The subject of being held captive by painful memories and past mistakes came up recently. I can say that we all in one way or another experience such wounds. Our hope is in Christ who can deliver and save us from the root of sin that brings about these wounds. I believe it is important … Continue reading Biblical Perspectives on Forgiveness and Healing
The Era of Fulfillment: Survey of the New Testament
This post will offer a snapshot of the New Testament, highlighting the central message conveyed through its writings. It serves as a basic outline to assist Bible readers in navigating the Scriptures. The New Testament is comprised of twenty-seven individual books or writings. There are the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke,[1] and John, followed by … Continue reading The Era of Fulfillment: Survey of the New Testament
Charles Spurgeon: For your sake the Lord Jesus “became poor” that he might lift you up into communion with himself
The Lord Jesus Christ was eternally rich, glorious, and exalted; but “though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor.” As the rich saint cannot be true in his communion with his poor brethren unless of his substance he ministers to their necessities, so (the same rule holding with the head as between … Continue reading Charles Spurgeon: For your sake the Lord Jesus “became poor” that he might lift you up into communion with himself
Athanasius: The human race would have gone to ruin if the Lord and Savior of all, the Son of God, had not come.
For the Word perceived that death was the only way that the corruption of people could be undone. However, it was impossible for the Word to suffer death, being immortal and Son of the Father. Therefore, he takes to himself a body capable of death, so that such a body, by partaking of the Word … Continue reading Athanasius: The human race would have gone to ruin if the Lord and Savior of all, the Son of God, had not come.
John Chrysostom: For we remain ignorant of many things, even while learning of them.
Do not speculate beyond the text. Do not require of it something more than what it simply says. Do not ask, “But precisely how was it that the Spirit accomplished this in a virgin?” For even when nature is at work, it is impossible fully to explain the manner of the formation of the person. … Continue reading John Chrysostom: For we remain ignorant of many things, even while learning of them.