"I have chosen you out of the world." (John 15:19) Here is distinguishing grace and discriminating regard; for some are made the special objects of divine affection. Do not be afraid to dwell upon this high doctrine of election. When your mind is most heavy and depressed, you will find it to be a bottle … Continue reading Learn the mysteries of the kingdom of God
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The Beauty of the Bummer Lamb
By SHEILA WALSH SHEILA WALSH — I am very fond of sheep. I grew up on the west coast of Scotland with sheep all around me, field after field of white wool and incessant crying when things seemed a little off. They stick together like girls out on a bachelorette party. They are quite shy. … Continue reading The Beauty of the Bummer Lamb
How God Sees Us
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the … Continue reading How God Sees Us
Can we trust the Bible (Video transcript)
Can we Trust the Bible? Y-N: This is a transcript of the video: 'Can We Trust the Bible?' To a person who says that he is a Christian but denies the inerrancy of Scripture I would say several things . . you are denying God's own claim for the Bible, you're denying what God the Holy … Continue reading Can we trust the Bible (Video transcript)
Can we Trust the Bible?
https://youtu.be/sP9pMTDiQeA?list=PLespg7f-Ft3IkD3NpBOwAV6lZAWLXJRy2 Is the Bible inerrant? Why should Christians regard the Bible as God's Word? Can the Bible be trusted? Has it been transmitted reliably over the centuries? We answer these questions and more in this video. This video is 1 of 7 in our series, "Debunking the 7 Myths that Deny Biblical Truth"). See our … Continue reading Can we Trust the Bible?
Bible Verse (Oct 25)
Ephesians 5:19-20 “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Dinosaurs and the Bible
Many today would say “Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago, did not walk with man, and are not mentioned in the Bible.” The Bible paints a different picture: Dinosaurs were created during Creation week (right before Adam & Eve), were named by Adam, then died out in Noah’s Flood just thousands of years ago. This video is #7 of 7 in our series, “Debunking the 7 Myths that Deny Biblical Truth.” See our website for more info: http://www.sevenmyths.com
. . to obey is better than sacrifice
. . the first thing which God requires of his child is obedience "Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice." (1 Samuel 15:22) Saul had been commanded to slay utterly all the Amalekites and their cattle. Instead of doing so, he preserved the king, and suffered his people to take the best of the oxen … Continue reading . . to obey is better than sacrifice
The Revelation of Duty
Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. (Act_9:6) Sudden Conversion but Gradual Revelation The first thing to be taught us in these words is how duty is gradually revealed. Our blessed Lord, in His knowledge of our hearts, never overloads His revelations. It is characteristic of … Continue reading The Revelation of Duty
The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon.
"The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon." (Judges 7:20) Gideon ordered his men to do two things: covering up a torch in an earthen pitcher, he bade them, at an appointed signal, break the pitcher and let the light shine, and then sound with the trumpet, crying, "The sword of the Lord, and of … Continue reading The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon.
