Chris·ti·an·i·ty: The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, sent by God. They believe that Jesus, by dying and rising from the dead, made up for the sin of Adam and thus redeemed the world, allowing all who believe in him to enter heaven. Christians rely on the Bible as the inspired word of God. Posts in this category pertain to social, political, philosophical, and moral issues regarding Christianity.
Today´s reading:
OT: Nehemiah 12:27-47, Nehemiah 13
NT: I Corinthians 11:1-16
Ps: Psalm 35:1-16
Pr: Proverbs 21:17-18
Today´s notable verse:
11 In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. 12 For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.
I Corinthians 11:11-12 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: Nehemiah 11, Nehemiah 12:1-26
NT: I Corinthians 10:14-33
Ps: Psalm 34:11-22
Pr: Proverbs 21:14-16
Today´s notable verse:
Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
I Corinthians 10:24 (NIV)
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
I Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: Nehemiah 9:22-38, Nehemiah 10
NT: I Corinthians 9:19-27, I Corinthians 10:1-13
Ps: Psalm 34:1-10
Pr: Proverbs 21:13
Today´s notable verse:
19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.
I Corinthians 9:19-22 (NIV)
And again:
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
I Corinthians 9:24 (NIV)
And yet again:
12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
I Corinthians 10:12-13 (NIV)
Some of Paul’s best writings are in this passage. Nothing really to add; his words are sufficient.
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Posted 15 August 2006; back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Nehemiah 7:73, Nehemiah 8, Nehemiah 9:1-21
NT: I Corinthians 9:1-18
Ps: Psalm 33:12-22
Pr: Proverbs 21:11-12
Today´s notable verse:
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.
Psalm 22:12 (NIV)
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Posted 15 August 2006; back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Nehemiah 5:14-19, Nehemiah 6, Nehemiah 7:1-73
NT: I Corinthians 8
Ps: Psalm 33:1-11
Pr: Proverbs 21:8-10
Today´s notable verse:
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.
I Corinthians 8:9 (NIV)
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Posted 15 August 2006; back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Nehemiah 3:15-32, Nehemiah 4, Nehemiah 5:1-13
NT: I Corinthians 7:25-40
Ps: Psalm 32
Pr: Proverbs 21:5-7
Today´s notable verse:
1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.Psalm 32:1-2 (NIV)
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Posted 15 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Nehemiah 1-2, Nehemiah 3:1-14
NT: I Corinthians 7:1-24
Ps: Psalm 31:19-24
Pr: Proverbs 21:4
Today´s notable verse:
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.
Psalm 31:24 (NIV)
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Posted 15 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Ezra 10
NT: I Corinthians 6
Ps: Psalm 31:9-18
Pr: Proverbs 21:3
Today´s notable verse:
19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
I Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3 (NIV)
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Posted 14 August 2006, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Ezra 8:21-35, Ezra 9
NT: I Corinthians 5
Ps: Psalm 31:1-8
Pr: Proverbs 21:1-2
Today´s notable verse:
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2 (NIV)
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