Matthew 19:25–26 “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’” (v. 26). Because in the Old Testament many of the old covenant saints are depicted as wealthy (Gen. 13:2; Job 42:10–17), and since it often links prosperity with God-pleasing behavior (Ps. 1; Prov. 22:4), first-century … More God’s Omnipotent Grace
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, etc. The Psalmist saith not only, “I have rejoiced in thy testimonies,” but, “in the way of thy testimonies.” Way is one of the words by which the law is expressed. God’s laws are ways that lead us to God; and so it may be taken … More Psalm 119:14
I will never forget thy precepts,…. Not the precepts of the moral law, though he carefully observed and attended to them, laid them up in his mind, and did not forget to keep them; but the doctrines of the word, of the word which the Lord commanded to a thousand generations; these he endeavoured to … More
Matthew 18:21–35 “So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart” (v. 35). A discussion of church discipline must recognize two errors often made in the interpretation of Matthew 18:15–20. First, we err if we divorce the church’s authority from its biblical … More Unlimited Forgiveness
Matthew 18:5–6 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned” (v. 6). Just as the Holy Spirit inspired Moses to write five books of the Bible (Genesis through Deuteronomy), so too … More A Somber Warning
https://clipartxtras.com/download/b5f7ddab64765aa0fbf09817e32bec044f1ab9c1.html Matthew 18:1–4 “Calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said…‘Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven’” (vv. 2–4). Coram deo: Living before the face of God Matthew Henry writes: “The humblest Christians are the best Christians and most like to … More Kingdom Greatness
A Good Man…Full of the Holy Ghost…and Faith “And they sent forth Barnabas…who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: … More A Good Man
Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 20Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Today’s bible verse reminded me of something very important that … More To God Be The Glory
John Newton | Founders.org July 8, 2017 With the new Great Divide in America having formed (Liberal Left and Conservative Right) I was reminded yesterday in church (thanks Bobby Crenshaw) of this gem. Social media has become a place of mud slinging even between “Christians” and is that the way “mature” adults really want to … More On Controversy
Not long after I began as a Volunteer Chaplain at Hancock County Jail and preaching regularly a few times a week I had the pleasure of hearing Geoff speak at a conference on “Christ the Mediator”. To say that I was impressed with his energy and commitment to the Word would be and understatement. Later … More Lessons from 50 Years of Pastoral Ministry
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