Tag: Bible

Anchors provide confirmation of the accuracy and truth in Acts

February 24, 2018

In recent years, BASE Institute has been involved in painstaking research into Luke’s amazingly detailed account of Paul’s voyage and shipwreck off the coast of Malta, as recorded in Acts 27-28. This is exciting confirmation of the accuracy and truth in the Bible. In approximately 60 A.D., a ship carrying 276 men and a cargo of grain shipwrecked … More Anchors provide confirmation of the accuracy and truth in Acts

The Slaughtered Lamb

October 3, 2017

  The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! —John 1:29 ESV John Piper helps us understand: So what does it mean when John said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”? It … More The Slaughtered Lamb

The Secret Garden

October 20, 2015

A garden locked is my sister, my bride, a spring locked, a fountain sealed. Song of Solomon 4:12 From “TODAY IN THE WORD” Despite evidence that indicates they are effective, abstinence programs continue to be a controversial approach to sex education in many public schools. Most abstinence programs do not use the Bible to convince … More The Secret Garden

Storm: Christ knew it, and Christ appointed it, and it was working for their good.

October 19, 2014

When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. —John 6:16-18 ESV J. C. Ryle comments on this passage at Grace … More Storm: Christ knew it, and Christ appointed it, and it was working for their good.

Is love blind?

October 19, 2014

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. —Song of Solomon 4:7     In today’s reading, Solomon summarizes his impression of his bride by declaring that there is no flaw in her. Is love  blind?  Perhaps when we look through the eyes of love, we gain such a perspective.   If we look at this passage from a spiritual … More Is love blind?

Even the merciful need mercy

January 19, 2014

With the merciful you show yourself merciful;         with the blameless man you show yourself blameless;     with the purified you show yourself pure;         and with the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous. (Psalm 18:25-26 ESV) Spurgeon has this encouragement for us today: Note that even the merciful need mercy; no amount … More Even the merciful need mercy

Understanding Hosea

December 1, 2013

This is a long quote, but will help understand our readings in Hosea this month- Ray Stedman comments on the first 3 chapters of Hosea: So Hosea is rather discouraged and in the opening chapter of this little book of prophecy we read a personal note about him. He went to God and God told … More Understanding Hosea