Quotes
Concepts shown through short quotes.
It shall bruise your head and you shall bruise his heel. Genesis 3:15
19th Jun 2010, mgh.The following verse would have to be one of the most challenging verses in the Bible. It needs to be read in its context before it makes any sense. The serpent had spoken to Eve in the Garden of Eden and deceived her by saying “you shall not surely die” if they ate of the tree which God had forbidden them to eat the fruit of. ... More
Even his enemies to be at peace with him
5th Jun 2010, hej.There is some thought that if we are good, or favoured by God (and the two are not the same thing), that things will be nice for us and we will live in peace. But the wisdom of the scriptures, that people are often not as familiar with as they are with humanistic thinking, is very sobering. ... More
The earth and the works shall be burned up. 2 Peter 3:10
28th May 2010, mgh.Peter refers to the flood in 2Peter 3:6 and compares it to the world as perishing or being destroyed. ... More
I create new heavens and a new earth. Isaiah 65:17
16th May 2010, hej.This quotation from Isaiah must be taken in its context. The use of heavens and earth in the Bible is often figurative and used metaphorically. ... More
All things were created by him, and for him. Col 1:16
14th May 2010, hej.Possibly one of the most misunderstood verses in the New Testament speaks of things created by Christ. Many try and make much more of the idea that Yeshua (Jesus) was a creator than the context warrants, but in doing so they miss Paul's immensely powerful point. ... More
Whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13
18th Apr 2010, mgh.Many people seek wisdom. Many more seek knowledge and will study until late at night to pass exams, and keep up a gruelling study regime for years. Some people seek acumen in how to 'get ahead' and self-help books often enjoy huge sales. But what if we are missing the key to it? ... More
In the beginning God created the heaven Gen 1:1
11th Apr 2010, hej.In the modern scientific world this verse is perhaps the most contentious of the Bible. The reason it is contentious is that few seek to understand its context and what is meant by 'heaven'. ... More
Confess that Jesus is Lord. Rom 10:9
3rd Apr 2010, hej."Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9). This verse is often used as a procedure for how people become Christians, but a further examination of the context will show that this is incorrect. ... More
Being in the form of God. Philippians 2:6
27th Mar 2010, hej.Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, (Philipians 2:6) ... More
Count the number of the beast 666. Revelation 13:18
27th Mar 2010, hej.Revelation 13 and Revelation 17 both advise the reader to seek wisdom. The harlot 'woman' and 'the beast' have a connection to the city that sits on seven mountains, which historically has been identified with Rome, the great and powerful city. The beast here is identified by a number, six hundred and sixty six (666). ... More
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: Deuteronomy 6:4
24th Mar 2010, hej.This is a very well known statement made by Moses. Most recognise its importance. But do you recognise its significance? ... More
As long as the sun and moon endure. Psalm 72:5
12th Mar 2010, mgh.
Psalm 72:5 They shall fear you as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.... More
He shall save the children of the needy. Psalm 72:4
12th Mar 2010, mgh.
Psalm 72:4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.... More
The earth was without form and void. Genesis 1:2
17th Feb 2010, mgh.
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God so loved the world. John 3:16
2nd Jan 2009, mgh.There are 2 sides to the coin. Often a picture of a coin is published showing only one side. It has another side, but unless we see the original we can never know what is on the other side. ... More
