Shelley Cramm’s extraordinary journey as a writer began when she read Jesus’ words, “I am the vine, and my Father is the gardener” (John 15:1 NIV). Being a novice gardener herself, God providentially sparked in her a desire to begin digging for Biblical themes that related to gardening—cultivating, sowing, pruning, and reaping—as well as the intimate […]
Marsh: 8 Biblical Truths Concerning Rest in God
The following has been adapted from the works of F.E. Marsh. In God we find… 1. Rest of salvation. “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today…” (Exodus 14:13)
Sibbes: “Christ will swallow up death in victory”
“He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces” (Isaiah 25:8 KJV) Death is here represented to us under the word victory, as a combatant, as one that we are to fight with, a Captain. And then here is the victory of him, Christ overcomes […]
Spurgeon, Inerrancy, and What We Still Need Today
Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s influence today is felt more than ever, as he is the most published Christian author in church history.1 He is often quoted in sermons, articles, books, tweets, and other quote-worthy mediums among Christians. Helmut Thielicke helpfully points out the impact and influence of Spurgeon’s ministry when he notes that, “The fire Spurgeon […]
What Is the Doctrine of Inerrancy?
The following is from Don Stewart’s FAQs on Blue Letter Bible. One of the terms used in describing the nature of the Bible is “inerrancy.” While inerrancy is not a biblical term, but rather a theological term, it does express a biblical truth. This is similar to the word “Trinity.” Trinity is not a biblical […]
We Have No Good Beyond God
(The following is adapted from our F.E. Marsh commentaries) The believer in Christ must always say, along with the Psalmist, “I have no good apart from you” (Psalm 16:2 ESV). Consider the way this fleshes out in the following truths: 1. In ourselves there is no good thing… “For I know that in me (that […]
Persecution: An Unpopular Promise
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” (2 Timothy 3:12) This promise in 2 Timothy 3 guarantees persecution for serious believers in Jesus Christ. In a church world where many treasure comfort and popularity, this promise is not well-received.
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David’s Psalm 51: A Prayer of Repentance
“Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:1-2) This psalm was born out of a tragic story, that of David’s fall into gross sin. David had committed […]
Luther: We need God to keep us humble
“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) The ministers of the Gospel should be men who are not too easily affected by praise or criticism, but simply speak out the benefit and the glory of Christ and seek the salvation of souls.