Tag: Bible study

J.C.Ryle: The Church would be far more beautiful, and the world be far more happy if….

November 15, 2011

J.C. Ryle comments on one of the shortest verses in the Bible: This weeping of Christ is deeply instructive. It shows us that it is not sinful to sorrow. Weeping and mourning are sadly trying to flesh and blood, and make us feel the weakness of our mortal nature. But they are not in themselves … More J.C.Ryle: The Church would be far more beautiful, and the world be far more happy if….

God-centered love

November 14, 2011

Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.  So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. John 11:5-6 John Piper comments on the “God-Centeredness of God”: There is a category of thought here that I think is infinitely important. How can this be love? … More God-centered love

Why do you believe?

November 13, 2011

John 10:25-28  but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. John Piper, from a sermon, “Jesus Is … More Why do you believe?

When sheep become prey

November 13, 2011

Throughout the Old Testament, God compares His people to sheep. Psa.78:52  …He led forth His own people like sheep and guided them in the wilderness like a flock Psa.  95:7  …He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Is.  53:6  All of us like sheep have gone … More When sheep become prey