Jijuxian
Jijuxian's Notes
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Matthew 8:5 NASB
Cf: Lk 7:1- (In Luke, we see the elders telling Jesus that the centurion was worthy, whereas he himself testifying that he is not worthy) We can never deserve His blessings, but we can ask for them in faith. We should all come to Christ like this man: With a Confession of Humility “I am not worthy” and with a Confession of Faith “Say the Word.” … Expand
Jan 8
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Matthew 4:11 NASB
We need a strength to keep us true And straight in everything we do; We need God's power to keep us strong When we are tempted to do wrong. —Anon. Satan tempts us to get the worst out of us; God tests us to get the best out of us. … Expand
Dec 13
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Matthew 4:9 NASB
THE DEVIL TEMPTS JESUS TO BREAK THE FIRST COMMANDMENT
Dec 13
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Matthew 4:8 NASB
means to show so as to draw attention to something, to present to one's view, to make known the significance of something. The devil exhibited prominently all the kingdoms of the world for Jesus to see. The point is that the devil wanted Jesus to see his offer clearly, hoping this would entice Him to forgo the Cross. The verb has the significance of trying to explain or demonstrate or convince. Here in Mt 4:8 deiknuo is in the vivid historic present. … Expand
Dec 13
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Genesis 3:17 NASB
The Curse on Adam had four main aspects: (1) sorrow, because of the futility of endless struggle against a hostile environment; (2) pain, signified by the thorns; (3) sweat, or tears, the "strong crying" (Heb5:7) occasioned by the labor necessary to maintain life and hope; and (4) eventual physical death in spite of all his efforts, returning back to the dust. In the garden (Luke 22:44) the sinless Man is sweating; in contrast to Adam, He was submitting to the will of God, not rebelling against it(Continued in the verse 19 notes..) … Expand
Dec 11
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Genesis 3:19 NASB
But Christ, as the second Adam, has borne the Curse for us (Ga 3:13): as the "man of sorrows" (Isa 53:3), wearing the thorns and suffering the greatest pain (Mk 15:17), accompanied by strong crying (Heb 5:7) to sweat drops of blood before being finally brought into the dust of death (Ps 22:15). Because He so suffered for us, someday God will dwell with men, and "there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain" (Rev 21:4). Indeed "there shall be no more curse" (Rev 22:3). … Expand
Dec 11
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Genesis 3:22 NASB
This declaration is filled with grace and mercy! God could easily have let this happen and He would have been perfectly just. In mercy, he saves mankind from committing a fatal mistake, one from which apparently there would have been no possible redemption, as indicated by His statement that he would live forever. Yes, man would have been immortal and eternal, but he would have been eternally dead. How kind and loving is our great God to protect us from ourselves! He did it then and He still does in the lives of His children as most of us could testify! … Expand
Dec 11
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Genesis 3:12 NASB
Complaining and blaming man. This is the behavior of man. Instead of confessing the sin, tries to blame others.
Dec 11
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Matthew 2:2 NASB
In summary, Jesus holds three offices: Prophet, Priest, and King. He does not function in all three offices simultaneously, but chronologically. At His First Coming, He functioned as Prophet. Between the First and Second Comings, He is functioning as Priest. At the Second Coming, He will function as King, and He will function in that capacity for 1,000 years … Expand
Dec 10
Jijuxian
wrote a note on 1 Corinthians 11:17 NASB
The Corinthians apparently could not agree on anything, nor did they seek to serve each other. Instead of sharing together in fellowship and worship they spent their time in selfish indulgence, arguing, and disputing....One of the most fearful things in the church is division, because it is one of the first and surest signs of spiritual sickness. One of the first symptoms of worldliness and backsliding, often before it shows up in compromised doctrine or life-style, is dissension within a congregation. … Expand
Dec 5
Jijuxian
wrote a note on 1 Corinthians 11:19 NASB
The Corinthians apparently could not agree on anything, nor did they seek to serve each other. Instead of sharing together in fellowship and worship they spent their time in selfish indulgence, arguing, and disputing....One of the most fearful things in the church is division, because it is one of the first and surest signs of spiritual sickness. One of the first symptoms of worldliness and backsliding, often before it shows up in compromised doctrine or life-style, is dissension within a congregation. … Expand
Dec 5
Jijuxian
wrote a note on 1 Corinthians 11:18 NASB
When you come together as a church - Note that Paul is teaching the church is not a building but is a body, an assembly of believers who come together. When the local church came together, they observed the Lord’s Table. At first it was daily. As the church matured, they seemed to observe it weekly on the Lord’s Day. "On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight." (Acts 20:7). The importance is not on the day or place, it's the person of Christ. … Expand
Dec 5
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Daniel 5:30 NASB
(1) Babylon became great because of the sovereign blessing of God. (2) When they became great, their pride made them forget God. (3) When they forgot God, they began to take Him for granted. (4) When they took Him for granted, God judged them and they were no longer a great nation … Expand
Dec 5
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Daniel 4:31 NASB
The key to developing biblical humility is in the phrase, in the presence of the Lord (Jas 4:10). Only those with hardened hearts could be proud in the presence of the Lord! The holy angels in His presence cover their faces (Isa 6:2). … Expand
Dec 4
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Daniel 4:30 NASB
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling. Proverbs 16;18
Dec 4
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Daniel 4:29 NASB
GOD'S "GRACE PERIOD" God is never in a hurry, but he is always on time!
Dec 4
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Daniel 4:2 NASB
THE KING'S DESIRE: THAT ALL MIGHT KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT THE MOST HIGH GOD
Dec 4
Jijuxian
wrote a note on Daniel 4:1 NASB
This is Nebuchadnezzar's "Tract" if you will, of how his personal encounter with the one true and living High God.
Dec 4