Tag: Jesus

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?

The SUMMIT of this Ladder is Jesus reigning, the ever living God.

January 11, 2011

Henry Law, at “Grace Gems!” Ponder well this Ladder. Another like it, earth never saw. Mark its extent. It unites the worlds of Deity and man. It connects our sin-vile hovels with the abode of the Eternal. Resting on the ground, which our feet defile, it rises and stretches upward, and pierces the skies, and mounts … More The SUMMIT of this Ladder is Jesus reigning, the ever living God.

J.C. Ryle: Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition.

January 7, 2011

Three times in Matthew 4:1-11 (our reading for today) Satan tempted Jesus. Three times his offer was refused, each time Jesus quoted  Scripture as the reason, “it is written.” J. C. Ryle comments at Grace Gems: Here is one among many reasons, why we ought to be diligent readers of our Bibles. The Word is … More J.C. Ryle: Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition.

January 3 Matthew 2:1-12

January 3, 2011

January 3 Matthew 2:1-12(ESV) The Visit of the Wise Men 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men [1] from the east came to Jerusalem,2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose [2] and have come … More January 3 Matthew 2:1-12

January 2 Matthew 1:18-25

January 2, 2011

January 2 Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV) The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ [1] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed [2] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her … More January 2 Matthew 1:18-25

Why Did Jesus Come?

December 15, 2010

John 18:37 Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Every one who is of the truth hears my voice.” Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” John Piper, in a Christmas sermon, “Jesus … More Why Did Jesus Come?