Memory VerseBrethren, according to man I speak. Nevertheless, concerning a covenant of man, having been ratified, no one sets it aside or adds to it, Galatians 3:15. Even by the standards of men, once a covenant has been ratified, it cannot be added to or annulled. In light of this, how much more ar
Pastor Luther Walker’s teaching explores the deeper meaning of the Greek word ἐξαγοράζω (exagorazō), often translated simply as “redeemed” in English Bibles. Derived from “agora” (marketplace), it literally means “to buy out” or “purchase back” from the market—implying a complete removal from sale o
Memory VerseFrom whence, holy brethren, partakers of [the] heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus Christ, who was faithful to the One who appointed Him as Moses was in his whole house, Hebrews 3:1–2. The High Priest of our confession is Jesus Christ, who is o
Memory VerseBut we speak wisdom from God in a mystery, the hidden [mystery], which God marked off beforehand before the ages unto a proper opinion of us, which none of the rulers of this age knew. For if they had known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory, 1 Corinthians 2:7–8. The wisdom
Philōs (φιλος) expresses fondness in the sense of affection or attachment, which relates to the soul. It is one of four Greek words used to describe the feelings and connections towards others. Three of these words are used in Scripture. Agapē (ἀγάπη), which emphasizes a self-sacrificing type of lov
Memory VerseBrethren, since thusly the God loved us, we are obligated to love one another, 1 John 4:11. God expressed His love towards the world by giving His Son (John 3:16). The Son was set as a propitiation (satisfaction) concerning our sins, displaying that God is righteous in the deferral of pu
Memory VerseIn the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second new moon, the seventeenth day of the new moon, on that day all the springs of the great deep were broken open, and the windows of the heavens were opened, Genesis 7:11. When God renovated the earth for humans, He cleared the judgmen
Memory VerseChrist redeemed us out from the curse of the law, having come to be a curse on our behalf—because it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs upon a tree”—in order that the blessing of Abraham unto the Gentiles should come to be in Christ Jesus, in order that we should receive the promi
Memory VerseWherefore, He was obligated according to all things to be like His brethren, in order that He should be a merciful and faithful High Priest of the things facing God for the purpose of providing a satisfaction for the sins of the people. For in that which He Himself suffered, having been
Memory VerseAnd we speak wisdom among the mature, indeed a wisdom not from this age nor from the rulers of this age, this [age] that is being rendered idle (1 Corinthians 2:6). Wisdom is the proper use of knowledge. Human wisdom is based upon philosophy and the traditions of men. Scripture does not
Memory VerseIn this is the love, not that we loved the God, but that He loves us and sent His Son to be a propitiation concerning our sins (1 John 4:10). We were never in a state of loving God. When the Son came into the world, not even His own people accepted Him (John 1:11). Today, even after such
This term for a child, describes a stage of development in humans where they are able to speak but are not knowledgeable enough to make sense in what they are conveying with words and actions. This inarticulate babbling extends to anyone, of any age, who lacks understanding, and therefore their word
Memory VerseAnd the earth was in ruin before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth and behold it was ruined because all flesh had ruined its way upon the earth (Genesis 6:11–12). Ruin is a word that conveys both physical and moral decay. Due to human wickedness, the eart
Memory VerseFor I judged not to know of something among you, except Jesus Christ and this one’s crucifixion, 1 Corinthians 2:2. After the failure on Mars’ hill—the hill of the god Ares—Paul came to Corinth with an attitude to only teach of Christ’s crucifixion, not using the wisdom of men. In Athens
Memory VerseIn this, the love of God was manifest among us, that God sent His only begotten Son into the world in order that through Him we should live, 1 John 4:9. A single act of love by God the Father sent God the Son into the world. Father and Son relate to position and relationship, not genealo
Memory VerseAnd the law is not out from faith, but the one doing it will live by it (Galatians 3:12). Since the just live out from faith, Galatians 3:11, and law is not out from faith, law is not the standard for those who are righteous. Christians who desire to live under a law that dictates what t
Memory VerseFor surely, He does not grasp hold of angels, but He grasps hold of the seed of Abraham (Hebrews 2:16). God is not offering salvation for the angels who fell with Lucifer. Many of these fallen angels are now in the abyss, being held in the gloom of darkness until the day of their judgmen
Memory VerseThis is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, complete in his generations. Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9). In a time when humans rejected God and all the formations of the intents of their hearts were to do wrong, one man chose to seek out God. Noah sought God out from faith, f
Memory VerseAnd when I came to you, brethren, I did not come according to superiority of word or wisdom, announcing to you the mystery of the God (1 Corinthians 2:1). A mystery, in biblical terms, is something God has hidden but now reveals (1 Corinthians 2:7–10). This revealed mystery is not shared
The concept of a child-trainer is derived from the word for a young child (παῖς) combined with the verb “I lead” (ἄγω). Thus, it is a person who leads a child through discipline and correction to bring them to maturity. In Galatians 3:24–25, the law is described as a child-trainer. The law child-tra
