“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 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 […]
Why Some do not Come to Christ
“And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” John 5:40 The Bible says that a Christian is a person who is committed to following the teachings of […]
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. […]
Going Fishing with Jesus
Matthew 4:12-25 12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon […]
Let Someone Shout, “AMEN!”
The word “amen” is an important word in Scripture. In the Authorized version the word is used 78 times in 72 verses. The transliteration of a Hebrew word, amen, signifies “something […]
Jesus and His Time of Temptation
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of […]
Seven Miracles of Calvary
“Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, […]
Seeing Someone Through the Eyes of Jesus
“Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and […]