"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 After calling everyone to have faith and to hang in there with faith, the author of Hebrews describes what faith is. It is not some long elaborate description with fancy ten-dollar words. It is very short:... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 4:16 Approaching God
"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 After pointing out that Jesus is the high priest of all believers, he tells the readers to go to God's throne of grace with confidence. The... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 3:5 Where Is Your Confidence?
"Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God." 2 Corinthians 3:5 Paul had pointed out how the Corinthian church was a result of their ministry. They had been successful in building a church that was serving God. He knew that the people were changed in... Continue Reading →
1 John 5:14-15 Confidence in Asking
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him." 1 John 5:14-15 Here are two verses that are often misread. Many people love to... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 13:6 No Fear
"So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" Hebrews 13:6 The author just finished telling you to be free from the love of money and that God will never leave nor forsake you. Now he shows you the confidence you can... Continue Reading →
