ephesians-5:1

Ephesians 5:4 - Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians ... Read More

2 Peter 2:19 - While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. Galatians 6:8 - For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spiri... Read More

The most obvious and striking division of the Word of truth is that between law and grace. Indeed, these contrasting principles characterize the two most important dispensations: the Jewish and Christian. "For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" (John 1:17). It is n... Read More

When we read, just a few days ago, the opening sentence of Paul's letter to the Philippians, we learned that the early churches were served by overseers (Greek: episkopos) and deacons (Greek: diakonos), the latter of which is more literally translated "servants." There were no "deacon boards" in Pau... Read More

Let's pray. Father in heaven we thank you for this day. Thank you for this opportunity to be here. Thank you for the Lord Jesus. I pray for those of us who aren't here today, whether they're sick or whatever the reason is that they're not here, Lord, I pray that you would be with them as well and mi... Read More

Jottings from an address on John 10:9-12 A servant of Christ, who is now with the Lord, once remarked, “Abide in the love of Christ! That will constrain you to live to His glory as nothing else can.” Yes, the secret lies there, in continuing in His love, and that is vastly different from occupation ... Read More

The love of God told out in Christ upon the cross of Calvary has been shed abroad in the hearts of those who have believed the gospel, and it has produced what the law demanded but could not secure—love to Him who first loved them. God and His love are now known. “Everyone that loves is born of God,... Read More

For anyone to be entirely devoid of “love to the brethren,” is a sure sign that he is still unregenerate. “He that loves not his brother abides in death,” we are told. There may be proud claims of light and righteousness, of being in advance of others, or of some doctrinal or ecclesiastical advantag... Read More

Containing testimony to the Divine Design and Inspiration of Scripture and to the Authority, Work, and Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Prefatory Note Some time ago one of the beautiful acrostics of the Bible (Prov. 31:10-31) was much spoken of. It is a scripture of great grace and comeliness, and ha... Read More

What can be more important today, for those who truly belong to the church—to the assembly which is Christ’s body, than the right understanding of their relationship to the One who is Head of that assembly? For this, the place that our Lord Jesus Christ has, as our living, exalted Head, must be know... Read More