300 years ago today (on December 16, 1714), one of the history’s most influential preachers in history, George Whitefield, was born. What might draw a crowd of 20,000 people today to listen to an open air message of the gospel? For the eighteenth-century preacher George Whitefield, this was not an uncommon occurrence, as he preached […]
F.E. Marsh: Christ Came for Us (Part 3)
The following is adapted from the notes of F.E. Marsh, available at BLB. Hebrews 9 & 10 offer a number of reasons that Christ came for us. We’ve already discussed some of them in part 1 and part 2, but there are several reasons more. He also came to serve: As the Exalted Man in glory. “But when Christ […]
F.E. Marsh: Christ Came for Us (Part 2)
The following is adapted from the notes of F.E. Marsh, available at BLB. Hebrews 9 & 10 offer a number of reasons that Christ came for us. We’ve already discussed some of them in part 1, but there are several reasons more. He also came to serve: As the Substitute, to suffer. “so Christ, having […]
F.E. Marsh: Christ Came for Us
The following is adapted from the notes of F.E. Marsh, available at BLB. Different characteristics of Christ who appears for us in Hebrews 9 & 10. As the Propitiation, to atone. “he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his […]
Jonathan Edwards: “The infinitely high became infinitely low “
(The following is adapted from a sermon by Jonathan Edwards) These two concepts are met in Jesus Christ: infinite highness and infinite condescension. Christ, as God, is infinitely great and high above all. He is higher than the kings of the earth for He is King of kings and Lord of lords. He is higher than the heavens, […]
Reformation Heritage Giveaway: The New KJV Study Bible
UPDATE: This contest is closed! Thank you to all who entered and shared the giveaway. The five winners have been chosen and their names are listed below. All winners will also be contacted via email. The winners are: D. Lutmer S. Choge L. Jessup Congratulations! Original post: Reformation Heritage Books has decided to come alongside us this […]
A Study Bible for Head and Heart
We live in an age of informational riches. The world is literally at our fingertips—at least in the form of text and images. Nowhere is this more evident than in the study of the Bible. There is nothing more precious than understanding, believing, and obeying the Word of God. “Thy word is a lamp unto […]
What Is the Holman Christian Standard Bible?
Editor’s note: We are currently hosting a giveaway of the HCSB Study Bible. The contest ends December 1, so it’s not too late to enter! Below is a guest post from Micah Carter (B&H Publishing) with details on the HCSB translation. When it comes to the translation of God’s Word, we live in an unprecedented […]
Giving Thanks Around the Table
It was Thanksgiving morning, last year, and I remember the sweet-smelling aroma of turkey, stuffing, pies, and sweet potatoes. We had just celebrated the birth of our third child just two weeks prior and were newly managing the reality of parenting three little ones. I had been reflecting on a special devotional that I was […]
HCSB Giveaway: Win one of five new Bibles!
UPDATE: This contest is closed! Thank you to all who entered and shared the giveaway. The five winners have been chosen and their names are listed below. All winners will also be contacted via email. The winners are: J. Satterwhite T. Maddy D. Tittle N. Farrar T. Sheppard Congratulations! [Original post:] Our friends at B&H Publishing […]