Genesis 17:4 WEB

We shall now consider one of the most illustrious characters set before us in the pages of Holy Writ, one who is expressly designated "the friend of God" (Jam. 2:23), and from whom Christ Himself derives one of His titles, "the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). Not only was he the one from whom the fav... consulte Mais informação

The last eleven verses of Galatians 4 are far from being free of difficulties appears from the diverse expositions of the commentators. Nor will the limited space now at our disposal allow us to enter into as full an elucidation as could be wished, nor permit the pausing now and again to furnish col... consulte Mais informação

Those of our readers who are particularly interested in the divine covenants would be disappointed if we closed our lengthy comments thereon and ignored the last eleven verses of Galatians 4, and therefore we feel it necessary to devote a chapter to their consideration. That this passage is far from... consulte Mais informação

"And he believed in the Lord, and He counted it to him for righteousness." --Gen. 15:6. "What shall we then say that Abraham, our father as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God. For what saith the Scripture? Abraham... consulte Mais informação

Text. Gal. 3:14.--That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. This text teaches us: I. THAT THE BLESSING OF ABRAHAM HAS COME ON THE GENTILES THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. II. IT TEACHES WHAT THIS BLESSING IS. II... consulte Mais informação

Now after these things (Gen 15:1) That is, after the battle against these kings, after the meeting of Melchizedek, after the refusal of taking the reward and so forth from the king of Sodom. the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding... consulte Mais informação

BAPTISM: A PUBLIC ORDINANCE of Divine Worship As the first covenant, or testament, had ordinances of divine service, which are shaken, removed, and abolished; so the New Testament, or gospel dispensation, has ordinances of divine worship, which cannot be shaken, but will remain until the second comi... consulte Mais informação

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 1 OF BAPTISM As the first covenant, or testament, had ordinances of divine service, which are shaken, removed, and abolished; so the New Testament, or gospel dispensation, has ordinances of divine worship, which cannot be shaken, but will remain until the ... consulte Mais informação

A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 2 OF THE EXHIBITIONS OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE IN THE PATRIARCHAL STATE Through the administration of the covenant of grace may be considered in a three fold state; as in the patriarchal state, before the giving of the law; and then under the Mosaic dispens... consulte Mais informação

A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 7 OF THE LAW GIVEN TO ADAM, AND THE COVENANT MADE WITH HIM IN HIS STATE OF INNOCENCE; IN WHICH HE WAS THE FEDERAL HEAD AND REPRESENTATIVE OF HIS POSTERITY. The manner in which God governs rational creatures is by a law, as the rule of their obedience to hi... consulte Mais informação