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Let Them Thank The Lord for His Steadfast Love

Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! – Psalms 107:8 ESV If we complained less, and praised more, we should be happier, and God would be more glorified. Let us daily praise God for common mercies – common as we frequently call them, and… Continue reading Let Them Thank The Lord for His Steadfast Love

What are place, time, and circumstance of Prayer?

Place While no restriction is suggested at any period (cf. e.g.  Genesis 24:12-13, Jonah 2:1, Psalms 42:6; Psalms 61:2, Daniel 6:10, Luke 6:12, Acts 16:24-25; Acts 21:6 ), and is disclaimed by Christ in view of true worship ( John 4:21-23 ), yet naturally specific worship-centers were regarded as appropriate: thus in early times Shiloh, where the ark rested (… Continue reading What are place, time, and circumstance of Prayer?

Spiritual Gifts in Ephesians 4:11

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,” Ephesians 4:11 Ephesians 4:11 mentions five types of people who are blessed with spiritual gifts: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher. These five are exceptional in that they are ruling ministry gifts bestowed upon those who have been called to ministry… Continue reading Spiritual Gifts in Ephesians 4:11

10 Attributes of God

Have you ever wondered what God is like? How did He manage to breathe life into every living thing on the planet? God is a perfect entity who is greater than anything or anyone, yet He chooses to love flawed beings like you and me. His love for us is so great that He sacrificed… Continue reading 10 Attributes of God

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Prayers in the New Testament

I. Example and teaching of Jesus Christ The special character of the Fourth Gospel should be remembered. Of the Synoptics, Luke is specially instructive as to prayer (cf. Acts also). 1. Christ’s example 2. Christ’s teaching The range of prayer is chiefly for spiritual blessing (cf. Lord’s Prayer, and esp. Matthew 6:33), but not exclusively so (‘daily… Continue reading Prayers in the New Testament

Based on Acts 16:31, can we ask God to save our household?

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved —you and your household.” Acts 16:31 NIV The Philippian jailer is one context. There you’ve got the head of the household who has come to faith in Christ. I was brought up in a family that never went to church. My mother and… Continue reading Based on Acts 16:31, can we ask God to save our household?

John MacArthur: Who Is Jesus?

Well, I was asked to speak on the subject “Who is Jesus?” That is very basic, but it’s certainly a question that a lot of people are struggling to answer. Some of you have been reading, recently, probably about the pseudo religion called Scientology. You know about Scientology? You probably came into Scientology through the… Continue reading John MacArthur: Who Is Jesus?

What are Prayers In the Old Testament?

The history of prayer as it meets us here reflects various stages of experience and revelation. 1. Patriarchal Period Prayer is (1) colloquy with God ( e.g.   Genesis 15:1-2;   Genesis 15:7-8;   Genesis 17:15-16;   Genesis 17:22 ); (2) intercession ( e.g.   Genesis 17:16;   Genesis 18:23 ff.); (3) personal supplication ( e.g.   Genesis 15:2;   Genesis 32:11;   Genesis 43:14 ); (4) asseveration ( e.g.   Genesis 14:22 ); (5) vow ( e.g.   Genesis 28:20). 2. The Law ( i.e. as codified and expanded in later… Continue reading What are Prayers In the Old Testament?

Thanksgiving Series: Of Thankfulness to God

1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJVIn every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Thankfulness follows contentment: a discontented man is not thankful for anything; but a contented man is thankful for everything. Thankfulness is a branch of godliness; none but a godly man is truly a thankful man:… Continue reading Thanksgiving Series: Of Thankfulness to God