For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] have clothed yourselves with Christ [that is, you have taken on His characteristics and values]. Galatians 3:27 (AMP) Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible
EPHESIANS 1 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: In this chapter we have, I. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others (v. 1, 2). II. The apostle’s thanksgivings and praises to God for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing Ephesians (v. 3-14). III. His earnest prayers to God in … More Sunday Sermon Series – 11/06/2022
1 Corinthians 15:8 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments on this chapter as follows: In this chapter, the apostle treats that great article of Christianity—the resurrection of the dead. I. He establishes the certainty of our Saviour’s resurrection (v. 1-11). II. He, from this truth, sets himself to refute those who said, There is no resurrection of … More Sunday Sermon Series – 05/08/2022
ISAIAH 60:12 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this portion of scripture as follows: 60:9-14 God will be very gracious. We must begin with his promise, thence all mercies take rise. Many shall be brought into the church, even from far countries. Christ is always ready to receive all who come to him; and the gate … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/30/2022
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. 15The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. 16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/27/21
1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 15:9 John Owen followed Calvin roughly 100 years later to the same conclusion. Owen’s writings are for many hard to read, but taken in sections they can be easily dissected and comprehended. Here is a good example: But such is the corrupt nature of man, that there is scarce any thing … More SUNDAY Sermon Series – 10-03-21
As Christians should we be concerned with issues like abortion? After all is it not a women’s right to chose? The bible is very clear on this matter and so should you be. Those who oppose God’s Holy Word are corrupt. Isaiah 59:7-8 CONTEXT: Isaiah 59 is a picture of a society in disarray, having … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/27/21
Matthew 7:1-6 Context: Matthew 7:1–6 delivers Jesus’ declaration that His followers must not pronounce God’s judgment on each other. Those who do try to take God’s role in this way will be judged in the same way themselves. Human beings are not qualified to pronounce judgment because they are blind to their own sin. To … More Sunday Sermon Series – Right Judgement
There’s a section in John Calvin’s two-volume edition of his Institutes of the Christian Religion called “John Calvin to the Reader.” In just four short pages, Calvin provides many insights and takeaways on success. Here are five of those takeaways. 1. We should not presume Source: Insights on Success from John Calvin
Psalm 121:7-8 (KJV and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: This is another of those verses often taken greatly out of context. As I have an EARLY morning appointment, I will offer a few trusted commentaries today instead of my normal exposition. Suffice it to say that on the surface the phase above, taken on it own, seems … More Daily Devotional – Preserved From Evil
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