Tag Archives: righteousness

Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 11th March 2014

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry. (Psa 34:15 NIB) Jesus said: And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the Sunday Septuagesima (16th February 2014) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans in the … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 20th January 2014

“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.” (Isa 42:1 NIV) and Jesus Christ said: “You know that those … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 7th January 2014

Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. (Isa 9:5 NIV) and Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 13:14

Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 13:14 NIV) The apostolic admonition encourages the Christian to live constantly in the trusting faith and confidence, that our Lord Jesus Christ has forgiven us all our sins and that since … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 4th December 2013

I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more. (Isa 65:19 NIV) and Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a … Continue reading

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:6

Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you… (2Th 1:6 KJV) To suffer for Christ’s sake is sure indication of God’s present and impeding judgements. If we go through such sufferings, they … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1. Thessalonians 4:16-17

The dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left. (1Th 4:16-17 NIV) In God’s kingdom it is all grace and mercy. Yet everything is also just, right and precise. God’s righteousness is … Continue reading

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Löhe on Colossians 1:14

In Jesus Christ we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins. (Col 1:14 KJV) Here the cross of Golgotha is elevated before us. The expression “redemption through his blood” is the objective justification achieved by our Lord … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 4th November 2013

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. (Isa 64:6 KJV) And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to … Continue reading

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