“… straighten out …”

The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished …
(Titus 1:5; NIV. Please read Titus 1-3 … at least a couple of times.)
A young preacher is sent to a difficult place to “straighten out” the Church, i.e., “set in order the things that are lacking”  (NKJV); “complete our [...]

“All Scripture is God-breathed …”

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and [...]

“… fan into flame …”

I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in [...]

“… set an example …”

… but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
(1Timothy 4:12; NIV. Please read 1Timothy 4-6 … at least a couple of times.)
These words from God … written by a wise father to his faith-son … sum up the responsibility of every disciple … every preacher [...]

“… a trustworthy saying …”

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would [...]

“… restore him gently …”

Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. [...]

“… lead us to Christ …”

Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. 24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. 25 Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. 26 [...]

“… failings of the weak …”

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen [...]

“… transformed …”

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to [...]

“… the mind of the Lord …”

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments,
and his paths beyond tracing out!
34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has been his counselor?”  
35 “Who has ever given to God,
that God should repay him?”  
36 For from him and through him and to him are all [...]