philippians-2:5-6

The following article by Theodore Beza was taken from chapter three (sections 16-26) of his book The Christian Faith, translated into english by James Clark (Focus Christian Ministries Trust, East Essex England, 1992). This book was a "best seller" during the Protestant Reformation, and appeared in ... Read More

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a Merchantman, seeking goodly pearls: who, when He had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that He had, and bought it." (Matthew 13:45,46) THERE are characteristic chapters in God's most Holy Word which we can never forget, neither can we lose... Read More

"And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children, I will not go out free. Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ev... Read More

"But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour: that He by the grace of God should taste death for everyman." (Hebrews 2:9) THE design and determination of the Holy Ghost in this very precious epistle is the exaltation and glo... Read More

A. PURPOSE AND TYPOLOGY 1. Purpose After the fall of man in the garden of Eden, God could not continue to fellowship with man because of man’s sinfulness and God’s holiness. Now, by means of the offerings and the ritual of the tabernacle, God moves to mend the broken fellowship on the basis of sacri... Read More

“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Phil. 2:4 NASB) The key word in Philippians 2 is “others.” The Lord Jesus lived for others. Paul lived for others. Timothy lived for others. Epaphroditus lived for others. We too should live for others. ... Read More

There's a very old cartoon by H.T. Webster entitled "Life in Harden County [Illinois] in 1809." It shows two men talking. "Any news, Ezzie?" "Squire McClendon's gone down to Washington to see Harding sworn in." "I hear Bonaparte's trying to subdue Spain." "New baby boy born down the street at the Li... Read More

By Charles McIlvaine, (1799-1873) Brethren, it is a long time since I addressed you in the form of a Charge. Various have been the causes; the chief of them, as you well know, having been connected with the state of my health. Addressing you again in that mode, and with exclusive reference to matter... Read More

A Devotional Commentary on the Gospels Arranged for family devotions, for every day in the year. By Favell Lee Mortimer (1802 - 1878) January 1 John 1:1-5. The Word. Who is the Word spoken of in these verses? He is the Son of God. He is called the WORD, because he makes God his Father known to us. H... Read More

God appointed that his Son should be born six months after John. So six months after the angel had spoken to Zacharias, he came to Mary. She was a poor woman, of a low, poor city, called Nazareth. She was indeed descended from King David, who had lived more than a thousand years before, and she was ... Read More