Tag Archives: joy

Löhe on Philippians 3:20

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phi 3:20 NIV) St. Paul had described the enemies of Christ’s cross as having their mind set on earthly things. Here now … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Philippians 1:7

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Philippians 1:3-5

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. (Phi 1:3-5 NIV) This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged Congregation, Gospel, Gratitude, joy, partnership, Phil1:3, praise, Remember, Salvation, Thank | Leave a comment

Löhe on Ephesians 5:18

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (Eph 5:18 KJV) The drunkard is not capable of leading a careful and prudent life as a Christian. You don’t need the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:17

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Eph 5:17 NIV) The holy Apostle admonishes the Ephesians to follow the Lord’s will at all times doing what is appropriate and therefore follow his guidance in all … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged appropriate, Comfort, convert, fitting, foolish, God's will, Grace, guide, Holy Spirit, joy, Mission, pleasure, Right, salutary, Salvation, Saving, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 14th October 2013

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psa 94:19 NIV) May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts … Continue reading →

Posted in Losung & Lehrtext | Tagged Anxiety, Consolation, deed, encouragement, Good, Hope, joy, Ps 94:19, strengthen, Word | Leave a comment

Löhe on 1.Corinthians 1:8

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1Co 1:8 NIV) The Church in Corinth was rich in spiritual gifts and blessings. Their joy was … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 4th October 2013

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Those who promote peace have joy. (Pro 12:20 NIV) Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Heb 12:14 NIV)

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Löhe on 1.Corinthians 1:7

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. (1Co 1:7 NIV) Wherever God’s grace rules, where his Word sounds clearly, his light shines and enlightens and his divine … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Cor.1:5

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

For in him you have been enriched in every way– with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge– (1Co 1:5 NIV) Here we witness the spiritual prosperity of this Corinthian congregation and church with which the almighty Lord wanted … Continue reading →

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