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Greek Word Studies

Glorify (1392) doxazo

Glorify (1392) (doxazo from doxa = ) has a secular meaning of to think, suppose, be of opinion, (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Xenophon, Plato, Thucydides) but strictly speaking is not used in this sense in Scripture which has two basic meanings (1) To influence one’s opinion about another so as to enhance ... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Ten Lepers Luke 17:11–19

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. “Master, Have Mercy on Us,” vv. 11–14 Whither was our Lord journeying? Was it important that He get there? With all His eagerness to get there what did He find time to do by the way? Where was He when the miracle was wrought? Who met Him? What sort of a spectacle did they p... Read More
Zac Poonen

What makes a man truly spiritual?

Zac PoonenWhat makes a man truly spiritual could be summed up in three statements: An upward look, an inward look and an outward look. A spiritual man looks in these three directions constantly: 1. Upward - in worship and devotion to God and Christ. 2. Inward - in acknowledging and repenting of his unChristli... Read More
Zac Poonen

(Knowing God's Way) 5. Three Marks Of A Spiritual Man

Zac Poonen"I could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh" (1 Cor.3:1). We read in 1 Cor.1:5,7 that the Corinthian Christians excelled in three areas - knowledge of the Scriptures, preaching and the gifts of the Spirit. Yet in spite of having all these, they were not spiritual. It is rar... Read More
Zac Poonen

Three Marks of a Spiritul Man

Zac Poonen"I could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh" (1Co. 3:1). We read in 1Co. 1:5,7 that the Corinthian Christians excelled in three areas - knowledge of the Scriptures, preaching and the gifts of the Spirit. Yet in spite of having all these, they were not spiritual. It is rare ... Read More
Zac Poonen

Understanding God's Heart

Zac PoonenThese are quotes from sermons preached at RLCF Church in August 2010. Click here to listen to these sermons • God overlooks the years in which we were ignorant of His ways. But He is now calling us to turn around and obey Him (Acts 17:30). • Obedience to God is as much of a burden as wings are to a ... Read More
F. W. Grant

The Numerical Structure of the Psalms

The Structure Book I (1 - 41) Christ in the counsel of God the source of all blessing for His people (Israel). Book II (42 - 72) Their ruin, but redemption in the latter days. Book III (73 - 89) The holiness of God in His dealings with them. Book IV (90 - 106) The failed first man replaced by the Se... Read More
Sermon Illustrations I

WORSHIP

What is worship? Worship is to feel in your heart and express in some appropriate manner a humbling but delightful sense of admiring awe and astonished wonder and overpowering love in the presence of that most ancient Mystery, that Majesty which philosophers call the First Cause, but which we call O... Read More
Shane Idleman

Seven Scriptures to improve worship

Shane Idleman1. Psalms 100:4, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Before worshiping God we’re instructed to first look within. Is jealousy, envy, or bitterness influencing my attitude? Do I have a critical spirit? Am I holding on to unforgiveness? ... Read More
Comparative Bible Study

Genesis 29 / Isaiah 48

Genesis 29 / Isaiah 48 4 paragraphs 8 vs. 5 Blessed and flourishing are those who do not do as they please but listen to God’s command and obey His will. Psalm 29 / Revelation 11: 18 The time has come for reward and judgment. Those who have consecrated themselves will give all the glory to God. Key ... Read More

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