J.C.Ryle on Matthew 27:51 …what a remarkable miracle occurred at the hour of our Lord’s death, in the very midst of the Jewish temple. We are told that “the veil of the temple was rent in two.” The curtain which separated the holy of holies from the rest of the temple, and through which the … More Veil Torn! Top to Bottom!
Matthew 27:11-14 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” 12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many things … More The True Lamb of God
From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will … More J.C. Ryle: Error on many other points is only a skin disease. Error about Christ’s death is a disease at the heart.
“In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve” (Jeremiah 50:20). Charles H Spurgeon, in “Faith’s Checkbook” A glorious word indeed! … More Spurgeon: “Blessed be the name of the sin-annihilating God!”
When I read the Bible, there are times when a certain verse or passage stands out and encourages me, challenges me, warns me. But there are other times when it seems as if my eyes are opened to see the big picture, to marvel at how all the passages I’ve been reading come together. Today … More “Change your clothes!”
Coty Pinckney describes God’s solution to the sin problem: But although God would be just to do away with every one of us, He chooses not to. He chooses to show His justice in another way, by providing the solution to our failure. [2 Corinthians 5] Verse 21 is a wonderful summary of this solution: … More The Sinless Made Sin for the Sinful
John Piper on Romans 12:1-2, “Present Your Bodies As a Living Sacrifice to God”- Spiritual Worship: A Presenting of a Sacrifice to God First, Paul says it is a presenting of a sacrifice to God. “Present your bodies as a sacrifice . . . to God.” This is the language of worship from the … More Presenting WHAT as a Sacrifice to God?
Matthew 26:2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” J.C. Ryle comments: The connection of these words with the preceding chapter is exceedingly striking. Our Lord had just been dwelling on His own second coming in power and glory at … More The Son of Our Solar System
In Genesis 5-8, we read about Noah and his obedience to God in building an ark. What significance does this have for us today? Noah’s ark was a type and picture of Jesus Christ and our salvation that is found in him alone. In Hebrews 11:7, we read that “By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events … More Noah’s Ark Points to Jesus
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