'A SOUND MIND' reflects what God defines is true moderation. This God-controlled perspective blends the extremities of truth on both sides of a matter
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
ABIDE in this verse means not to depart or leave. To stay.
John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
This word is the same word used when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored [charitoo] one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” (Luke 1:28).
Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
The verse prior to this says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding” (vs.5) So when we put aside our own perspectives and understanding, and seek to know God’s in all that we do, He promises to guide our ways.
Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways ACKNOWLEDGE Him, And He shall direct your paths.
AGREE is from the root of the English word, ‘symphony’ and means voicing the same opinion because, like-minded.
Matthew 18:19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.”
Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
ASK in this verse carries the idea to command or require with boldness. This can be done because of the abiding.
John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
BELOVED is a word used by many of the New Testament writers to address the saints; those who have become the object of God’s love through Christ. Those who share in experiencing God’s agape love.
Jude 1:20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit
The cup of BLESSING refers to the communion cup of blood which represents all of the covenant promises.
1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
BOLDLY means to do something without reservation or shame. To have confidence in what you are doing.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
BORN-AGAIN in this verse refers to God regenerating a believer; giving a supernatural, new birth.
1 Peter 1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
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CARNAL means limited to what is physical or natural; sense oriented or unspiritual in nature.
2 Corinthians 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds
The Lord trains us, disciplines, and educates us by His Word (See 2 Tim. 3:16). Many believe He does it through trials and punishment. But those things come from the enemy, and are a byproduct of what sin unleashed in the earth. God doesn't need the enemies tactics to instruct us. It is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance and the grace of God that teaches us to deny ungodliness (see Titus 2:12).
Hebrews 12:5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the CHASTENing of the Lord Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him”
COMFORTER means someone who also makes the right judgment –call because He is close enough to the situation. As in an advocate or advisor.
John 15:26 John But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me
Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
CONFIDENCE refers to an absolute freedom, openness and boldness especially in speech.
Hebrews 10:35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.
In the previous verses 14-17, James says that faith, by itself, without accompanying actions is DEAD. This word ‘dead’ in Greek means lifeless, like a corpse. But In verse 20, the word used here is a different word and means useless and unprofitable.
James 2:20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
This word DISOBEDIENCE is sometimes translated as unbelief. In this verse, the writer of Hebrews is referring to the Israelites who did NOT enter the Promised Land because they disbelieved God’s Word that He had given it to them. They just needed to trust that word and go in and possess it by getting rid of the inhabitants. However, they were unwilling to be persuaded by God, and therefore disobedient to His word and will for them. Sometimes our disobedience doesn’t ‘feel’ willful, but no matter what the reason for it is, it is still a choice not to believe God enough to obey. He always has our best interest in mind.
Hebrews 4:11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.
James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
ENCOURAGEMENT in this verse focuses on the principle and results of comfort (being consoled) produced by using soothing words or actions.
Philippians 2:1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion.
In today's society, we are taught to tolerate EVIL. While we speak the truth in love, the Apostle Paul tells us in this verse to abhor, or detest anything that is not only dangerous to our body, but to our mind and spirit also.
Romans 12:9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
FAITH comes by the Word of God. It is God’s divine persuasion in a yielded believer.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith means putting our full confidence in the things we hope for, it means being certain of things we cannot see.
The day Jesus returns for the Church will not come until after there is a great departure from biblical truths and godly morals and values.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the FALLING AWAY comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition
GIVE THANKS-gk: Eucharisteo is derived from the Greek word for thanksgiving, which is where we get the English word eucharist.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Though this word is translated ‘GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD’ commentaries suggest the interpretation of this word is best rendered ‘breathed out by God’ or ‘God-breathed’ emphasizing the divine origin of the written revelation itself.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
Exodus 16:10 And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud.
GODLINESS in this verse refers to a godly heart-response that naturally expresses itself in reverence for God, i.e. what He calls sacred (worthy of veneration).
2 Peter 1:3 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.
In these scriptures, Jesus specifically refers to the gospel as the news that God’s kingdom has come, and as a result, we should repent (change our thinking about God) and believe the good news. Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying
Mark 1:14-15. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
GRACE is everything God has given us by Jesus Christ. He is God's grace manifested on our behalf. Now, through Him, we can receive of God's unmerited, undeserved favor and blessing in every area of our lives, praise God!
2 Peter 1:2-3 Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.
Isaiah 53:4 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted.
This Hebrew word (natsar) means to GUARD, protect, maintain, and obey.
Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
We must always GUARD our hearts. I have found that when I am ‘full’ of faith, I might be able to coast for a while, even tolerate negative reports more easily, but if I don’t continue in the word, and in fellowship with God, allowing that stuff preeminence, continuing to take up space in my mind, it will eventually (sooner than later) dictate my level of joy, peace, and expectancy (faith), when challenges come. And that will affect the degree of power working in me and through me to accomplish God’s will.
Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us
GUIDE means to give guidance, to be a teacher or guide.
John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
This word is from a Hebrew phrase meaning, “please save us.” (Psalm 118:25)
It was part of the shout of the multitudes as Jesus entered Jerusalem: “…Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest Heaven! (Matthew 21:9)
In saying, “Hosanna!” the people were crying out for salvation. They were acknowledging Jesus as their Messiah, addressing Him as “Son of David.” Theirs was a cry for salvation and recognition that Jesus is able to save, and that’s exactly why Jesus had come. Within a week Jesus would be hanging on a cross.
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HUMBLE means being God-reliant rather than self-reliant – which ironically always exalts a person.
James 4:6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
ILLUMINATED in this verse refers to having received revelation or understanding. Once we get revelation of God’s Word, the devil will try to take it from us. We must stay the course if we’re going to overcome.
Hebrews 10:32 But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings.
Many believe taking the Lord's name IN VAIN is referring to cursing/cussing. That is not what this phrase is referring to. It does mean speaking of God in a way that does not reverence Him for who He is.
Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
John 15:11NLT I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!
This LIFE comes from and is sustained by God's self-existent life. The Lord intimately shares His gift of life with people, creating each in His image which gives all the capacity to know His eternal life; a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new accessions (among them a more perfect body), and to last forever.
John 10:10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
LOST in this verse has traditionally been used to speak of unbelievers. The meaning of this word, and Jesus’ intentions go far beyond that. He came to restore us and every part of our lives.
Luke 19:10 “for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
2 Peter 1:4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Faith has reached the end-stage, made as it ought to be, when it is accompanied by corresponding actions.
James 2:22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was MADE PERFECT?
This word for MIND is speaking about our purposeful thoughts. Deep thought. Our imagination. It is when we consistently keep our mind focused on God, we will experience His peace.
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
‘MORE THAN CONQUERORS’ means we not only overcome, but we are champions and prevail beyond measure through Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
OBTAIN means to aggressively go after, to tackle, and to conquer. When we know by faith that God has already given us the victory, we will fight for it.
1 Corinthians 9:24Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
At Salvation, God’s Spirit comes into and unites with our human spirit and the life of God now abides in us. Our spirit and God’s Spirit become joined.
1 Corinthians 6:17 But he who is joined to the Lord is ONE spirit with Him.
PATIENCE is faith over a prolonged period of time. It means to maintain confidence and faith consistently.
Hebrews 6:11-12 “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end…. but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
PARTAKER in this verse refers to a participant who mutually belongs and shares fellowship.
2 Peter 1:4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
PEACE in this verse is the equivalent to the Hebrew word shalom meaning peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility, well-being and health.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Whatever the son of PERDITION touches will be rotten, ruinous and cause destruction.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition.
PERFECT in this verse means mature or complete from going through the necessary stages to reach the end goal. The root meaning of this word means to reach full strength to capacity and effectiveness.
James 1:4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
QUENCH in this verse means to extinguish, hinder or repress the divine influence and power of the Holy Spirit from working.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit.
REDEMPTION emphasizes the distance (safety-margin) that results between the rescued person, and what previously enslaved them.
Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
Mark 1:15 “and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.’”
RESIST in this verse means to oppose fully. To ardently withstand, without giving up or letting go.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
REVELATION is principally used of the revelation of Jesus Christ (the Word), especially a particular (spiritual) manifestation of Christ (His will) previously unknown because it was veiled or covered. Specifically in this verse, meaning a spirit received from God disclosing what and how great are the benefits of salvation.
Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
This peace (wholeness) from Christ what He uses to assure (confirm) a believer that they are living in His preferred will. We are to allow it to umpire in our lives.
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
SAINT means holy, and set apart by God. All those that call Jesus Lord have been set apart by God.
Romans 1:7 To all who be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
SALVATION is God's rescue plan which delivers believers out of destruction and into His safety. God did it for us by grace through His son, Jesus Christ and we receive it by faith.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest anyone should boast.
SAVE is One of the most important words in scripture, and the most misunderstood: Save is an all encompassing word the includes every aspect of human existence. God didn't just save us from hell, which is enough. He delivered us from everything that was unleashed in the human race through original sin.
1 Timothy 2:3-4For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
SAVIOR refers to Jesus, the Messiah, through whom God gives salvation and all the benefits of it.
John-1 4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son [to be] the Savior of the world.
Mark 16:17-1 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
SLOTHFUL does not mean lazy or inactive. It has nothing to do with the amount of effort put into the job, but instead refers to an inward condition. The opposite would be fervency.
Hebrews 6:12 that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
SORROWS in this verse can refer to various types of pain or sufferings.
Isaiah 53:4 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted.
The SOUL of a person is the mental/emotional part of him in which he perceives, reflects, feels and desires. This is the ‘breath of life’ given him by God.
James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Used once in the New Testament, this word is used in this verse as a fulfillment of the prophesy by Isaiah saying, “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His STRIPES we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5
1 Peter 2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.
The word STRIVE in this verse is important. It means to make every effort, to be prompt or earnest, or to apply oneself fully. We are to diligently strive to enter a rest that God offers to those who put their complete confidence in His Word to them. It is an effort to let go and to truly rest in God. Faith is not a one time event. It takes diligence to stay in that place of fully committed trust, if we’re going to see the promises of God come to pass in our life.
Hebrews 4:11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.
SUBMIT means to put yourself into subjection of God and His plan.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
There are different types of prayer for every need. This word for prayer is used for praying for a specific need, and is a heartfelt petition, arising out of a deep personal need. Comes from a root word which implies an urgent need.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and SUPPLICATION in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
This word for temple specifically refers to the part of the TEMPLE where God Himself resides. Therefore, our bodies are literally the dwelling place of God.
1 Corinthians 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?
TRANSFORMED is where we get the English terms "metamorphosis" and "metamorphize."
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
To TRANSGRESS is to intentionally have thoughts, words or actions that go against God’s. Anything independent of God in these areas is rebellion.
2 Corinthians 10:5 “casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…”
TRANSGRESSION refers to an act of rebellion, in this case against the Lord.
Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
UNWORTHILY in this verse means to take of the communion elements with the wrong motives.
1 Corinthians 11:27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
WILES in this verse refers to the method used in organized evil-doing; the craft and scheming of the Devil.
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
WORKMANSHIP means God put all of His creative effort into making each one of us. One translation says we are God’s masterpiece.
Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.