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Feb 21, 2018 · BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”. - Proverbs 3:5-6 ...
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 ESV / 43 helpful votes. For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.
- Matthew 5:37 ESV / 40 helpful votes. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.
- Isaiah 6:8 ESV / 34 helpful votes. And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
- James 5:12 ESV / 33 helpful votes. But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
- What Does This Mean That God’s Promises Are Yes and Amen?
- What Is The Context of This Verse?
- What Promises Does God offer?
- Why Do We Say "Yes and Amen" Today?
In this first chapter of the second letter to the Corinthians, found in the New Testament, Paul begins by defending his change of plans. The church in Corinth was likely upset that Paul had intended to visit them but had to cancel this travel plan. His integrity and honesty were questioned by some in the congregation. Paul acknowledged that our yes...
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Corinth, a Greek city within the Roman empire. It was a very wealthy city and a major port of trade at the time this letter was written. Most scholars believe this was one of a few letters that Paul wrote to this church to support them in their faith and encourage them to keep following the Gospel...
God has promised many good things, and ultimately, He has promised that Jesus will come again (see John 14:3)! God continues to say yes to His promises. This is significant because it means we have an amazing hope and assurance that Jesus is coming back. Believers can anticipate Jesus’ return and know that God will be faithful to this and all His p...
It is common to say “yes and amen” when we finish saying a prayer or hear an insightful sermon. It is important to remember that saying yes and amen does not mean that every prayer or desire we have will come to pass – rather this verse is specifically teaching about the promises of God, not prayers. Yet better than our personal wants or desires ar...
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Mar 19, 2018 · 2.1 YIELD– BE PREPARED TO MEET GOD ON HIS TERMS. 2.2 EXPECT – BE LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE. 2.3 SURRENDER – BE OPEN TO WHAT GOD HAS TO SAY. 3 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SAY YES TO GOD.
Mar 11, 2024 · When we say “yes,” we should mean it wholeheartedly because it reflects our commitment to God’s plan. Saying yes also involves stepping out in faith. In Luke 9:23-24, Jesus tells his disciples that following him requires denying ourselves and taking up our cross daily. This means saying yes to surrendering control over our lives and ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Saying Yes to Jesus. We are not talking about one-time decisions or even living perfectly. It is about consistently and constantly saying yes to God. And when you fail, you can receive God’s grace and forgiveness, get back up, and say yes again. It is what Paul calls a “living sacrifice” in Romans 12:1.
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Feb 22, 2016 · As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been Yes and No. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in him it is always Yes. For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. (2 Cor. 1:17–20) John Piper paraphrases what Paul is saying:
