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John MacArthur

The Certainty of the Second Coming - Sermon 2

John MacArthurTurn in your Bible with me, if you will, to 2 Peter chapter 3. We're coming back to part 2 in our series on the certainty of the Second Coming, as we work our way through 2 Peter. To establish again in our minds this wonderful text, I would like to read for you verses 1 through 9...2 Peter chapter 3... Read More
J.G. Bellet

Samson's Riddle

Genesis 1 - 9. "Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness." Samson's riddle--God's riddle. (Judges 14: 14.) This has been abundantly illustrated in the story of this world. May I not say it is the key of the whole of it. It figuratively shows us God and the Enemy a... Read More
J.G. Bellet

Noah

Genesis 6 - 11. How changed is the whole condition of things since the day of Genesis! Were I to read the opening of this fine scripture, and just expose my heart to the simpler earliest impression of what I get there, it is this thought which would engage my mind; and yet with all ease we can accou... Read More
J.G. Bellet

Heaven and Earth

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." The scene of the divine handiwork was twofold; and, accordingly, "in the dispensation of the fulness of times," God will display Himself again, both in heaven and on earth. I would begin my meditation on this divine subject with Genesis 1 - 47... Read More
J. Vernon McGee

Why the Flood?

J. Vernon McGeeWhen rains come to Southern California, the metropolitan newspapers carry headlines: FLOOD DISASTER. It sounds like Noah's day, and for those who live in the flooded areas, it does mean disaster. But for Southern California generally, the rains are worth millions of dollars and are a great blessing.... Read More
Comparative Bible Study

Genesis 7 / Isaiah 26

Genesis 7 / Isaiah 26 3 paragraphs 8 vs. 7 Trust to enter into the ark, hide and long for the Lord and proclaim His salvation widely. Psalm 7 / Revelation 10:7 Let us walk in righteousness, pray and trust in God, for God’s gracious word will be accomplished when time comes. Key Verses Genesis 7:23 /... Read More
Ronald Hanko

The Sovereignty of God

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
Reggie Kelly

Daniel As A Type of Godly Remnant

What follows began as an email that turned into an essay, long to read but critical to know. My trip to the south was put on hold, but I will be going through Vermont, upstate NY and on up into Ontario for some stops. I would especially appreciate your prayer for those days that begin the 21st of th... Read More
Lewis Gregory

In Search of Godly Leadership

Lewis GregoryGOD’S LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE There is a leadership void in the world today. So what can be done about it? God has established pastors, elders and deacons as official leadership positions within the local church. “If a man desires the office of a bishop [church leader], he desires a good work” (1 Timot... Read More
Watchman Nee

THE PEACEABLE FRUIT

Watchman NeeIt is now time to glance over the latter part of Jacob's history and see the evidences of the fruitfulness in him of all this inward discipline by the Spirit of God. Already when Jacob met Esau he was different. We find him uncertain, hesitant, not quite knowing what to do, though clearly he still h... Read More

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