Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

The Sovereign & Infinite Wisdom of the Divine Architect

Matthew 3:9; John 1:42        God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.        And when Jesus beheld him [Peter], he said, Thou art Simon, the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is … Continue reading

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Incarnate Deity

Philippians 2:5-7       Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in … Continue reading

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The Name of God Part 3: The Fullness of the Name of Jesus Christ

Colossians 2:9,10       In him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him. JAMES DURHAM (1622-1658): You would not think it lost labour, to read and study these places of Scripture, that show what … Continue reading

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Education

Proverbs 22:6       Train up a child in the way he should go. THOMAS MANTON (1620-1677): No age doth despise the Word of God so much as this, which hath most need of it…Corruption of youth is one of the … Continue reading

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The Justice of God

Job 36:17,18       Judgment and justice take hold on thee. Because there is wrath, beware.  C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): You have, many of you, lax enough ideas of the justice of the Divine Being; but not so the sinner who … Continue reading

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The Precious Blood of Jesus Christ

Hebrews 10:22       Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.  MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): Sins leave a stain upon the soul, a stain of guilt and pollution. … Continue reading

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Our Advocate with God

I John 2:1,2       If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and he is the propitiation for our sins. ROBERT MURRAY M’CHEYNE (1813-1843): I feel, when I have sinned, an immediate reluctance … Continue reading

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What is a Christian?

Acts 26:28      Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.  MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): What is a Christian? This is an important question, is it not? There are so many false notions current today as … Continue reading

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Spiritual Sailing Part 4: The Infallible Pilot

Psalm 1:6       The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous.  JOSEPH SYMONDS (died 1652): We are not like a ship rigged and fitted and sent out to sea, and so left to shift for itself; but God is our … Continue reading

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God in History

Daniel 2:20,21; Matthew 28:18        Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: and he changeth the times and seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings.        And Jesus came and … Continue reading

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