Weekly Article (Page 32)

Weekly Article (Page 32)

The Apostle’s Creed

The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the…

In Christ, by Christ, through Christ (part 2)

Abide in Me, and I in you. (John 15:4a) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Cor 5:17) Let us return to the amazing reality of the believer’s Union with Christ. This truth means that the whole of the Christian’s life is set with the saving activity of God, in what God has done in…

How’s Your Prayer Life?

What is the place of prayer in your life? What prominence does it have in our lives? It is a question that I address to all. It is as necessary that it should reach the man who is well versed in the Scripture, and who has a knowledge of its doctrine and its theology, as that it should reach anyone else. What part does prayer play in our lives and how essential is…

Awesome is our God

The Psalmist is delighted with God. Psalm 18 is a thanksgiving Psalm expressing gratitude for a blessing from God. God’s work on his behalf causes the psalmist to raise his voice in unabashed enthusiasm. He exclaims, “I love You, O Lord.”

Constant and Intimate Communion

At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth… (Matt 11:25) This is a pointed way in which to begin a verse – “At that time Jesus declared.” If you look at the context you will realize that no one had asked Him a question and that He was not in conversation with any human being. Yet it is written, “Jesus declared, I thank you, Father.”…

Why We Need a Prophet, a Priest, and a King

“…our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13) Why We Need a Prophet, a Priest, and a King Jesus leads us, serves us, and provides an example for us as a Prophet, Priest, and King—three pastoral offices established in the Old Testament and fulfilled perfectly in Jesus. In researching the topic, I came across the following concept, ultimately rooted in Scripture…

The two disciples on the road to Emmaus

The two disciples on the road to Emmaus had a most profitable journey. Their companion and teacher was the best of tutors; the interpreter one of a thousand, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The Lord Jesus condescended to become a preacher of the gospel, and He was not ashamed to exercise His calling before an audience of two persons, neither…

Ye are Christ’s

– You are His by donation, for the Father gave you to the Son; – His by His bloody purchase, for He counted down the price for your redemption; – His by dedication, for you have consecrated yourself to Him; – His by relation, for you are named by his name, and made one of His brethren and joint-heirs.