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T. Austin-Sparks

The Greatness of Christ

T. Austin-SparksReading: "Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might f... Read More
John Chrysostom

Homily 55 on Matthew

John ChrysostomMatt. XVI. 24. Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after me, let him renounce himself, and take up his cross and follow me. Then; when? When Peter said, Be it far from You, this shall not be unto You; and was told, Get behind me, Satan. Matthew 16:22-23 For He was by no means sa... Read More
Short Biographies

William Perkins

William Perkins (1558-1602) The Elizabethan Puritan Par Excellance! Biographical Sketch: William Perkins, an outstanding preacher, made great contributions to the Puritan Movement despite the shortness of his life. He was born in Marton, Warwickshire, in 1558 and educated in Christ's College, Cambri... Read More
A.T. Robertson

The Jewish Christians

A.T. RobertsonAccording to Dr. Ron Mosley, dean of the American Institute of Holy Land Studies there were three major groups of Jewish Christians in the First Century: Nazarenes (Notzrim), Messianists, and Ebionites. In his book entitled Yeshua, A guide to the real Jesus he writes; "In examining the Jewish roots ... Read More
C.H. Makintosh

The Olivet Discourse Part 2A – Christendom: The Household Servant

C.H. MakintoshMatthew 24:45-51. In our Lord's profound discourse on the mount of Olives, He deals with the subject of the Christian profession in three distinct parables: the household servant (Matthew 24:45-51); the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13); and the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). In each and all we have two th... Read More
Edgar Parkyns

Christ – Out, In and Through You

Edgar Parkyns(Should be: Christ –To, In and Through You) ~~ Galatians 1 ~~ Talk given at Pinecrest Bible Training Center February 15, 1985 Well, it’s a real blessing and real delight to see Brother Parkyns back with us after a while of absence and visiting in the grand country of England. Praise the Lord. Just a... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More
Winkie Pratney

THE CARNAL CHRISTIAN

One hundred years ago revival swept America. Thousands of souls entered the Kingdom of God under the searching sermons of a humble servant of Christ, Charles G. Finney. It has been estimated that over half a million were converted to God as a direct result of his ministry. and that by a conservative... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Age (165) aion

Age (aion) as implied by the numerous ways it is translated into English (see next paragraph) is somewhat difficult to define. The specific meaning of aion is best determined by the context in which it is used. As a generalization aion usually refers to some aspect of time past, present or future. A... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Amen (281) amen [OT = Amen (0543) amen]

Amen (281) (amen) is a transliteration of the Hebrew noun amen and then into Latin and into English and many other languages, so that it is practically a universal word. Amen has been called the best-known word in human speech. To say “Amen” confirms a statement by someone else. Amen is a response t... Read More

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