What Does Isaiah 40:31 Mean? | Crossway Articles
Jan 25, 2021 · Isaiah 40:31 contains a great promise of strength for the weary: “they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”. This promises a supernaturally renewed strength—a strength that would compare to mounting up as an eagle or ...
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What Is the Mark of the Beast? (Revelation 13) - Crossway
Oct 8, 2018 · The Beast’s Authority. The beast’s authority and rule spark fear and admiration in those dwelling on earth, and they worship the beast. The verse reads as if everyone without exception worships the beast, but the phrase “all who dwell on earth” (pantes hoi katoikountes epi tēs gēs) is a technical term in Revelation for unbelievers (cf. comment on 3:10).
10 Key Bible Verses on Salvation | Crossway Articles
May 31, 2020 · 6. Ephesians 1:13–14. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of …
5 Misconceptions about Heaven and Hell (and 5 Truths)
May 13, 2023 · Here are a couple of common misconceptions about heaven: Heaven is a spiritual place but not a physical place. This is a bit tricky because there is a sense in which heaven—as it exists right now—is a spiritual place. It is a real place (Jesus is there with his resurrected physical body!), but believers who have died are with Jesus in ...
10 Key Bible Verses on Wisdom and Discernment - Crossway
May 19, 2020 · Wisdom, as in the Old Testament, is a God-given and God-centered discernment regarding the practical issues in life. Wisdom comes from prayer for God’s help. God gives generously (with “single-minded” liberality) and without reproach (he does not want anyone to hesitate to come to him). 4. Ephesians 5:6–10.
10 Key Bible Verses on Worship | Crossway Articles
Jun 4, 2023 · 1. John 4:21–24. Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit ...
10 Key Bible Verses on Creation | Crossway Articles
Mar 12, 2022 · Jesus is not only the agent of creation but is also the goal of creation, for everything was created by him and for him, that is, for his honor and praise. Since Jesus is in this sense the goal of creation, he must be fully God. 2. Genesis 1:1–2. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
10 Key Bible Verses on Discipleship | Crossway Articles
Aug 14, 2020 · May 19, 2020. Wisdom is, first and foremost, from the Lord. When you desire wisdom, be encouraged to go to him and his word in prayer. 10 Key Bible Verses on Leadership. September 26, 2020. A leader is to be above reproach, held accountable for the care of those entrusted to them. Gospel-Centered Discipleship.
10 Things You Should Know about Sanctification - Crossway
Jun 27, 2023 · 3. Sanctification, like salvation, is by grace through faith. We often lapse into works righteousness and see spiritual disciplines as the rule for growth. In sanctification, however, we depend on God to do the work. The focus should not be on the disciplines themselves.