The Winds Declare the Majesty of God

The Winds Declare the Majesty of God

“But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” (Matt. 8:27)   The psalmist proclaims that “the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,” (Ps. 24:1). Not only does he own it all by right of creation, he also...
The Darkness of Unbelief

The Darkness of Unbelief

“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:19)   What a commentary on the depths of human depravity when men love darkness rather than light! And yet this...
Who Can Stand Against Him?

Who Can Stand Against Him?

“He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?” (Job 9:4)  Almost two thousand years ago Jesus Christ, the blessed Ambassador of heaven, came to earth and accomplished the necessary work to secure an...
The Sanctity of the Sabbath

The Sanctity of the Sabbath

“For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and hallowed it.” (Exodus 20:11)   The sabbath of the Lord is a day of rest (not an hour of church!) that God...
The Practice of Mortification

The Practice of Mortification

“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” (Colossians 3:5) Paul’s epistle to the Colossian Christians has only four chapters and is somewhat...