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“I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places.” Isaiah 45:3 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.” 1 Pet. 4:12 “The people which sat in darkness saw great light.” Matt. 4:16 To ... Read More

One truth distinguishes what is known as the Reformed faith, or Calvinism. That truth is the sovereignty of God. Many people suppose that the heart of Calvinism is its teaching of predestination. When they hear of Calvinism or that someone is a Calvinist, they immediately think of election and repro... Read More

Division Second.—The Assailants described Positively. ‘But against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph. 6:12 The apostle having shown what the saint’s enemies are not, flesh and blood, frail men, who can­n... Read More

Hosea 13:16 - Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up. Ezekiel 9:6 - Slay utterly old [and] young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come n... Read More

Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Read More...) 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Matthew 6:25-34 - Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for yo... Read More

Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Matthew 11:28-29 - Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Read More...) 2 Corinthians 1:... Read More

We also read about the Gerasene demoniac in Matthew's Gospel, but I didn't comment then knowing that Mark's Gospel contains the most detailed report. Matthew reported two demon-possessed men (Matt. 8:28), whereas Mark and Luke reported only one. Keep in mind that Matthew was an eyewitness (Mark 3:18... Read More

Over the past few months in this article we've been taking a look at who God really is—as He has revealed Himself in Scripture—which is quite different than how He is often revealed in modern Christendom. We've not only considered His amazing love and mercy, but also His holy hatred. That "holy hatr... Read More

(Job 1:21) Naked as from the earth we came, And crept to life at first, We to the earth return again, And mingle with our dust. The dear delights we here enjoy And fondly call our own Are but short favours borrowed now To be repaid anon. 'Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks 'em in the gra... Read More

"…the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD" (Job 1:21). The great accuser having no fault to find with Job's character or life, insinuates that it is all the result of selfishness. "Doth Job fear God for nought?" Indeed he did not, as Satan well knew! Nor has anyo... Read More