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Strengthen (4741) sterizo

Confirm (4741) (stērízō from histemi = to stand as in 1 Pe 5:12 "stand firm in" the true grace of God. Histemi also root of "Resist" - anthistemi and of "firm" - stereos, both used by Peter in 1 Pe 5:9) means to make firm or solid, to set fast, to fix firmly in a place, to establish (make firm or st... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Strong, be (1743) endunamoo

Be strong (1743) (endunamoo from en = in + dunamóo = strengthen) in simple terms means to put power in (like a car needs gas for power) and thus to make strong or vigorous, to strengthen (active voice) or to be (passive voice) strengthened, enabled or empowered. This word is found only in biblical a... Read More
J.R. Miller

Christian Character

J.R. MillerCharacter Reputation is what a man's neighbors and friends think of him. Character is what the man IS. Character is personal. It is not a possession we can share with someone else. We can give a hungry person part of our loaf of bread; we can divide our money with one who needs it; but character is ... Read More
J.R. Miller

Help for the Day!

J.R. MillerWe may safely let our life write its own record "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward!" Matthew 10:42 We need not trouble ourselves to keep diaries of our good deeds and sacrifi... Read More
J.R. Miller

Taking Cheerful Views

J.R. Miller"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in need!" Philippians 4:11-13 "A happy heart... Read More
R.A. Torrey

HOW TO DEAL WITH THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTIES

R.A. Torrey"A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them." "What doe... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Feeding of the Five Thousand Mark 6:30–44

R.A. Torrey(Compare Matthew 14:13–21; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–13) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord’s Care for His Servants, vv. 30–32 From what were the apostles returning? What was the first thing they did upon their return? (Luke 9:10.) What is the wisest thing we can do at the close of each missionary tour... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Sermon on the Mount—(Continued 2) Matthew 5:17–48

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord’s Relation to the Law of Moses, vv. 17–20 What was our Lord’s relation to the law? In what way did He fulfill the law? (John 8:46; Matt. 5:21, 22, 27, 28; Col. 2:17; Heb. 10:1; Eph. 2:15; Ro. 8:3.) How much of the law had absolute and divine authority in His sight ... Read More
R.A. Torrey

Thoughts for the Comfort of Jesus’ Disciples During the Absence of Their Lord John 14:1–15

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Peace by Believing in Jesus, vv. 1–6 With what words does this chapter begin? With what words does it close? (v. 27.) What then, is the general purpose of the chapter? Why did Jesus say to His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled”? Had they any seemingly good excuse f... Read More
Theodore Epp

Contentment, Not Complacency

Theodore EppPhilippians 4:10-13; 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Nowhere does the Bible suggest that we should be content with unsatisfactory conditions. But because of our personal relationship with Christ we can be content in them. As different situations arise and we learn our lessons one after another, we will also find i... Read More

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