September 17. Grace of Atonement 대속의 은혜 "Therefore, he can save completely those who come to God through him because he always lives to intercede for them." – Hebrews 7:25 This verse begins with the Greek word " other, " which means "therefore." The next statement entirely depends on what has just been said. In prior verses, the author has explained how the Old Testament system of priests is l..
September 16. Put on the New Self 새 사람을 입으라 "and put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." - Ephesians 4:24 Believers are to put off the "old self" (Ephesians 4:22). Prior verses have explained this as the deceptive, corrupting influence of sin, which marks a life of unbelief. Making this change is impossible without Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9) and requires ..
September 15. Radiance of the Gospel 복음의 광채 "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." – 2 Corinthians 4:4 The truth of the gospel—the "good news" about Jesus—is veiled from those who are perishing. This was Paul's comment in the previous verse (2 Corinthians 4:3). In the previous ch..
September 14 Everlasting Righteousness 영원한 의 "Your righteousness is everlasting, and your law is true." – Psalms 119:142 God never did and never can do wrong to anyone. He faithfully fulfills the promises made to them. Zeal against sin should constrain us to do what we can against it. Our love for the word of God is evidence of our love for God, as it is designed to make us partake in His hol..
September 13 Deeds and Salvation 행위와 구원 "But now a righteousness from God, apart from the law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify." – Romans 3:21 Romans 3:21-31 finally introduces the ''good news'' part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Up to this point, Paul has shown that even following the law cannot spare us from God's judgment for our sins. Now, Paul announces that..
September 12 Unity and Harmony 일치와 조화 "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place." – Acts 2:1 Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He told His followers to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5). The eleven remaining apostles, along with the women who were so important to Jesus' ministry, Jesus' mother, Mary, Jesus' brothers, and dozens of others, s..
