The following is adapted from the works of F.E. Marsh, an old commentary coming soon to the BLB. WE find that the word “Christian” only occurs three times in the New Testament. First, “Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed…” (1 Peter 4:16). Second, “In a short time would […] 
THERE are many words and phrases that are peculiar to the gospel of John. John’s Gospel is peculiar in itself. Matthew shows us Christ as “King,” Mark as the “Servant,” Luke as the “Man,” and John as the “Life.” Christ as our Life may be traced right throughout John. Jesus is: …the Source of […] 
As He is. He is walking in majesty in the midst of the Churches. “…who walks among the seven golden lampstands” (Revelation 2:1). As He was. He was seen in humiliation, and in the midst of two thieves, crucified. “There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus […] 
1. Who to ask― Our Heavenly Father. “whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you” (John 15:16). 2. How to ask― In the name of Christ. “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the […] 
“Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, ‘Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.’ So they took it. When the master of the feast tasted the water now […] 
He is a Safe Hiding Place. “a shelter from the storm” (Isaiah 32:2). “In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues” (Psalm 31:20). Note the three “froms” in the above verses as showing that from which the […] 
The atonement that Christ made upon the cross when He died is the: Source of all our spiritual blessing In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace (Ephesians 1:7) Separating power in holiness So Jesus also suffered outside […] 
When we walk through the passage of 1 Kings 20:1-30, we notice that in the attitude and action of the King of Syria we have an illustration of the course and consequence of pride: 1. The demand of pride (verses 1-6). Pride is always overreaching in its claims, selfish in its requests, and cruel […] 
Balaam’s words about God’s people (Numbers 24:5-9, 17-19; Deuteronomy 33:29), illustrate seven things that God does for them. Consider: How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, your encampments, O Israel! Like palm groves that stretch afar, like gardens beside a river, like aloes that the LORD has […] 
Turning water into wine is miracle. Transforming a few loaves of bread into a feast for thousands is miracle. But perhaps the greatest miracle of all is the miracle of conversion—God turning wretched enemies into sons and daughters. The following sevenfold contrast will demonstrate what happens at the miracle of conversion: You were once […] |