New Testament Daily Bible Verse

In this daily Bible reading Paul commends the Thessalonian Church for persevering in their Faith in Jesus Christ.  They persevered in the midst of persecutions and afflictions. Paul said that true believers must endure persecutions and afflictions to be considered worthy of the Kingdom of God.  This endurance provides evidence of their Faith.  Obedience to the Gospel of Jesus Christ means to actively obey Jesus, who is the living Word of God. Living according to…

In this daily Bible reading Paul tells the church at Thessalonica that they should be supportive of one another. They should always seek after that which is good for the other person. Paul also tells them to have hope for their Salvation. In this regard, Paul says, “Let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of Faith and Love, and as a helmet the Hope of Salvation." Paul never gave the message that we…

In this daily Bible reading Paul tells the Thessalonian Church about Jesus’ eventual return to the Earth. Paul tells them that the true believers who have died will be raised to life and meet Jesus in the air. True believers who are alive will also be united with Jesus in the air. Jesus’ arrival will be accompanied by the sound of a trumpet, the trumpet of God. In the book of Revelation, we are told…

In this daily Bible reading Paul continues to encourage the Thessalonians to stand firm in the Faith, to stand firm in their belief in Jesus Christ. This Gentile Church was being persecuted by their fellow countrymen who did not believe. The Church had turned away from living a sinful life and it did not fit in with their society. The Church was a threat to their community’s sinful way of life, causing division and friction.…

In these passages, Paul speaks to the Church in Thessalonica, Greece. He tells them that the Gospel message of Jesus Christ met with resistance, and Paul had suffered when he proclaimed God's Truth to the people. But Paul said, "We speak, not as pleasing men but God who examines our hearts." The Gospel message of Jesus Christ is threatening to a world that enjoys sin and doesn't want to change. The Gospel message of Jesus…

In this daily Bible reading Paul gives the men in the Colossian church guidance on the marital relationship. He says, “Husbands, love your wives and do not be in embittered against them." In a healthy marriage, the husband is the leader of his marriage and his family. He is or should be more stable and in control of his emotions.  Husbands know that their wives are emotional and are more influenced by their emotions than…

In this daily Bible reading Paul tells the Colossians that living the Christian life is a walk. It is a walk which progresses from a life characterized by sin to a life lived for Jesus Christ. Paul tells them that they have become new persons in Christ. Now, God is renewing them through a true knowledge of Jesus Christ. As God renews them, the things here on Earth will become less important. They will come…

In this daily Bible reading Paul tells the Colossian Church, “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, rather than according to Christ.” Religion has the tendency of adding to or subtracting from the pure Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Over the years, religion has corrupted the Word of God and in many cases has taken the focus away from Jesus Christ. The…

In this daily Bible reading Paul tells the Colossians they have been reconciled with God through Jesus’ atoning death on the cross. But Paul says that this is conditional on their continued Faith in Jesus Christ. Paul said to them that God will consider them Holy and blameless, “If indeed you continue in the Faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel that you have heard.” Our Salvation…

In this daily Bible reading Paul speaks to the Church in Colossae. Paul tells them that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, and that all things were created through Jesus. Jesus actually created all things both in the heavens and on the earth, invisible and visible. The Bible says, 'All things have been created by Him and for Him.'  Accordingly, Jesus is much, much more than the humble person who lived in Israel…