scripture quotations

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. —1 John 5:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus came to reveal God to us...

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature. —Colossians 1:15 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... If we had been alive when Jesus worked in the carpentry shop in Nazareth or walked along the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum, we could have seen him and said, "There goes...

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. —Romans 15:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While we may be flawed and imperfect, Paul reminds us of how important, competent, and useful...

O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. —Psalm 98:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Songs can stir us up, or they can bring us comfort. Songs can take us back to a special time, or songs can give us...

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. —Romans 8:1-2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Grace sets us free...

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. —Romans 14:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Parents are careful and tender with their newborn babies even though babies are demanding, messy, and sometimes difficult. When parents aren't this way with their...

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. —Psalm 75:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "What a wonderful God we serve!" More than just the words of a song, these words are true beyond our understanding. To be so...

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. —Isaiah 1:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We find it easy to be incensed when wrong is done to a friend. We are ready to fight injustice when someone we love has been wronged. However, God...

O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. —Psalm 107:1 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do we have that won't wear out, break, die, go out of style, or ever need repair? We can rejoice and give thanks because our life and future are tied to the...

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. —Hebrews 13:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We often fail to realize that one...

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. —Ephesians 4:15 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Truthful words are accurate. Words spoken in love can be a blessing. But truth spoken in love is redemptive: this kind of speech blesses those...

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. —Ephesians 4:29 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We can use our words to be cute. We can use our words to appear impressive. We can use our...

Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. —Psalm 63:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Sounds like the words to some modern love song, doesn't it: "Your love is better than life." Well, it is a love song; it's just not modern. While in the desert, David...

Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me. —Romans 15:30 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God's people and God's ministries are constantly under attack. Satan does not sit idly...

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. —Ephesians 6:24 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do you have that lasts forever? Not much unless it is connected to the Lord Jesus Christ. So many things we love and pursue are hollow, fleeting, shallow, and...

God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God. —Psalm 53:2 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Are you a "God-seeker"? Through much of history, especially when things are going well or in times of great wickedness, God has...

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. —James 1:17 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... He doesn't waver! Isn't that comforting? God is consistent and in his consistency, he gives...

O LORD, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer. —Nehemiah 1:11 (KJV)...

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. —2 Corinthians 4:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While there are many talented and successful Christians in the world today, they are merely vessels for God's message of grace...

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. —Acts 4:31 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Prayer changes us. Prayer calls on God to change circumstances. Prayer...