"After some time had passed, Paul said to
Barnabas, 'Let’s go back and visit the brothers in every town where
we have preached the message of the Lord and see how they’re
doing.' Barnabas wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul did not
think it appropriate to take along this man who had deserted them
in...
"But you, beloved, building yourselves up on
your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves
in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord
Jesus Christ to eternal life. And have mercy on some, who are
doubting; save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some
have...
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for
the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them
warning from me" (Ezekiel 3:17). "While people are saying, “Peace
and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly" (1
Thessalonians 5:3).
"And Joshua wrote these words in the book of
the law of God; and he took a large stone and set it up there under
the oak that was by the sanctuary of the LORD. Joshua said to all
the people, 'Behold, this stone shall be for a witness against us,
for it has heard all the words of the LORD which He spoke
to...
"I have posted watchmen on your walls, O
Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on
the LORD, give yourselves no rest" (Isaiah 62:6). "To whom can I
speak and give warning? Who will listen to me? Their ears are
closed so they cannot hear. The word of the LORD is offensive to
them; they...