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Category Archives: Attributes of God, Jesus Christ
God Governing the Nations
Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 22:28—Job 12:23; Jeremiah 18:7,8 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations—He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he … Continue reading
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Tagged God, government, judgments, nations, politics, righteousness, sin
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A Morning in the Temple, Part 3 of 3: Jesus Speaks to the Woman
John 8:9-11 And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned … Continue reading
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Tagged adultery, forgiveness, Jesus, judgment, mercy, repentance, Saviour, sin
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A Morning in the Temple, Part 2 of 3: Christ Answers the Pharisees
Proverbs 26:5; John 8:6-9 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued … Continue reading
A Morning in the Temple, Part 1 of 3: The Scenario of a Subtle Snare
Proverbs 26:4; John 8:1-6 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the … Continue reading
God’s Absolute Sovereignty
Psalm 47:4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): To what does this sentiment refer—our inheritance? JOHN BOYS (1619-1625): “He shall choose our inheritance for us,” means that He … Continue reading
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Tagged inheritance, Providence, sovereignty of God, wisdom
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The Goodness of the Lord
Psalm 33:5; Matthew 5:45—Psalm 107:8; Jeremiah 31:14; Psalm 106:1 The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and … Continue reading
The Perfect Man With Perfect Preeminent Power
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): The question is, whether this power here means authority or ability, or both. Assuredly, both. These … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, Guidance, Jesus Christ, mercy, patience, power, timing, wisdom
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A Lowly Manger, But A Glorious Majesty
Luke 2:8-14 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, birth of Christ, glory, gospel, humiliation, incarnation, Jesus, majesty, manger
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The Severity of a Merciful God
Deuteronomy 7:1,2; Deuteronomy 20:16-18 When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, … Continue reading
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Tagged God, infants, judgment, justice, mercy, righteous, severity, sovereignty
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The Goodness of Our Heavenly Father
John 20:17—John 16:27; Matthew 7:11 Go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God…For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, Father, Fatherhood, God, goodness, government, love
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