Piper: Academic stature has never been a guarantee of religious insight.

Pastor John Piper, in a message on Matthew 21, “The Marvelous Rising of a Rejected Stone” Jesus’ Word in Matthew 21:42 The word of the Lord is found in Matthew 21:42 at the end of the parable of the wicked tenants. The owner of the vineyard had sent servants to get fruit from the tenants. … More Piper: Academic stature has never been a guarantee of religious insight.

God speaks through….me!

In “The Treasury of David,” Charles Spurgeon says: Verse 3. My mouth shall speak of wisdom. Inspired and therefore lifted beyond himself, the prophet is not praising his own attainments, but extolling the divine Spirit which spoke in him. He knew that the Spirit of truth and wisdom spoke through him. He who is not sure that … More God speaks through….me!

Numbers and the New Testament

From Theopedia.com: Relationship to the New Testament Interesting to note is 1 Corinthian’s use of Numbers. Paul says in two places that Israel’s disobedience was to serve as an example of “warnings” or what not to do (10:6, 11). He then relates these issues to dealing with temptation, noting that “God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond … More Numbers and the New Testament

Romans is about God

John Piper comments in the introductory message in his series on Romans: So verse one may look like it is about the author of the letter; but behind every phrase is Someone far greater. God bought him by the death of his Son, God called him to be an apostle (Galatians 1:15; 1 Corinthians 1:1), … More Romans is about God

Which is better? To flatly refuse, or pretend to obey?

J. C. Ryle states- Let us observe in these verses, what immense encouragement our Lord holds out to those who repent.We see this strikingly brought out in the parable of the two sons. Both were told to go and work in their father’s vineyard. One son, like the profligate publicans, for some time flatly refused obedience, … More Which is better? To flatly refuse, or pretend to obey?

Great is the Lord

C. H. Spurgeon on Psalm 48:1- Great is the Lord. How great Jehovah is essentially none can conceive; but we can all see that he is great in the deliverance of his people, great in their esteem who are delivered, and great in the hearts of those enemies whom he scatters by their own fears.

Are you ready?

In March, we will read and explore Numbers, Deuteronomy, and more of Psalms.  We will finish Matthew, and read the whole book of Romans!  Fasten your seatbelt and get ready to learn more about who GOD is, through reading His Word.  At the end of March, we will be 1/4 of the way through the … More Are you ready?