Tag Archives: Promise

Löhe on Galatians 3:17

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise. (Gal 3:17 NIV) The more eagerly we strive to attain salvation through … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Galatians 3:15

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. (Gal 3:15 NIV) Already in … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 13th August 2013

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Thus says the Lord your God: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Jos 1:5 NIV) For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. (2Co 1:20 NIV)

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Löhe on 1.Corinthians 10,10

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

And do not grumble, as some of them did–and were killed by the destroying angel. (1Co 10:10 NIV) In the 2nd year after their exodus from Egypt the Israelites were already at the gateway to the promised holy land. The … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Luke 6:38

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. (Luk 6:38 NIV) Nobody will miss the obvious promise, but also the hidden threat in these words. Even if love does not work for … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON MATTHEWS 15:28

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

“Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” (Mat 15:28 NIV) Humble souls receive the promise in their struggles, that they will receive, what they are asking for. In the Psalms we read: Delight yourself in the LORD and … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON MATTHEWS 15:24-26

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 18th February 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

O God, do not keep silent; be not quiet, O God, be not still. See how your enemies are astir, how your foes rear their heads. (Psalm 83:1-2 NIV) The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON ACTS 20:32

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

St. Paul says: “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” (Act 20:32 NIV) Wherever God’s word is present, … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:6-8

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he … Continue reading →

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