Category: Matthew

Which is REALLY easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?

January 22, 2011

Matthew 9:1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man … More Which is REALLY easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?

Mark Driscoll and J. C. Ryle agree: The Rottenness of Religion

January 18, 2011

Sunday afternoon (January 16, 2011) Mark Driscoll posted this on Facebook: Met a gal today who doesn’t believe in Jesus but had a pastor tell her she’s going to heaven. Ever wonder how many pastors will be in hell? This goes right along with the passage that we read today in Matthew 7:21-23.  Here is … More Mark Driscoll and J. C. Ryle agree: The Rottenness of Religion

Lord’s Prayer: Feet on the Ground, Heart Rising to God (John Piper)

January 14, 2011

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from … More Lord’s Prayer: Feet on the Ground, Heart Rising to God (John Piper)

J. C. Ryle: A standard of conduct extravagantly high?

January 13, 2011

J.C. Ryle with some challenging comments on Matthew 5:38-48 The Lord Jesus forbids everything like an unforgiving and revengeful spirit. A readiness to resent injuries–a quickness in taking offence–a quarrelsome and contentious disposition–a keenness in asserting our rights–all, all are contrary to the mind of Christ. The world may see no harm in these habits … More J. C. Ryle: A standard of conduct extravagantly high?

J.C. Ryle: His Gospel magnifies the law, and exalts its authority.

January 12, 2011

J.C. Ryle with some convicting words on Matthew 5:21-32 These verses deserve the closest attention of all readers of the Bible. A right understanding of the doctrines they contain lies at the very root of Christianity. The Lord Jesus here explains more fully the meaning of His words, “I came not to destroy the law, … More J.C. Ryle: His Gospel magnifies the law, and exalts its authority.