A Better Ministry 1 Now the main point of what we have to sayis this:we have such a High Priest, [the Christ] who is seated [in the place of honor] at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty (God) in heaven, 2 a Minister (Officiating Priest) in the holy places and in the […]
Monthly Archives: August 2017
HEBREWS 9
The Old and the New 1 Now even the firstcovenanthad regulations for divine worship and for the earthly sanctuary. 2 A tabernacle (sacred tent) was put up, the outer oneorfirst section, in which were the lampstand and the table with [its loaves of] the sacred showbread; this is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the […]
HEBREWS 10
One Sacrifice of Christ Is Sufficient 1 For since the Law has only a shadow [just a pale representation] of the good things to come–not the very image of those things–it can never, by offering the same sacrifices continually year after year, makeperfect those who approach [its altars]. 2 For if it were otherwise, would […]
HEBREWS 11
The Triumphs of Faith 1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality–faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. 2 For by this [kind of] faith themen of old gained [divine] approval. […]
HEBREWS 12
Jesus, the Example 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud ofwitnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easilyandcleverly entangles us, let us run with enduranceandactive persistence the race that is set before us, 2 [looking […]
HEBREWS 13
The Changeless Christ 1 Let love of your fellow believers continue. 2 Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers–being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. 3 Remember those who […]
PHILEMON 1
Salutation 1 Paul, a prisoner [for the sake] of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), and our brother Timothy, To Philemon our dearly beloved friend and fellow worker, 2 and to [your wife] Apphia our sister, and toArchippus our fellow soldier [in ministry], and to thechurch that meets in yourhouse: 3 Grace to you and […]
TITUS 1
Salutation 1 Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, for the faith of God’s chosen ones and [to lead and encourage them to recognize and pursue] the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness, 2 based on the hopeanddivine guarantee of eternal life, [the life] […]
TITUS 2
Duties of the Older and Younger 1 But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians]. 2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness [Christlike in character]. […]
TITUS 3
Godly Living 1 Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be readyandwilling to do good, 2 to slanderorabuse no one, to be kindandconciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified considerationandcourtesy toward everyone. 3 For we too once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to varioussinfuldesires and pleasures, spendingandwasting our life in malice […]