John Kodiyil

Praise is an expression of approval or admiration; thanksgiving expresses gratitude. The two are linked in worship, 1 Chr. 23:30. When the trumpeters and singers united in praising and thanking the Lord at the dedication of Solomon’s temple, the glory of the Lord filled the house of God, 2 Chr. 5:13, 14. Praise always glorifies … Read more

This difficult doctrine must be distinguished from heresy, which is simply a belief in false doctrine. Apostasy is a deliberate turning away from revealed truth after it has been tentatively received. There are a number of Bible descriptions of it. It is a claim that men know God which is denied by their actions, Tit. … Read more

The Lord is the portion of My inheritance, or share in life (Psalm 16:5). This figure is taken from the idea of the general division of the promised land. The tribe of Levi had no inheritance, but were to live off the parts of the offerings which fell to the share of divine service.  God … Read more

They walk uprightly-without blame. They work righteousness. They speak truth inwardly. They be free from backbiting (Psalm 15:3). They do no evil to neighbors. They receive no reproach about neighbors. They hold vile people condemned (Psalm 15:4). They honor them that fear the Lord. They keep word even to own hurt. They take no advantage … Read more

Deny the existence of God Live corrupt lives Do abominable works Are without understanding (Psalm 14:2) Ignore God-do not seek Him Are not good, not one (Psalm 14:1,3) Have all gone astray from God (Psalm 14:3) Have become filthy in life Live in ignorance of God (Psalm 14:4) Destroy God’s people Never pray Oppress the … Read more