Mark 8:27-35

The Bible is full of paradoxes, that is, truths that seem contrary to what we would normally suppose or truths that seem to contradict one another. G. K. Chesterton maintained that paradox is truth standing on its head to attract attention. Here are a few of the paradoxes trying to attract our attention.

We save our lives by losing them; we lose our lives by loving them (Mark 8:35).

We are strong when we are weak (

Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 6:9 Mark 8:35 2 Corinthians 12:10 John 15:5 Romans 6:17-20 Acts 20:35 Proverbs 11:24 1 John 3:9 1 John 1:8 Genesis 32:24-28 1 Peter 5:5 Psalms 4:1 Jeremiah 48:11 2 Corinthians 6:10 1 Corinthians 1:20-21 Matthew 6:19

Truths to Live By - One Day at a Time

William MacDonald

"…we are not ignorant of his devices." (2 Corinthians 2:11)

It is important to know the devices of our enemy, the Devil. Otherwise he is likely to take advantage of us.

We should know that he is a liar, and has been from the beginning. In fact, he is the father of lies (John 8:44). He lied to Eve by misrepresenting God, and he has been doing it ever since.

He is a deceiver (Revelation 20:10). He mixes a little truth with error. He imitates or...

Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 2:11 John 8:44 Revelation 20:10 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 2 Thessalonians 2:9 2 Corinthians 11:3 John 8:44 John 10:10 1 Peter 5:8 Revelation 2:10 Revelation 12:10 2 Corinthians 2:7-11 Mark 8:31-33 2 Corinthians 4:4

Open Windows

T. Austin-Sparks

The Lifelong Trial

Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me. (Mark 8:34 NIV)

In the end it will be the End that judges our
Christian life. And so it is the Holy Spirit’s work, His interest, concern,
energy and activity; not only to bring people to the door and to get them inside
the door, but to make them know that that door is but the...

Bible Verses: Mark 8:34

"…as dying, and, behold, we live." (2 Corinthians 6:9)

"…we are not ignorant of his devices." (2 Corinthians 2:11)

The Lifelong Trial

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