One of the verses in my Bible reading today was Psalm 119:33. This chapter, which is the longest chapter in the Book of Psalms, focuses on the importance of God’s law and the psalmist’s commitment to following it. In this particular verse, the psalmist is expressing a desire for God to teach him the way…
The Divine Inspiration of the Bible: A Testament of God’s Faithfulness
“Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16, ASV) Today, let us delve into the precious Word of God and contemplate the divine inspiration that flows through every page of the Bible. As members of the Body of Christ, we…
John Bunyan on Various Attributes of God
GLORY OF GOD God is the chief good — good so as nothing is but himself. He is in himself most happy; yea, all good and all true happiness are only to be found in God, as that which is essential to his nature; nor is there any good or any happiness in or with…
Why Did God Allow the Israelites to be Taken Captive?
Question from email: Why did Jehovah allow the Israelites to be taken into captivity? The Bible tells us: “The king of Assyria carried the Israelites away to Assyria and put them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes, because they did not obey the voice…
Assigned Pews
When I saw this photo, it reminded me of the time when my mother and I popped into a little country church one Sunday. We arrived before most of the members. We chose the place we would be sitting, waiting for everyone else to arrive. Finally two elderly ladies came in, with one sitting in…
Bible Study Notes for Romans 3
“But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction.” (Romans 3:21-22, American Standard Version) The righteousness of God is neither an attribute of…
The Lack of Filial Piety
There was a time when I was very small that my mother only ate crackers and water so that my sister and I would have something more substantial to eat. My mother has always made sacrifices for me and my siblings. Sadly filial piety (the respect that children are obligated to give to their parents)…
Mt Sinai pointed to the Cross, and the Cross points back to Mt Sinai
“Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished. Whosoever therefore shall break…
The Laborers are Few
“He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” (Luke 10:2, NRSV) As Christians, everything we do in the public eye is a testimony to our faith in our Lord. When shopping, visiting the doctor’s office or…