“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto […]
“Father, Forgive”
The First Saying of Christ from the Cross Luke 23:34 “Then said Jesus, ‘Father, forgive them. for they know not what they do.’ And they parted his raiment and cast lots.” […]
Jesus and Divine Healing
Luke 8:1-4 “And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were […]
The God of All Comfort
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” In Matthew 3:2 the Bible says that John the Baptist went before Christ crying, “Repent ye, for the kingdom […]
There is a Blessing for Those who are Crying
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” ~Matthew 5:4 The Greek term used in Matthew 5:4 is pentheo, and means, “to grieve.” The Hebrew word, caphad [saw-fad’, means, […]
Does Regeneration Precede the New Birth?
The question to be considered is, “What is the order of salvation?” “Which comes first, regeneration, or, faith?” A distinctive of Reformed Theology is the idea that, as a logical progression, […]
The High Cost of Freedom: 56 Heroes, Plus 1
Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve […]
The Second Touch
“And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led […]
Are You Blessed by God
Matthew 5:1-3 The study of the Sermon on the Mount is surrounded by controversy based on presuppositional beliefs guiding the interpretation of the text. There are three major views which are […]
What is Lordship Salvation?
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth […]
The Sermon on the Mount: The Search for Happiness
“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 […]
The Sevenfold Blessing of Being A Soul Winner
“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” (Matt. 9:38) In Scripture, seven is presented as the number of completion, or perfection. […]