trisagion (thrice holy) - continually sung over God's immediate heavenly presence, have a devastating effect

Notice that almost all of the attributes Paul lists for elders and deacons are character based. First, notice that all of the pronouns listed are masculine (even in the NIV text we read, which is known

One of Sarx' most effective tools is getting you to covet: to have even the slightest thoughts or desires

Notice how when referring to the Holy Spirit, that Jesus uses a personal pronoun. Notice how in John 2:22, it was after the resurrection the disciples remembered what Jesus had said regarding

Also, by His Word and Spirit he certainly and effectively renews them to repentance so that they have

Also, by His Word and Spirit he certainly and effectively renews them to repentance so that they have

Notice all of the active verbs: God wraps, stretches, and fits. He makes (4x), sets and rebukes. Notice that it's not the presence of God that terrifies His creatures, rather it's when "You hide Your

If you don't realize the effect that original sin  has had on you - that it's sapped you of any ability

, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. 11  “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed As the king mingles with his guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.

But notice that Jesus doesn't come back alone! Christians present when this happens won't even notice all of the other apocalyptic events happening