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Far be it from You to do such a thing as this, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? (Genesis 18:25) The law of the Lord is perfect, … READ MORE
The following seven Scriptures, where the word "made"occurs, indicate what Christ became and suffered: 1. His Condescension. "Made flesh" "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the … READ MORE
A prayer: “Most High God, The universe with all its myriad creatures is Thine, made by Thy word, upheld by Thy power, governed by Thy will. But Thou art also the Father of mercies, the God of all grace, the bestower of all comfort, the protector of … READ MORE
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:6-7 KJV) Let me ask you only this: Did you … READ MORE
(The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute's Survey of the Bible 3 class.) The final section of the book of Romans, chapters 12 through 16, covers the practical application of the gospel and its truths in life. I will call … READ MORE
Israel's bondage in Egypt is an illustration of the sinner's bondage in sin. Egypt is a type of the world; Pharaoh is a type of Satan; and the bondage an illustration of the enslaving power of sin. Different men are in bondage to different sins. Let … READ MORE
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even … READ MORE
yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:3-5) I thought … READ MORE
A powerful testimony from the pilot who should have flown American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001. Watch the whole thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLj4akmncsA (HT: Challies) You can also read Russell D. Moore's cover story for this … READ MORE
"Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away? Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord." (Jeremiah 23:23-24) ...Yet he is actually not far … READ MORE