1. Restitution
The Meaning Of Restitution in the Bible is an act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, stolen, lost, or surrendered...
In Ancient Biblical Times When someone took or stole something that was not his/hers
During Paul's three-year ministry in Ephesus, Epaphras is converted and carried the gospel to Colosse. The young church that results then becomes the target of heretical attack. Paul's purpose in writing this letter is to refute the false teachers
Paul writes to the Philippians during his first Roman imprisonment to thank them for their love and help and to warn them against false teachers. The theme of the book is "joy" (the word "joy" in its various forms occurs 16 times). Be alert to Paul
Paul writes this letter so that his readers might better understand God's eternal purposes for the church. One of those purposes is to reconcile people to God and to each other through the work of Jesus on the cross. Think about your own relationsh
Paul's letter to the churches he established in Galatia (Acts 13:13 - 14:28) contains his classic statement of the foundational Biblical truth that a person is justified by faith in Christ. After warning the Galatians not to desert the gospel, Paul
1 Peter 5:7~11 Casting the [c]whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, [d]once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you [e]watchfully. Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind)
Paul writes this second letter to the Corinthians a few months after the first letter. The divisions and problems addressed in I Corinthians are still present in the church, and false teachers are challenging Paul's integrity and his authority as a
Paul writes to the church he started in Corinth (Acts 18:1-17), a church now struggling to live in obedience. In a letter marked by loving concern and a true pastor's heart, Paul addresses problems in Christian conduct and character. Look for pract
Romans offers some of the most lively teaching on faith and life ever recorded. In this letter Paul tells of God's wonderful plan for redeeming his people and setting them free for service through the power of his Spirit. As you read about the rich
Like a sequel to a movie, Acts picks up the action begun in the Gospel of Luke. Some refer to the book of Acts as "The Acts of the Holy Spirit," because it focuses on the coming of the Spirit on God's people - the church - in a new and powerful way
This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many, and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring sa
Why did God's Son come to earth? The Gospel of John has the answer: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). John's writings are designed to con
Luke writes this Gospel to share the good news of salvation - a message intended for everyone. A physician by profession, Luke shows compassion for people considered outcasts, including tax collectors, women, children and the poor. Not only does Lu
The Gospel of Mark takes a fast-paced approach to introducing Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark shows Jesus moving quickly from teaching his disciples to healing sick people to confronting religious leaders on his way to death on the cross. Note Ma
Matthew writes this Gospel to reveal Jesus as the promised Messiah and King. He also tells us much about the life and ministry of Jesus, especially how he fulfills the promises of the Old Testament and how his followers should conduct their lives a
Remember …..It’s A Process!
“Despise not the day of small beginnings……” Zechariah 4:10
One vital piece of information that we must remember is that mighty oak trees are birthed from tiny acorns; and an apple orchard was produced from one apple seed.
The temple has been rebuilt, but times of prosperity have not come. God's people are suffering drought and famine, and they respond with indifference and spiritual lethargy. Thy have forgotten God and treat him with dishonor. Against such a backgro
Zechariah's prophetic ministry takes place after the exile, when the Jews return to their homeland from Babylonian captivity. His prophecies begin two months after Haggai's first message. To a people discouraged about their task of rebuilding the t
No Stubble Here!
“Give us this day our DAILY bread” Matthew 6:11
Today I would like reflect to an advertisement from a well-known razor company. The ad featured a picture of a young couple embracing one another. The slogan stated that “Love is never
Haggai. along with the prophet Zechariah, encourages the returned exiles to rebuild the temple. The messages of Haggai are given during a four-month period in 520 B.C. Haggai clearly shows the consequences of disobedience and the blessings of obedi
