John Kodiyil

God instituted marriage as a monogamous, lifelong relationship, Mark 10:2-12, to be established in a home separate from that of the parents, Eph. 5:31. Adultery is so serious as to be the subject of the seventh commandment, Ex. 20:14, where it stands between murder and stealing. The husband is given the place of headship, but … Read more

Faith is the confident assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of the reality of things not seen, Heb. 11:1. It is the basis for salvation, Gal. 3:26; 1 Pet. 1:5. Works are the deeds men do, whether good or evil, Gal. 2:16; Eph. 5:11. They are the basis for rewards or punishment when men … Read more

Revealed truth about the ages to come, Eph. 2:7, matches what has been written about past ages, Eph. 3:5. In bringing many sons to glory, Heb. 2:10, God has purposes for Israel, Isa. 66:22; for the nations; Rev. 21:23-26; and for the church, 2 Tim. 2:12. Believers are to be adopted as children of God, … Read more

“Before the world was,” Christ was in glory with the Father, John 1:1, 2; 17:5, 24. A divine purpose was established within the Godhead, by which sin was permitted to be fully manifested in a world of men before being banished forever from the universe, Heb. 9:26. The Son of God agreed to become incarnate … Read more

Promises in Matthew:   1. Salvation from sin (Mt. 1:21)   2. Spirit baptism (Mt. 3:11; Mk. 1:8; Lk. 3:16; 24:49; Jn. 1:33; 7:37-39; Acts 1:5,8; 2:17-21,38-39; 11:16; Gal. 3:14)   3. Life by the Word (Mt. 4:4; Lk. 4:4)   4. Protection by angels (Mt. 4:6; Lk. 4:10-11; Heb. 1:14)   5. Soul-winning power … Read more