matthew-11:28

He bowed his shoulder to bear. Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. — Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come... Read More

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. The wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — Rest in the Lord. — He that is entered into his rest, he also hath ... Read More

We are looking at what can happen in our lives when we take offence. We have to take ownership for the offence we carry and not try to pass the blame onto others. Offence is NOT sin. Taking offence upon ourselves is sin! Jesus often caused offence but no one would recognise His actions as sin. He of... Read More

The DOCTRINES OF GRACE These are frequently referred to as The Five Points of Calvinism, but this is a misnomer because Calvin had died before this statement was drawn up. They are simply five key teachings found in the Bible and formulated by the Synod of Dort in 1618-1619. This was done to counter... Read More

Q.1 Who is the only self-existent Being? ANSWER. God is the only self-existent Being. Ex. 3. 14; Psa. 90. 2; Isa. 45. 5, 22; Jn. 8.58. Q.2 Ought everyone to believe that there is a God? ANSWER. Everyone ought to believe that there is a God, and it is their great sin and folly who do not. Psa. 9.17; ... Read More

When I was writing about Romans 8:28 in the previous study, I said that for most Christians that verse is one of the most comforting statements in the entire Word of God. The reason is obvious. It tells us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called accordi... Read More

Institutes of the Christian Religion Vol 3 pages 76-86 15. REPENTANCE ACCORDING TO 2 CORINTHIANS 7:11 a. It is for a very good reason that the apostle enumerates seven causes, effects, or parts in his description of repentance. They are earnestness or carefulness, excuse, indignation, fear, longing,... Read More

But concerning love of the brethren we have no need to write unto you: for you yourselves are taught of God to love one another; for indeed you do it toward all the brethren, and those which are in all Macedonia. Why then having discoursed with them earnestly concerning chastity, and being about to ... Read More

Are we beginning, again to commend ourselves? Or need we, as do some, epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you? He anticipates and puts himself an objection which others would have urged against him, 'You vaunt yourself;' and this though he had before employed so strong a ... Read More

Matthew 11:25-26. At that time Jesus answered and said, I make acknowledgment unto You, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth; because You have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. Do you see, how many ways ... Read More