Endure (tolerate, bear) (430) (anechomai from aná = in, up + echomai, the middle voice of echo = to have, to hold) means literally to hold one’s self up, erect, upright and by extension firm against a person or thing. Thus anechomai means to put up with, to bear with (equanimity or evenness of mind ... Read More
Rest (refreshment) (372) (anapausis from anapauo ~ refresh, give rest, permit one to cease from labor in order to recover and collect his strength <> aná = again + paúo = cease, give rest) describes rest or inner tranquility (inner rest) while performing necessary labor. An inward rest while laborin... Read More
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Are There Few that Be Saved?, vv. 22–30 Where was the scene of this lesson? The time? (Probably latter part of January, 783 A. U. C., that is 30 A. D.;, a little more than two months before Christ’s death. Robinson’s view involves a date several weeks later.) What was Jesus... Read More
1. God’s Invitation Disregarded and Despised, vv. 1–7 Who is the speaker in this lesson? To whom was He speaking? What was their state of mind? (21:46.) In what form does He put His teaching? Why did He choose this method of teaching at this time? How is this parable like the one which immediately p... Read More
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 20. CHARISMATIC CONFUSION Startling things are happening among professing Christians today. Amazing claims abound that God is doing signs, wonders and miracles. Fantastic encounters with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are reported as common place. Healings of all kin... 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
Ron Bailey has defined faith as, "Right response to revelation." The definition of sin would then be, "Wrong response to revelation." The first act of faith we find recorded after the fall of man is the story of Abel and his offering to God. Hebrews 11 tells us, By faith Abel offered unto God a more... Read More
The Heavenly Race by Thomas Watson "Don't you know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize!" 1 Corinthians 9:24 True religion is a business of the greatest importance. The soul, which is the more noble and divine part, is concerned in it... Read More
When the Lord Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem to proclaim publicly His right and title to kingship, the multitudes shouted the hosannas. This so enraged the religious rulers that they attempted to silence the voices of praise and, failing, demanded that the Lord rebuke and silence them. But He, wit... Read More
"Make me to know my transgression and my sin." Job 13:23 "Our sins testify against us." Isaiah 59:12 "Cleanse me from my sin." Psalm 51:2. "The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin." 1 John 1:7. The two words which head this page ought to stir up within us great searchings of heart... Read More
Put (430) anechomai
Rest (cease) (372) anapausis
Jesus Journeying Toward Jerusalem Luke 13:22–35
The Parable of the Marriage Feast of the King’s Son Matthew 22:1–14
What is the mission of the Holy Spirit?
Atonement: The Substance of Two Letters Written to a Friend.
(II) For By Grace Are You Saved Through Faith - Part 2 (Without Faith it is Impossible to Please God)
The Heavenly Race
The Gospel in the Gates of Jerusalem
Where are Your Sins?