D. A. Carson on Acts 16

D. A. Carson, in “For the Love of God Vol 1,”  comments on Acts 16, our passage for today: THREE OBSERVATIONS ON THESE STEPS in the ministry of Paul and Silas (Acts 16): (1) To understand Paul’s “Macedonian call” (16:6-10), one must follow his movements on a map. After traveling through the central part of … More D. A. Carson on Acts 16

J.C. Ryle: John sent his followers to “hear and see” for themselves

Why did John the Baptist send message to Jesus asking, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” J. C. Ryle comments at Grace Gems: This question did not arise from doubt or unbelief on the part of John. We do that holy man injustice, if we interpret it … More J.C. Ryle: John sent his followers to “hear and see” for themselves

What does it mean when you ask your God, Who are you? and he answers, I AM WHO I AM?

John Piper comments on Exodus 3, a passage in our Bible reading plan today: The most common and the most important name for God in the Old Testament is a name that in our English versions never even gets translated. Whenever you see the word LORD in all capital letters, you know that this name … More What does it mean when you ask your God, Who are you? and he answers, I AM WHO I AM?

J.C. Ryle: There is no such thing in reality as chance, accident, or luck.

J.C. Ryle comments on Matthew 10:26-31 at Grace Gems!: Those who try to do good must keep before their minds the providential care of God over them. Nothing can happen in this world without His permission. There is no such thing in reality as chance, accident, or luck. “The very hairs of their heads are … More J.C. Ryle: There is no such thing in reality as chance, accident, or luck.

Desiring God blog: Reading the Bible Is an Episode in Salvation History

From the Desiring God blog, here is Jonathan Parnell with a quote from John Webster.  Interesting to think about during these “catch up” days between Jan 25 and Feb 1: John Webster writes: . . . the Christian interpreter is ‘reconciled to God, drawn into the fellowship of the saints and illumined by the Holy … More Desiring God blog: Reading the Bible Is an Episode in Salvation History