The Same Powerful Story All four Gospels tell us great things about Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s Supper during his last supper with the disciples. The four evangelists summarized the event differently and emphasized different aspects of the Supper for various reasons. This doesn’t mean there are contradictions. It does mean that we have … Continue reading Reflecting on the Four Accounts of the Lord’s Supper
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God’s Infinite and Eternal Love for His Church
We often sing, "I Love Thy Kingdom Lord" and other songs about our devotion for the church of our Lord. As much as we love the church, we can never love the church with the infinite love with which the Father, Son, and Spirit eternally love the church. THE BOND BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH … Continue reading God’s Infinite and Eternal Love for His Church
Notes On The Love of God
THE GREATEST THOUGHT WHICHEVER COULD GRACE OUR MIND IS THIS: “JESUS LOVES ME, THIS I KNOW.” Before the world was, God loved you infinitely and immutably. As he said through Jeremiah, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love” (Jer. 31:3). “The love of God towards his people is self-moved. Deut. 7:7–8, … Continue reading Notes On The Love of God
Praying With Confidence
Christians are a praying people. We pray because we believe in God (James 1:6). Christian, because of Jesus, we are able to come before God with reverent confidence. The Bible says, "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time … Continue reading Praying With Confidence
Anxiety Remedy
Isaiah’s vision of God happened in the year that King Uzziah died (Isaiah 6:1). Now, this important because of what Uzziah did for the people and what his death meant for the people. Uzziah’s name means “the LORD is my strength.” He began to reign when he was 16 around the year 792 BC. … Continue reading Anxiety Remedy
Resolute Dependence
We are making plans to change ourselves and the world for the better in 2019. By the way, can you believe its 2019?! All those goals may be high. How many will last? Very few. Perhaps our resolutions don't last very long because we don't plan how to reach our goals. If you want to … Continue reading Resolute Dependence
In Sin and Error Pining?
To “pine” means to long for something. The old song says, “long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.” The great doctrine of the Messiah had given hope to multitudes and was the unknown hope of many more. Since Jesus came into the world, we … Continue reading In Sin and Error Pining?
In Honor of the Burning of a Bull: A THEOLOGY OF DOCTRINAL DISPUTATION
Today, December 10, is the anniversary of Martin Luther’s burning of a Papal bull which threatened him with excommunication if he did not retract portions of his 95 theses. On January 3, 1521 Pope Leo X officially excommunicated Luther. So, on the anniversary of Luther’s bold decision, it only seemed appropriate to think about … Continue reading In Honor of the Burning of a Bull: A THEOLOGY OF DOCTRINAL DISPUTATION
Doing Good
What a blessing it is to be able to participate in the work of God. Every good and perfect gift comes from God--James 1:17. To give is part of God's nature. Christians, we are to be givers just like God. Galatians 6:10 says, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of … Continue reading Doing Good
For Thee, We Sigh מְנוּחָה
There is a provision for the satisfaction and contentment of the thirsty longing soul in Christ, as he is the way to the Father; not only from the fullness of excellency and grace which he has in his own person, but as by him we may come to God, may be reconciled to him, … Continue reading For Thee, We Sigh מְנוּחָה
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