Daily Bible Verse

Posted on July 12, 2007 9:14:31 AM PDT

For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.(NIV)

For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. (KJV) 

For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. (NASB)

Commentary

The first man, Adam, transgressed God's law and brought sin and death into the world (Gen. 2:17; 3:19; Rom. 5:12-21); the second Man, Jesus Christ, was the perfect sacrifice to take away sin and to bring life and resurrection to those who believe in Him (Rom. 5:15-21). 

in Christ all shall be made alive: The principle here is similar to that in Rom. 5:18, 19, where Paul explains that by one man's (Adam's) sin many were made unrighteous, whereas by one Man's (Christ's) obedience many will be made righteous.

Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1999, S. 1 Co 15:21-22

Did you know?

The New Testament gives Jesus Christ over ninety names and titles! 

Through these we are given a clearer awareness of Jesus' deity, His humanity, and His mission as the ultimate Savior of humankind.

Richards, Larry: Every Name of God in the Bible. Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, 2001 (Everything in the Bible Series), S. 141

Weekly Memory Verse

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Memory Verse from the Macarthur Scripture Memory System week #9

Posted on July 10, 2007 5:59:49 AM PDT

Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" (NIV)

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?(KJV)

Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" (NASB)

Commentary

the serpent. The word means "snake." The apostle John identified this creature as Satan (cf. Rev. 12:9; 20:2) as did Paul (2 Cor. 11:3). The serpent, a manifestation of Satan, appears for the first time before the Fall of man. The rebellion of Satan, therefore, had occurred sometime after 1:31 (when everything in creation was good), but before 3:1. Cf. Ezek. 28:11-15 for a possible description of Satan's dazzling beauty and Is. 14:13,14 for Satan's motivation to challenge God's authority (cf. 1 John 3:8). Satan, being a fallen archangel and, thus, a supernatural spirit, had possessed the body of a snake in its pre-Fall form (cf. 3:14 for post-Fall form). 

to the woman. She was the object of his attack, being the weaker one and needing the protection of her husband. He found her alone and unfortified by Adam's experience and counsel. Cf. 2 Tim. 3:6. Though sinless, she was temptable and seducible. 

Has God..said..? In effect Satan said, "Is it true that He has restricted you from the delights of this place? This is not like one who is truly good and kind. There must be some mistake." He insinuated doubt as to her understanding of God's will, appearing as an angel of light (2 Cor. 11:14) to lead her to the supposed true interpretation. She received him without fear or surprise, but as some credible messenger from heaven with the true understanding, because of his cunning.

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Ge 3:1

Did you know?

With no introduction, the serpent appeared in Paradise. This is the first clue in Scripture of creation outside the one Adam and Eve experienced. The serpent symbolizes something both fascinating and loathsome. Yet neither Adam nor Eve saw the danger embodied in the serpent. 

The Hebrew word for cunning sounds like the Hebrew word for naked in 2:25. Adam and Eve were naked in innocence; the serpent was crafty and sneaky. In Eve's innocence and naïveté, she showed no surprise on hearing a strange voice from the snake.

Has God indeed said: Note that the serpent did not use the divine name Yahweh.

Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1999, S. Ge 3:1

Weekly Memory Verse

 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Memory Verse from the Macarthur Scripture Memory System week #9

Posted on July 9, 2007 8:58:03 AM PDT

the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (NIV)

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. (KJV)

Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. (NASB)

Commentary

Many of the words used in this account of the creation of man picture a master craftsman at work shaping a work of art to which he gives life (1 Cor. 15:45). This adds detail to the statement of fact in 1:27 (cf. 1 Tim. 2:13). Cf. Ps. 139:14. Made from dirt, a man's value is not in the physical components that form his body, but in the quality of life which forms his soul (see Job 33:4).

 MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Ge 2:7

Did you know?

Adam (meaning "red" or "ground") was named after the red earth from which he was made.

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Ge 2:7

Weekly Memory Verse

  All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Memory Verse from the Macarthur Scripture Memory System week #9

Posted on July 8, 2007 10:04:06 AM PDT

Worship the LORD with gladness;        come before him with joyful songs. (NIV)

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.(KJV)Serve the LORD with gladness;         Come before Him with joyful singing. (NASB)

Did you know?

Psalm 100: Old Hundredth

 Affectionately known as "Old Hundredth," from its tune in the Geneva Psalter (1551), this Psalm is a call to all the earth to worship Jehovah.

Seven elements of worship are suggested: Shout joyfully (v. 1).Serve the Lord with gladness (v. 2a).Come before Him with singing (v. 2b).Enter into His gates with thanksgiving (v. 4a).Enter His courts with praise (v. 4b).Be thankful to Him (v. 4c).Bless His name (v. 4d).

We should praise Him because of who He is. He is our:  Lord (v. 1).God (v. 3a).Creator (v. 3b).Owner (v. 3c).Shepherd (v. 3d).

We should praise Him because of His attributes:  He is good (v. 5).His mercy is everlasting (v. 5).His truth endures to all generations (v. 5).

MacDonald, William ;   Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary  : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Ps 101:1

Weekly Memory Verse

 By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness:         He who was revealed in the flesh,         Was vindicated in the Spirit,         Seen by angels,         Proclaimed among the nations,         Believed on in the world,         Taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 3:16

Memory Verse from the Macarthur Scripture Memory System week #8

Posted on July 7, 2007 7:03:19 AM PDT

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.(NIV)

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (KJV)

seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.(NASB)

Commentary

This passage should be of immense interest to every Christian because it tells how we can keep from falling in this life and how we can be assured of a triumphal entry into the next.

First we are assured that God has made full provision for us to have a life of holiness. This provision is said to be an evidence of His power: His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. Just as His power saves us in the first place, so His power energizes us to live holy lives from then on. The order is-first life, then godliness. The gospel is the power of God to save from the penalty of sin and from its power, from damnation and from defilement.

The all things that pertain to life and godliness include the high priestly work of Christ, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the activity of angelic agencies on our behalf, the new life we receive at conversion, and the instruction of the word of God.

The power to live a holy life comes through the knowledge of Him who called us. Just as His divine power is the source of holiness, so the knowledge of Him is the channel. To know Him is eternal life (John 17:3) and progress in knowing Him is progress in holiness. The better we get to know Him, the more we become like Him.

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. 2 Pe 1:3

Did you know?

The Bible doesn't say how Peter died, but early Christian writers say he was crucified upside down in Rome on Vatican Hill, near where the pope now addresses the crowds. Archaeologists have found an ancient shrine to Peter on that site.

Miller, Stephen M. ;   Gross, Paul: How to Get into the Bible. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1998, S. 434

Weekly Memory Verse

By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness:

         He who was revealed in the flesh,

         Was vindicated in the Spirit,

         Seen by angels,

         Proclaimed among the nations,

         Believed on in the world, 

         Taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 3:16

Memory Verse from the Macarthur Scripture Memory System week #8