Wisdom and Prudence March 27, 2012 “At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.” (Matthew 11:25) The attributes of wisdom and prudence are prized very highly by the world […]
Willful Sins December 31, 2011 “For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.” (Hebrews 10:26-27) This is one of the most controversial passages of Scripture […]
When Christ Ascended October 26, 2011 “Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?)” (Ephesians 4:8-9) This verse has been controversial, but is nonetheless very […]
We Soon Fly Away “For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.” (Psalm 90:4) In this unique psalm, Moses is stressing the brevity of even the longest human life with the everlasting nature of God. In the pre-Flood world, men were […]
Who and What to Esteem October 7, 2011 “Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward.” (Hebrews 11:26) We hear much today about the importance of self-esteem, with the implication that lack of self-esteem is the cause of many of the […]
Paul and Titus December 16, 2011 “To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.” (Titus 1:4) On the surface, this verse might be considered insignificant and could easily be missed, for it is part of a lengthy greeting to […]
Rebels against the Light December 14, 2011 “They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.” (Job 24:13) A major stumbling block for those who reject Christ is the clear biblical teaching that salvation is conditioned on believing on Christ as Savior. “Neither […]