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- Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:29 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.”
- Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
- Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:2-40 – Examples of how the great heroes of faith did more than believe, but acted in dramatic fashion on that belief.
- Matthew 6:33 – But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 5 and 6 – We prefer the 2 half of 33, getting “all these things”, and rarely analyze what “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” really means, which is explained in detail by the long sermon Jesus gave “on the mount” in chapters 5 and 6.
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- Jeremiah 29:11. Get Our Latest News for FREE. Subscribe to get daily/weekly email with the top stories (plus special offers!) from The Christian Post. Be the first to know.
- Philippians 4:13. “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” This verse shows up frequently in athletic environments, from Steph Curry writing the verse on his shoes, to Tim Tebow referencing the verse on his face stickers, the insinuation is that professional athletes will have a competitive edge because they believe in Jesus.
- Matthew 7:1. “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Accompanied by the quote “only God can judge me,” people may interpret this verse to mean that nobody has authority to assert that there’s clear right and wrong.
- Psalm 46:10. “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” It’s incredibly easy to find Christian swag that reads “be still” or “be still, and know that I am God.”
- Misquoted Bible Verses – Matthew 7:1
- Misquoted Bible Verses – Philippians 4:13
- Misquoted Bible Verses – Genesis 1 – 3
- Misquoted Bible Verses – Jeremiah 29:11
- Misquoted Bible Verses – Revelation 3:20
- Misquoted Bible Verses – Matthew 18:20
Judge not, lest you be judged. This is an extremely popular saying and one of the most searched for verses on Google. We all know the words, but we don’t know the context. This is one of the most misquoted Bible verses. We’ve totally ripped this out of context, making this one of the most misused verses in the Bible. It’s become a mantra of sorts f...
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. This verse is often used as a personal motivation to get through something tough. We use it as a rallying cry to win the game, get through a tough test, deal with a breakup, achieve a record workout, or finish a project. But when Paul wrote this verse that’s not what he had in mind. In fact it’s n...
You can read it here: Genesis 1 – 3 Most read this story with a 21st-century mindset; it’s a story about how God actually created the world. However, this book wasn’t written to science-minded people. Rather an ancient group that lost their identity. They didn’t care about the science behind it, and it wasn’t written with that in mind. They saw the...
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. This verse is often quoted during a difficult season in life as a promise that God has a specific plan and will bring us through it. Many read this verse and think that if we trust God, then not only will we be brought throug...
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. We often this of this picture as Jesus standing outside an unbelievers house (heart) asking to come in. In other words, it’s a passage that’s addressed to the unbeliever. The problem is this verse isn’t a...
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. If I had a dollar for every worship pastor that has misquoted this verse… This verse is often misquoted to say that because there are more than three in the room God is there. When we use the verse this way it infers that when there are not two or more than God is not there. I know mos...
- Matthew 7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Let’s take a closer look at the entire conversation that Jesus is having here with His disciples. After Jesus says “Judge not, that you be not judged” He goes on to say “For with the same judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.
- Matthew 5:39 “if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Jesus is not saying that we shouldn’t defend ourselves but He is using hyperbole or exaggeration.
- Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” This verse is taken out of context and ripped out of a paragraph.
- Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Paul is not telling the church at Philippi that they can do anything they want or can do all things that they want to do.
- God Keeps His Promises. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
- God Makes All Things Good. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
- God Delivers Us from Sin. “For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.” Romans 7:19 NIV. If you want an excuse to keep living in sin, you may be thinking this is a perfect verse for you.
- Your Body Is a Temple. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;” 1 Corinthians 6:19 NIV.
Jun 19, 2018 · He’s actually saying that God gives him the strength to be content despite difficult circumstances. “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4) If you’re single, this verse is often taken out of context regarding your relationship status. You’re told, “You just need to delight ...
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May 1, 2020 · Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”. It’s incredibly easy to find Christian swag that reads “be still” or “be still and know that I am God.”. This implies that we need more time in stillness to find deeper peace with God.
