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The cup of blessing — In the Lord’s supper, the sacramental cup; which we bless — Set apart to a sacred use, solemnly invoking the blessing of God upon it. Dr. Macknight renders the original expression, ο ευλογουμεν, for which we bless God, a sense which he thinks is sanctioned by 1 Corinthians 11:24, “where this blessing is ...
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Verse 15. - I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. An...
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Mar 29, 2024 · Ephesians 2:8–9 is a familiar passage dealing with God’s grace in the matter of salvation: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
- The Beatitudes
- Matthew 5:3-12
- Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit…
- Blessed Are They That Mourn…
- Blessed Are The Meek…
- Blessed Are They Which Do Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness…
- Blessed Are The Merciful…
- Blessed Are The Pure in Heart…
- Blessed Are The Peacemakers…
- Blessed Are They Which Are Persecuted…
In Matthew 5:3-12, we find the Beatitudes or blessings. The Beatitudes form the introduction to Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount which He preached next to the Sea of Galilee.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”(Matthew 5:3). The word “blessed” really means happy. Happy are those who realize their need for redemption. The gospel is to be preached to the poor—that is, those who recognize their spiritual need—not to the spiritually proud. “The proud heart strives to earn salvation; but bot...
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted:”(Matthew 5:4). It is in sorrow that God's promises mean so much to us. It is then that we are comforted. Passing through a garden or field of clover at night, most of us have noticed how fragrant the air is. The very atmosphere seems to be laden with perfume. Scientists now tell us that cer...
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth”(Matthew 5:5). They do not inherit the earth now. They did not inherit it then—that is, they did not enter into their heritage, but they shall inherit it. The earth made new will be their home forever. “Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dw...
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled”(Matthew 5:6). Not through rites and ceremonies, not through good works, may any of us earn salvation. But “the just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17). Our righteousness is all of God, by faith. It is the righteousness of Christ applied to us when we believe...
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy”(Matthew 5:1). A mother sought the great Napoleon for the pardon of her son. The Emperor said that it was his second offense. Justice demanded his death. “I don't ask for justice. I plead for mercy,” cried the mother. “But he does not deserve mercy.” “Your Majesty, it would not be mercy if he d...
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God”(Matthew 5:8). An impure heart defiles the soul. Wrong thinking dims the spiritual vision so men cannot behold God; they cannot see Him by the eye of faith. They cannot see His works. This self-seeking spirit judges God to be like itself. Only the unselfish heart, the trustful heart, shall see ...
“Blessed are the peacemakers [declares our Lord]: for they shall be called the children of God”(Matthew 5:9). Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, we have had one great peace conference after another. Many quarrels have been settled by arbitration; others have led to war. We have had two world wars. But we shall never have world peace unt...
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were befor...
12 Bible Verses about Blessings, Spiritual. Most Relevant Verses. John 3:16. Verse Concepts. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Ephesians 1:3-5.
2 Corinthians 9:11-15. The Message. 8-11 God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways.
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition. 8 And God is able to make all grace (every favor and [a]earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need [b]be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation].
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Dec 13, 2022 · Every spiritual blessing refers to all the conceivable gifts of redemption that Christians receive by being united with Jesus Christ. Paul draws an intentional reference to the Trinity in Ephesians 1:3–14 and again in verse 17.
