Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

The Sublime Mystery of the Trinity of the Godhead

2 Corinthians 13:14; Deuteronomy 6:4 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord. ADAM CLARKE … Continue reading

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The Unity of the Trinity in the Salvation of Man

Isaiah 61:1,2 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and … Continue reading

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Old & New Testament Harmony on the Doctrine of the Trinity

Matthew 3:16,17 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean to “Abide” in Jesus Christ?

John 15:4,5 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: … Continue reading

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The Mercy & Truth of God to Unworthy Sinners

Genesis 32:10 I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant. COTTON MATHER (1663-1728): When Thomas Hooker was dying, one said to him, “Brother, you are … Continue reading

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False Foundations of “Faith” that are Certain to Fail

John 14:6; I Corinthians 3:11        Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.        For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, … Continue reading

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The Importance of Jesus Christ’s Atonement in the 21st Century

Leviticus 17:11; I John 1:7; Romans 5:11        The life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that … Continue reading

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Christ’s Example for Christian Submission to the Will of God

Luke 22:42; John 18:11          Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.          The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): … Continue reading

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Perception in Reception

John 12:21        We would see Jesus. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): The Lord’s Supper is the most spiritual ordinance ever instituted. AUGUSTUS TOPLADY (1713-1758): A formal professor does not look upon ordinances as means of inward religion, and as steps to … Continue reading

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Who Changed the “Sabbath” Day into the “Lord’s” Day?

Psalm 118:24; Matthew 12:8        This is the day that the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.        The Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. A. W. PINK (1886-1952): Mark how … Continue reading

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