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2126. All Israel Will Be Saved

Romans 11:25-32

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... in this passage: A—Enemies on your account (v. 28) B—Loved on account of the patriarchs (v. 28) C—For God’s gifts … (v. 29) A′—You were at one time … have now (v. 30) B′—They too have now … that they too may now (v ... we must face the wrath of God which would drive us to his mercy (Isa. 63:10–14). God’s mercy is the final word, for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable (v. 29). As we come to the end of Romans 9–11 we realize how clearly this verse has charted Paul’s ...

2127. The Resurrection of Christ

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... . Paul insists that humans are creatures whose lives are created by God. If there is a life beyond this physical world, it is life as new creation because God who gave a first physical life now redeems that corrupt existence in a new, incorruptible gift of (spiritual) life through the resurrection of the dead. The Corinthians deny the reality or necessity of bodily resurrection—it is a disdainful notion to those who consider themselves to be liberated in the spirit and from the body by death. Paul insists ...

2128. Jesus Is Coming

Revelation 22:7-21

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... We are reminded, most especially by the climactic visions of Christ’s parousia, that the exercise of divine grace empowers salvation through the Lamb; and we are also reminded that it empowers a response of faithfulness to the Lamb. Both Christian faith and Christian life are gifts of God’s grace. Yet, in no other book of Scripture is another, darker side to grace so vividly described as in the visions of God’s judgment. God’s judging wrath is also an expression of grace (cf. Rom. 1:18). By God’s ...

2129. The Fellowship Offering

Leviticus 3:1-17

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... burnt offering that has already been offered and burned on the altar. The conclusion to the section defines the offering as a gift of a pleasant smell with hope for divine acceptance. 3:6–8 The fellowship offering from the flock is divided into two ... an addition to the last section of the chapter: All the fat is the LORD’s. The fat, or suet, is burned on the altar as a gift of the best to God. The congregation does not consume the fat or use it in any other way. Everyday cooking is done in oil rather than ...

2130. Punishments for Sin

Leviticus 20:1-27

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... them. The offense is sufficiently serious to call for stoning. This chapter is a classic expression of the Holiness Code. God, who is holy, like no other, has made Israel holy, like no other nation. The people are called to respond to that gift of life by structuring their relationships in line with their theological distinctiveness. A clear pattern emerges: exhortation to a holy, distinct life, followed by specific instruction in how to live this way. Sanctity of life and relationships is the goal of this ...

2131. The Last Words of David

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... that v. 1 is an editorial formulation rather than part of David’s oracle. David is not elsewhere in Samuel portrayed as having prophetic gifts or calling, and it is unlikely that he thought he might be presented as a prophet as well as a poet. However, it is ... granted the concept of sacral kingship, that is, the king had a religious role as well as a secular function. Kingship is a gift and a task given by God. There are parallels between this passage and Ps. 72, which also explores the nature of righteous ...

2132. The Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... ), to another two talents, and to the third one talent. The three servants received different amounts based upon the particular ability of each. This parable has led to the use of the word talent in English in the sense of a natural or supernatural gift. The servant entrusted with five talents doubled the amount by wise investment. So also did the servant who received two talents. The third servant, however, dug a hole and buried his master’s money (not at all an uncommon way of protecting valuables in ...

2133. Personal Requests

1 Corinthians 16:5-18

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... praise for prominent Christian workers in Corinth. The household of Stephanas is given special recognition, especially in the demonstration of spiritual gifts employed in service to God’s will and the well-being of the church. Paul declares that they should be rightfully ... Philemon (v. 7) Paul recognizes the capacity for “refreshing the hearts of the saints” as an endowment characteristic of a gift of grace from the Spirit. Thus, in a sense Paul means more than that the visit of the Corinthian ...

2134. Faith and Deeds

James 2:14-26, James 2:1-13

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Peter H. Davids

... anticipates an objection in 1 Corinthians 15:35 or Romans 9:19 so James anticipates one here. The objection is: You have faith; I have deeds, in other words, the claim that faith and action are different gifts. Did not Paul write about varieties of gifts but the same Spirit (1 Cor. 12:4–10)? Faith is a gift and so is charity (Rom. 12:8). Is there any reason for one to suspect that faith and action would come together in the same person any more than healing and tongues or prophecy and evangelism? James ...

2135. Two Kinds of Wisdom

James 3:13-18, James 3:1-12

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Peter H. Davids

... many of you should presume to be teachers: Teachers were important for the church (Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11–13), but the church was also plagued by false teachers (e.g., 1 Tim. 1:7; Titus 1:11; 2 Pet. 2:1). The gift of teaching was easy to counterfeit, if someone were eloquent enough. But as surely as a person had “volunteered” to teach rather than having been impelled by the Spirit, so surely would his or her worldly motives become manifest in jealously, strife, or heresy. James values the ...

2136. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:1-6, James 4:13-17, James 5:7-12, James 5:13-20

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Peter H. Davids

... the counseling and prayers of the leaders of the church are involved. The local church was run by a council of elders; some of them would come to the person when requested. It is interesting that the elders are called, not people with a specific gift of healing (as in 1 Cor. 12:9, 28, 30), although healing gifts were not a requirement for selection as elders. Apparently James felt that because of the relationship of healing to pastoral ministry (cf. 5:15), the elders as a body should be involved and were ...

2137. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:7-12, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:13-20

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

2138. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:13-20, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:7-12

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

2139. Be Holy

1 Peter 1:13-2:3

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... . In this sense, anypokritos is a freshly coined word and means the “unaffectedness” of Christian love (Rom. 12:9; 2 Cor. 6:6). See Turner, p. 479. Judaism at its best sensed the necessity for such sincere love: “The giving of alms is not enough. The gift to the poor must be made privately with nobody present. It must further be attended by a warmth of feeling and understanding sympathy; and it is in proportion to the kindness and love that flow from an act of charity that it draws its ethical and ...

2140. Other Priestly Garments

Exodus 28:31-43

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... a daily reminder of continual access to God. The words, along with the explanation in this text (vv. 38–39), indicate that the visible declaration of the Lord’s forgiveness was enough. The name of the Lord, borne by one man, made the gifts acceptable and holy. The parallel in Christ is unmistakable for Christians. Aaron himself, as a high priest bearing God’s name, became the conduit to grace. The author of Hebrews makes the connection to Aaron in order to explain the necessity of Jesus’ humanity ...

2141. The Sabbath

Exodus 31:1-11

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... , the master craftsman, in a special way. I have filled him with the Spirit of God (ruakh ʾelohim, as in Gen. 1:2), with skill (or “wisdom”), ability (or “intelligence”) and knowledge in all kinds of crafts (or “workmanship”). He was able to fully employ his created gifts when he was filled with God’s Spirit. Exodus 35:30–36:2 records the beginning of his work in the Spirit and we find a record of his success in 38:22–23. Exodus 30:7–11 contains a complete summary of the elements of the ...

2142. The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon

1 Kings 10:1-13

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... very firmly in context. Solomon was already receiving precious stones from the Arabian region and much more gold than the Queen of Sheba had brought with her (the gold from Ophir of v. 28—note that her gift is exactly the same size as Hiram’s first installment in 9:14, now superceded by his second in 9:28). Moreover, he was already importing unparalleled amounts of almug wood (evidently a wood whose value was equivalent to or greater than that of the spices, although we cannot identify ...

2143. Solomon's Splendor

1 Kings 10:14-29

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

2144. The Gatekeepers

1 Chronicles 26:1-19

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... other historical period, is uncertain. First Chronicles 26:26–28 gives the reader an impression of the goods that were kept in the “treasuries.” Many of these are indicated as dedicated gifts. The Hebrew word used here is similar to “holy” and refers to the practice of keeping certain objects (gifts or plunder from war) apart as dedication to Yahweh. First Chronicles 26:27 indicates that some of the plunder was used to repair . . . the temple. This remark probably reflects that this description ...

2145. The Treasures and Other Officials

1 Chronicles 26:20-32

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

2146. Rebuilding the Temple

Ezra 3:7-13

Understanding Series

Leslie C. Allen

... rhythm of worship in conformity with the Torah. The returning community honored its ritual calendar, now that they had a legitimate altar on which to sacrifice. The freewill offerings accord with Numbers 29:39, but their inclusion also traces an arc back to the spontaneous gifts of 2:68 and draws attention to sincere personal spirituality amid the official sacrifices brought on behalf of the people as a whole. Here is a model of true worship flowing up to God both at the official level and at the level of ...

2147. The Branch from Jesse

Isaiah 11:1-16

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... someone is therefore almost an oxymoron. This idea of resting features in the story of the prophets in Numbers 11:25–26 and suggests a mixing of metaphors designed to make a large theological claim. The supernatural presence of God’s gifting might not have to be tumultuous and spasmodic. It could be steady and continuous. It is such a gifting that the community needs from its Davidic branch, as it does of any king. The story of Solomon in particular also shows that. Yahweh promises the community such a ...

2148. Can a Christian Brag?

Ephesians 2:1-10

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... . And the more points they get, the more God loves them. But that's not how God works. We can't earn points with God. God says, "I love you no matter what. You don't have to earn My love. I'll give you My love as a free gift. All you have to do is accept it." That's called grace. When you hear me talk about God's grace, I'm talking about God's free ...

2149. How to Have a Rich Future

Mark 13:24-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... his return. And he is telling them to be vigilant, be alert, be prepared for his coming. And, of course that is good advice. “Do not let him find you sleeping . . .” A book came out a few years ago that would make a perfect gift for someone on your Christmas list--particularly if that person is a perpetual worrier. It’s titled The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook. The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is a how-to guide on surviving the most bizarre and dangerous situations imaginable. What do ...

2150. How It All Began

Luke 2:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... Jack Horner sitting in a corner, eating his Christmas pie . . .” You remember the rest of the poem, don’t you? “He stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plumb and said, WHAT A GOOD BOY AM I.” It’s difficult, isn’t it, to separate some of the gift-giving at Christmas from self-aggrandizement? Did God foresee all that--and did He send His Son in spite of it all? That really tells us how much God loves us. So much of our current celebration of Christmas is so out of alignment with the spirit of the ...

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