Going through my bookshelves and re-reading some old favourites. During lunch today I’m diving into the Beveridge translation of Calvin’s Institutes (book 4). "Wherefore as during our whole lives we carry about with us the remains of sin, we could not continue in the church one single moment were we not sustained by the uninterrupted … Continue reading For we live by faith…
John Calvin
Modernized Geneva Bible
I like this idea from Canon Press. Small, handy editions of the Geneva Bible in an easy cary format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiPkK97RHVE From the site: Quote: But the MGB New Testament is not a facsimile edition intended for scholars of the Reformation. The thirteen thin volumes of the MGB New Testament are meant for one thing only: … Continue reading Modernized Geneva Bible
To Be A Christian Is To Confess The Truth
Photo by Rene Asmussen on Pexels.com "Confession is of the essence of Christianity both from the standpoint of personal transformation and the belief of objective truth. Confession of sin is the most consistent evidence of continued reliance on the objective work of Christ. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive … Continue reading To Be A Christian Is To Confess The Truth
How to Keep the Lord’s Sabbath Day
Q. What are we to rest from on the Sabbath-day?A. We are on the Sabbath-day to rest, not only from those things which are in themselves sinful, which we are bound to rest from on every day of the week; but also we are to rest from those worldly employments and recreations which on the other … Continue reading How to Keep the Lord’s Sabbath Day
The Colour of the Fields, and their Fitness for the Sickle
William Huntington (1745-1813) "Behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, for they are white already to harvest,"? John 4:35. Beloved of God, I AM more and more convinced of the necessity of seeking wisdom, knowledge, and understanding with fresh life, and a supply of every needful grace, from … Continue reading The Colour of the Fields, and their Fitness for the Sickle
Sackcloth & Ashes
REPENTANCE ACCORDING TO 2 CORINTHIANS 7:11 It is for a very good reason that the apostle enumerates seven causes, effects, or parts in his description of repentance. They are earnestness or carefulness, excuse, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and avenging [ 2 Corinthians 7:11]. It should not seem absurd that I dare not determine whether they ought … Continue reading Sackcloth & Ashes
Historical Commentary on John 6.51
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6.51 "Which I shall give: this shows His power; for it shows … Continue reading Historical Commentary on John 6.51
Five Disadvantages to Liturgical Worship
Back in April of 2018 I posted Dr. Jordan Cooper's video on the Five Benefits of Liturgical Worship and it has been one of my more popular posts. At the time I was attending Holy Trinity Anglican Church and going through somewhat of a spiritual/midlife crisis. I wondered around for a few years but eventually … Continue reading Five Disadvantages to Liturgical Worship
Ash Wednesday
"Keep me O Lord, while I tarry on this earth, in a serious seeking after you, and in an affectionate walking with you, every day of my life...that when you come, I may be found not hiding my talent, nor serving the flesh, nor yet asleep with my lamp unfurnished, but waiting and longing for … Continue reading Ash Wednesday
To Promote a Fortitude of Mind Against the Fear of Death
Dr. John Gill observes, That Christ has abolished death as a penal evil, so that it will never be inflicted on the believer by way of punishment. The sting of death is taken away by Christ, which is sin, and a very venomous sting it is, and death thus armed is to be feared; but … Continue reading To Promote a Fortitude of Mind Against the Fear of Death
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