Hear It> In this post I continue commenting on 1 Thessalonians 5:16 to 18. Click here to read the prior post that gives introductory information about the…
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Always Rejoice
16 Always rejoice, 17 constantly pray, 18 in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Word Focusalways rejoiceπάντοτε χαίρετεpantote chairete<Hear It> The book of First Thessalonians in the New Testament is an epistle (i.e., letter) written by the Apostle Paul to Christian believers living in the city…
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God is Light
This is the message that we have heard from ˹Jesus Christ˺ and make known to you: God is light. There is no darkness in Him – none whatsoever! (1 John 1:5) Word FocusGod is lightὁ θεὸς φῶς ἐστινho theos phōs estin<Hear It> The New Testament book named First John is a letter written by the Apostle…
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Pray and Stay Alert
10 Finally, be made strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Wear the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of…
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Sword of the Spirit
10 Finally, be made strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Wear the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of…
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Shield of Faith
10 Finally, be made strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Wear the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of…
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Good News Boots
10 Finally, be made strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Wear the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of…
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Breastplate of Righteousness
10 Finally, be made strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Wear the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of…
Koine Foundations 