matthew-6:34

Grace Gems for DECEMBER 2004 Building air-castle upon air-castle! (John MacDuff, "Thoughts for the Quiet Hour", 1895) He who goes about whining all day long about some imaginary drawbacks in the sphere which Providence has assigned him--when all the while he is situated so much better than thousands... Read More

The term pneumatology comes from two Greek words, namely, pneuma meaning “wind,” “breath,” or “spirit” (used of the Holy Spirit) and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” As it is used in Christian systematic theology, “pneumatology” refers to the study of the biblical doctrine of the Holy Spi... Read More

The term “soteriology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, so„ter meaning “savior” or “deliverer” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of salvation. It often includes such topics as the nature and e... Read More

Threefold is sin, to which is opposed a threefold righteousness or piety. THE FIRST is criminal todsuende, that is manifest evil, which even the secular power punishes, such as theft, homicide, arson, sacrilege, etc. Of these it punishes some with the sword, with fire, with water, with a gallows, wi... Read More

In this chapter, we look at the second of the two primary commands on which the doctrine of nonaccumulation is built. But before I give you the reference for this verse, please take a little test regarding your Bible knowledge. In chapter 4 we discussed how we are to know which of Jesus commands are... Read More

So far, we have looked at the two main commands of Christ on which the doctrine of nonaccumulation is built: 1. Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth (Mt. 6:19). 2. Sell that ye have, and give alms (Lk. 12:33). But how do these two commands stand up when we compare them with the rest of the N... Read More

When we are given a command by God, we shouldn’t have to ask the reasons why. The simple fact that God has commanded it ought to be enough for us. However, God in his mercy has given us a number of reasons why we should obey the doctrine of nonaccumulation. It keeps our heart on things above For whe... Read More

APPENDIX THE COMMANDS OF CHRIST ON THE USE OF POSSESSIONS Maybe you feel that this book has been dominated by man’s opinion rather than by what the Bible really says. Just in case that is true, I’ve included this Appendix, made up almost entirely of New Testament verses that deal with the subject of... Read More

an. 1 -- Read before my owner retired -- several chapters. Jan. 15 -- Been resting quietly for a week. I suppose my owner has forgotten me. Feb. 2 -- Clean up. I was dusted along with other things and put back in place. Feb. 8 -- Owner used me for a few minutes to look up a reference before he went ... Read More

THE following letters are published at the request of many. Many arguments have been, and, no doubt, will yet be, offered against the sentiments. The most weighty of them I have noticed; but the most common are unworthy of notice, being nothing but retoiled refined stuff of human invention--bold uns... Read More