1For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every violation and act of disobedience received a just punishment, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also …
Word Study Gems
Bible Gem 2045 – The Danger of Drifting (Hebrews 2:1-4)
1For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every violation and act of disobedience received a just punishment, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at first spoken through the Lord, …
Bible Gem 2037 – The Fourth Quote in the Angel Argument (Hebrews 1:7)
7 And regarding the angels He says, “HE MAKES HIS ANGELS WINDS, AND HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE.” Psalm 104:4 Psalm 104: 1-9 from the Masoretic Text [Hebrew Old Testament] 1 Let all that I am praise the LORD. O LORD my God, how great you …
Bible Gem 2023 – Is Hebrews a Letter, an Epistle, a Treatise or Sermon Notes?
A couple of readers have raised the question as to whether The Letter to the Hebrews is actually a letter at all. One of them asked, “What is the difference between a letter and an epistle?” That’s a good question. One thought Hebrews could be …
Bible Gem 2011 – Paul’s Prayer for People and The Depth of His Relationships
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Phil 1:3-5 And you Philippians yourselves know that …
Bible Gem 2000 – Knowing Peace in Your Worst Moments – That’s God’s Peace! (Phil 4:7)
Then you will experience God’s PEACE, which exceeds anything we can understand. His PEACE will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:7 God’s Peace is far beyond our understanding. You will recognize it when you experience it for the first time, because …
Bible Gem 1999 – What is Peace from a Biblical Point of View? (Phil 4:7)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s PEACE, which exceeds anything we can understand. His PEACE will guard your hearts and minds as you live in …
Bible Gem 1997 – Looking at the Kinds of Prayer in Sequence (Phil 4:6)
Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and by petition with thanksgivings, let your requests be made known to God; Phil 4:6 After giving you the two previous Gems on this one verse, I remembered that Rick Renner who I have told you …
Bible Gem 1991 – Who was Paul’s Faithful Partner? (Phil 4:3)
So then3, my friends, how dear you are to me and how I miss you! How happy you make me, and how proud I am of you!—this, dear friends, is how you should stand firm in your life in the Lord. Euodia and Syntyche, please, I …
Bible Gem 1990 – Up Close and Personal with Euodia and Syntyche (Phil 4:2)
So then3, my friends, how dear you are to me and how I miss you! How happy you make me, and how proud I am of you!—this, dear friends, is how you should stand firm in your life in the Lord. Euodia and Syntyche, please, I …